Saving vs. Spending – Homeland Security Watch
The week before U.S. Navy Seals killed Osama bin Laden, at least one prominent media outlet took note of an academic paper examining the return on America’s homeland security investments.
The cyber conference world continues to grow. There are several dozen cyber-specific events in the next few weeks. This is indicative of a couple things. First, it shows the entire cyber field is still growing unabated and that we are taking it seriously, and second, it shows that lots of conference builders are riding the train. For my part, I’ll be participating in some upcoming cyber events this month.
By Frank Cilluffo and Sharon L. Cardash
In the aftermath of the death of Usama bin Laden, much has been made of the “treasure trove” of material found in his safe house. With so much still at stake, it is wrong – indeed counterproductive – to be discussing in significant detail in the public domain, such as newspapers, the lode of intelligence that may have been found and its implications for action in the field.
Al Qaeda vows to avenge Osama bin Laden’s death – The Long War Journal
Al Qaeda has announced the death of its founder and leader, Osama bin Laden, and has vowed to carry out attacks in his name.
We as Americans owe great thanks to our military and intelligence professionals who found and removed this blight on our way of life, the World’s Most Wanted Terrorist, Osama bin Laden. Along with the best military in the world, we also have the best law enforcement agencies in the world here at home protecting us every day. But they cannot be everywhere at every moment. Now is a time for the public to be on alert for signs of threats.
Somehow I find it appropriate for my first Security Debrief contribution to comment on the death of Osama Bin Laden. Make no mistake about it; Bin Laden was a mass murderer of men, women and children. They were Muslims, Christians, Jews, Agnostics and Atheists. He really didn’t care about their religious on non-religious affiliations because he was a fanatic who only cared about world domination and political power.
Officials Warn Of Reprisals Against Americans After Death Of Osama Bin Laden – HSToday
After the death of Osama bin Laden, administration and congressional officials have emphasized the need for vigilance against a weakened terrorist organization and its affiliates, which will seek revenge for the death of their leader.
Nearly ten years after the attacks of September 11, and a year to the day after the failed Times Square bomb plot, U.S. Special Forces killed al Qaeda chief Usama bin Laden in a safe house some 40 miles north of Islamabad, Pakistan. As I think about what news of bin Laden’s death really means, I am convinced it is important is so many ways, and irrelevant in others. Here are some thoughts on the near term implications of bin Laden’s death for al Qaeda, its franchises and followers as well as for counterterrorism and intelligence efforts going forward.
Usama bin Laden is dead, a significant blow to al Qaeda. Yet on this first day after his death, much remains to be done — al Qaeda and legions of jihadists remain a threat. As President Obama announced the outcome of American actions in the Abbottabad Valley, he was correct in his assessment that, “The cause of securing our country is not complete…”
Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on the Death of Osama Bin Laden – DHS
The death of Osama bin Laden is an important success not only for the United States, but the entire world. Our efforts to combat terrorism, however, do not fixate on one individual, and we remain completely focused on protecting our nation against violent extremism of all kinds.
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