This module covers the Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience foundational courses and certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Administration<\/a> (FEMA). It is based on a three-part assignment that uses the online FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses and exam certifications that cover the following three topics:<\/p>\n The focus is on five key subject sectors that the National Infrastructure Protection Plan identifies as \u201cLifeline\u201d sectors: Energy, Water and Wastewater Systems<\/a>, Communications, Transportation Systems, and Emergency Services<\/a>. This module gives students a better understanding of what those assets are, what components are considered \u201ccritical,\u201d and how to identify them for entry into the IP Gateway that serves as the single interface through which Department of Homeland Security<\/a> (DHS) partners can access the department\u2019s integrated infrastructure protection tools and information.<\/p>\n Ensuring the security and resilience of the critical infrastructure of the United States is essential to the nation\u2019s security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and way of life.<\/p>\n The purpose of this course is to present an overview of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The NIPP provides the unifying structure for the integration of existing and future critical infrastructure security and resilience efforts into a single national program.<\/p>\n Students pair into teams, which identify one of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors to focus on throughout the course. Each week\u2019s module will be examined through the lens of the chosen sector. Student teams are expected to investigate their chosen sector and create a fictitious organization that will be used as a case study in future assignments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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