Category: Homeland security

Discussion Questions: Describe the general process that individuals go through as they become extremists, combining or modifying steps of at least two radicalization models described in the lesson and readings. Which model or framework did you find most applicable or useful in describing how individuals progress through radicalization and why?

How can countries secure digital borders to protect citizens from cyber threats in an era where electronic data traverses national boundaries almost instantaneously? The Internet defies traditional borders. Should governments regulate their vast expanse and require access to online communication channels such as email, text messages, and cellular communications? What are the potential benefits or drawbacks?

You have been asked to present at an emergency management conference. The focus of your presentation will be on the following subjects: historical context of emergency management; how the National Response Plan, the National Response Framework, and the National Incident Management System all work together to ensure a proper response to disaster events and terrorist attacks; and an evaluation of the roles of nongovernmental entities, programs, and initiatives in responding to such events.

During late 2010 and early 2011, the Maryland region continued to be confronted with the threat of a terrorist organization or a lone wolf individual targeting our citizens with violence.

In September of 2010, James Lee took hostages at the Discovery Building in Silver Springs, Maryland, before being shot and killed by the Montgomery County Police Department.

In early December of 2010, Antonio Martinez was arrested after authorities say he tried to blow up a Catonsville military recruiting center using a car bomb supplied by undercover agents.

In June of 2011, Yonathan Melaku, was allegedly linked to a a series of shootings last fall that targeted the Pentagon, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, a Marine Corps recruiting center and a Coast Guard facility in Virginia. Melaku was identified after triggering a terror alert at Arlington National Cemetery.

Your assignment is to write a paper detailing the three incidents listed above. After providing details of all three incidents, use your critical thinking skills to identify actions that the State of Maryland could take to prevent attacks of this nature from people who appear, at this point, to be acting alone. Your ideas can involve anything that you believe can honestly be done to keep the citizens of the State of Maryland safe. Remember that the 9/11 Commission stated that our biggest failure in preventing the attacks of September 11th was the “failure to use our imagination”.

Paper Format:

Completed according to MLA Format – Use intext citations and include a Works Cited Page with only U.S. government references and reliable sources accessible online. Include the links with the citations.

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Times New Roman Font (12)

1000 word minimum.

During late 2010 and early 2011, the Maryland region continued to be confronted with the threat of a terrorist organization or a lone wolf individual targeting our citizens with violence.

In September of 2010, James Lee took hostages at the Discovery Building in Silver Springs, Maryland, before being shot and killed by the Montgomery County Police Department.

In early December of 2010, Antonio Martinez was arrested after authorities say he tried to blow up a Catonsville military recruiting center using a car bomb supplied by undercover agents.

In June of 2011, Yonathan Melaku, was allegedly linked to a a series of shootings last fall that targeted the Pentagon, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, a Marine Corps recruiting center and a Coast Guard facility in Virginia. Melaku was identified after triggering a terror alert at Arlington National Cemetery.

Your assignment is to write a paper detailing the three incidents listed above. After providing details of all three incidents, use your critical thinking skills to identify actions that the State of Maryland could take to prevent attacks of this nature from people who appear, at this point, to be acting alone. Your ideas can involve anything that you believe can honestly be done to keep the citizens of the State of Maryland safe. Remember that the 9/11 Commission stated that our biggest failure in preventing the attacks of September 11th was the “failure to use our imagination”.

Paper Format:

Completed according to MLA Format – Use intext citations and include a Works Cited Page with only U.S. government references and reliable sources accessible online. Include the links with the citations.

Double Spaced

Times New Roman Font (12)

1000 word minimum.

During late 2010 and early 2011, the Maryland region continued to be confronted with the threat of a terrorist organization or a lone wolf individual targeting our citizens with violence.

In September of 2010, James Lee took hostages at the Discovery Building in Silver Springs, Maryland, before being shot and killed by the Montgomery County Police Department.

In early December of 2010, Antonio Martinez was arrested after authorities say he tried to blow up a Catonsville military recruiting center using a car bomb supplied by undercover agents.

In June of 2011, Yonathan Melaku, was allegedly linked to a a series of shootings last fall that targeted the Pentagon, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, a Marine Corps recruiting center and a Coast Guard facility in Virginia. Melaku was identified after triggering a terror alert at Arlington National Cemetery.

Your assignment is to write a paper detailing the three incidents listed above. After providing details of all three incidents, use your critical thinking skills to identify actions that the State of Maryland could take to prevent attacks of this nature from people who appear, at this point, to be acting alone. Your ideas can involve anything that you believe can honestly be done to keep the citizens of the State of Maryland safe. Remember that the 9/11 Commission stated that our biggest failure in preventing the attacks of September 11th was the “failure to use our imagination”.

Paper Format:

Completed according to MLA Format – Use intext citations and include a Works Cited Page with only U.S. government references and reliable sources accessible online. Include the links with the citations.

Double Spaced

Times New Roman Font (12)

1000 word minimum.

Risk Assessment Paper (22%) The requirement for this assignment is to conduct a risk assessment of a real or fictional facility or building. There are two models described in your Course Resource section (modules) which is in Course Content, and I would like you to use the more simple process, the FEMA model outlined in the FEMA publication, Risk Assessment: A How-to Guide to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings. Your paper will consist of an explanation of each step of the process as it relates to the facility of your choice and will be at least eight (8) pages long. The process consists of the following steps: threat identification and rating asset value assessment vulnerability assessment risk assessment consider mitigation options

Read: Tehran warns of regional conflict if US attacks Iran | Reuters

View: What could happen if the US strikes Iran

Then:

Write an essay with a critical analysis explaining how intelligence supports policy making and the military in the context of the current crisis in Iran.

Write an essay explaining in detail challenges to U. S. Intelligence in collecting, processing and reporting on threats to the homeland by (a) nation states; and (b) organized crime via new cyber and AI technologies. Reference should be made to the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment which is linked

Write an essay explaining in detail challenges to U. S. Intelligence in collecting, processing and reporting on threats to the homeland by (a) nation states; and (b) organized crime via new cyber and AI technologies. Reference should be made to the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment which is linked