New Terrorism Advisory Warns of Domestic Extremists ‘Fueled by False Narratives’
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TSA Officers Step Up To Secure Inauguration
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
Germany Warns of Increase in Drone Interference at Airports
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
FAA Declares No Drone Zone for Super Bowl LV
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
GAO: Overlapping Chemical Security Programs Could Better Collaborate, Identify Gaps
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
GAO Warns That DHS Acquisition Programs Face Future Cost Growth or Schedule Slips
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
How the Heightened Domestic Extremist Threat Could Materialize in Attacks
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DHS Strategy Calls for Expanded Component Roles in Securing Changing Arctic Region
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
U.K. Offers Tailored Cybersecurity Guidance to the Sports Sector
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National Strategy to Secure 5G Implementation Plan Released
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
DHS Recognizes Small Business Champions
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2020 Sees Increase in Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea Incidents
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FEMA Supporting Government Partners Across D.C. Region in Preparation for 59th Presidential Inauguration
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 to Review DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Connection with Jan. 6 Events at U.S. Capitol
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After the Capitol Riot, What Is Your State of Preparedness?
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