Cost recovery for electric sector cybersecurity investments and development of resilience metrics to gauge the industry's progress are two of several recommendations by Vermont Law School researchers and a six-month study of electric grid security.
Legislation has been introduced to require passenger airlines to install secondary security doors between cabins and the cockpit on current aircraft to prevent another Sept. 11-style attack.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed A764, also known as “Alyssa’s Law”, requiring all New Jersey public schools to install silent panic alarms that will alert law enforcement during emergencies such as an active shooter, or to employ an alternative emergency mechanism approved by the Department of Education.
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking comments to assess the effectiveness of its Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to reduce risks for maritime facilities and vessels.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its 10 Most Wanted List—an action plan for implementing 46 safety recommendations in the coming two years.
Dan Lips, who has been the homeland security policy director for the majority staff of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, has joined the Internet Security Alliance (ISA) as Assistant Vice President.
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