For this assignment, you will research the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the Implementing Recommendation of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 with regard to statutory direction to the executive branch for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates.

Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

Compare and contrast the following Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) implementing statutes of the U.S. Code (USC) with regard to CIKR identification, prioritization, protection, and resiliency:

The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

Homeland Security Act of 2002

The 9/11 Commission Recommendations Implementation Act