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A report by the GAO raised questions about potential security gaps along the 4,000-mile border between the U.S. and Canada, with analysts saying the "risk of terrorist activity is high," though the extent of any such activity is unknown.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began testing a new, more modest body scanning system at three airports.

In an effort to protect Hoosier patients and families, State Sen. Pat Miller (R-Indianapolis) is shepherding a bill through the Indiana Senate requiring national criminal background checks on health professionals like nurses and physicians.

A recent survey from a research firm suggests the economy is less important to Americans than their online privacy.

Providing individuals with instruction and options they need should such a situation occur is the goal of a new one-hour program created by Penn State's Human Resource Development Center (HRDC), along with University Police and Penn State's Risk Management Office.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano joined National Football League (NFL) Vice President of Security Milt Ahlerich and Arlington, Texas Chief of Police Theron Bowman to announce a new partnership to bring the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) "If You See Something, Say Something" public awareness campaign to Super Bowl XLV - to help ensure the security of fans, players, and employees by identifying and reporting suspicious activity.

The U.S. Department of State recommends that U.S. citizens avoid travel to Egypt due to ongoing political and social unrest.

TSA chief John Pistole said he has decided not to expand a program that allows airports to replace government screeners with private screeners, saying he does not see any advantage to it.

Looters broke into the Egyptian Museum during anti-government protests late Friday and destroyed two Pharaonic mummies, Egypt's top archaeologist told state television.

The Security Executive Council is pleased to announce that Managing Director Bob Hayes will keynote the upcoming Great Conversation^™ event in Seattle.