organizational structure and individual components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) support risk and resiliency functions. These structures are important to identify potential weaknesses that exist in the nation’s critical infrastructure, and to assist efforts to mitigate those threats.
In preparation for this activity, read Chapters 4 and 5 in your textbook before responding to the following:
Below is the book information
Critical Infrastructure Protection, Risk Management, and Resilience A POLICY PERSPECTIVE
Kelley A. Pesch-Cronin Nancy E. Marion
Boca Raton, FL
2017
Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Homeland Security Risk Management Structures
• Explain the development of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and how this massive agency is organized.
• Do you agree with the way in which the three directorates are organized and their specific functions? If not, what changes would you recommend?
• Discuss the role of other federal risk agencies. Why is it important for these agencies to take on critical infrastructure responsibilities?
