This course will examine domestic critical infrastructures which include (a) Utilities, (b) Transportation, (c) Banking and Finance, (d) Communications, (e) Internet, and (f) Public Health. We will analyze threats to their integrity due to terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and accidents, and examine steps to prevent and reduce vulnerabilities. The learner will become familiar with terminology such as SCADA and NIPP. Scenarios will be employed to discover appropriate interventions during a crisis. The role of the military will be critically examined.
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