Homeland Security
Cybersecurity
This course provides an overview of vulnerabilities as well as potential mitigations associated with digital threats. Learn More
Chemical Facility Security
Beginning with an understanding of chemical facility anti-terrorism legislation and regulation, the learner receives additional introductions to the broad range of protection and security issues surrounding these vital infrastructure facilities. Learn More
Maritime and Port Security
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the crucial issues surrounding maritime and port security. Often viewed as both sophisticated and complex, this course introduces students to the subject area while taking the mystery out of terminology and practices. Learn More
Transportation Security
Providing an overview of security standards and practices across multiple transportation modes, this course prepares learners to understand these best practices as it pertains to the broad transportation system. Learn More
Homeland Security Professional Development
Focus on key training and career paths for Homeland Security Professionals. Introduction to exercising and evaluation tools including: overview of HSEEP, exercise design, development of exercise evaluation guides, homeland security training program design. As part of this course, individual FEMA certifications, IS-00100 and IS-00200 – Incident Command System and IS-00700 – National Incident Management System will be obtained. Learn More
Risk Assessment and Management
An overview of the methodology of risk analysis to include: the best practices employed in risk management in the world of homeland security, the identification and analysis of and differentiation between hazards and threats, the concept of all hazards risk, the importance of the country’s critical infrastructure and key resources and its vulnerability to attack, the need for effective public-private partnerships for risk management in homeland security and the various government agencies involved in risk analysis and mitigation. Learn More
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Examine the intricacies involved in the protection of key resources and critical infrastructure affected by terrorist or natural disasters. Focal areas include impacts to: transportation systems, communication systems, emergency services, and government/business operations. Learn More
Homeland Security
An overview of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) focusing on: the National Strategy for Homeland Security; contemporary and historical lessons learned; interaction of private/public sectors, military, and State governments as they relate to Homeland Security; communications, intelligence and information sharing; homeland security technology; and civil liberties and security. Learn More
Terrorism
An introductory look at the roots and evolution of terrorism as it affects homeland security today. Emphasis areas include: asymmetric threats in today’s world; history of modern terrorism; exploratory of major terrorist organizations; role of the media; terrorism tactics and counter-terrorism polices and strategies. Learn More