Homeland Security

You must use the template for this assignment since it will make it a lot easier for you. 
Failure to do so will result in a return of your paper for you to redo, a reduction in points, or both.

Answer each of the following questions below. Select three sectors from the following list to use when answering the questions (use the same three sectors for each question):

• Energy Sector
• Dams Sector
• Nuclear Reactors, Materials, and Materials Sector
• Communications Sector
• Information Technology Sector
• Water and Wastewater Systems Sector
• Chemical Sector
• Critical Manufacturing Sector

1. Discuss the interdependencies of three of the critical infrastructure sectors listed above.

2. How are critical infrastructure assets prioritized in the three sectors you selected?  

3. What measures do the three sectors you selected take to ensure continuity of operations?

4. What special considerations should be made for life and property that result as a consequence to an attack on the three critical infrastructure sectors you selected? 

Technical Requirements:

• Your answers should be at a minimum 2-3 pages for each sector for a total of 7-9 pages (the Title Page and Reference page will be additional pages).
• Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
• Students will follow the APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework. 
• Use scholarly or other relevant sources.
• Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize: books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
• All submissions will be graded using the attached rubric.

TITLE OF PAPER 4

Title of Paper

Name

American Public (or Military) University

HLSS310

Dr. Brian Blodgett

Month Day, Year

Abstract

The abstract is the first major section of the paper. It should be a succinct, single-paragraph summary of your paper’s purpose, and should include the main points, method, findings, and conclusion of your paper. The abstract should be no shorter than 150 words, or longer than 250 words. Unlike other paragraphs in the paper, do not indent the first line of the abstract. It can be useful to append a short list of keywords to your abstract that enable researchers and databases to locate your paper more effectively.

Keywords: word 1, word 2, etc.

Title of Paper

In this section, write a very short introduction to the paper, just a paragraph or two and include your thesis statement. Regarding the content/subject knowledge and critical thinking skills, they will be evident in the outline, as well as the organization of ideals/format. The writing conventions will be throughout the paper and focuses on grammar and syntax, as well as APA formatting.

AAA Sector

Brief introduction.

Interdependencies

Information:

Asset Prioritization

Information.

Continuity of Operations Measures

Information.

Considerations for Life and Property Resulting From an Attack

Information.

BBB Sector

Brief introduction.
Interdependencies
Information:
Asset Prioritization
Information.
Continuity of Operations Measures
Information.
Considerations for Life and Property Resulting From an Attack
Information.

CCC Sector

Brief introduction.
Interdependencies
Information:
Asset Prioritization
Information.
Continuity of Operations Measures
Information.
Considerations for Life and Property Resulting From an Attack
Information.

Summary

Brief summary.

References

The reference page only lists the sources that you cited in your paper. The references must be in the correct APA Manual (7th Edition) formatting style.