Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection, 2nd Edition

by Ryan K. Baggett, Brian K. Simpkins

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440853968
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/11/2018
Series:	Praeger Security International
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	414
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

Ryan K. Baggett, EdD, is associate professor of homeland security at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in Richmond, KY.

Brian K. Simpkins, PhD, serves as associate director of the Justice and Safety Center and the Bluegrass State Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence, both of which are located at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Acronyms ix

1 Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Brian K. Simpkins 1

2 Aging and Failing Critical Infrastructure; Causes, Impacts, and the Path Forward Ryan K. Baggett 32

3 Legislation, Acts, and Presidential Actions Brian K. Simpkins 51

4 Federal Plans, Strategies, and Guidance Brian K. Simpkins 87

5 Risk Management for Infrastructure Security and Resilience Ryan K. Baggett 124

6 Critical Infrastructure Threats and Hazards Ryan K. Baggett 146

7 Infrastructure Partnerships and Information Sharing Ryan K. Baggett 171

8 Energy System Sectors Ryan K. Baggett 190

9 Transportation Systems Brian K. Simpkins 213

10 Environmental Sectors: Chemical, Food and Agriculture, and Water and Wastewater Systems Ryan K. Baggett 235

11 Facilities and Manufacturing: Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities Brian K. Simpkins 258

12 Cyber and Financial Sectors Ryan K. Baggett 289

13 Health, Safety, and Security: Defense Industrial Base, Emergency Services, and Healthcare and Public Health Brian K. Simpkins 311

14 The Convergence of Physical and Cybersecurity: The Path Forward for Secure and Resilient Infrastructure Kayla E. Matola 347

Bibliography 365

Index 391