ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the evolution and role of technology and its theoretical underpinnings in the homeland security domain. It examines a multitude of existing and emerging technological theories and examples of their applications to the homeland security ecosystem. The chapter refers to systematic and evidenced-based approaches to processes and phenomena and include models, frameworks and similar constructs. It provides an analysis of the role of technology in society and homeland security followed by a historical overview of technological policies and innovations in the homeland security domain. The chapter continues with analyses of technological theories, frameworks and models including diffusion of innovation theory, technology acceptance model, adaptive structuration theory, unified theory of acceptance and socio-technical systems theory. It also provides a general overview of diffusion of innovation theory, technology acceptance model, adaptive structuration theory, unified theory of acceptance and socio-technical systems theory and their use in homeland security.
