Wiley Handbook of Science and Technology for Homeland Security, 4 Volume Set

SYSTEM AND SECTOR INTERDEPENDENCIES: AN OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

PAUL D. DOMICH

CIP Consulting, Inc., Boulder, Colorado

1 INTRODUCTION

This article will address the National Critical Infrastructure Protection Research and Development (NCIP R&D) Plan, the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and sector-specific agencies’ (SSAs) R&D efforts.

2 HIGH-LEVEL R&D PRIORITIES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE/KEY RESOURCE

As recognized in the National Strategy for Homeland Security, “The Nation’s advantage in science and technology is a key to securing the homeland.” Research and development in modeling complex systems, data analysis, information sharing, threat identification and the detection of attacks, and the development of effective countermeasures will help prevent or limit the damage from disasters both man-made and naturally occurring. A systematic national effort has been created to leverage science and technology capabilities in support of national homeland security goals that involve private sector companies, universities, research institutes, and government laboratories involved in research and development on a very broad range of issues.

3 MOTIVATION FOR A NATIONAL R&D PLAN

Achieving this potential to field important new capabilities and focus new efforts in support of homeland security is a major undertaking. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal agencies have been given responsibility to work with private and public entities to ensure ...