Articles Tagged with ''Department of Homeland Security''

DHS Wants to Use Facial Recognition for All Travelers, Including U.S. Citizens

December 4, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to utilize biometrics and facial recognition systems to identify all travelers, including U.S. citizens.

MITRE, CISA, DHS Announce 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors

November 29, 2019

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE™) released its Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors (CWE Top 25), a demonstrative list of the most widespread and critical weaknesses that can lead to serious vulnerabilities in software.

2019 Homeland Security Today Awards Honorees

November 22, 2019

Homeland Security Today announced selections for the 2019 Holiday Homeland Security Awards, including Federal Homeland Security Person of the Year Kevin McAleenan, former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

DHS's Donna Roy to Join Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as CIO

October 30, 2019

Donna Roy, Executive Director of the Information Sharing and Services Office at the Department of Homeland Security in the Office of the CIO, will be joining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as CIO.

U.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Combat DeepFake Videos

October 25, 2019

The U.S. Senate passed the Deepfake Report Act to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an annual study of deepfakes and other types of similar content.

Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience - Today and Tomorrow

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's mission is extensive: to help secure the nation's critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats, and to create a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future.

Diane Ritchey

October 1, 2019

Meet the Department of Homeland Security's newest agency - the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - that will serve as the pinnacle for national risk management for cyber and physical infrastructure.

Employee Training to Prevent Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Events

Ben Joelson

September 2, 2019

Workplace violence is on the rise. In May, there was an active shooter event in Virginia Beach, where a disgruntled city employee murdered 12 of his co-workers. As the debate for sensible gun-control continues, gun laws alone will not stop the next massacre.

TSA Prepares to Use Facial Recognition at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport

August 29, 2019

The Transportation Security Administration is preparing to launch facial recognition testing at the Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport (LAS).

DHS Announces $350 Million for Competitive Preparedness Programs

August 7, 2019

Acting DHS Secretary Kevin K. McAleenan announced final allocations of $350 million for six Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 DHS competitive preparedness grant programs.

Pennsylvania Officials Attend Cybersecurity Training

June 24, 2019

Pennsylvannia state and county officials attended a cybersecurity training session hosted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, says a news report.

This event is designed to provide security executives, government officials and leaders of industry with vital information on how to elevate their programs while allowing attendees to share their strategies and solutions with other security industry executives.