Nuclear Infrastructure Protection And Homeland Security

Author : Frank R. Spellman,Melissa L. Stoudt
Publisher : Government Institutes
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781605907147

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Nuclear Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security by Frank R. Spellman,Melissa L. Stoudt Pdf

Experts agree, though it is already important, nuclear power will soon be critical to the maintenance of contemporary society. With the heightened importance of nuclear energy comes a heightened threat of terrorism. The possibility of nuclear energy infrastructure terrorism-that is, the use of weapons to cause damage to the nuclear energy industrial sector, which would have widespread, devastating effects-is very real. In Nuclear Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security, authors Frank R. Spellman and Melissa L. Stoudt present all the information needed for nuclear infrastructure employers and employees to handle security threats they must be prepared to meet. The book focuses on three interrelated nuclear energy infrastructure segments: nuclear reactors, radioactive materials, and nuclear waste. It presents common-sense methodologies in a straightforward manner, so the text is accessible even to those with little experience with nuclear energy who are nonetheless concerned about the protection of our nuclear infrastructure. Important safety and security principles are outlined, along with security measures that can be implemented to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities.

Author : Ryan K. Baggett,Brian K. Simpkins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9798216098744

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Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection by Ryan K. Baggett,Brian K. Simpkins Pdf

A compelling overview of systems and strategies implemented to safeguard U.S. resources from a plethora of threats, the vulnerabilities and security gaps in these infrastructure systems, and options to enable the future security of the homeland. Since the first edition of this book was published in 2009, significant changes have occurred in the security landscape, both domestically and internationally. This second edition is thoroughly updated to reflect those changes, offering a complete review of the various security and resilience measures currently in place and potential strategies to safeguard life and property within the U.S. homeland. As noted in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Preparedness Goal, the mission area of protection is vital to the homeland in its focus on actions to protect people, vital interests, and our nation's way of life. With that in mind, this book discusses strategies such as risk analysis and assessment, information sharing, and continuity planning. The authors focus on relevant and timely threats and hazards facing specific infrastructure components including, but not limited to, agriculture and food, banking and finance, water, energy, telecommunications, and transportation. The dynamic posture of critical infrastructure security and resilience (CISR) underscores the importance of an integrated, layered all-hazards approach. In describing this approach, the book includes new chapters on planning and guidance, public and private partnerships, cyber issues and threats, and careers in infrastructure protection. Additions such as discussion questions, learning objectives, and fundamental concepts for each chapter provide additional direction for instructors and students alike.

Author : United States. Congress,Committee on Homeland Security
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1976516064

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Protecting the Homeland from Nuclear and Radiological Threats by United States. Congress,Committee on Homeland Security Pdf

Protecting the homeland from nuclear and radiological threats : hearing before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, second session, July 29, 2014.

Author : Myriam Anna Dunn,Kristian Søby Kristensen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134069194

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Securing 'the Homeland' by Myriam Anna Dunn,Kristian Søby Kristensen Pdf

This edited volume uses a ‘constructivist/reflexive’ approach to address critical infrastructure protection (CIP), a central political practice associated with national security. The politics of CIP, and the construction of the threat they are meant to counter, effectively establish a powerful discursive connection between that the traditional and normal conditions for day-to-day politics and the exceptional dynamics of national security. Combining political theory and empirical case studies, this volume addresses key issues related to protection and the governance of insecurity in the contemporary world. The contributors track the transformation and evolution of critical infrastructures (and closely related issues of homeland security) into a security problem, and analyze how practices associated with CIP constitute, and are an expression of, changing notions of security and insecurity. The book explores aspects of ‘securitisation’ as well as at practices, audiences, and contexts that enable and constrain the production of the specific form of governmentality that CIP exemplifies. It also explores the rationalities at play, the effects of these security practices, and the implications for our understanding of security and politics today.

Author : United States. Congress,United States House of Representatives,Committee on Homeland Security
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981782842

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Preventing Nuclear Terrorism by United States. Congress,United States House of Representatives,Committee on Homeland Security Pdf

Preventing nuclear terrorism : does DHS have an effective and efficient nuclear detection strategy? : hearing before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, July 26, 2012.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Laboratories
ISBN : PSU:000049670301

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Homeland Security by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computer networks
ISBN : 1422399249

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Critical Infrastructure Protection by United States. Government Accountability Office Pdf

Author : Stephen L. Caldwell
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781437931839

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Critical Infrastructure Protection by Stephen L. Caldwell Pdf

According to the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), there are thousands of facilities in the U.S. that if destroyed by a disaster could cause casualties, econ. losses, or disruptions to national security. DHS issued the Nat. Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) in June 2006 to provide the approach for integrating the nation's critical infrastructure and key resources. This report studied DHS's Jan. 2009 revisions to the NIPP in light of a debate over whether DHS has emphasized protection rather than resilience. The report discusses: (1) how the 2009 NIPP changed compared to the 2006 NIPP; and (2) how DHS addressed resiliency as part of their planning efforts. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find report.

Author : Caldwell (au) Caldwell
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781437987904

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Critical Infrastructure Protection by Caldwell (au) Caldwell Pdf

This report reviews the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) framework for securing critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR), and subsequent agency comments. The report provides information on: (1) how DHS coordinates with CIKR stakeholders to identify overlaps and gaps in CIKR security activities across all sectors; (2) how DHS addresses these potential overlaps in CIKR security activities; and (3) how DHS addresses CIKR security gaps. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Cyberterrorism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050686430

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Emerging Threats and Technologies to Protect the Homeland by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422399400

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Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sector-Specific Plans’ Coverage of Key Cyber Security Elements Varies by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Department of Homeland Security
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Civil defense
ISBN : PURD:32754074846951

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National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets by United States. Department of Homeland Security Pdf

The National Strategy for Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets serves as a critical bridge between the National Strategy for Homeland Security and a national protection plan to be developed by the Department of Homeland Security.

Author : Norman J. Rabkin (au)
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1422300587

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Homeland Security by Norman J. Rabkin (au) Pdf

Author : Eileen R. Larence,David A. Powner, Eileen R. Larence
Publisher : DIANE Publishing Inc.
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422315576

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Critical Infrastructure by Eileen R. Larence,David A. Powner, Eileen R. Larence Pdf

The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for coordinating a national protection strategy including formation of government & private sector councils as a collaborating tool. The councils, among other things, are to identify their most critical assets, assess the risks they face, & identify protective measures, in sector-specific plans that comply with DHS¿s National Infrastructure Protection Plan. This testimony addresses: (1) the extent to which these councils have been established; (2) key facilitating factors & challenges affecting the formation of the council; (3) key facilitating factors & challenges encountered in developing sector plans; & (4) the status of DHS¿s efforts to fulfill key cybersecurity responsibilities. Charts & tables.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nuclear facilities
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063575893

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Nuclear Security by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations Pdf