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DHS combats potential Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) attack

September 4, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to prepare against ever evolving threats against the American homeland, most recently highlighting efforts to combat an Electromagnetic Pulse attack which could disrupt the electrical grid and potentially damage electronics.

Wright State University designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

July 10, 2020

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The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have designated Wright State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Security Deemed Essential in DHS CISA Guidelines

April 14, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a notice explicitly mentioning the security industry.

DHS Initiating Crucial Research to Mitigate COVID-19

March 26, 2020

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is conducting ongoing research that will help scientists better understand the coronavirus that causes the disease known as COVID-19, and methods to prevent its spread.

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

December 4, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Security Magazine

2020 September

This month in Security magazine, we bring you our 2020 Most Influential People in Security annual report, where we highlight 22 industry leaders, their path to security, careers, goals and guidance for future security professionals. Industry experts discuss the evolution of ransomware, houses of worship security, cybersecurity standards, security careers in investigations and the unifying power of security. Diane Ritchey, past Editor-in-Chief, says goodbye and thank you to our readers.

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