1. Homeland Security: The Concept, The Organization

• Abstract
• Introduction
• A New Concept of Homeland Security
• Department of Homeland Security’s Missing Mission
• The Department of Homeland Security
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

2. Historic Overview of the Terrorist Threat

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Before It Was Called Homeland Security: From the 1800s to the Creation of Federal Emergency Management Agency
• World Trade Center Bombing
• Murrah Federal Building Bombing
• Khobar Towers Bombing, Saudi Arabia
• General Accounting Office Findings on Terrorism
• USS Cole Bombing, Yemen
• September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
• The Creation of the Department of Homeland Security: 2001–04
• The 9/11 Commission
• Homeland Security Focus on Terrorism Results in a Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and Its Aftermath
• Obama Administration
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

3. Hazards

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Hazards
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

4. Governmental Homeland Security Structures

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Department of Homeland Security Organization
• New Offices and Directorates
• Agency Reorganization
• DHS Budget
• Other Agencies Participating in Community-Level Funding
• Activities by State and Local Organizations
• Homeland Security Activity of State and Tribal Governments
• Local Government Homeland Security Activities
• Role of Private Sector in Homeland Security and Changes in Business Continuity and Contingency Planning
• Other Homeland Security Structures
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

5. Intelligence and Counterterrorism

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Intelligence Community
• Office of the Director of National Intelligence
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Defense Intelligence Agency
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (Department of Justice)
• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
• National Reconnaissance Office
• National Security Agency
• Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis
• Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research
• Debate Over the Reach of Intelligence Activities
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

6. Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Border Security
• Immigration
• Customs Enforcement
• Border Security, Immigration, and Customs in the DHS
• US Customs and Border Protection
• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• The US Coast Guard
• US Citizenship and Immigration Services
• State and Local Role in Customs and Immigration Enforcement
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

7. Transportation Safety and Security

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Transportation Network
• The Transportation Security Administration
• Transportation Security Administration Components
• Trucking Security
• Bus Transportation Security
• Railway Transportation Security
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

8. Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Cyberwarfare and Cyberterrorism
• Cybercrime
• Cyber Threats
• The Threat of Rogue Insiders
• Using the Cyber Network as a Security Tool
• Executive Order 13636: Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
• The Cybersecurity Framework
• DHS Cybersecurity Efforts
• National Cyber Incident Response Plan
• Cybersecurity Within the Department of Homeland Security
• Cybersecurity Role of Other Federal Agencies
• Private-Sector Cybersecurity
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Sources of Infrastructure Risk and Vulnerability
• The National Infrastructure Protection Plan
• DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection
• State and Local Governments
• Private Sector
• International
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• Further Reading

9. All-Hazards Emergency Response and Recovery

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Response Processes
• Legislative Actions Supporting Response
• Budget
• Local Response
• State Response
• Volunteer Group Response
• Department of Homeland Security Response Agencies
• Other Response Agencies
• National Incident Management System
• Federal Response
• National Response Framework
• Recovery
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

10. Mitigation, Prevention, and Preparedness

• Abstract
• Introduction
• National Frameworks
• Mitigation Plans, Actions, and Programs
• Prevention Actions and Programs
• Warning
• Preparedness Actions and Programs
• Preparedness Against Biological and Chemical Attacks and Accidents
• Nuclear and Radiological Preparedness
• Terrorism Preparedness and Mitigation: Community Issues
• Preparing for Ebola
• The Role of the Private Sector in Mitigation and Preparedness Activities
• Exercises to Foster Preparedness
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

11. Communications

• Abstract
• Mission
• Assumptions
• Terrorism Application
• The Changing Media World
• What Are Social Media Outlets
• Social Media and Disasters
• The Emergence of Social Media as a Disaster Communications Tool
• The Use of Digital Media During Disasters Will Continue to Skyrocket
• Conclusion
• CASE STUDY
• How Social Media Was Used During the Boston Marathon Bombings
• Breaking News/Real Time Updates
• Situational Awareness
• Help Identify the Suspects and Capture the Surviving Suspect
• Keep People and Law Enforcement Officials Safe
• Correct Misinformation
• Offer Community Support, Resources, and Sympathy
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

12. Science and Technology

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Department of Homeland Security
• R&D Efforts Focused on Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Efforts Aimed at Information and Infrastructure
• Laboratories and Research Facilities
• R&D Efforts External to the Department of Homeland Security
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions
• References

13. The Future of Homeland Security

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency History Lesson
• Lessons for Homeland Security from the FEMA Experience
• The Future of Emergency Management in Homeland Security
• Conclusion
• Reference