Articles Tagged with ''counterterrorism''

GW Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Call for New Class of Senior Fellows

June 15, 2017

The GW Center for Cyber and Homeland Security (CCHS) at the George Washington University is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a new class of senior fellows for a two-year term that will begin in the fall of 2017.

Business Travelers: Worrying About Terrorism May Kill You

Mark Deane

May 30, 2017

The looming shadow of terrorism is pervasive. The recent suicide attack that targeted a music concert in Manchester, UK; the vehicle attack in London, UK, two months prior; and compounded further by regular images across the media of marauding attacks in cities such as Paris and Berlin.

More Armed Officers to Protect UK

Kylie Bull

May 22, 2017

Britain’s National Police Chief’s Council has announced that there are 640 more armed officers than this time last year. The increase has been largely financed by a £143 million Home Office program with forces paying for additional officers.

GE Global Research's Global Security Director, Elizabeth Gildea

Securing Innovation, the GE Way

GE’s new Oil & Gas Technology Center is a balanced mixture of high-end security technology and a strong customer focus.

Diane Ritchey

May 1, 2017

In April 1995, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

3 Factors for Explosive-Detection Canine Use in Stadium Security

Jeffrey B. Miller

April 25, 2017

Modern day sports venue security is uncompromising and ever-evolving. Sports venues require a robust security posture to protect fans, players, staff and venue. Explosive threats, specifically Vehicle Borne IED (VBIED) and Person Borne IED (PBIED), have become prevalent, requiring an effective security solution.

Airport Security: Active Shooter, Insider Threat, Terrorism and Protests

Airport security directors are always looking to beef up technology, improve employee training and work better with the TSA.

Ed Finkel

April 1, 2017

Airport security personnel spend most of their time preparing for active shooter incidents, insider threats and, in concert with the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA), potential terrorist attacks. But on January 28, many of our nation’s largest airports had to handle an entirely different, unaccustomed scenario: mass protests over immigration policy.

It's All About What You Say and How You Say It

Lynn Mattice

April 1, 2017

Since the onset of the 24-hour news cycle and the constant barrage of social media blogs, the way things are characterized seems to have evolved into creating the most sensationalized sound bite.

Europe's New Rules to Thwart Terror Attacks

Kylie Bull

April 1, 2017

New EU-wide rules on illegal acts to counter the growing threats from foreign fighters and lone wolves were approved by the European Parliament on February 16.

Online Terrorism Propaganda Targeted in Europe

Kylie Bull

April 1, 2017

More than 1,000 pieces of terrorist and violent extremist online content in seven different languages have been assessed for the purpose of referral to online platforms during a two-day concerted action coordinated by Europol, in collaboration with representatives from Italy, Latvia, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.

Addressing Violent Extremism in Prisons

Kylie Bull

March 1, 2017

Highlighting the challenges brought on by and the need to address violent extremism and radicalization in prisons, the United Nations has unveiled a new manual that offers practical advice on managing violent extremist prisoners, disengaging them from violence and facilitating their social reintegration upon release.

The 2026 threat environment will be louder, faster, and more interconnected. The most pressing risks, from global political volatility to emerging tech disruptions, will challenge organizations to act amid ambiguity and protect credibility in an era of accelerating uncertainty.

Articles Tagged with ''counterterrorism''

GW Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Call for New Class of Senior Fellows

Business Travelers: Worrying About Terrorism May Kill You

More Armed Officers to Protect UK

Securing Innovation, the GE Way

3 Factors for Explosive-Detection Canine Use in Stadium Security

Airport Security: Active Shooter, Insider Threat, Terrorism and Protests

It's All About What You Say and How You Say It

Europe's New Rules to Thwart Terror Attacks

Online Terrorism Propaganda Targeted in Europe

Addressing Violent Extremism in Prisons

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