While the initial strategy and Year One Action Plan include a focus on ethics and data governance, future iterations will need to address how individuals’ information is shared among agencies. Keep Reading
"I would encourage the public and everyone participating to be very vigilant. If you see something, say something and be on the lookout for any suspicious activity." Keep Reading
Top names in various sectors of the homeland mission discuss what they see facing our country in the year ahead. Keep Reading
Public safety and emergency management agencies need fast, reliable data to help them make the best possible decisions, which means dependable communication systems can directly lead to saving lives. Keep Reading
The spread of false information during disasters "can cause confusion, inundate government resources, be used by malicious actors to scam/steal, and even create physical threats." Keep Reading
A bipartisan group of senators on Friday introduced legislation that would establish a federally funded program to put in place state cybersecurity leaders nationwide, increasing the ability of states to respond to cyberattacks. Keep Reading
"Fake news,” intentionally and unintentionally disseminated, is our primary national security threat. So test yourself. Keep Reading
"Financial services and energy sectors, maritime assets, as well as U.S. Government and symbolic targets represent consistent priorities" for Iran cyberattacks, says DHS. Keep Reading
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) has found two critical differences between government employees and contractors in the security clearance process: the consideration of social media, and personnel security information sharing. Keep Reading
The Insights bulletin notes that Iran has targeted a variety of industries and organizations in the past, and said CISA "is monitoring the intelligence information" in the wake of "heightened geopolitical tensions." Keep Reading
Experts from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will support the investigation into the crash of a Ukrainian Passenger plane in Iran on January 8, following an invitation from the Iranian authorities. Keep Reading
Despite these signs of progress, however, the concept of cyber threat intelligence and what it means for agencies and industry remains difficult to define. Keep Reading
INSA has identified nine different challenges for the National Archives' Information Security Oversight Office to address during the implementation of the federal Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program. Keep Reading
BMAP noted that "physical attacks continue to include the possibility of improvised explosive device (IED) attacks, which are a staple tactic of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, Quds Force, and proxy entities such as Hizbollah." Keep Reading
CISA warns against the possibility of cyber hits, improvised explosive devices -- "a staple tactic of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps" -- and drone attacks against well-defended or soft targets. Keep Reading
When bigger issues, including children's lives, are at risk, I believe that collaboration is key. Right now, too much of the data that is collected and all the lessons that are learned are kept isolated and closely guarded by each agency. Keep Reading
Mayor notes "Iranian proxies have previously scouted out in New York City targets – Hezbollah, in particular." Keep Reading
Assistant Director Brian Harrell talks with HSToday about the threats that require our utmost attention. Keep Reading
This is the latest milestone of the ongoing NOAA Big Data Project, which seeks to remove obstacles to public use of the agency’s data by combining three powerful resources. Keep Reading
"Disseminating information concerning domestic terrorism threats and risks to communities remain a challenge." Keep Reading