In recent years, certain Chinese video surveillance and telecommunications equipment manufacturers have come under scrutiny because of the potential security risks they pose to U.S. security.

David Lashway and John Woods, cybersecurity, national security and privacy lawyers, have joined Sidley Austin LLP as partners.

Andrew Myerberg, former Director of Seattle's Office of Police Accountability, has been named the city's new Director of Public Safety.

Baxter Kruger, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, has been named the new Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security.

Security professionals across all sectors are still dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Bar Association (IBA) COVID-19 Task Force has released guidance on how officials in travel, manufacturing, healthcare and other sectors can best continue to fight COVID-19 on a global scale.

Cory Simpson, former Senior Director at the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission and international expert on national security and emerging technology, has joined Resolute Strategic Services as an Executive Vice President.