Computer and Information Security Handbook, 4th Edition

Chapter 86: Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

Brian Wolf     Department of Culture, Society & Justice, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, United States

Abstract

The Department of Homeland Security is the newest cabinet-level department in the US government. While many of the roles and functions regarding “homeland security” was long established, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it was recognized that a new paradigm was needed to provide for the internal security of the United States, while providing for the detection, and mitigation of foreign threats to the US homeland. Along with the adaptation of a new model of security was a recognition of rapidly changing threats. These changes especially included those posed to critical infrastructure through ...