“Somethings” may be clogging counterterrorism efforts – Homeland Security Newswire
Initiatives by DHS to encourage sports fans, shoppers, and public transportation users to “Say Something” if they notice suspicious activity may be overwhelming the system and hindering our defenses, according to a policy analyst. The recent partnership between DHS and the NBA shows DHS does not plan on holding back its call for vigilance.
Cargo Screening: So Close, Yet So Far – World Trade
Last August, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implemented 100 percent screening for air cargo carried on passenger aircraft in the U.S. Despite some anticipated hiccups, by most accounts the rollout was generally uneventful.
Financial terrorism suspected in 2008 economic crash – Washington Times
Evidence outlined in a Pentagon contractor report suggests that financial subversion carried out by unknown parties, such as terrorists or hostile nations, contributed to the 2008 economic crash by covertly using vulnerabilities in the U.S. financial system.
Georgetown University hosted the only three people to hold what is arguably one of the most demanding and thankless jobs in America – Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In partnership with the Aspen Institute, Tom Ridge, Michael Chertoff and Janet Napolitano sat down with NBC’s Andrea Mitchell in Georgetown’s famed Gaston Hall to talk about the state of America’s newest Cabinet Department and what we have learned after eight years of its operation.
Group Found Hate, Extremism ‘Exploded’ in 2010 – HSToday
In a new examination of extremism that focused only on the extremism of the “radical right in America,” the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) reported this week that “for the second year in a row,” the “radical right … expanded explosively in 2010, driven by resentment over the changing racial demographics of the country, frustration over the government’s handling of the economy and the mainstreaming of conspiracy theories and other demonizing propaganda aimed at various minorities.”
We now have an Iron Triangle of Cybersecurity. At the points are security, privacy and information sharing. Each one is enabled by the other two, and each one is, at the same time, in conflict with the other two. How can we achieve the balance that we so badly need?
Risk-based security approach on TSA’s horizon – Homeland Security Newswire
Proposals to overhaul security checkpoints at airports to take into account the risk profile of each traveler is being promoted by several industry organizations to allay the frustrations of travelers.
Daniel Gordon, OMB’s Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, released a 13-page Memorandum for Chief Acquisition Officers, Senior Procurement Executives and Chief Information Officers. If you are someone who has tried to do business with the federal government, this memo speaks directly to you. As someone who has worked with the homeland security industry, I’ve seen first hand the behaviors and attitudes that prevent meaningful dialogue. It does not have to be this way.
By Doug Doan
Contrary to popular myth, companies involved in developing new equipment or services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are about to find themselves in real trouble. The current business climate is deteriorating and companies trying to win new government contracts, or hang on to their existing contract base, are going to find it harder sledding. Here are ten reasons to be concerned about investing in companies doing business with DHS.
CQ Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration head John S. Pistole continued to take heat Thursday from congressional lawmakers over his decision to stop expansion of a program that allows airports to turn to the private sector for security screening.
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