We need a holistic approach that coordinates the strategy around guns, gates and guards to protect physical infrastructure with our strategy to protect our networks, SCADA systems and cyber infrastructure. Though we can’t seem to move beyond creating strategies and engaging in planning – recent arrests in the United States demonstrate our adversaries aren’t as bureaucratic.
The H1N1 outbreak has left no part of our lives untouched. From schools, businesses and public gatherings, how we interact with one another has really changed. I found myself surprised at my church when our Chaplain, at the outset of the service, offered a very polite, humble plea to the congregation – please refrain from hand shaking and if you’re sick, please stay home.
The recent death of three DEA Special Agents in Afghanistan is a tragic reminder that the war on narcotics and terrorism cannot be separated in that part of the world. I doubt many heroin dealers and addicts in the U.S. make the connection between the two.
While there has been a sustained effort to protect the energy industry, particularly nuclear facilities, from terrorist attack, in the run-up to the Global Environmental Conference in Copenhagen later this year, another threat is emerging – environmental protesters.
The Army is working hard to finalize plans that will allow it to better support the nation’s efforts towards correct and effective cyber operation. There is a major effort this week to finalize the Army’s Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the future of cyber forces, doctrine and organizational arrangements.
The government has installed high-tech passenger screening equipment at airports without fully measuring whether the technologies address the most serious risks to aviation, congressional auditors found.
California University Offers Education in Marijuana – FOXBusiness.com Oaksterdam University is a cannabis trade school, founded in 2007, that offers students various courses in marijuana studies and “Canna-Business.” Oaksterdam’s Chancellor, Dale Clare, encourages enrolled students to study the marijuana laws of their hometown. She supports full legalization of marijuana in the U.S. to anyone over […]
The Mexicanization of American Law Enforcement by Judith Miller, City Journal Autumn 2009 Chillingly, there are signs that one of the worst features of Mexico’s war on drugs—law enforcement officials on the take from drug lords—is becoming an American problem as well. Most press accounts focus on the drug-related violence that has migrated north into […]
Senators clash over Homeland Security management nominee (10/28/09) — GovExec.com Usually in lockstep, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Joseph Lieberman and ranking member Susan Collins were at odds Wednesday over President Obama’s pick to manage the Homeland Security Department. The committee voted 7-3 to send to the full Senate the nomination of Rafael […]
Call of Duty slammed for terrorist airport scene | News | News.com.au A BLOCKBUSTER video game has caused a classifications storm by putting players in the shoes of terrorists. Footage from the upcoming game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been leaked online, showing a scene where the player shoots civilians in an airport. […]
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