Traditional and non-traditional partnerships have become the norm in the private and public sectors. Intelligence is only as good as its sources, and sources are only as good as their access. Discuss the value of DHS in working with high-valued partnerships and the risk of poorly aligned partnerships. Include:
● Describe how collaboration and strategic partnerships are fundamental to benefiting homeland security such as information access, improved collection, innovative technology, greater regional and cultural knowledge, etc. Support with real-world examples.
● Discuss the risks such as security, insider threats, inequities in exchange, loss of operational control, legal implications, etc.
● Make recommendations on improving and expanding partnerships that can lead to bigger
