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Fawzia Amin Sido, Taken as ISIS Slave at Age 11 and Held by Hamas for 10 Years is Rescued by Israeli Troops in Gaza
A young hostage kidnapped by ISIS terrorists at age 11 and then held by Hamas for a decade has been rescued by Israeli forces in Gaza after a months-long operation led by the US, officials said last Thursday.
Cybersecurity
CISA Sings to “Secure Our World” With Joan the Phone Cybersecurity Music Video
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched an innovative new campaign to bolster online security awareness, featuring a catchy and informative music video titled "Joan the Phone."
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Border Security
ERO Boston Arrests Brazilian National with Drug Distribution Record in Martha’s Vineyard
Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present Brazilian noncitizen with a record of possessing to distribute controlled substances in Edgartown.
Emergency Preparedness
Massive Wildfire in Wyoming Expands to Over 75,000 Acres
A massive wildfire continues to ravage Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest, growing to over 75,000 acres as of Wednesday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Airport & Aviation Security
OIG: Report Reveals Gaps in Risk Assessments by TSA, CBP, and ICE for Noncitizens Without ID Boarding Domestic Flights
A recent report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) highlights concerning gaps in the processes used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) when handling noncitizens who are released into the United States without proper identification.
Education and Training
COLUMN: Confronting Misinformation During Disasters: Strategies for Crisis Communicators
In today’s tumultuous landscape, the rise of misinformation and disinformation during disasters poses a significant challenge to effective crisis communication.
Cybersecurity
Thwarting Disinformation/Misinformation and Foreign Actor Influence through a Strategic and Coordinated Response
In 2023, we saw China, Russia, Iran and North Korea’s traditionally loose relationships strengthen as these actors found common cause—aimed at countering U.S. and western global relations.
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FBI CJIS Division Unveils 9/11 Memorial on 23rd Anniversary of Attacks
On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division in Clarksburg, WV, unveiled a 9/11 Memorial.
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4 Ways to Leverage AI to Simplify Contract Transitions
Transitioning from one contractor to another often results in a significant loss of expert knowledge and program information, posing challenges to program continuity.
Thwarting Disinformation/Misinformation and Foreign Actor Influence through a Strategic and Coordinated Response
In 2023, we saw China, Russia, Iran and North Korea’s traditionally loose relationships strengthen as these actors found common cause—aimed at countering U.S. and western global relations.
CBP Unveils 2024-2028 IT Strategy to Modernize Infrastructure and Strengthen National Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its 2024-2028 IT Strategy, aimed at modernizing its technological infrastructure to bolster border security, immigration, and trade.
Is History Doomed To Repeat Itself?
Kristina Tanasichuk founded the Government Technology & Services Coalition in 2011 after several small business CEOs approached her about how they could band together...
9/11 and the Public Health Mission
The 9/11 Commission Report, more formally the Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, noted the “unprecedented shock and suffering” associated with the September 11 attacks on the United States.
COLUMN: Emergency Managers’ Role in Response to Human Trafficking
I recently had the pleasure to meet Sandra Dennis-Essig as she became a member of the Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA).
Is History Doomed To Repeat Itself?
Kristina Tanasichuk founded the Government Technology & Services Coalition in 2011 after several small business CEOs approached her about how they could band together...