Information and communications technology (ICT) systems underpin a broad range of critical infrastructure activities that support critical functions within our communities, such as generating electricity, operating hospitals, and supplying clean water. Keep Reading
Renee is also an Adjunct Professor at Morehouse College where she helps to prepare our next generation to enter the cyber workforce. Keep Reading
The first sprint will focus on fight against ransomware, which DHS secretary said "now poses a national security threat." Keep Reading
The suspect, Christian David Mandeville, 30, is facing federal charges including assault on a foreign official after refusing to leave the ambassador’s residence, which is attached to the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. Keep Reading
On March 23, CISA published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register (86 FR 15490) soliciting public comment on revisions to Information Collection Request (ICR) 1670-0014 that supports several efforts under the CFATS program. Keep Reading
The exercise is part of an ongoing partnership between those involved and was not in response to any specific threat. Keep Reading
"Angry, polarized nature of our society" cited as a driver of attacks along with online forums that stoke violence. Keep Reading
It can help hotel owners reduce the risks to a highly vulnerable and attractive target for hackers: the hotel property management system (PMS), which stores guests’ personal information and credit card data. Keep Reading
A total of $30.5 billion in Federal funding is now available to support the nation’s public transportation systems as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and support President Biden’s call to vaccinate the U.S. population. Keep Reading
Making elections secure means protecting against ever-evolving threats to information technology — which scans in-person and mail-in ballots, supports voter registration databases and communicates vote tallies. Keep Reading
The intelligence value of the hacking of then-acting Secretary Chad Wolf and his staff is not publicly known, but the symbolism is stark. Keep Reading
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says the federal government needs to move with greater urgency to improve the nation's cybersecurity as the country faces “grave and rapidly evolving threats”. Keep Reading
Tabizada also stated that she was going to kill school officials and students. Several minutes later, Tabizada left a second voice mail stating that she was going to blow up the school and warned that she would commit “terrorism.” Keep Reading
Dr. Moore-Merrell sits down with HSToday to discuss the establishment of the International Public Safety Data Institute and her passion for ensuring the implementation of the data that is collected. Keep Reading
Brown sits down with HSToday to highlight how she has helped lead the Louisiana Department of Health to better manage the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing in past disaster experience to remain prepared. Keep Reading
Wales called cybersecurity investments in the American Rescue Act, including an extra $650 million for CISA, "an important down payment on the cybersecurity capabilities," but "we are not stopping there." Keep Reading
This month, we are interviewing exceptional leaders in homeland security. We are extremely proud to continue this series with Ms. Nancy Nykamp. Ms. Nykamp was selected as the Assistant Administrator for TSA’s office of Intelligence & Analysis (I&A) in June 2020. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Nykamp served three years as Deputy Assistant Administrator of I&A. Keep Reading
Smiths Detection has successfully completed the delivery and installation of a mobile high-energy inspection system trailer, the HCVM XT, at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) in Capellen, Luxembourg. Keep Reading
"In some cases, the U.S. will need to compete for influence where China is taking advantage of climate change to improve its military posture in the South China Sea or become the relief provider of first resort to vulnerable Pacific Island Nations," expert testifies. Keep Reading
Distribution systems are growing more vulnerable, in part because their industrial control systems increasingly allow remote access and connect to business networks. As a result, threat actors can use multiple techniques to access those systems and potentially disrupt operations. Keep Reading