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Discussion Post: Critical Thinking

Why is it important that the JIS operates across and supports the other NIMS Coordination and Command structures? Who would you include in your joint information system? What are the supporting elements of JIS?

Critical Exercise

Listed below are topics I would like you to discuss. Refer to the reading preparation, weekly materials, and/or the GMC library when researching the topics for this Discussion Forum. Put your writing into your own words; do not copy directly from the source. If you incorporate external resources, be sure to cite them properly. Lastly, review how to paraphrase and quote resources before you begin posting.

1. Describe the methods and processes through which the federal government utilizes cyber security.
2. Analyze if the federal government's cyber programs are enough to protect the United States.

For this discussion post you will, discuss and provide information to support whether the transportation system in the United States is (or is not) as safe as they were prior to the attacks of 9/11.

This exercise should be at least 250 words. This is not a research paper exercise. This is a critical thinking exercise. Use your own thinking to write up the exercise.

The following optional learning resources contain approved external websites that may be used to assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of the material presented in this weeks lesson. They are categorized by the student learning objectives in this week. Please take advantage of this opportunity to expand your knowledge with the material provided.

1. Leadership and Organization. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). (n.d.).

2. San Diego Tunnel Task Force uncovers sophisticated cross-border drug tunnel under the U.S. / Mexico Border. DEA United States Drug Enforcement Administration(n.d.).

3. H/R. 4119 - Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012. Congress.Gov (n.d.).