DHS
GAO: Secret Service Overpaid At Least $3.9 Million to Presidential Campaigns for Travel Expenses
Eight months before the end of the 2016 presidential campaign, Secret Service officials determined the interpretation was erroneous, but did not ensure the agency reverted to its longstanding policy.
Border Security
Swanton Sector Chief Patrol Agent Pfeifer Retires
Chief Pfeifer began his career in Uvalde, Texas, after entering on duty with the agency on Aug. 11, 1986, as a member of Academy Class 200.
Cybersecurity
PERSPECTIVE: A Great Team of Prospects at DHS Centers of Excellence Summit
S&T investments yielding impressive relationships and real performance metrics that are worthy of greater attention.
Federal Government
USCG Rear Adm. Fears Named New White House Homeland Security Advisor
Fears, who has served in the Coast Guard for more than three decades, replaces former White House Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert, who was pushed out in April.
DHS
GAO: FEMA Could Better Document Factors Considered With Individual Assistance Requests
A GAO report has found that FEMA often grants individual assistance requests but could better document the factors it considers.
From 2008 to 2016, FEMA received...
Cybersecurity
As Nielsen Maps New Cybersecurity Strategy, S&T Lends R&D Support
"I have a news flash for America’s adversaries: Complacency is being replaced by consequences. We will not stand on the sidelines while our networks are compromised."
Federal Government
Change of Command: Schultz Takes Over for Zukunft at U.S. Coast Guard
Trump declared that "America is safe because our Coast Guard is strong" and expressed "complete confidence" in new commandant.
Cybersecurity
DHS S&T Announces Four SBIR Awards to Secure Mobile Device Firmware
These proof-of-concepts must show they can analyze and detect all software vulnerabilities, common vulnerabilities and exposures, recently discovered zero-day vulnerabilities, and unwanted functionality in firmware binary code.
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