Week 8 Discussion 1,2&3 - Discuss the technical aspects of the specific agent

Week 8

***ANSWER EACH QUESTION 250 WORDS MIN EACH***

1.  Discussion Questions: Choose a specific agent (CBRN) that you learned about in the course. Discuss the technical aspects of the specific agent, discuss your opinion (supported by course material) on the future threats using such an agent, and discuss possible prevention methods to diminish the risk or threat of an attack. 

2.  Discussion Questions: Describe some of the challenges the intelligence community faces in supporting the Homeland Security Enterprise (such as the balance of civil liberties and security)? How well do you think the Intelligence Community is postured to support the Homeland Security Enterprise into the future? In other words, do you think the IC is able to adapt to technological advances and the proliferation of cyber threats and non-state actors?   

3.  Discussion Questions: What are the primary initiatives implemented as a result of the PATRIOT Act. How do you believe government can best balance security and civil liberties?