Biotechnology and AI Advances, Disinformation Campaigns Compound Increased Risk of WMD Attacks

Bridget Johnson - October 2, 2023

DoD's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Strategy says that state and non-state actors "have learned from and are adapting to traditional U.S. counterproliferation tools and approaches."

Leader of White Supremacist Group Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Make Death Threats Against Journalist

October 2, 2023

Michigan Bomb Maker Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison

October 2, 2023

Peru Resident Arrested for Sending Over 150 Hoax Bomb Threats to Schools, Synagogues, and More Across United States

September 29, 2023

Ph.D. Student Found Guilty of Terrorism After Building a Drone to Give to ISIS

September 29, 2023

State Department Announces Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Offer up to $5M for Information on Co-Conspirators Responsible for the Assassination of Fernando Villavicencio

September 29, 2023

NSA Releases Guidance on Acceptance Testing for Supply Chain Risk Management

Homeland Security Today - September 29, 2023

The CSI indicates acceptance testing should be implemented to validate the integrity of devices and ensure they are meeting procurement and security requirements.

GAO Says State Department IT Infrastructure is Vulnerable to Cyber Risks

September 29, 2023

GAO: National Cybersecurity Strategy Needs to Address Information Sharing Performance Measures and Methods

September 29, 2023

OIG Assesses TSA’s Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives

September 29, 2023

Nations Pledge Greater Collaboration at DHS’ Western Hemisphere Cyber Conference

September 28, 2023

U.S. May Face Challenges in Verifying Future Nuclear Treaty Goals With Russia and China, GAO Says

Government Reports and Summaries

GAO: EPA Needs to Develop a Business Case for Replacing Legacy Air Quality Data Systems

Government Reports and Summaries

Experts Identify Incentives for Pandemic Preparedness as Scientists Say Another is ‘Highly Likely’

Mexican National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bribing HSI Agent

Homeland Security Today - October 3, 2023

Thiessen offered to pay the agent an unknown amount of money if the agent assisted with the recovery of the funds.

OIG Announces Results of Unannounced Inspections of CBP Holding Facilities in the Laredo Area

September 30, 2023

OIG Tells CBP to Improve Video and Audio Coverage at Land Ports of Entry

September 29, 2023

Four Locals Arrested for Transporting Migrants After a Yola with Over 50 Migrants Makes Landfall Near Isabela, Puerto Rico

September 28, 2023

San Diego Border Patrol and Mexican Authorities Increase Binational Operations to Combat Human Smuggling

September 28, 2023

OIG: DoD Must Improve Transportation Security of Ukraine-Bound Cargo to Prevent Theft of Arms and Explosives

Kylie Bielby - October 2, 2023

OIG observed that DoD guard forces did not consistently implement security controls to support the ground movement and transfer of arms, ammunition and explosives.

Suspicious Item Shuts Down Checked Baggage Screening System at Salt Lake City International Airport

September 30, 2023

Team Caribbean Wins Gold at TSA Olympics

September 30, 2023

Federal Railroad Administration Announces $1.4 Billion in Infrastructure Funding for 70 Projects

September 29, 2023

Department of Transportation Joins Seven Other Federal Agencies Working to Combat Religious Discrimination

September 29, 2023

GAO: National Cybersecurity Strategy Needs to Address Information Sharing Performance Measures and Methods

Homeland Security Today - September 29, 2023

Agencies rely on various methods, such as cyber threat briefings, to share cyber threat information with critical infrastructure owners and operators.

OIG Assesses TSA’s Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives

September 29, 2023

PERSPECTIVE: Senate Must Act on Chemical Security Before Terrorists Do

September 26, 2023

CISA, NFL, and Local Partners Conduct Cybersecurity Exercise in Preparation for Super Bowl LVIII

September 20, 2023

DHS Issues Recommendations to Harmonize Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Entities

September 19, 2023

DCSA Leaders Convene with Multinational Industrial Security Working Group to Standardize Security

Homeland Security Today - September 29, 2023

The MISWG mission is to promote, improve and harmonize common international industrial security best practices to safeguard classified and certain other forms of government-controlled information.

How China Seeks to Reshape the Global Information Environment

September 28, 2023

President Obama’s NSA-Modified Cell Phones on Display at the National Cryptologic Museum

September 27, 2023

Bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee Report Warns of New Threats from China and Russia

September 25, 2023

New Analysis Released of Climate Security Risks in Iran and Türkiye

September 23, 2023

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System National Test to Be Held Oct. 4

Homeland Security Today - October 3, 2023

All major U.S. wireless providers participate in Wireless Emergency Alerts and will transmit the national test to their subscribers.

First-of-Its-Kind Dataset Shows Future Flooding Risk at Neighborhood Level

September 29, 2023

Activities, Exercises Help DLA Mark National Preparedness Month

September 29, 2023

Keeping Score: New Tool Helps Communities Plan for and Mitigate Disasters

September 28, 2023

PERSPECTIVE: AI-Powered Automation Is Changing Disaster Relief Efforts

September 28, 2023

New Sesame Street Military Resources Help Combat Loneliness

Homeland Security Today - September 30, 2023

The unique circumstances of military life, such as moves, frequent changes to routine and being far from family and friends can intensify feelings of loneliness and isolation for both children and adults.

PANDEMIC/BIOHAZARD

Experts Identify Incentives for Pandemic Preparedness as Scientists Say Another is...

Homeland Security Today - October 3, 2023

The National Institutes of Health has identified several viral families that have the potential to cause future pandemics.

Podcasts

DHS S&T Tech Speak: Understanding What Responders Need

Homeland Security Today - January 6, 2023

Hear from subject matter experts, industry, and responders themselves as they discuss the challenges (and solutions) for getting the respiratory protection today’s wildland firefighters desperately need.