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DoD launches MD5 National Security Technology Accelerator to address disaster relief challenges

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently launched the MD5 National Security Technology Accelerator to create solutions for humanitarian issues…

8 years ago

House Democrats urge FBI to investigate Trump campaign’s knowledge of email cyber hack

A coalition of House Democrats recently urged the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to examine the Donald Trump campaign’s claim…

8 years ago

INTERPOL launches Operational Response Project to address bioterrorism response efforts

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) recently conducted its Operational Response Project in Amman, Jordan, to identify best practices related…

8 years ago

Üzümcü meets with Finland’s Stenlund to discuss CWC implementation

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Director General Ahmet Üzümcü met with Finland’s Secretary of State at the…

8 years ago

Ratcliffe holds first-ever Emergency Management Summit

U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) recently hosted the first-ever Emergency Management Summit to help first responders in his district prepare…

8 years ago

Senators urge Obama administration to clarify position on Haiti in wake of cholera epidemic

A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators recently urged the Obama administration in a letter to clarify their position on the…

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ECBC demonstrates augmented reality technology for training exercises

The Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) recently demonstrated its new augmented reality technology at the Association of the U.S. Army…

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OPCW holds training seminar for Eastern European officials on cross border chemical transfers

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) recently held a training seminar for customs officials in Eastern Europe…

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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…

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USIC: Russian government may be responsible for email hacks

The U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) recently publicly indicated that the Russian government may be responsible for hacking the emails of…

8 years ago

CBP arrests two, seizes four pounds of cocaine at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, recently seized more…

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FBI issues list of notable cyber threats to increase cybersecurity awareness

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released a list of notable cyber threats that have been affecting computer systems…

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Althoff named DCPA of Border Patrol’s Grand Forks Sector

The U.S. Border Patrol recently appointed Andrew J. Althoff as the Grand Forks Sector’s new deputy chief patrol agent (DCPA).…

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Senators urge FCC to address impact of stingray technology on communities of color, emergency services

A group of 12 U.S. senators recently sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler urging him…

8 years ago

McCaul releases report on financial revenue infrastructure of ISIS

ISIS continues to fundraise despite having a number of revenue sources cut off, according to a recent report released by…

8 years ago

HHS purchases two products to combat bone marrow-related radiological injuries

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently…

8 years ago

GAO: Improved procurement of land mobile radios by OMB could enhance interoperability

An improved procurement process of land mobile radios (LMRs) could enhance interoperability and cut overall costs, according to a recent…

8 years ago

HHS awards funds to protect private sector healthcare providers from cyber threats

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently awarded cooperative agreements worth $350,000 to assist healthcare providers and…

8 years ago

HHS, BioProtection Systems collaborate to advance Ebola vaccine

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response recently entered into…

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McCaul releases terror threat “snapshot” for October

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) on Wednesday released a monthly terror threat “snapshot” report to…

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Thompson voices support for implementation of Cybersecurity Act of 2015

U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) voiced his support on Wednesday for the implementation of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.…

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NNSA, Bulgaria complete implementation of nuclear detection systems

Representatives with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DoE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria and the…

8 years ago

FSR commits to NCSA’s Lock Down Your Login Campaign to increase cyber security awareness

The Financial Services Roundtable (FSR) recently publicly committed to the National Cyber Security Alliance’s (NCSA) internet safety and security initiative…

8 years ago

Gillibrand, Higgins call for new DOE environmental impact statement for radioactive material transport plan

A pair of legislators from New York recently urged the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct a new environmental impact…

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Legislators urge enhanced due process protections for individuals on no fly list

A group of legislators recently urged Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson to ensure enhanced due process protections…

8 years ago

House Energy and Commerce Committee, GAO release report on FDA cyber security

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Thursday regarding cybersecurity and control weaknesses at the U.S. Food…

8 years ago

HHS, Emergent BioSolutions enter into contract for anthrax vaccine development

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently…

8 years ago

Legislation introduced to cut funding for Palestinian terrorist attacks

A group of Republican U.S. senators recently introduced the Taylor Force Act to require the secretary of state to certify…

8 years ago

INTERPOL, Europol meet in Singapore to discuss ways to combat cyber crime

A coalition of leaders from law enforcement agencies, the private sector and academic institutions from across the world met in…

8 years ago

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., signs multi-year contract for next-gen anthrax vaccine candidate

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., announced on Friday that it has signed a multi-year contract for the advanced development and delivery of…

8 years ago

House Oversight Subcommittee holds hearing on inactivation of dangerous pathogens

The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on Tuesday regarding the inactivation of…

8 years ago

House passes six homeland security-related bills

The U.S. House of Representatives passed six bipartisan bills on Tuesday to enhance national security efforts within the U.S. Department…

8 years ago

House passes two Donovan-sponsored homeland security bills

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed two homeland security-related bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) with a…

8 years ago

UTSA receives NSA grant for new cyber program

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) received a grant of $471,549 on Monday from the National Security Agency…

8 years ago

Zika virus vaccine candidate receives funding from BARDA to expedite development

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) approved…

8 years ago

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