Transcript Homeland Security PowerPoint

THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
Created by Curt Harrell
& Jesse Kuzy
for
HOMELAND SECURIT Y
The Department of Homeland Security
established by the 2002 Homeland
Security Act, in part as a response to
the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WTC_smoking_on_9-11.jpeg
HOMELAND SECURIT Y
The Department of Homeland Security
is made up of previously separate
national security activities, including:
Counterterrorism
Border Security & Immigration
Disaster response and recovery
Cybersecurity
HOMELAND SECURIT Y
 The primary purpose of the
United States Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) is
to
 Protect the UNITED STATES
from:
 terrorist attacks
 man-made accidents
 natural disasters
COUNTERTERRORISM
Counterterrorism is protecting the public from
terrorist attacks.
What would be some of the responsibilities of
the counterterrorism unit?
COUNTERTERRORISM
Counterterrorism activities include:
 Detecting explosives in public spaces and
transportation networks
 Helping protect critical infrastructure and cyber
networks from attack
 Detecting agents of biological warfare
 Building information-sharing partnerships with state
and local law enforcement
BORDER SECURIT Y
The Department of
Homeland Security
prevents and
investigates illegal
movements across US
borders, including the
smuggling of people,
drugs, cash, and
weapons.
BORDER SECURIT Y
 The Department is working to
strengthen security on the
southwest border to disrupt the
drug, cash and weapon
smuggling that fuels cartel
violence in Mexico by adding
manpower and technology .
http://www.usadiversitylottery.com/immigration-news-february112009.php
BORDER SECURIT Y
 Though historically of
less concern,
international
terrorism has made
the border with
Canada increasingly
important to monitor;
the department
supports smart
security on the
northern border and
facilitates travel and
trade.
http://www.uwec.edu/geography/Ivogeler/w188/manitoba/border.htm
PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
 In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or
other large-scale emergency, the Department of
Homeland Security provides a coordinated,
comprehensive federal response and mount a swift
and effective recovery effort.
PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND
RECOVERY
 The Department assumes primary responsibility for
ensuring that emergency response professionals are
prepared for any situation.
IMMIGRATION
The Department of Homeland Security is
responsible for providing immigrationrelated services and benefits such as
naturalization and work authorization.
IMMIGRATION
The Department also
enforces and investigates
breaches of:
Federal immigration laws
Customs laws
Air security laws
 Federal Air Marshals
CYBERSECURIT Y
The Department of Homeland Security keeps
federal civilian networks and critical
infrastructure secure.
CYBERSECURIT Y
 The Department works across the federal government,
partners with the private sector, and empowers the general
public to create a safe, secure, and resilient cyber
environment.
 The Department promotes cybersecurity knowledge and
innovation.
SUMMARY
 The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for:
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Counterterrorism
Border Security
Disaster Response and Recovery
Cybersecurity
 Where area does the DHS protect?
 The United States
 Any countries that the United States protects
 How significant were the terrorist attacks on September 11 ,
2001 to U.S. security? Let’s discuss.