"The security and defense of a sovereign state, including its citizens, economy, and institutions, which is regarded as a duty of government."
This subfield involves the creation and implementation of strategies to protect a nation from threats, including terrorism, cyber threats, and border security.
National Security Policy and Strategy: This topic covers the development and implementation of policies and strategies aimed at safeguarding a nation's security interests.
Intelligence gathering and analysis: This topic covers the collection, collation, and analysis of intelligence information to help decision-makers understand the current and potential security threats facing a nation.
Military operations planning and execution: This topic covers the designing, planning, and execution of military operations aimed at protecting national security interests.
Defense budgeting and resource management: This topic covers the allocation and management of resources to ensure the adequate funding of defense activities.
Cybersecurity: This topic covers the protection of computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, theft, or damage.
Homeland security: This topic covers the protection of a country's citizens, property, and infrastructure from security threats originating from within the country.
International security cooperation: This topic covers collaboration and coordination with other countries and international organizations to prevent security threats.
Defense policy formulation: This topic covers the development of policies and guidelines that guide the activities of the military and defense administration.
Strategic weapons control and disarmament: This topic covers the regulation of strategic weapons such as nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons to ensure that they are not used for harmful purposes.
Arms trade and arms control: This topic covers the regulation of the international trade of weapons and arms, as well as the government's efforts to control the proliferation of arms.
Emergency response planning and disaster management: This topic covers the planning and execution of emergency responses and disaster management actions, including natural and man-made disaster situations.
International law and human rights: This topic covers the legal frameworks governing activities that fall within the purview of the military and defense administration, such as detention or interrogation of suspects.
Counterterrorism: This topic covers the efforts to combat or prevent terrorism through intelligence gathering, military operations, and other measures.
Border security: This topic covers the protection of a country's borders to prevent illegal entry or exit.
Geopolitical analysis: This topic covers the evaluation and analysis of geopolitical dynamics, such as the distribution of power among nations and regions.
Critical infrastructure protection: This topic covers the protection of critical infrastructure, such as power grids, transportation infrastructure, and financial systems, from security threats.
Psychological operations: This topic covers the use of information and propaganda to influence the behavior and beliefs of individuals or groups.
Network-centric warfare: This topic covers the application of information and communication technologies to support military operations.
Risk management: This topic covers the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with military and defense activities.
Leadership and management practices: This topic covers the development of effective leadership and management practices in the military and defense administration.
Military Intelligence: The gathering, analysis, and dissemination of information by military personnel to support military operations and decision-making.
Defense Policy: Management of security-related policies by governments or defense ministries.
Counterintelligence: Activities designed to detect and prevent foreign intelligence services from stealing national security secrets and other sensitive information.
Cybersecurity: Protection of critical computer networks and infrastructure from cyber-attacks.
Economic Security: Management of economic policies related to national security, including trade, investment, and industrial policies.
Public Diplomacy: Communication efforts that aim to inform, influence, and engage foreign publics to advance national interests.
Nuclear Security: Efforts to control the spread of nuclear weapons and to secure nuclear materials and facilities against theft, sabotage, and other threats.
Homeland Security: Management of efforts to protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other emergencies.
Intelligence Analysis: The process of examining raw intelligence data and drawing conclusions based on that analysis.
Military Operations: Planning and execution of military operations to achieve national security objectives.
Information Operations: The use of information technology, media, and other communication tools to achieve national security objectives.
Human Intelligence: Collection of information through human sources to support military operations and decision-making.
Special Operations: Unconventional military operations conducted by elite forces to achieve specific objectives.
Logistics: Planning and execution of the movement and maintenance of military forces to achieve strategic objectives.
Acquisition and Procurement: The process of acquiring and purchasing equipment, supplies, and services necessary for military operations.
"Security from terrorism, minimization of crime, economic security, energy security, environmental security, food security, and cyber-security."
"Actions of other nation states, action by violent non-state actors, narcotic cartels, organized crime, multinational corporations, and effects of natural disasters."
"Political, economic, and military power, as well as diplomacy."
"By reducing transnational causes of insecurity, such as climate change, economic inequality, political exclusion, and nuclear proliferation."
"Protection against military attack."
"The duty to protect the security and defense of a sovereign state."
"Terrorism poses a threat to national security and must be addressed."
"Organized crime is a national security risk and requires attention from the government."
"Economic security is considered part of national security and needs to be protected."
"Diplomacy is an important tool used by governments to ensure national security."
"Violent non-state actors, narcotic cartels, and multinational corporations."
"Climate change, economic inequality, political exclusion, and nuclear proliferation."
"Cyber-security is a component of national security that needs to be addressed."
"Minimization of crime is considered part of national security and requires attention from the government."
"The effects of natural disasters can impact national security and need to be addressed."
"Energy security is considered part of national security and requires attention from the government."
"Food security is considered part of national security and needs to be protected."
"Governments can address climate change, economic inequality, political exclusion, and nuclear proliferation."
"National security includes non-military dimensions, such as security from terrorism, crime minimization, economic security, energy security, environmental security, food security, and cyber-security."