Critical Infrastructure Security, Resilience, and Risk Analysis

Catalog description

Critical infrastructure security, resilience, and risk analysis. History and evolution of critical infrastructure on both public and private levels. Federal definitions, sector identification, composition and characteristics of critical infrastructure, as expressed in formal documents (Stafford Act, PDD-63; HSPD-7, PPD-21) and within the private sector. The public-private partnership approach between infrastructure sectors, and sector-specific plans, critical infrastructure in a global context. Definition and role of resilience in critical infrastructure planning and disaster mitigation, response, and recovery. Complete a project involving an in-depth review and presentation of a critical infrastructure sector. Additionally, the concept of risk analysis as a means by which resources and assets are allocated to critical infrastructure(s). Complete a group project utilizing a qualitative risk assessment methodology. Risk fundamentals, network theory, continuity of business planning, and cost-benefit analysis. A formal risk analysis report will be completed at the conclusion of the project and an oral presentation will be delivered. Role of risk in the overall mission of the Department of Homeland Security, to include the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). Successful completion of a FEMA on-line certification on the NIPP.