A Letter to the Trump Administration – Establish a Faith-Based Sector of Critical Infrastructure
By Andy Jabbour
Faith-Based Organizations are essential, and now is the time to establish a Faith-Based Sector of critical infrastructure.
The Irony of Trump’s Side in the Shutdown – It’s Harming Homeland Security
The President is refusing to agree to funding legislation without Wall money on the pretext of national security. Apparently he misses the importance of risk-based decision making.
Virtual Kidnappings on the Rise – Law Enforcement Needs to Do More
Transnational organized criminal groups are using virtual kidnapping to extort money from Americans, and the U.S. law enforcement response seems to fall short.
Legal Hack-Back – A Colossally Bad Idea
By Mark Weatherford
The “Hack-Back” bill (H.R. 4036) effectively permits cyber retaliation, but as the cybersecurity community knows hacking back is a colossally bad idea.
DHS Budget – Public Rhetoric vs. Budget Reality
The rhetoric from DHS leadership about the overwhelming need for cybersecurity talent, as well as other stated priorities, does not match the reality of the DHS FY18 budget proposal.
FEMA’s Future – Save the Grants, Partnerships and Children
The congressional hearing on the “Future of FEMA” praised the agency and noted priorities for emergency management and response going forward.
The Strongest Force in Homeland Security – The Private Sector
There are more than 30 million actors outside of the Department of Homeland Security who will be critical to the success of incoming DHS Secretary Gen. John Kelly.
U.S. Cyberattack on Russia Would be a Mistake
By Mike Martin
The reported plans for retaliatory cyberattacks on Russia could yield many negative consequences with minimal benefit.
Critical Skills for the Next DHS Secretary
The fifth DHS Secretary will have their hands full with a job that has more critics than friends. Here are the top skills the next Homeland Security Secretary will need.
The Presidential Debate – National Security Questions I Want Asked
Nothing can change the dynamics of a presidential race faster than a debate performance. With the first debate approaching, what will the nominees have to say about national security?
