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TERRORISM

Airport & Aviation Security

PERSPECTIVE: Airports, Insider Threat, and the Challenges of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

John Halinski - May 2, 2024

Airports and the aviation system face a variety of threats globally. Ranging from terrorism, and insider threats, to criminal activities such as smuggling and theft.

1st Annual U.S.–Ukraine Freedom Summit Launches in Washington D.C. to Bolster Global Security and Support Veterans

May 1, 2024

PERSPECTIVE: Violent Non-State Actors Use of Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Latest Uses

May 1, 2024

Listen to the U.S. Or Brace for Escalation – the Choice is Israel’s to Make

April 30, 2024

PERSPECTIVE: The Subversive Manipulation of Crowds: Understanding the Doctrine Guiding Unrest in U.S. Streets

April 30, 2024

The U.S. Military Is Withdrawing From Niger

April 30, 2024

CYBERSECURITY

A Critical Policy Update: What to Watch For in Implementation of NSM 22

Bob Kolasky - May 1, 2024

Earlier this week, President Biden issued the long-anticipated successor document to Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD 21). This new policy, National Security Memorandum 22...

Transforming the Business of Government: Insights on Resiliency, Innovation, and Performance

May 1, 2024

How Iowa State University Hopes to Keep Renewable Energy Secure From Cyberattacks

May 1, 2024

Air Force Opens Applications for Warrant Officer Jobs in Cyber, IT

May 1, 2024

TikTok Now Has 12 Months to Be Divested From Its Chinese Owner or Face Total U.S. Ban

May 1, 2024

Industry

People on the Move

Brittany Goble Takes on New Role as Capture Director at ICF

People on the Move

Anna Powell Joins Nginering in Chief Operating Officer Role

Border Security

1st Annual U.S.–Ukraine Freedom Summit Launches in Washington D.C. to Bolster Global Security and Support Veterans

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Combatting Human Trafficking Through Financial Institutions

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Fighting Traffickers Through Cybersecurity with Traverse Project

Human Trafficking Month: Virtual Interview with Kevin Metcalf, Founder, NCPTF

CBP: Leading the Charge for Global Interoperability

Today’s Global Conflicts & U.S. Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Meet Your Mission: Michael Daniel, President & CEO, Cyber Threat Alliance

Meet Your Mission: Micia Moses, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, West Palm Beach Station

Meet Your Mission: Eric Leckey, Associate Administrator for Mission Support, FEMA

Meet Your Mission: Ryan Scudder, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services, CBP

Meet Your Mission: Chris Mocella, Deputy Director, Interdiction Technology Branch, CBP

Meet Your Mission: Diane Sabatino, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, OFO, CBP

Meet Your Mission: Admiral Thad Allen, former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard

Meet Your Mission: Secretary Elaine Duke, former Secretary of the Department Homeland Security

Meet Your Mission: Patty Cogswell, former Deputy Administrator of TSA

Meet Your Mission: Kim Weissman, Senior Communication Advisor, Biometrics and Passenger Processing

BORDER SECURITY

Border Security

ERO San Francisco Removes Mexican Fugitive Wanted for Homicide

Homeland Security Today - May 2, 2024

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) San Francisco removed an unlawfully present foreign fugitive to his home country of Mexico April 24.

ERO Removes Noncitizen Wanted for Aggravated Extortion in El Salvador

May 2, 2024

U.S. Border Patrol Agents and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies Seized More Than $300,000 in Smuggled Tobacco Products

May 2, 2024

CBP Confiscates $761K Worth of Cocaine at Hidalgo Port of Entry

May 2, 2024

CBP Seizes Weapons, Ammo, and Marijuana at Del Rio Port of Entry

May 2, 2024

TRANSPORTATION

Airport & Aviation Security

TSA Recognizes Top Performers and Airports of 2023

Homeland Security Today - May 2, 2024

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized its top performing employees and teams during the 2023 TSA Honorary Awards Ceremony held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 30.

U.S. Travel Industry Opposes FAA Amendment That Would Restrict TSA’s Use of Biometric Technology

May 2, 2024

TSA Officer at Denver Airport Honored as National Passenger Support Specialist of the Year

May 2, 2024

Ohio Man Arrested After TSA Finds 3 Guns and Ammo in Checked Bag

May 2, 2024

New Presidential Directive Fortifies U.S. Critical Infrastructure Resilience

May 2, 2024

INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY

Airport & Aviation Security

New Presidential Directive Fortifies U.S. Critical Infrastructure Resilience

Matt Seldon - May 2, 2024

President Biden has signed a National Security Memorandum (NSM) aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, replacing a decade-old policy and initiating a robust protective strategy against all contemporary and future threats.

A Critical Policy Update: What to Watch For in Implementation of NSM 22

May 1, 2024

DHS Releases New AI Safety and Security Board to Enhance Critical Infrastructure Protections

May 1, 2024

How Iowa State University Hopes to Keep Renewable Energy Secure From Cyberattacks

May 1, 2024

Crawford Puts Forward Bill on Cybersecurity Risks to Water Systems

May 1, 2024

INTELLIGENCE

Federal Government

Former CIA Officer Slams Turkish Claims of U.S. Role in 2016 Coup Attempt as ‘Amateurish and Baseless’

Mahmut Cengiz - April 26, 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States (US) on May 9, 2024. However, the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated significantly in recent years.

CDSE Leads Discussion on Insider Threat Professionalization and Training Needs Analysis

April 23, 2024

PERSPECTIVE: The Threat of Weapons in Space

April 8, 2024

COLUMN: Democracy’s Dawn: Turkiye’s Election and the Quest for Renewal

April 3, 2024

ODNI Releases it’s 2024 Annual Threat Assessment

March 12, 2024

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Airport & Aviation Security

U.S. Defense Secretary Announces $6 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine

Homeland Security Today - May 1, 2024

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday a military aid package for Ukraine valued at up to $6 billion that will allow the U.S. to help build up Ukraine’s defense industry.

FEMA Unveils $1.8 Billion in Preparedness Grants to Bolster National Security and Emergency Response

April 28, 2024

COLUMN: Five Challenges Facing Emergency Management

April 26, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Extreme Heat Summit Series to Advance Nationwide Climate Resilience Goals

April 26, 2024

Emergency Prep Supplies Will Be Tax-free in Texas From April 27-29

April 26, 2024

WEBINARS

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WEBINAR: Cybersecurity and You – Engaging with CISA for Safer and...

Homeland Security Today - April 19, 2024

In its seventh webinar on the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the APWA Government Affairs Team will host Alaina Clark, Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

podcasts

Kenneth Bible Podcast

Securing AI feat. Kenneth Bible @ U.S. DHS

Homeland Security Today - April 26, 2024

Discussion Highlights with Kenneth Bible, CISO @ U.S. Department of Homeland Security (recently retired)

BOOKS WE'RE READING

Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace

Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace

Homeland Security Today - April 23, 2024

Join HSToday and read Elizabeth Neumann’s new book titled: Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace.

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Counterterrorism

US Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Anti-Terrorism War, Victims’ Families

Homeland Security Today - April 16, 2024

Federal Government

Former CIA Officer Slams Turkish Claims of U.S. Role in 2016 Coup Attempt as ‘Amateurish and Baseless’

Mahmut Cengiz - April 26, 2024

Federal Government

Former CIA Officer Slams Turkish Claims of U.S. Role in 2016 Coup Attempt as ‘Amateurish and Baseless’

Mahmut Cengiz - April 26, 2024

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Airport & Aviation Security

PERSPECTIVE: Airports, Insider Threat, and the Challenges of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

John Halinski - May 2, 2024

Airport & Aviation Security

PERSPECTIVE: Airports, Insider Threat, and the Challenges of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

John Halinski - May 2, 2024

Airport & Aviation Security

PERSPECTIVE: Airports, Insider Threat, and the Challenges of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

John Halinski - May 2, 2024

MARITIME SECURITY

Maritime Security

U.S. Navy to Repurpose Oil Rigs for Mobile Defense

Maritime Security

Coast Guard Apprehends 3 Wanted U.S. Citizens in Latest Interdiction

Maritime Security

Navy Medicine Announces FY23 Sailor of the Year

Maritime Security

Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Helicopters Retired After 36 Years of Service in Alaska

LEADING NEWS ON RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE

Border Security

1st Annual U.S.–Ukraine Freedom Summit Launches in Washington D.C. to Bolster Global Security and Support Veterans

Airport & Aviation Security

U.S. Defense Secretary Announces $6 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine

EVENT: First Annual U.S. / Ukraine Veterans’ Charity Golf Tournament Announced with General David Petraeus (Ret.) as Guest of Honor

Border Security

Seven Key Takeaways From the US Senate’s Border Security and Ukraine Bill