Emergency management functions around four main ideas, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. These terms are widely used throughout the federal emergency management agency, which in turn integrates them into every aspect of emergency management as a whole. Using the terms mentioned helps create programs such as web-based situational awareness programs the Homeland Security Information Network known as “HSIN”. Web-based situational awareness programs are vital programs to have during
There are several resources available to the port Facility Security Officer (FSO) in assessing domestic and international risks associated with terrorism and other criminal activity threats posed to port maritime operations. There are also several things to keep in mind as the FSO when trying to assess these risks. The FSO needs to build rapport with all law enforcement agencies, government agencies, stakeholders and all private security entities within the port. A collaboration of efforts is important
impossible as the whole town was in chaos. The local authorities could have coordinated with various Homeland security agencies to restore normalcy. The Coordinated Responses and Key Resources office of the president has come up with three main strategies to respond to disasters and protect the critical infrastructure in the USA. The President has charged the National Strategy for Homeland Security (NSHS) with the responsibility to address the vulnerabilities that involve more than one sector or needs
is an integral part of data safety within an organization and the analysis is vital to the mission and success of an organization. Risk analysis is used “to identify threats and then provide recommendations to address these threats” (Taylor et al, 2006). Risk analysis encompasses not only the equipment and programs used in an organization but also covers the culture, managerial, and administrative processes to assure data security. A key factor in risk analysis is to have a good Information Resource
Healthcare information technology is a growing and promising, tool with the goal of improving quality, safety, and efficiency of the delivery of healthcare. But with this technology comes possible risk of security breaches. It is imperative to run risk analysis and apply technical safeguards to protect confidential healthcare information. The Office of Civil Rights along with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule protect the public’s rights of nondiscrimination and
purposes. Internet provides the required resources like memory, storage for executing business operations. Along with lots of benefits and business opportunities, internet introduces you with the complex and system expanded new vulnerabilities that puts security risks to organizations. These vulnerabilities are both technical and managerial. The increasing rate of cyber-crime in the world of internet has provoked the think tanks to consider it as a crucial and important aspect of secure software development
Stuxnet and U.S. Incident Response The US-CERT is part of DHS' National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC). The US-CERT is an important global leader in cybersecurity. The Department of Homeland Security's United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) focuses on improving the Nation's cybersecurity posture, coordinating cyber information sharing, and proactively managing cyber risks to the Nation while protecting the constitutional rights of Americans. US-CERT
Physical Security Management (Mohamed) Although online businesses conduct majority of their dealings through on an online platform they still require the need to maintain physical security of all the technologies that are responsible for keeping the online platform up and running. Companies such as Google have recognized that passwords and simple bearer tokens such as cookies are not enough to keep information safe, which is why they have suggested technologies such as smartcard-embedded finger
The article “PRESERVATION AND LIBRARY MANAGEMENT” by Graham Matthews appears in Library Management, Vol. 11 Iss 4pp. 4-9. The article has reviewed briefly about preservation activities, in the comprehensive theme, and place in library management. In addition, this article also examines the future of encouragement preservation if consolidated and develop. Not only that, it also needs to be made aware of the increased preservation for continued and coordinated with the promotion, planning and implementation
Contents CONTENTS 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL 7 CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER 7 ELECTRONIC SECURITY MANAGER 7 PHYSICAL SECURITY MANAGER 7 RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER 7 ASSESSMENT OF RISK 8 PHYSICAL 8 ELECTRONIC 9 DATA ACCESS SECURITY 10 GENERAL SECURITY 10 USER AUTHORISATION 10 USER AUTHENTICATION 11 SECURE DATABASE 11 PHYSICAL FILES 11 ELECTRONIC INTRUDER DETERRENCE – VIRUSES AND MALWARE 12 SOCIAL ENGINEERING 12 FILE SHARING 12 WIRELESS NETWORKS 13 STAFF VETTING AND SEPARATION