UNDERSTANDING RISK AND MITIGATION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The student will complete a Research Paper wherein he or she will thoroughly explain the risk assessment process followed by the mitigation process. The student will explain the need and importance of conducting risk assessments. Explain how a risk assessment is done and what it should include. Best practices for conducting a risk assessment will be included. Next, the student will explain the mitigation process and what it should include. With both risk assessment process and the mitigation strategies the student will discuss governing legislation or policy guidance as well as tools (such as CARVER + SHOCK, IRMF, THIRA, etc.) and techniques for completing both phases. This paper will be exhaustive. The paper should be approached from an all hazards view. Finally, Biblical foundations should be addressed. The student will write at minimum a 7-full page research-oriented paper in current APA format. The paper must include at least 7 sources (which can include the class textbook and the Bible) and must utilize headings and subheadings. INSTRUCTIONS Assignment Specifics: • Minimum of 7-full pages, not counting title and reference pages, research-oriented paper in current APA format • At least 7 sources • Include headings and subheadings

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