Conduct analysis of ALL the mission area performance measures and select one mission area and report your deductions. Are the measures useful, logical, relevant?

respond directly to the poster of the following two forum responses. Ask direct questions and agree/disagree with the original post. included is my orinial forum for this week and the original topic.original Topic or forum:”Select any one of the 5 mission areas within the DHS Strategic Plan (2014-2018). Conduct analysis of ALL the mission area performance measures and select one mission area and report your deductions. Are the measures useful, logical, relevant? Are any of them odd or unusual? Why or why not? Be critical.”My original forum post: “The Department of Homeland Security Strategic Plan is made up of five mission areas namely; the Security and management of boarder’s department, the execution and administration of immigration policies, the department of protecting and safeguarding cyberspace, consolidating national readiness and resilience and the area which is involved in preventing terrorism and enhancing security. The area included in curbing terrorist activities and upholding security measures ensures the protection of all assets owned by national security. Besides, the department helps prevent terrorists who are likely to use weapons and chemicals in mass destruction before the execution of the focus of this mission (Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan).First, the citizens ought to understand the terrorists’ intentions and the threats they pose. Security measures in areas like airports are implemented to acknowledge the intensity of the threat (Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan). The measures put in place in the transportation sector are usually proper screening of cargo and monitoring of the terrorist watchlist. Shipments are usually scanned through a radiation portal to prevent the shipping of weapons that could lead to mass destruction (Baggett et al.,2018). The high-risk chemical companies are required to ensure high-performance standards and abide by the rules stipulated by the National Protection and Programs Directorate. On the other hand, the secret service sector is expected to ensure there are no unwanted events that could lead to crime. Further investigations by the department are conducted to prevent financial losses that could result from crime (Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan).Compared to other mission areas, the area involved in curbing terrorist activities and upholding security is the most critical mission area in the DHS strategic plan (Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan). Analysis of the intensity of threat is considered satisfactory as it is measured using the 90 percentiles. There is a need for people to understand the risks likely to be encountered and always keep an eye on their environment (Baggett et al.,2018). However, all areas in the DHS strategic plan are crucial as they intend to ensure that the U.S. citizens’ security is enhanced. Besides, the continuous implementation of the five mission areas is required for there to be effectiveness (Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan).ReferencesBaggett, R. K., & Simpkins, B. K. (2018). Homeland security and critical infrastructure protection. ABC-CLIO.Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/FY14-18%20Strategic%20Plan.PDF”Respond to forum 1 by Michael Garrison:Mission #1: Counter Terrorism and enhancing Security.The DHS takes Mission #1 in the 2014-2018 Strategic Plan very serious as the threat of terrorism rapidly grows year after year. The DHS developed three main goals as it relates to countering terrorism and enhancing security.Goal 1.1 – Prevent Terrorist Attacks. Preventing terrorist attacks is the sole foundation of the Department of Homeland Security which makes it the #1 mission. After the tragedy of 9/11, it became clear people working in terrorist organizations sought to cause harm to Americas on American soil. One of the biggest advantages that works for the DHS in preventing terrorist attacks is the use of information and intelligence. The ability we have to gather intelligence and disseminate it among those who need to know is essential in the fight against terrorism.Goal 1.2 – Prevent and Protect against the Unauthorized Acquisition or use of CBRN materials and Capabilities. The use of these type of weapons is on the rise simply because they are cheap, easy to employ, effective and cause a lot of fear when used. This has to be a top priority in fighting against terrorism. Some ways the DHS combat CBRN weapons is #1 through knowledge. Understanding what chemicals are available, how they work and the damage they cause helps officials prepare for them and minimize negative outcomes. Also, tracking certain chemicals comes in handy when figuring out where they are and how much is there. Goal 1.3 – Reduce Risk to the Nations Critical Infrastructure, Key Leadership and events. This aspect of counter terrorism is very important because often time’s people in key national leadership positions are the ones making decisions that affect the safety and well-being of the country and its people. A terrorist main goal is to kill innocent bystanders or attack a valued target in hopes of disrupting operations and instilling fear among the people. Protecting large gatherings or events using the Special Events Assessment Rating (SEAR) is essential in making sure terrorist are not afforded the opportunity to attack and cause mass casualty.I see shortfalls in goal 1.1 – Prevent Terrorist Attacks. I can see three big holes in preventing terrorism only one of which we can control. #1 – Lack of information sharing. It is not enough to just be able to collect and analyze information, officials have to find ways to make fusion centers better while enhancing programs like the Law Enforcement Information Sharing Program Exchange Specification (LEXS) and the National Information Exchange Model (NEIM). #2 – Collaboration with other nations who house terrorist group might not be as willing to cooperate with the United States. Communication between us and other countries can be misunderstood, misconstrued and false. #3 – The insider threat, domestic terrorist or homegrown terrorist (whichever you prefer) is a huge concern for DHS agents and it is known that the ability to detect these lone wolves is very difficult. It could even be just a sympathizer who has no previous terrorist related involvement wanting to get involved.References:Department of Homeland Security (2018). Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. Retrieved on 20 May 2020 from https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/FY14-18%20Strategic%20Plan.PDFrespond to forum 2 by Jeff Baxley:ClassLet’s discuss The Strategic Plan Mission 5, Goal 5.1: Enhance National Preparedness.The Mission 5 Goal is to prepare the Nation for those threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the Nation (DHS, 2014) and to do this, DHS is reliant upon the concept of resiliency. The methodology behind resilience is understanding that risk is unavoidable but preparing for the risk and having a plant to “get back on your feet” as a community is a cornerstone. While most major business operations certainly have continuity plans in place to deal with the threats, the foundations of the communities are the most vulnerable.To engage these stakeholders, DHS hopes that a resiliency-to-go approach will be appealing whereas the tools and resources to prepare for a major event are made available and if adhered to, follows the national framework for preparedness. The problem is that there are simply too few outreach assets, such as the Protective Security Advisors from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). For the same reason our TV shows are interrupted with commercials, the message needs to get out. The breakdown is in getting the message to those who need it. Be it local jurisdictions or a lack of motivation, the goal of preparing for disruption tends to only be important right before disaster or post-facto when FEMA is expected to show up and make it all better.Preparedness drills tend to be few and far between and lack the involvement can be seen through participation numbers. When I was working as a local police officer in California, we were active with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) sponsored by Ready.gov, an offshoot of FEMA. However, the participation we saw were mostly from retired and geriatric citizens incapable of doing much more than occupying a seat at a table. Much like a weekly bridge club or morning coffee club, the mission of CERT in our jurisdiction was a failure in community support.DHS and most elements of governments are hyperaware of the cyberthreats facing our homeland and copious amounts of money are spent trying to thwart cyber-actors for stealing the estimated $57-$106 billion in estimated yearly losses from the US (Executive Office of the President of the United States, 2018). Yet natural disasters, a key risk factor in resilience planning, cost over $136 billion between 2018 and 2019 alone (NOAA, 2020). When we are talking dollars-to-doughnuts, where is the risk at I ask? Yet our preparedness to these risk factors still hovers around slim to none in many communities and that is where DHS has failed to reach. Perhaps risk management in the national preparedness plan just isn’t sexy enough, unlike front page cyber-attacks are.So, the question for the class is, has DHS succeeded at Goal 5.1? (Where is my eye rolling emoji on this one?) Let me answer for you; Not even close. Almost 100% failure from my perspective.