PERSPECTIVE: Wrongly Calling America a ‘Failed State’ Has Dangerous Security Implications
How we talk about ourselves and how others talk about us drastically shape the operational environment. Keep Reading
Homeland Security Experts on the Biggest Threats and Challenges the U.S. Faces in 2020
Top names in various sectors of the homeland mission discuss what they see facing our country in the year ahead. Keep Reading
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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
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McAleenan Praises Partnerships Behind Homeland Security Mission at HSToday Awards
Person of the Year said it was "great to be among friends" as "I do miss the mission immensely." Keep Reading
Ability Inc. Announces Entry into New Strategic Interception Contracts
According to the contracts, ACSI is expected to receive fees in the aggregate amount of up to $9.0 million, subject to certain approvals from local authorities and systems acceptances. Keep Reading
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Keeping America Safe: 2019 Homeland Security Today Awards Honorees
Each year, Homeland Security Today honors shining stars in the community who are making their own unique, invaluable contributions to advance the mission of keeping America safer from myriad threats. Keep Reading
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HSToday Honors Community Stars: 2019 Mission Awards
From dozens of nominations, these awards select people from across the nation who are supporting America in their communities in tangible, beneficial ways, and we are proud to recognize each one. Keep Reading
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HSToday’s 2019 Homeland Security Person of the Year
Former Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan and L.A.'s HSAC Director James Featherstone honored. CLICK THROUGH TO READ ABOUT ALL OF THE 2019 HONOREES. Keep Reading
HSToday Launches FREE Webinars for Homeland Security Information Sharing
The free briefings will be available for front-line government, law enforcement, first responders and others serving the homeland mission. Keep Reading
GAO: Steps Needed to Improve External Emergency Communications
Some stakeholders identified communication challenges as well as opportunities for OEC to improve communication. For example, approximately one quarter (26 percent) of SWICs said that OEC does not communicate training well. Keep Reading
UK-France Agree to Tackle Security at the Border as Brexit Looms with Concerns Over Security
The UK Security Minister says the current Brexit deal includes a promise to co-operate on security after leaving the EU and that “a no-deal situation would have a real impact on our ability to work with our European partners to protect the public." Keep Reading
OIG: FEMA Must Ask More from Software Vendors to Prevent IPAWS False Alarms
After examining FEMA’s roles and responsibilities in the public alert and warning process, OIG concluded that FEMA has limited responsibility for the sending and canceling of state and local alerts. Keep Reading
Report: FEMA Not at Fault for Hawaii Ballistic Missile Drill
On the morning of Jan. 13, HI-EMA sent out an island-wide alert that a ballistic missile was inbound and that it wasn’t a drill. Keep Reading
Russian Security Service and Space Agency in Conflict Over Private U.S. Satellites
The FSB fears satellite internet access in Russia would allow people to route around the agency's internet monitoring abilities. Keep Reading
DHS Cyber Agency Created with Trump Signature; Nielsen Attends
CISA reorganizes DHS’ National Protection and Programs Directorate into a new agency with the mission of protecting the security of the country’s cyber and physical infrastructure. Keep Reading
How Technology Can Help First Responders Save Lives
Reluctance to embrace change undercuts responders’ effectiveness, underscoring the need for new technologies to benefit all citizens. Keep Reading
InsideHS: Creating Local Partners to Bridge Post-Hurricane Islands
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation Pushes Military to Take Over Missile Alerts
“We want the origination of a notification of a missile alert to start with people who know,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said at a hearing on the Jan. 13 false alarm in Honolulu. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: The Risk of Battle-Testing Critical Communications Infrastructure Transition
Emergency managers need to care about whether new system is resilient enough to weather a disaster. Keep Reading
DHS to Publish Guide on Handling Social Media Misinformation During Disasters
The report recommends enlisting digital volunteers to monitor social media and identify rumors and report back to officials so they can correct them. Keep Reading