http://homelandsecurity.tamu.edu/outreach/ichs-weekly-radio-programs/homeland-security-inside-and-out/audio-matrix/threat-vulnerability-critical-infrastructure-risk-assessment
A remarkable resource, one of some use for online classrooms!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
New NAP book: Frameworks for Higher Education in Homeland Security
NEW BOOK available from National Academies Press:
Frameworks for Higher Education in Homeland Security
This report explores whether there are core pedagogical and skill-based homeland security program needs; examines current and proposed education programs focusing on various aspects of homeland security; comments on the possible parallels between homeland security, area studies, international relations, and science policy, as developed or emerging academic thrusts; and suggests potential curricula needs, particularly those that involve interdisciplinary aspects. The report concentrates almost exclusively on coursework-related offerings, primarily at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Free pdf version of the book can be obtained here.
Frameworks for Higher Education in Homeland Security
This report explores whether there are core pedagogical and skill-based homeland security program needs; examines current and proposed education programs focusing on various aspects of homeland security; comments on the possible parallels between homeland security, area studies, international relations, and science policy, as developed or emerging academic thrusts; and suggests potential curricula needs, particularly those that involve interdisciplinary aspects. The report concentrates almost exclusively on coursework-related offerings, primarily at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Free pdf version of the book can be obtained here.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
FEMA Emergency Mgmt Higher Education Project
Latest FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Project Report
The Center of Excellence - Homeland Security recommends that you subscribe to these free email alerts from FEMA by following this link: FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Project Report Email List.
The latest FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Project Report contains the following:
- Catastrophe Readiness and Response College Course Development Project
- Department of Homeland Security, Terrorism, Homeland Security, FEMA
- Homeland Security
- “September 10 Mentality” รข€“ Added to Guide to EM & Related Terms and Definitions Today
- Student Presentations During the FEMA EM Hi-Ed Conference, June 2-5, 2008
- Graduate Student Presentation Manager
- Un-responded to Email Backlog
More info at http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/
The Center of Excellence - Homeland Security recommends that you subscribe to these free email alerts from FEMA by following this link: FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Project Report Email List.
The latest FEMA Emergency Management Higher Education Project Report contains the following:
- Catastrophe Readiness and Response College Course Development Project
- Department of Homeland Security, Terrorism, Homeland Security, FEMA
- Homeland Security
- “September 10 Mentality” รข€“ Added to Guide to EM & Related Terms and Definitions Today
- Student Presentations During the FEMA EM Hi-Ed Conference, June 2-5, 2008
- Graduate Student Presentation Manager
- Un-responded to Email Backlog
More info at http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
another looming infrastructure issue ...
Yet another report on the impending PH workforce crisis ... see below for some other related efforts.
More public health professionals needed to avert crisis, warns new report
“While natural disasters, the threat of bioterrorism and other healththreats are taking their toll on public health resources, the United States is facing a major public health workforce crisis that could impact the health of each and every American unless there is an immediate influx of funding for recruitment and training of public health professionals, according to a report issued today (Wednesday, Feb. 27) by the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH).
The report, a first-of-its-kind assessment of the crisis, found that more than 250,000 additional public health workers are needed by 2020. Experts at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health, a member of ASPH, confirm that the crisis will impact California.” (UC Berkeley News, 27 Feb 08, School of Public Health)
Some other groups involved in analyzing this issue in different parts of the country include:
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
National Association of County & City Health Officials
See a list of all regional centers funded by CDC to do this type of work here.
More public health professionals needed to avert crisis, warns new report
“While natural disasters, the threat of bioterrorism and other healththreats are taking their toll on public health resources, the United States is facing a major public health workforce crisis that could impact the health of each and every American unless there is an immediate influx of funding for recruitment and training of public health professionals, according to a report issued today (Wednesday, Feb. 27) by the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH).
The report, a first-of-its-kind assessment of the crisis, found that more than 250,000 additional public health workers are needed by 2020. Experts at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health, a member of ASPH, confirm that the crisis will impact California.” (UC Berkeley News, 27 Feb 08, School of Public Health)
Some other groups involved in analyzing this issue in different parts of the country include:
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
National Association of County & City Health Officials
See a list of all regional centers funded by CDC to do this type of work here.
let the cyberwars begin ... prepare the white flag OR put your money where your mouse is ...
I'm not sure this is a war we are ready to fight, let alone win. Yikes.
Somebody unleash our cyber-Army (you know, the Wii generation) back on China!
Here are the players:
1) The antagonists ...
Pentagon: Cyberattacks appear to come from China
The Defense Department said Monday that cyberattacks in 2007 against computer networks operated by governments and commercial institutions around the world "appear" to have originated within China -- marking the first time the Pentagon has so visibly pinned the blame against China for cyberattacks.
These intrusions require many of the skills and capabilities that would also be required for computer network attack. Although it is unclear if these intrusions were conducted by, or with the endorsement of, the [People's Liberation Army] or other elements of the PRC government, developing capabilities for cyber warfare is consistent with authoritative PLA writings on this subject."
2) Our front line of defense (LOL ...) ...
Users continue to compromise federal computer networks, says tech community
More than half of government IT professionals know of violations in security protocols, according to a recent survey. Funding challenges hinder agencies' ability to put proper security measures in place, while lack of systems and requirements standardization creates confusion in the market, said an industry official.
Of 474 federal IT professionals, 56 percent reported witnessing or hearing about a security violation, according to a survey by Washington-based research firm Pursuant on behalf of Quest Software Public Sector.
3) And finally, those (DHS) considering our cybersecurity "satisfactory" ...
DHS gives itself a 'C' for cybersecurity
The top ranking official in the Homeland Security Department's national protection division called the agency's efforts in cybersecurity satisfactory, assigning a grade of 'C' during congressional testimony Thursday. But members of Congress called the grade inadequate, emphasizing the need for better collaboration with agency technology leaders, real-time response to system attacks, and metrics that measure the ability to protect networks from specific threats rather than system compliance.
Somebody unleash our cyber-Army (you know, the Wii generation) back on China!
Here are the players:
1) The antagonists ...
Pentagon: Cyberattacks appear to come from China
The Defense Department said Monday that cyberattacks in 2007 against computer networks operated by governments and commercial institutions around the world "appear" to have originated within China -- marking the first time the Pentagon has so visibly pinned the blame against China for cyberattacks.
These intrusions require many of the skills and capabilities that would also be required for computer network attack. Although it is unclear if these intrusions were conducted by, or with the endorsement of, the [People's Liberation Army] or other elements of the PRC government, developing capabilities for cyber warfare is consistent with authoritative PLA writings on this subject."
2) Our front line of defense (LOL ...) ...
Users continue to compromise federal computer networks, says tech community
More than half of government IT professionals know of violations in security protocols, according to a recent survey. Funding challenges hinder agencies' ability to put proper security measures in place, while lack of systems and requirements standardization creates confusion in the market, said an industry official.
Of 474 federal IT professionals, 56 percent reported witnessing or hearing about a security violation, according to a survey by Washington-based research firm Pursuant on behalf of Quest Software Public Sector.
3) And finally, those (DHS) considering our cybersecurity "satisfactory" ...
DHS gives itself a 'C' for cybersecurity
The top ranking official in the Homeland Security Department's national protection division called the agency's efforts in cybersecurity satisfactory, assigning a grade of 'C' during congressional testimony Thursday. But members of Congress called the grade inadequate, emphasizing the need for better collaboration with agency technology leaders, real-time response to system attacks, and metrics that measure the ability to protect networks from specific threats rather than system compliance.
Monday, March 3, 2008
HSI gives DHS a 2nd opinion on GAO nuke/rad port detection ... both say "fix it!"
Report Urges Better Way of Evaluating Nuclear Detectors Used at Ports
“The government needs to develop a better way to evaluate the effectiveness of technology to detect nuclear and radiological material at U.S. ports, according to a report commissioned by the Homeland Security Department.
Congress and its investigative arm, the Government Accountability Office, have been skeptical about the department's testing of such systems. As a result, the department called for an independent audit into its testing. The report by the Homeland Security Institute did not find that the testing has been biased or results manipulated. It did say the department should devise a better process to test and evaluate how effective the machines are.”
(Yahoo! Finance; 28Feb08; Eileen Sullivan, AP)
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080228/nuclear_detectors.html?.v=1
“The government needs to develop a better way to evaluate the effectiveness of technology to detect nuclear and radiological material at U.S. ports, according to a report commissioned by the Homeland Security Department.
Congress and its investigative arm, the Government Accountability Office, have been skeptical about the department's testing of such systems. As a result, the department called for an independent audit into its testing. The report by the Homeland Security Institute did not find that the testing has been biased or results manipulated. It did say the department should devise a better process to test and evaluate how effective the machines are.”
(Yahoo! Finance; 28Feb08; Eileen Sullivan, AP)
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080228/nuclear_detectors.html?.v=1
GAO releases report on the "state of cybersecurity"
From the GovExec blog:
Cybersecurity: What Was That?
By Allan Holmes Thursday, February 28, 2008 05:47 PM
The Government Accountability Office released Feb. 14 a report on the state of information security in the federal government. On page 21 is a pie chart that shows the types of security incidents agencies reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team in 2007.
Cybersecurity: What Was That?
By Allan Holmes Thursday, February 28, 2008 05:47 PM
The Government Accountability Office released Feb. 14 a report on the state of information security in the federal government. On page 21 is a pie chart that shows the types of security incidents agencies reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team in 2007.
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