STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Understand the latest developments in homeland security law and their repercussions throughout all levels of your operations -- now and in the future

 II.     Understand the current and potential legislation mandating security assessments in various critical infrastructure industries, including chemical, nuclear, water, and food supply industries

 III.    Discuss whether the attorney-client privilege can be used to shield security assessments from becoming ``smoking guns` in findings of liability

 IV.     Debate the `Ostrich Dilemma` & is it riskier to be ignorant or to know your security vulnerabilities?

 V.      Describe the potential liabilities faced by Boards of Directors and executives for failure to protect employees and company assets

 VI.     Describe and discuss the roadmap to the major players in homeland security & how to navigate your way to the decision-makers on Capitol Hill and in the sprawling Department of Homeland Security

 VII.    Understand the impact of new laws on transportation and trade-both domestically and internationally

 VIII.   Describe the employers` duties and employees` rights under the government`s new domestic intelligence and information collection programs

 IX.     Understand how to meet homeland security requirements in your human resource practices and policies

 X       Discuss the recent developments in the terrorist risk insurance market and how to determine the extent of coverage you need

 XI.     Understand what roles state and local governments play in the new legal framework

 XII.    Know what business opportunities and funding resources may be available to citizens

 XIII.   Understand how to better identify, prioritize and limit your potential liabilities under the evolving standards of homeland security

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      A complete overview of homeland security laws and regulations

 II.     Emerging public safety requirements and policies

 III.    Current and evolving programs to protect water, food and air supplies

 IV.     Latest security challenges in air transportation, vessel and port operations, and chemical handling and storage

 V.      Privacy rights-finding the right balance with security concerns

 VI.     Human resource issues-hiring, firing, monitoring, providing a safe workplace, and more

 VII.    Department of Homeland Security: organizational structure and management priorities

 VIII.   How to work with Congress: key homeland security committees and players

 IX.     Corporate information and disclosure issues, including insurance, liability, and risk management

 X       Tips on appropriations, grants and contracts

 XI.     Cyber security: protecting your external/internal information security and infrastructure

 XII.    Developing the most effective and compliant security plans