Homeland security is an umbrella term for
security efforts to protect states against terrorist
activity. Specifically, is a concerted national
effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S.,
reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and
minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do
occur. [Wikipedia]
A study program for Homeland Security focuses on
security policy, planning and operations dedicated
to the protection of U.S. territory, assets,
infrastructure, institutions and citizens from
external threats. Includes instruction in national
security policy, government relations, intelligence,
law enforcement, security technology, communications
and information technology, homeland security
planning and operations, disaster planning and
applications to specific threat scenarios.
