The Tools of Prevention: Building Prevention and Deterrence into Exercise Programs
Abstract
This thesis will briefly explore the questions surrounding prevention in homeland security exercises, particularly why prevention is usually not incorporated into homeland security exercises. The thesis demonstrates that prevention can be incorporated into such exercises. The author examines various prevention strategies, most notably, All-Crimes, Information Sharing, Private Sector Security, Attack Trees, Red-Teaming, and Behavioral Analysis, to determine how they can be integrated into exercise design and conduct. These tools can be used in exercises for individuals or groups, but they are not the "end-state," as other tools undoubtedly exist. Prevention as a science and a skill is still in its infancy; with additional research, analysis, and practice, maturity will come. The thesis also endeavors to provide a road map for agencies desiring to understand and begin prevention activities. Understanding that prevention can be practiced through the use of certain tools is one significant step in beginning a prevention exercise, or better, a complete prevention exercise program. Agencies working within the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Guidelines, and using technical expertise available from local, national, and federal subject-matter experts, should have that road map.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA486358
Entities
People
- Michael K. Meehan
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School