HS-453 - Senior Seminar, Fall 2024, Dr. Ahmet Yayla: Government & Web Sources

The Bureau of Counterterrorism leads the Department of State in the whole-of-government effort to counter terrorism abroad and to secure the United States against foreign terrorist threats.

CRS approaches complex topics from a variety of perspectives and examines all sides of an issue. Staff members analyze current policies and present the impact of proposed policy alternatives.

CISA is the operational lead for federal cybersecurity and the national coordinator for critical infrastructure security and resilience.

This is NOT the Home page, but it does contain good research topics! Click the ' About' link at the top of the page to access information on the mission, history of the agency, careers and more.

DHS operations extend beyond the government and military web domains. Use the link on this page to gain an understanding of how far their reach extends.

National Preparedness for National Disasters

Homeland security-related U.S. documents, directives, and national strategy reports, as well as resources from universities, organizations, and local and state agencies.

Agency Mission Statement: "The National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) leads the U.S. Government in cryptology that encompasses both signals intelligence (SIGINT) and information assurance (now referred to as cybersecurity) products and services, and enables computer network operations (CNO) in order to gain a decision advantage for the Nation and our allies under all circumstances."

CBP’s top priority is to keep terrorists and their weapons from entering the U.S. while welcoming all legitimate travelers and commerce. CBP officers and agents enforce all applicable U.S. laws, including against illegal immigration, narcotics smuggling and illegal importation.

News and issues regarding national defense.

ICE's Information Library Online

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads the national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the nation's physical and cyber infrastructure. This website provides cybersecurity resources and best practices for businesses, government agencies, and other organizations.

The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is the chief oversight committee of the U.S. Senate. Formerly known as the Committee on Governmental Affairs, it took on primary oversight responsibility for the Department of Homeland Security in 2003.

A-Z index of U.S government departments and agencies

Home for Federal program evaluation and the Evaluation Officer Council. Evaluation.gov brings together the plans and activities that drive evaluation efforts across the Federal Government.

The Council on Foreign Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. It specializes on U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.

The Center for Strategic International Studies is a non-partisan think tank that researches political, economic, and security issues around the world.

Nonprofit organization that is a world leader in research on terrorism, counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, disaster management, and homeland security

Resource Library Documents