Webography of Seven Homeland Security/Defense Websites

  Annotated Webography  Homeland Security/Defense Professor Class Student Name Homeland Security/Defense Overview             The United States has a robust homeland security/defense sector with diverse stakeholders collaborating to achieve the central objectives. These players have independent websites that keep the citizens informed about homeland security and other aspects of the nation and states. As a result, this annotated webography explores the different websites from the federal, state, local, and private players related to homeland security. It will integrate seven key sites with significant impact on homeland security, provide a detailed description of the primary responsibilities or usefulness and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. The exercise will also attach homepage screenshots for each website to illustrate its uniqueness. Availing such information is progressing because it informs scholars about the preparedness of homeland security and the diversity of the available information regarding this topic. Sources Overview.. 2 Disaster Assistance / 4 United States Secret Service / 5 The Intelligence Community / 6 The New York Police Department (NYPD) /site/nypd/index.page. 7 International Security Management Association (ISMA) / 8 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) / 9 Summary. 10 References. 11 Homeland Security   Homeland security is one of the most informative websites providing rich details about homeland security and related programs. It demonstrates the value of information in advancing its mission of averting attacks against the U.S. through numerous preventative approaches. The site’s homepage illustrates a form of authority through its meticulous organization and appropriate use of colors. My first impression was that this is an authority-based website due to the bold website name and logo at the top left. It also avoids cluttering by minimizing the information displayed through a top panel with a drop-down option under each category of topics, news, in focus, get involved, how do I?, and about DHS page. Incorporating a revolving panel with the latest homeland security news further illustrates the strengths of this website. I was attracted to its professional use of space, making it easy to navigate the site. It also recognizes the role of social media platforms and provides a search bar at the top right corner. The only drawback is that one has to dig deeper to find information on this website. Other than this aspect, it provides detailed updates about cybersecurity, terrorism, human trafficking, election security, and disasters, among other vital topics.   Disaster Assistance The disaster assistance website seeks to keep Americans updated about declared disasters in diverse locations throughout the nation. It is an informative site that enables researchers to find appropriate places where they can find assistance when they encounter flagged challenges. My first impression of the website was that it was relatively straightforward because it contains a prominent search bar that prompts users to enter their ZIP codes to retrieve area-specific information about disasters and available assistance. Scrolling down the homepage also avails fundamental details that guide the user in accessing essential areas. For instance, including quick links and a map of declared disasters illustrates its use of visual and graphical elements to improve usability. I was impressed by this website’s structure and information organization. The button for changing the language of the website was, perhaps, attractive because it reveals the embracement of the need to meet diversity and keep everyone informed. Unfortunately, it uses too many colors, including red, blue, green, and other shades, which may irritate some users. Despite these aspects, it provides detailed information.     United States Secret Service This website aims to protect the United States’ elected leaders and foreign state heads, safeguarding national events and the country’s financial infrastructure. It outlines the primary focus and its responsibilities as public safety, national security, cyber investigations, and economic safeguards. The site’s admirable layout incorporates a shifting panel displaying key components, including history, news, careers, and focus areas. I like this site because it minimizes a complex layout, giving it remarkable simplicity. The background is accommodative to the eye, while the fonts are appropriate and seamlessly blend with the rest of the structural elements. At the top right corner, one can easily see the ...