Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection (Praeger Security International)

Pamela A. Collins; Ryan K. Baggett

ISBN 10: 0313351473 / ISBN 13: 9780313351471

Published by Praeger Security International, 2009

About this Item

For a "new, original wrap" copy: this volume offers a polished, durable hardcover edition -- ideal for libraries, academic reference, or a collector of security/policy works. Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection offers a clear, authoritative look at how America safeguards its most vital systems -- from power grids and water supplies to transportation and communications. Written by leading experts, it explains real-world threats, major vulnerabilities, and the strategies used to keep essential infrastructure secure. An excellent resource for students, security professionals, or anyone interested in how the nation protects itself behind the scenes. Brand-new and still in the original wrap.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection (Praeger Security International)
• Publisher: Praeger Security International
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0313351473
• ISBN 13: 9780313351471
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 3.18W x 15.88H x 23.5D centimeters 3.18 centimeters width by 15.88 centimeters height by 23.5 centimeters depth
• Weight: 590 grams

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Synopsis

Looking at our current vulnerabilities, protection plans, and security gaps, Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection offers a compelling―and compellingly complete―review of the various systems in place now and of our options for the future if we wish to keep our vital resources safe from terrorist attack.

Critical infrastructures covered include agriculture and food, banking and finance, water, energy, telecommunications, and transportation. Protection of these resources is one of the primary concerns of homeland security generally and of the Department of Homeland Security specifically. Methods of protection include standard security systems and measures, plus intelligence, information sharing, buffer zones, continuity planning, and public/private partnerships. Here, the authors focus on the most serious threats facing specific infrastructure components, analyzing how we have been protecting them and making recommendations for what we need to do to guarantee our future safety.

About the Author

Pamela A. Collins is Executive Director of the Justice and Safety Center at Eastern Kentucky University. She is the co-author of Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security, Women in Law Enforcement, Principles of Security and Crime Prevention, and Workplace Violence. She has also published book chapters, book reviews, and several journal articles.

Ryan K. Baggett is Director of Homeland Security Programs at the Justice and Safety Center at Eastern Kentucky University, where he directs several federal programs from both the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. He also serves as adjunct faculty with the Homeland Security department at EKU.