New Terrorism Advisory Warns of Domestic Extremists ‘Fueled by False Narratives’
"Long-standing racial and ethnic tension - including opposition to immigration - has driven DVE attacks" and could again. Keep Reading
"Long-standing racial and ethnic tension - including opposition to immigration - has driven DVE attacks" and could again. Keep Reading
"Couple this with more recent events ... and it has become evident that it is your turn to act," says the new Office for Bombing Prevention Bulletin from DHS' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Keep Reading
In clear skies over Maryland the week of January 11, NOAA scientists launched a new uncrewed small aircraft — a
Over the course of the ongoing pandemic, the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products from Mexico that were
That number is expected to grow in the days ahead as FEMA works with other federal agencies to provide federal
While several of the teams and stadiums regularly review plans and conduct drills, for the second year in a row, a leaguewide exercise was held to allow everyone to share best practices and discuss coordination should an incident affect more than one venue. Keep Reading
There has been a fourfold increase in cyberattacks in the maritime industry since February 2020. The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in the United States, has seen a 50 percent increase in unauthorized intrusion attempts since the beginning of the pandemic. Keep Reading
As Microsoft’s CEO pointed out, what’s been seen so far is only the “first phase” of the attack that targeted IT systems in the government and companies large and small. Keep Reading
The new Transportation Secretary will face myriad measures upon taking office, including implementation of COVID-19 legislation as well as infrastructure investment, promoting transportation safety, further advancing transportation innovation (including autonomous vehicles and drones), and building upon U.S. transportation networks. Keep Reading
In clear skies over Maryland the week of January 11, NOAA scientists launched a new uncrewed small aircraft — a
Over the course of the ongoing pandemic, the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products from Mexico that were
That number is expected to grow in the days ahead as FEMA works with other federal agencies to provide federal
In the days leading up to January 20, hundreds of TSA personnel from across the country deployed to the National Capital Region to assist with physical security for inaugural events and at three major airports in and around Washington, D.C., as well as transportation hubs around the country, including mass transit and passenger rail. Keep Reading
Drone interference at airports remains a serious concern despite the reduction in air traffic. In 2020, the German air navigation service provider DFS logged fewer reports of interference caused by drones at airports in Germany than in previous years - but it was proportionally higher considering traffic numbers. More than half of the occurrences led to traffic disruptions. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration will establish a Temporary Flight Restriction on game day that will prohibit drones within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the stadium up to 18,000 feet in altitude. Keep Reading
Thousands of facilities use hazardous chemicals, and hundreds of them are subject to both Department of Homeland Security anti-terrorism standards and other federal chemical safety or security programs. Keep Reading
The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend more than $7 billion on its portfolio of major acquisition programs—with life-cycle costs over $300 million— in fiscal year 2021 to help execute its many critical missions. Keep Reading
The mishmash of extremists at the Capitol and chatter give indications about threat patterns in the year ahead. Keep Reading
The strategy focuses on securing the homeland through "persistent presence and all domain awareness," strengthening "access, response, and resilience" in the Arctic, and advancing Arctic governance. Keep Reading
The sports industry contributes £37 billion to the U.K. economy each year and is seen as a high-value target by cyber criminals, with at least 70% of institutions suffering a cyber incident every 12 months - more than double the average for U.K. businesses. Keep Reading
The National Strategy to Secure 5G details how the United States will lead global development, deployment, and management of secure and reliable 5G infrastructure. Keep Reading
The Annual Small Business and Small Business Advocate Awards Program recognizes small businesses, small business advocates, and a mentor-protégé team that have shown outstanding performance in advancing the Department’s mission. Keep Reading
Incidents included three hijacked vessels, 11 vessels fired upon, 20 attempted attacks, and 161 vessels boarded. The rise is attributed to an increase of piracy and armed robbery reported within the Gulf of Guinea as well as increased armed robbery activity in the Singapore Straits. Keep Reading
FEMA has provided planning, training and exercise support to federal, state and local partners to promote an enhanced preparedness posture over the past several months leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Keep Reading
DHS OIG’s review will examine the DHS Office of Intelligence & Analysis’s (I&A) responsibility for providing intelligence to law enforcement, and whether and how I&A fulfilled its responsibility. Keep Reading
A belief that this should never have happened and will not happen in the future is a failed approach. Keep Reading