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June 15, 2018 // by Homeland Security Today

Resources from DHS, S&T on Violent Extremism, Terrorism Prevention, and Evaluations of Counterterrorism Programs

Countering Violent Extremism — Developing a Research Roadmap: Literature Review As the threat of violent extremism in the United States continues to grow and change, the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), which serves as the primary source of scientific expertise for the Department, has strengthened its resolve to develop an agile,… Keep Reading

June 4, 2018 // by Homeland Security Today

Officials Disclose Potential Cellphone Surveillance Activity Near White House

Officials with the Department of Homeland Security detected potential surveillance activity near “sensitive facilities” in Washington, including the White House, according to a study conducted last year. Keep Reading

June 1, 2018 // by Homeland Security Today

DHS, State Dept. Report Progress on Implementing Cyber Executive Order

"One of DHS’s core missions is to protect our nation against cyber threats and we are committed to achieving, with the help of our partners in the public and private sectors, a secure and resilient cyberspace," says Nielsen. Keep Reading

June 1, 2018 // by Homeland Security Today

Lawsuits Brought by Kaspersky Dismissed by Federal Judge

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly agreed that the government bans "may very well have adverse consequences," but "that does not make them unconstitutional.” Keep Reading

June 1, 2018 // by Homeland Security Today

DHS, Commerce Release Cyber Report on Combating Botnets

The Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday released a joint report detailing how the federal government can combat botnets, or networks of infected internet-connected devices that can be leveraged by malicious hackers. The latest report largely resembles the draft report issued by the two federal agencies in January, which gave experts from the cybersecurity industry as well as other stakeholders the opportunity weigh… Keep Reading

May 31, 2018 // by Laura Bacon

Cybersecurity Executive Order Report Suggests Cyber Workforce Crisis

DHS and the Department of Commerce responded with the report Supporting the Growth and Sustainment of the Nation's Cybersecurity Workforce, produced with input from federal agencies and the public, and its findings about the cybersecurity workforce are concerning. Keep Reading

May 29, 2018 // by Chuck Brooks