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CISA Updates List of 'Critical Workers' During Coronavirus -- Security is Included

April 3, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its list identifying infrastructure workers deemed critical during the COVID-19 response.

Poll: 60 percent of Americans Approve of Trump’s Handling of Coronavirus

March 30, 2020

A new Gallup poll shows that 60 percent of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of his actions to combat the coronavirus.

FSA Federal Names Tim Prange to Head DHS Administrative Services Division

March 30, 2020

Forfeiture Support Associates, LLC d/b/a FSA Federal announced that Tim Prange has joined the company to lead its new division providing support services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Industry Groups Call for Consistent Definition of Critical Infrastructure

March 26, 2020

More than 100 business groups composed of manufacturers, distributors and supply chain products are calling for a a consistent definition of "critical infrastructure" from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

More Than $83 Million School Grants Now Available for School Security

March 23, 2020

U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced that more than $83 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities improve school security and protect students, teachers and faculty from school violence.

William (Bill) K. Lietzau Named New Director of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

March 20, 2020

The Department of Defense announced William (Bill) K. Lietzau as the new Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

A Public Private Partnership: the DSS and Enterprise Security

How does the the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service interface with public safety responders, and what can enterprise security learn from their successes?

Maria Henriquez

March 18, 2020

Meet the United States Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) – a federal agency that can serve as an exemplar model on how to interface with public safety responders, domestically or abroad.

TSA to Allow Larger Hand Gels

March 16, 2020

The Transportation Security Administration has updated its policies concerning liquids in carry-on baggage in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

NYPD to Use Facial Recognition

March 16, 2020

The NYPD says it plans to use emerging facial recognition technology in limited circumstances for “legitimate law enforcement purposes.”

5 Minutes with Richard Amburgey

March 10, 2020

Richard Amburgey was recently named Chief Security Officer for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It’s the first time that the agency has had someone within the CSO role. What is his main focus in his new role and what are his initial priorities over the next six months?