Instruction
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review Chapter 12 of your course text, Introduction to Homeland Security. Reflect on the use of technology to achieve the homeland security mission areas.
Review the article, "Emerging Technologies for Homeland Security." Focus on strengths and limitations of using emergency technologies for intelligence and warning, protecting cyber infrastructures, and emergency preparedness and response.
Review the online article, "Science and Technology for a Safer Nation." Consider the strengths of using technologies to address critical needs, such as chemical and biological defense, border security, cyber security, and maritime security.
Review the online article, "Technology Strategies for Homeland Security: Adaptation and Coevolution of Offense and Defense." Think about some of the limitations of defensive technology to prevent terrorist attacks.
Identify two strengths and two limitations of using technology to achieve the homeland security mission areas.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post 2 strengths and 2 limitations of using technology to achieve the homeland security mission areas. Then explain at least one insight you had or the conclusion you drew about using technology to achieve homeland security mission areas as a result of completing this assignment. Be specific.
Please refer to the attached file for the full instruction.