In this course students will be provided an in-depth view of modern border and transportation security, including the protection of seaports, airports, ships, aircraft, trains, trucks, pipelines, etc. Course includes discussions with officials from security organizations such as TSA, Coast Guard, US Customs, Border Protection and FBI. The course will cover specific facets of transportation security, including physical and procedural controls, and regulations of the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, the US Coast Guard and others. The course will also provide discussions on current threats, counter terrorism measures, new technologies, and the importance of both passenger and cargo security to the global economy.