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Homeland Security
June 2016
DHS Rolls Out New Program to Train Executives in Private Sector
By Kristen Torres"The Department of Homeland Security unveiled a new program allowing employees working in cybersecurity, engineering and other technical fields to train with private sector companies.<br/> " -
Homeland Security
November 2015
Three Homeland Security Agencies to Watch
By Tomas O’KeefeOver the last two-and-a-half years, the department’s strategy in defending the United States has developed considerably, and the role of DHS has begun to crystalize. -
July 2015
ISIS Gaining Support in U.S. Through Social Media Propaganda
By Allyson Versprille"Islamist terrorist groups, such as ISIS, are becoming better at recruiting Americans through the use of social media, experts said at a recent panel discussion.<br/>" -
May 2015
Small Off-the-Shelf Drones Causing Alarm In Security Circles
By Allyson VersprilleSmall, readily available unmanned aerial systems pose an increased risk to national security as the technology grows more capable, a panel of experts testified before Congress. -
September 2014
DHS Working to Stop Syrian War Combatants From Entering the United States
By Yasmin TadjdehThe Department of Homeland Security is taking steps to stop radicalized foreign fighters in Syria from entering the United States, the department’s secretary. -
September 2014
Congress, Federal Agencies Decline to Help Coast Guard Fund New Polar Icebreaker
By Christina MunnellThe Coast Guard needs $1 billion to build a new polar icebreaker. Members of Congress at a recent hearing said the service wasn’t going to get it. At least not from them. -
September 2014
DHS Still Faces Committee Overkill
By Chelsea TodaroWhen the 9/11 commission released its report 10 years ago, one of its recommendations was for Congress to sharply reduce the number of committees and subcommittees that have jurisdiction over the Department of Homeland Security and its 22 components. -
September 2014
New Simulators Amp Up Training for First Responders
By Chelsea TodaroDisaster response planners and first responders are the beneficiaries of some new modeling and simulation programs. -
August 2014
More Training, Communications Funds Needed, First Responders Say
By Chelsea Todaro -
June 2014
FirstNet Takes Next Steps, But Without its General Manager
The First Responder Network Authority, better known as FirstNet, recently took some key steps toward its long-term goal of building a nationwide communication network for first responders.
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