homeland threats: today and tomorrow
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Homeland Threats: Today and TomorrowOn the 15th Anniversary of September 11, respondents share views on current and future threats
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78% 56%
View cyberattacks as a threat
federalleaders
generalpopulation
CYBERATTACKSTOP THREAT
Di�ering Levels of Concern
general populationfederal leaders
Limited Concern forNatural Disasters
13% 20%
Neither federal leaders nor the public prioritize natural
disasters as a threat
national security
general populationfederal leaders
maintaining/increasing counter terrorism and
special ops
preventingcyberattacks
increasing intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance capabilities
Top Three PrioritiesFederal leaders and general
population AGREE on top priorities, DIFFER on order
38%
25%
12%
40%
12%
21%
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2
3
TERRORISM AND CYBERATTACKS RANKED
TOP THREATS Among Federal Leaders and General Population
AGE SHOWS CONTRAST IN CONCERNAge groups di�er on level of cyberattack and global
warming-related threat
65-older55-6445-5435-4418-34
51%
41%52%
53% 53% 59%54%
42%
32%
45%
2031
cyberattacks global warming related threats
2031 TOP THREATS
66% 61%53%72%
2031terrorism
cyberattacks
Terrorism and Cyberattacks STILL Believed to be
TOP TWO THREATS
78% 56%76%84%
terrorismcy
berattacks
In 2031 will we feel more or less safe than we do today?
FEEL MORE SAFE IN THE FUTURE
2031