CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: Homeland Security: A Concern and a Role for Everyone
PART 1
HOW WE GOT HERE FROM THERE: THE EMERGENCE OF CONTEMPORARY HOMELAND SECURITY
CHAPTER 1 Homeland Security: The American Tradition
A Colonial Legacy: Securing Communities and Coastlines
The Young Republic: Dangers from Within
The New Great Power Faces Foreign Threats
World War I: From Sabotage to Pandemics
World War II: Safeguarding Freedom’s Arsenal
The Cold War: Foreign Spies, Domestic Radicals, and Disaster Response
Out of the Cold: Emerging Threats to America’s Homeland
CHAPTER 2 The Road to 9/11: Contemporary Terrorism and the Meaning of the September 11 Attacks
Terrorist Trends Anticipating 9/11
Lessons for Disaster Preparedness and Response
New Fears: Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disruption
CHAPTER 3 The Birth of Contemporary Homeland Security: The National Response to 9/11 and Its Aftermath
The Response to Contemporary Terrorism
Homeland Security’s Evolving Enterprise
PART 2
HOMELAND SECURITY: PRINCIPLES, PARTICIPANTS, STRATEGIES, AND TOOLS
National Concept for Protecting the Homeland
Organizing for Domestic Security
The Role of the Federal Government
The Role of State and Local Governments
Assessing the National Strategies
CHAPTER 6 Intelligence for Homeland Security: Process, Methods, Structure, and Resources
Understanding the Intelligence Cycle
Methods of Intelligence Collection
Security Classification and Clearances
Counterintelligence and Operations Security
Intelligence Organizations and Missions
Oversight of Intelligence Activities
State and Local Enforcement Activities and Resources
CHAPTER 7 Domestic Counterterrorism: Investigating, Preventing, and Responding to Terrorist Plots
Jurisdictions, Responsibilities, and Organizations
Components of Counterterrorism Operations
CHAPTER 8 Homeland Defense and Support to Civil Authorities: Military Support for Homeland Security
Concept of Military Operations
CHAPTER 9 Incident Management and Emergency Management: Responding to Human-made and Natural Disasters
Thinking … and Experiencing the Unthinkable
The Emergency Response Challenge
Management of Domestic Incidents
Principles and Components of Emergency Management
Authorities Governing Response Activities
Emergency Management Systems and Operations
State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Response
Domestic Incident Management Concept of Operations
Issues in Disaster Response Management
PART 3
UNDERSTANDING THREATS: FROM TERRORISM TO NATURAL DISASTERS
CHAPTER 10 The Mind of the Terrorist: Why They Hate
The Drive for Mass Destruction
CHAPTER 11 The Transnational Dimensions of Terrorism: From State Sponsors to Islamist Extremists
Defining Transnational Terrorism
Al-Qaida and Other Islamist Extremist Groups
Ideology of Islamist Terrorism
Profiles of Significant International Terrorist Groups and State Sponsors
CHAPTER 12 Domestic Terrorist Groups and Radicalization: The Threat Next Door
Defining Domestic Terrorism and Radicalization
Incidence of Domestic Terrorism
Recent History of Domestic Terrorism
Profiles of Significant Groups and Movements
CHAPTER 13 Terrorist Operations and Tactics: How Attacks Are Planned and Executed
CHAPTER 14 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Understanding Real Threats and Getting Beyond Hype
CHAPTER 15 Understanding Disasters and Mass Emergencies: From Earthquakes to Pandemics and Beyond
Hazardous Material Spills or Releases
Food or Product Contamination and Animal Disease Outbreaks
Severe Storms and Cold Weather
Drought and Extreme Heat Conditions
Hostage Taking, Riots, and Targeted Violence
PART 4
HOMELAND SECURITY IN ACTION: PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Coordination for Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Types of Critical Infrastructure
CHAPTER 17 Business Preparedness, Continuity, and Recovery: Private Sector Response
Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness
Information Technology Continuity and Recovery
Individual, Family, and Community Antiterrorism Measures
Principles of Emergency Preparedness Planning
Next Steps in Individual and Community Response
Indications of a Terrorist Attack
CHAPTER 19 The Nation Responds: Volunteer, Faith-based, Business, and Nongovernmental Assets
A National Network of Volunteers
Faith-based and Community Organizations
Business Support for Homeland Security
Government-sponsored Volunteers
CHAPTER 20 Domain Security: Border, Maritime, and Aviation Security
CHAPTER 21 Cybersecurity: Protecting Cyberspace and Digital Technology
The Role of the Private Sector
Resilience and Prospects for the Future
APPENDIX A: SIGNIFICANT FOILED U.S. TERROR PLOTS FROM 9/11 TO 2011