GCHQ and NSA Celebrate 75 Years of Partnership
March 5, 2021, marks the 75th anniversary of the formalized agreement to share information between the two agencies as much as possible, with minimal restrictions. Keep Reading
CISA Releases New Global Strategy for International Engagement
CISA Global outlines how CISA will leverage its global network to strengthen partner capacity and build a better, collective practice posture and response to urgent threats that are critical to U.S. national security interests. Keep Reading
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The report describes the added services, expanded programming, and additional resources quickly developed by GTSC during the pandemic year to meet the needs of its members. Keep Reading
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Homeland Security Experts on the Biggest Threats and Challenges the U.S. Faces in 2021
From disinformation to COVID-19, from extremism to the border, the U.S. faces challenges ahead. Keep Reading
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Election Security
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The Denver-based company, which is seeking $1.3 billion in damages from Giuliani, provides election equipment and software to 28 states, including the majority of the equipment used in the swing states on which Trump and his surrogates focused most of their post-election ire. Keep Reading
United States to Host World Data System’s International Program Office
The Department of State is committed to the development and promotion of trusted data and internationally recognized norms and standards that form the bedrock of the robust U.S. innovation ecosystem. Keep Reading
GAO Tells DOD to Better Communicate Critical Technologies Protection Efforts
Critical technologies—such as elements of artificial intelligence and biotechnology—are necessary to maintain U.S. technological superiority. As such, they are frequently the target of theft, espionage, and illegal export by adversaries. Keep Reading
Fire as a Weapon Incidents Database (FWID) Highlights Gaps in Fire Reporting Systems
The use of fire as a weapon goes far back in bad actors’ repertoire, but a lot of work is ahead of public safety agencies related to identifying, tracking, and analyzing such incidents. Keep Reading
DHS Signs Border and Travel Agreements with Qatar, Bahrain and Cyprus
The Acting Secretary signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between DHS and the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar on Enhancing Border Security Cooperation including facilitating the exchange of biometric and associated data for those seeking entry. Keep Reading
On the Front Lines in a Year of Crisis: 2020 Homeland Security Today Awards
The awards recognize those who devote their lives to protecting our people, our resources, our way of life. Keep Reading
U.K. and EU Agree on New Security Arrangements as Brexit Is Finalized
The U.K. has formed a new comprehensive security agreement with the European Union following the finalization of the Brexit transition process on January 1, 2021. Keep Reading
HSToday Honors Community Stars, COVID Heroes: 2020 Mission Awards
The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic affected every facet of homeland security and tested our response. Keep Reading
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Spain to Keep Registry of People Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccination
Spain will set up a registry of people who refuse to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus and share it with other European Union member states. Keep Reading
Cross-Border Electronic Data Requests Increase Significantly
Cross-border access to digital information is paramount to an ever-increasing number of investigations, ranging from economic crimes and drug trafficking to terrorism, cybercrime and child sexual exploitation. Keep Reading
Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
Infrastructure Security Lessons from the Manchester Arena Attack
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OIG on the Six Biggest Challenges Facing DHS
The Office of Inspector General says DHS is facing several serious management and performance challenges. In its annual Major Management and Performance Challenges report, the watchdog underscores the need for consistent leadership. Keep Reading
Narrative Security Expert Ajit Maan Launches New Column at Homeland Security Today
Maan originated the groundbreaking theory of internarrative identity, a road map for resilient identity created out of personal and cultural conflict. Her work has had far-reaching implications for conflict resolution and community engagement in hostile environments. Keep Reading
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Should DHS Contractors Worry About CMMC?
CISA's Bob Kolasky is watching the CMMC rollout to see if it will move the needle to secure DoD’s supply chain. Keep Reading