Assignment Details
The current risk formula (R = T x V x C) that is used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not always been the risk formula used.
Research prior methodologies (formulas) used by DHS to determine risk, and complete the following:
• Based upon your research, explain why these methodologies (formulas) were deemed to be insufficient to adequately describe or model risk to any given facility or structure. Compare and contrast the current DHS risk formula to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-developed risk and hazard analysis matrix.
• Does the FEMA risk and hazard analysis matrix comply with the DHS risk formula? Are the two items compatible?
• Consider your local community's Critical Infrastructure (CI) facilities. Is the DHS risk formula or the FEMA risk and hazard matrix appropriate for your community?
• Is there an alternative risk formula that better supports the CI needs of your community? If not, explain in detail. If so, explain in detail.
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
• What did you learn from your classmate's posting?
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?