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Biden plans to tap Califf as next FDA commissioner

President Joe Biden on Nov. 12 announced he will nominate cardiologist Dr. Robert Califf to be the next commissioner of…

2 years ago

Mississippi senators commend selection of their home state for nextgen polar icebreaker

U.S. senators from Mississippi praised the announcement on Tuesday that Pascagoula, Miss.-based shipbuilder VT Halter Marine Inc. was awarded a…

5 years ago

Trump administration urged to strengthen public health emergency response before next threat arrives

Recent presidential administrations confronted infectious disease emergencies that threatened both human lives and the U.S. economy, and with the likelihood…

7 years ago

States explore own public safety communication networks in tandem with FirstNet

As FirstNet nears an award of a sizable contract to a private vendor to deploy a Nationwide Public Safety Broadband…

7 years ago

Norfolk Southern’s safety train rolls in to educate first responders on rail incidents

More than 100 first responders in Chattanooga, Tennessee will board Norfolk Southern Corp.’s safety train this week, a state-of-the-art mobile…

8 years ago

Unisys to modernize Customs and Border Protection technology under new contract

Unisys Corp. was recently awarded a contract by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help the agency continue achieving…

8 years ago

Payne says interoperability for first responders among biggest challenges

U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) recently said that continuing to improve interoperability among first responders and ensuring that they…

8 years ago

McCaul’s counterterrorism strategy aims to take U.S. into digital age of security

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) unveiled a counterterrorism strategy on Tuesday that he said takes U.S. policies…

8 years ago

ABA: New York’s proposed cyber security regulations would create consistency

New York’s proposed cyber security regulations for banks and insurance companies - the first such policy in the nation -…

8 years ago

First responders train with new technology at N.Y.’s largest emergency response exercise

More than 100 first responders gathered in New York this week for the state’s largest emergency response training exercise featuring…

8 years ago

RAND’s Gerstein: U.S. needs biodefense strategy to protect against terror threats

The U.S. government has become “somewhat complacent” in preparing for potential bioterrorist attacks and needs to implement a national biodefense…

8 years ago

Bill calling for new national biodefense strategy awaits Senate floor action

Legislation that would require the United States to develop a national biodefense strategy to help prevent and respond to a…

8 years ago

AEI: More federal funds for human intelligence efforts needed to thwart terrorists

More federal counterterrorism funding should be directed to local law enforcement agencies for human intelligence initiatives in urban areas where…

8 years ago

Poliquin: Challenges to protecting Maine northern border highlight need for tough security

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) recently said that the challenges of protecting the state’s wild and rugged 611-mile border with…

8 years ago

Ceragon unveils new wireless platform with improved security for public safety

Ceragon Networks recently released a new wireless backhaul platform with enhanced security features that seeks to overcome what can at…

8 years ago

Cyber reforms needed to strengthen software bug discovery and disclosure: New America report

In order to stem massive data breaches and strengthen cyber security, U.S. policymakers should reform laws to help make it…

8 years ago

Study finds huge gap in international biosafety regulations threatens security

A major gap in international standards for biosafety in laboratories handling contagious pathogens potentially increases the risk that an accident…

8 years ago

FireChat’s off-the-grid messaging app fosters communication during emergencies

A disaster strikes a congested city, cell phone networks are overwhelmed and internet access is spotty. Nearly everyone has a…

8 years ago

NIH begins Zika virus vaccine clinical trial in humans

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched a clinical trial this week for an experimental vaccine to prevent Zika virus…

8 years ago

FirstNet to hold Southwest border region forum on public safety communications

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will hold its inaugural forum in the Southwest border region in August to engage…

8 years ago

European counterterrorism legislation calls for protecting victims of CBRN attacks

The European Parliament has taken an important step toward protecting victims of potential biological, chemical and other types of terrorist…

8 years ago

Donovan calls for smarter rules on cyberdefense, seizing terrorist funds

With the goal of improving U.S. threat preparedness, U.S. Rep. Daniel Donovan (R-NY), who serves on the House Homeland Security…

8 years ago

NY-NJ Port Authority to deliver new counter-terrorism training for employees

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates one of the busiest networks of aviation, ground, rail…

8 years ago

Advancements seen in use of data analytics to predict cyberthreats

With the world’s volume of stored data doubling each year, an opportunity exists for organizations across the globe to analyze…

8 years ago

Tyco Integrated Security unveils automated security system at Houston airport

Tyco Integrated Security recently unveiled a high-tech security system at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to help prevent costly exit…

8 years ago

Bomb squads converge on New York for major public safety training exercise

More than 200 bomb technicians and first responders from five states and Canada came together this week to participate in…

8 years ago

Expert: More work needed to get private sector cyber secure

Many U.S. mid-cap companies are struggling to defend themselves against cyber attacks, begging the question of what is the appropriate…

8 years ago

Brooks calls for more public-private partnerships to strengthen U.S. biodefense position

The U.S. is woefully underprepared for potential bioterrorist attacks or naturally occurring pandemics like the Zika virus, and the federal…

8 years ago

FirstNet looks ahead to selecting private partner to build first public safety communications network

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will continue to accept proposals from private partners for deployment of an innovative nationwide public safety…

8 years ago

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