Emergency

Type: Discussion Board

Unit:  Critical Infrastructure and Key Resource Asset Protection Strategies

Due Date:  Tue, 9/4/18

Grading Type: Numeric

Points Possible:  75

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Deliverable Length:  400–600 words

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Assignment Description

Primary Discussion Response is due by Friday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Tuesday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

The current risk formula (R = T x V x C) that is used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not always been the risk formula used.

Research prior methodologies (formulas) used by DHS to determine risk, and complete the following:

· Based upon your research, explain why these methodologies (formulas) were deemed to be insufficient to adequately describe or model risk to any given facility or structure. Compare and contrast the current DHS risk formula to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-developed risk and hazard analysis matrix.

· Does the FEMA risk and hazard analysis matrix comply with the DHS risk formula? Are the two items compatible?

· Consider your local community’s Critical Infrastructure (CI) facilities. Is the DHS risk formula or the FEMA risk and hazard matrix appropriate for your community?

· Is there an alternative risk formula that better supports the CI needs of your community? If not, explain in detail. If so, explain in detail.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

· What did you learn from your classmate's posting?

· What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?

· What clarification do you need regarding the posting?

· What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Reading Assignment

Broder, Chapters. 12, 13, and 16

Assignment Objectives

· Formulate strategies for protection of critical infrastructure sectors.

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