Global Coalition Needed to Prevent Ransomware Pandemic
INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock has called for police agencies worldwide to form a global coalition with industry partners to prevent a potential ransomware pandemic. Keep Reading
DHS Should Shift to ‘Communicating,’ ‘Welcoming’ Focus and ‘Recalibrate’ Enforcement, Report Argues
CAP authors contend that "while the department still has an important role to play in preventing attacks against the United States from abroad, it is time to refine the department’s mission and priorities to ensure that they fit current needs." Keep Reading
U.K. Launches New Collaboration Program for Tech Startups
Tech innovators which are accepted onto the program, from early-stage startups to established scaleups, will develop and pilot technology to protect the country from malicious activity, including phishing and ransomware attacks. Keep Reading
Secretary Mayorkas, Mayor Garcetti Visit L.A. Cyber Lab
Established by the Mayor’s Office in 2017, the LA Cyber Lab’s mission is to bring together public and private sector organizations to better protect communities against malicious cyber actors. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
ICAO and ICC Issue Joint Statement on Pandemic Public/Private Cooperation Priorities
Highlighting that efficient vaccine distribution and the sustainable recovery of air transport require extensive and global public-private cooperation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have issued a new joint statement confirming several key areas of future cooperation on common priorities. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Steps to Follow Before Inevitable Government Regulation of All Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
Having been fortunate enough to work in both the private and public sectors, I have been honored to work in both environments with an appreciation of the necessary skills to navigate both worlds. Keep Reading
Resilient Nation Partnership Network Releases Building Alliances for Equitable Resilience Guide
While it is a first step in a long journey, we hope this leads to increased awareness, commitments, and action to make equitable resilience possible for all. Keep Reading
InfraGard Marks 25 Years: Protecting the Country’s Critical Infrastructure Through Partnerships
In 1996, a small group of private sector and government officials began working with the FBI's Cleveland Field Office to help identify cyber threats to the country. Keep Reading
New Partnership to FightCybercrime Launching Program to Support the Military and Veteran Community
Reports made to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) show that U.S. military personnel, veterans and their families lost more than $420.5 million to cybercrime between 2016 and 2020. Keep Reading
Mayorkas Lays Out Cybersecurity Plan for DHS: Industry Partners, CISA Strength, ‘Sprints’
The first sprint will focus on fight against ransomware, which DHS secretary said "now poses a national security threat." Keep Reading
Mayorkas: Cybersecurity, Industry Partnerships Will Be Among ‘Highest Priorities’ at DHS
"The threat is real and the threat is every day and we have to do a much better job than we are doing now," nominee tells senators, stressing that "CISA must improve the cyber hygiene of the federal government." Keep Reading
Q&A with Dr. Tom Cellucci: Building Security Through Critical Infrastructure Partnerships
The implementation of public-private partnerships requires a mindset change in the government workforce. Keep Reading
Our Collective Responsibility to Secure the Reseller Channel from Cyber Threats
Bad actors know that targeting the reseller channel is one of the simplest and easiest ways to disrupt the supply chain. Keep Reading
U.S. Coast Guard, John Jay College Sign Memorandum of Agreement
This agreement is designed to optimize outreach, increase engagement efforts, and promote synergy between the Coast Guard’s overall civilian and military officer recruiting effort. Keep Reading
Human Trafficking Month
Wisconsin Announces Partnership with Convenience Store Industry to Combat Human Trafficking
“By identifying suspicious activity and reporting it to law enforcement, convenience store and gas station employees can help law enforcement fight human trafficking,” said Attorney General Kaul. Keep Reading
Professional Bull Riders Get Millions from Border Patrol for Patriotism and Plugs
Although immigration and border security are among the most polarizing political topics in the U.S., the PBR did not hesitate in putting four of its prominent personalities front and center. Keep Reading
DHS Announces $10.5M Funding Opportunity to Establish MBA in Security Technology Transition
The $10.5 million funding opportunity for a new DHS Center of Excellence will develop an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program focused on security technology transition from federal research and development to operational use. Keep Reading
Can Government Keep Up with Innovation Pace to Save Us from Pandemics, Bioattacks?
Burr argues for quick deployment: "I've never believed that our population could potentially be at more risk." Keep Reading
Cybersecurity Advisory Committee Will Strengthen National Security Through Partnership
CISA must ensure this high degree of public-private collaboration because the private sector owns, operates, and maintains approximately 85 percent of our nation’s critical infrastructure. Keep Reading
How to Move Technology Into DHS Faster
Our tech foraging specialists needs to be opportunistic and look for novel moments such as dual-use innovations. Keep Reading