A Lunch with Alan Bersin
Join the Secure Identity & Biometrics Association on June 24 for an exclusive, off-the-record, closed door luncheon with Alan Bersin, DHS Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy and Vice President for the Americas, Interpol.
Biometric Exit Needs a Nudge from Congress
Amongst grumblings that immigration reform will likely not go anywhere this year, there is a whispering that a small but important immigration security law – biometric exit – may receive a big vote of confidence in the House this session.
Homeland Security a ‘Runaway Train’?
Has DHS grown too big? Mark Martinez questions on his blog whether mission creep is turning the Department into a ‘runaway train.’ Check out this interesting infographic showing the growth of DHS’ staff and budget over the last decade.
Insuring for Cyber Risk
Increasing adoption of cyber insurance products and frequent cyber-related initiatives across the insurance and risk world has been incredibly positive. Yet, many companies that are not consumer-facing are struggling with the insurability of their increased exposure. The insurance industry needs to embrace this evolving reality.
New S&T Under Sec Says Hello by Video
The DHS Science and Technology Directorate has a new leader, Dr. Reginald Brothers. By way of introducing himself to S&T, the new Under Secretary recorded a video discussing who he is, his priorities for S&T, and his excitement for the work ahead.
A Fond Farewell from DHS Assistant Sec for Policy
DHS Assistant Secretary for Policy David Heyman announced in a letter to staff today that after 5 years, he is stepping down in search of other pursuits.
America is Not Israel, but Terrorism is Terrorism
On the eve of the 2014 Passover, Frazier Glenn Cross, Jr. shouted “Heil Hitler” from the back of a police car after killing three people at two Jewish Centers in Overland Park, Kansas. Cross has been charged with a hate crime, even though his attack was clearly an act of terrorism. Why does there seem to be this national reticence to call a spade a spade, a terrorist a terrorist?
What does the Heartbleed Cyber Threat Teach Us?
The oddly named cyber vulnerability, Heartbleed, is everywhere in the tech news. Even non-tech security types recognize the seriousness of this issue. What is the bumper sticker version of Heartbleed, and what does it teach us? While the Open Source aspects of the Internet yield incredible innovations, they also open up vulnerabilities.
One Year After Boston, Domestic Terror Threat Growing
Today marks the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. One year later, Boston is preparing for the marathon, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev awaits trail on murder and terrorism charges. The country may be healing but the threat from domestic terrorism remains.
Welcome Dr. Brothers and General Taylor
This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed, on a voice vote, Dr. Reginald Brothers as the Under Secretary for Science and Technology and General Francis X. Taylor as Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis.
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