Type: Unit 2 Discussion Board Part 2
Unit: TSA Case Study: Practical Application of Intelligence, CIP, Technology and Policy
Assignment Details
Assignment Descriiption
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Examine the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) policy development, interaction with the public, and use of technology for the protection of transportation systems against terrorist attacks. Then, discuss the following:
submit a fact based review focusing on the efforts of the TSA to leverage technology to protect the transportation sector and minimize the impact on the users, while trying to achieve a balance between security and the expedited movement of goods and people.
You are expected to research current policies, strategies, and publications on the subject to analyze the effectiveness of TSA efforts to use technology to protect the transportation infrastructure. After completing the appropriate research, answer the following questions:
Is the TSA effective? Why?
How could the TSA improve its interaction with the public, and minimize the number of security incidents at airports?
How effective are the TSA technology programs in adapting to the security environment and threats?
Refrences:
Gill, P. (2007). Evaluating intelligence oversight committees: The UK intelligence and security committee and the ‘war on terror.’ Intelligence and National Security, 22(1), 14–37.
Bellavita, C. (2010, January). Changing homeland security: Twelve questions from 2009. Retrieved January 28, 2010, from the Homeland Security Affairs Journal Web site: http://www.hsaj.org/?fullarticle=6.1.1
Transportation systems sector: Critical infrastructure and key resources. (2008, December 29). Retrieved January 28, 2010, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Web site: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1188404440159.shtm
