Preparedness

Blighter Surveillance Systems makes appointments to protect infrastructure in Middle East petrochemical markets

Blighter Surveillance Systems, Ltd., made two appointments on Wednesday to assist the company in targeting the oil, gas and petrochemical…

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INTERPOL urges nations to adapt to changes in fight against terrorism

Secretary general of Interpol Jürgen Stock recently urged agencies across the globe to adapt to the evolving and expanding nature…

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LLNL researchers develop material to protect soldiers from biological and chemical agents in the field

A team of researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) recently developed a flexible material that is both highly…

8 years ago

Raytheon’s team of cyber experts face off against other top teams in DEF CON finals

Deep Red, Raytheon Company’s team of cyber experts, is one of the featured teams competing in the Defense Advance Research…

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Virginia Tech awarded $20 million grant for cyber workforce development

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) announced on Thursday that Virginia Tech will receive $19,420,000 from the…

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McCaul releases monthly terror threat snapshot for August

U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) on Monday released the committee’s terror threat snapshot for the month…

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INTERPOL reveals new biosafety curriculum for law enforcement

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) produced its first biosafety curriculum for police colleges to advance law enforcement capability and…

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House Homeland Security Committee releases “Terror Gone Viral” report

The House Homeland Security Committee released its “Terror Gone Viral” report that shows that the wave of terror attacks in…

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Alliance for Biosecurity applauds passage of public health emergency response bill by committee

The Alliance for Biosecurity applauded the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Friday for passing the Strengthening Public Health Emergency…

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Johnson: “If you see something, say something” key to preventing acts of terror

Homeland security leaders joined forces on Thursday at the “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland: ISIS and the New Wave of…

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Wyden applauds rail transportation notification rule for first responders

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) recently applauded a proposed rule announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that would…

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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…

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McCaul releases monthly terrorist threat snapshot assessment

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released his monthly assessment of terrorist threats facing the nation and our…

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FLIR Systems acquires Armasight for $41 million

FLIR Systems acquired Armasight, Inc., a leading developer of precision sporting, hunting and military optics products, for approximately $41 million…

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Subcommittee hearing examines FirstNet’s progress

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet held a hearing on…

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Burr, McCain raise concerns over Senate rejection of FBI surveillance amendment

The United States Senate voted 58-38 on Wednesday to reject an amendment that would enable the Federal Bureau of Investigation…

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Legislators introduce bill to protect energy grid from cyber attacks

A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday to protect critical energy infrastructure from potentially catastrophic cyber attacks. The…

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BARDA raises concerns over colistin-resistant bacteria found in U.S. patients

The Biomedical Advance Research and Development Authority (BARDA) recently said that it is anticipating a threat posed by the bacterial…

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Lockheed Martin enters into partnership with Interset for insider threat detection solution

Lockheed Martin entered into a partnership with Interset’s insider threat detection solution on Monday. The decision was announced at the…

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Hazardous-devices teams face off in annual Robot Rodeo competition

The Los Alamos National Laboratory is holding its annual Robot Rodeo, a competition that tests the abilities of bomb disposal…

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Royce, Ryan join House Republicans in unveiling new national security agenda

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA), along with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI), unveiled the House…

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LLNL supports test of NYC subway biodefenses

Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) researchers took to the New York City subway system last month to aid in conducting…

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Health Subcommittee holds markup on the Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act

The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a Health Subcommittee markup on Tuesday, discussing the Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response…

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Alliance for Biosecurity applauds subcommittee efforts to sustain medical countermeasure funding

The Alliance for Biosecurity lauded the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday for recommending sustained funding…

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Security Industry Association recognizes three lawmakers for their efforts in security

The Security Industry Association (SIA) recognized three members of Congress on Friday as SIA Legislators of the Year for their…

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Rivada Mercury reveals world-class team for FirstNet building bid

The world-class team of global communications industry leaders that make up a company formed to bid on building the first…

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McCaul releases June terror threat snapshot

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) recently released the June Terror Threat Snapshot, surveying growing threats that face…

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EU seeks to improve management of national borders

The European Union (EU) Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee recently approved proposals concerning border security, migration and cooperation with other countries.…

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SIAC awarded $460 million contract from USCYBERCOM

Science Applications International Corp. (SIAC) was awarded a five-year, multiple-award, indefinite deliver, indefinite quantity contract worth up to $460 million…

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OPCW holds training exercises for Mexico, Central American countries

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) trained a group of 31 first responders from Central America and…

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TSA participates in Operation RAILSAFE for enhanced situational awareness

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) participated in Operation RAILSAFE, a nationwide initiative that provides enhanced visible law enforcement and security…

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Uzumcu declares OPCW’s readiness to help states counter chemical terrorism

Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Ahmet Uzumcu warned that non-state actors are likely…

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Customs and Border Protection AMO receives 13th P-3 aircraft overhaul

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) completed the overhaul of its 13th P-3 Orion aircraft…

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Portman’s FEMA-strengthening bill approved by Senate Homeland Security Committee

A bill to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster assistance capabilities and programs…

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Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense applauds legislation to establish national biodefense strategy

The Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense on Wednesday applauded legislation advanced by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security to…

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