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Using Times New Roman Dhs Progress

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made a number of
strides in recent years, including 2017. The department’s organization
and cooperation with other agencies continues to strengthen. Read the
article discussing the success of the DHS in 2017 located at
https://www.dhs.gov/archive/DHSInReview

Write a 7-8 page paper in which you:

  1. Explain how the DHS has changed from its inception in 2001 to what it has become today.
  2. Describe how the relationships between
    the DHS and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies have
    transformed over the years.
  3. Analyze the current structure of the DHS and other agencies
    protecting the United States from internal and external threats. Suggest
    three (3) changes to the current structure of the DHS and justify your
    suggestions.
  4. Describe the top three (3) characteristics of homeland security that
    the United States needs to address in the immediate future and why.
  5. Discuss the existing roadblocks that are preventing the DHS from addressing these top concerns.
  6. Predict the role
    cyber terrorism could play in future attacks against the United States
    and its allies. Describe what you consider to be the largest cyber
    threat(s) to the nation.

    • Provide a link to a recent news article, which supports your argument.
  7. Use at least five (5) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
    one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS
    or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
    instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
    student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
    The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
    assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the foundations of homeland security.
  • Analyze the role of intelligence and counterterrorism activities among federal agencies.
  • List and describe the various types of and practice of cybercrime.
  • Summarize border security and immigration issues.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
  • Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland
    Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics
    and technical style conventions.