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BELOW IS THE TOPICS I HAVE CHOSEN TO RESEARCH ABOUT HOMELAND SECURITY

Protecting the United States from terrorism is the founding mission of the Department of Homeland Security. What counter terrorism measures can be implemented to strengthened to Homeland security enterprise, from terrorism threats that continue to evolve?

Cyber security

Cyberspace and its underlying infrastructure are vulnerable to a wide range of risk stemming from both physical and cyber threats and hazards. Areas of concern noted by the Department of Homeland Security include combating malware and botnets, combating threats within the United States.

Privacy

To which extend should citizens have to give up privacy in exchange for protection, and the way in which privacy rights impede the ability of investigators and counterterrorism units to do their job. The Patriot Act gave government agencies the right to use surveillance tools that had already been used against crimes like drug trafficking, was also unlawfully and unconstitutionally spying on all Americans who use telephones, text messaging or emails to communicate

Environmental security

What counter measures are in place to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our nation? Homeland Security and the Environmental Protection Agency are at risk of a potential environmental impact of biological and nuclear attacks on the United States.