After reviewing the assignments below, lectures, PowerPoint presentation,DHSreadings, and the videos, you have a better understanding of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the programs and practices...

After reviewing the assignments below, lectures, PowerPoint presentation,DHSreadings, and the videos, you have a better understanding of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the programs and practices that might work best with both private and public partners. For this discussion, respond to the following:

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  Discuss why our infrastructure is so vulnerable.

  
  


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  Identify and describe some of the best practices that work most effectively with public and private partners to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity.

  
  

Please reference and cite your readings and viewings in support of your responses. After yourinitial postingof at least 350 words.

Please review the following readings and videos listed below

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  Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D.,&Coppola, D. P. (2016).Introduction to homeland security: Principles of all-hazards risk management(5thed.). Waltham,MA: Elsevier.

  
  


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  Films Media Group. (Producer). (2011).Infrastructure(Links to an external site.). [Video file] [ 2 min 32 sec]. InCode Wars: America's Cyber Threat. Retrieved fromhttp://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=47288&loid=139420(Links to an external site.)
  

  
  


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  Films Media Group. (Producer). (2011).National cybersecurity and communications integration center(Links to an external site.). [Video file] [ 1 min 54 sec]. InCode Wars: America's Cyber Threat. Retrieved fromhttp://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=47288&loid=139421(Links to an external site.)
  

  
  


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  U.S.Department of Homeland Security. (2012).Implementing 9/11 Commission recommendations: Progress report 2011(Links to an external site.)[PDF file size 261 KB]. Retrieved fromhttps://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/implementing-9-11-commission-report-progress-2011.pdf
  

  
  


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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.).Combat cyber crime(Links to an external site.).Retrieved fromhttps://www.dhs.gov/combat-cyber-crime(Links to an external site.)
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  (Links to an external site.)U.S. Government Accountability Office (2014).Critical Infrastructure Protection: Observations on Key Factors inDHS's Implementation of Its Partnership Approach(Links to an external site.)[PDF file size 226 KB]. Retrieved on April 1, 2014 fromhttp://www.gao.gov/assets/670/661945.pdf