"Holistic Security" References on Terrorism, Homeland Security, Threat Assessment and Preparedness

The holistic security information in this document is about proactive threat mitigation, vulnerability assessment, and the protection of assets against intentional destruction. Holistic refers to the integration of a wide array of three-dimensional protective layers and systems from the technical aspects of CCTV, fences, locks, and cyber security to the psychological and physical aspects of surviving a terrorist attack. A critical key to protecting America’s infrastructure, government facilities, businesses, and population is to educate oneself and others -- that is, to gather public domain intelligence about the threat. The document’s purpose is to understand the genesis of the problem and to recognize security weaknesses in order to make informed decisions related to asset protection and the safety of the public.