In Second Year of Trump Administration, the Perplexing State of Homeland Security
There is a long list of things in the homeland security arena that remain undone as the Trump Administration begins its second full year.
Getting Some Good Out of the Mess in Hawaii
The erroneous ballistic missile alert sent by the Hawaii Operations Center revealed critical vulnerabilities that need to be addressed to enhance missile defense for the 50th state.
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.
Kirstjen Neilsen – DHS Secretary Number 6
Kirstjen Nielsen is being nominated to be the next Homeland Security Secretary.
After Hurricanes, Building Business Resilience Through Preparedness
Recovery efforts continue after hurricanes battered parts of the United States, and some businesses are struggling to return to normal operations. The value of preparedness affects day-to-day business operations, and we need to advocate the notion of being prepared.
How will Data and Analytics Change the President’s Daily Briefing?
While the President’s Daily Briefing is comprehensive, there remain factors and circumstances a president and their national security team will not have full insight into. That might be about to change.
Doing the Tough Job – Elaine Duke Gets It Done
The “Acting” Homeland Security Secretary has already proven her merit and capacity to permanently lead DHS.
Five Questions for FEMA in Harvey, Irma Disaster Recovery
Texas and Louisiana are receiving $15 billion to help with recovery after Hurricane Harvey, and the aftermath of Hurricane Irma may require further federal money. Whenever amounts of money of this size are allocated or disbursed, accountability is fundamental. Here are five questions FEMA, state and local leaders, and others should be asking.
Considerations for Congress in Harvey Disaster Assistance
Congress has less than a month to tackle a long list of priorities before the end of the fiscal year. Not least among these to-dos is coming up with a Disaster Assistance bill to look after the millions of people affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here are points Congress must weigh as it debates recovery funding.
Reducing the Economic Impact from Hurricane Harvey
Harvey could be the most costly natural catastrophe in U.S. history. But by focusing on resilience and restoring business operations, it might not need to be.
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- Meet the Woman Set to Lead Homeland Security
- Congress Must Re-Set Department of Homeland Security Priorities
- New DHS Sec. Should Focus on Improving Employee Morale
- Trump Picks Thomas Bossert as Homeland Security Advisor
- Monaco on Counterterrorism, Cyber at CFR
- Intelligence, Foreign Policy Experts Support Commission To Probe Foreign Interference In Election
- Names Floated For Homeland Security Chief
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