This book describes the changes that came to U.S. intelligence organizations after the September 11, 2001, attacks, discussing the reality of catastrophic terrorism, the presence of terrorist cells throughout the world, the need for up-to-date technology, and more.

This book provides an overview of our nation's attack-preparedness efforts and describes the different roles that first responders, as well as agencies at all levels of government, would play in responding to the next terrorist attack on America.