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The Coming Conflict With Hezbollah
Shortly after Hamas’s brutal terrorist attacks in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, Israel nearly launched a preventive war against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
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HSToday Expert Threat Forecast: Part II – Cyber, AI, & Advanced Technology
Homeland Security Today is proud to share our Editorial Board and expert community’s 2024 Threat Forecast. In an election year, with tremendous risks and...
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U.S. Appeals Court Keeps Block on Texas Immigration Law
A new Texas law that empowers state officials to detain and deport migrants will remain on hold, after a divided appeals court ruling late Tuesday that said the statutes “significantly impair the exercise of discretion by federal immigration officials.”
Emergency Preparedness
Ship Was Undergoing Engine Maintenance Before It Crashed Into Baltimore Bridge, Coast Guard Says
The ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore was undergoing “routine engine maintenance” in the port beforehand, the Coast Guard said. US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said at a news conference on Wednesday that authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo routine engine maintenance before it lost power.
AI and Advanced Tech
TSA’s CIO Yemi Oshinnaiye Unveils Top IT Priorities and Innovation Initiatives
In a recent podcast episode, Yemi Oshinnaiye, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), provided insights into the agency's top IT priorities and its commitment to innovation and cybersecurity enhancement.
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Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Threaten Internet Infrastructure
A new threat has emerged from the attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on shipping in the Red Sea that have caused delays to goods arriving in Europe from Asia.
DoD/National Defense
DISA Establishing ‘J2′ Intelligence Directorate Amid Workforce Revamp
The U.S. Department of Defense’s de facto information-technology authority is building out its first-ever intelligence directorate.
The establishment of the “J2″ office is meant to...
AI and Advanced Tech
COLUMN: AI on the Ballot: Shaping the Future of Democracy and Governance
We live in an age where artificial intelligence (AI) can drive cars, beat grandmasters at chess, and even write legal briefs.
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ARTICLE: What to Do With a Risk Such as TikTok?
Homeland security risk management is too often reactive. Technology evolves, critical infrastructure design is altered, societal and market priorities shift, and new vulnerabilities are created.
EVENT: DHS’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program Demo Week Dates Announced
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T)’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) is showcasing its portfolio of SVIP-funded startups with innovative technologies addressing many DHS missions.
Leveraging Software Testing to Optimize Mobile Apps for DHS Agencies
The perception that “there’s an app for that” is no longer limited to commercial sectors. Federal agencies have deployed a plethora of mobile apps to help employees do their jobs more efficiently and to deliver a wealth of services to citizens.
FCC Adopts Voluntary ‘Cyber Trust Mark’ Labeling Rule for IoT Devices
The Federal Communications Commission approved a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products.
TSA’s CIO Yemi Oshinnaiye Unveils Top IT Priorities and Innovation Initiatives
In a recent podcast episode, Yemi Oshinnaiye, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), provided insights into the agency's top IT priorities and its commitment to innovation and cybersecurity enhancement.
Investigation Results in 4 Family Members Sentenced for Operating a Human Smuggling Organization
Four family members were sentenced on March 15 to federal prison for their roles in operating an extensive human smuggling organization (HSO).
Interview: INTERPOL Launches Missing Persons Unit
INTERPOL Washington announced the establishment of the Missing Persons Unit (MPU), a new unit dedicated to leveraging the extensive INTERPOL network, cutting-edge technology, and...