Two Joint Technical Alerts from the Department of Homeland Security and FBI on Tuesday identified cyber operations from North Korea that target “media, aerospace, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors in the United States and globally.” The United States calls North Korea’s cyber activity Hidden Cobra. The alerts identify two malware tools used by North Korea […]
Evolving DHS Fosters Business Challenges and Opportunities
The proverbial table at which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sits is one of unappetizing choices and ever-evolving challenges. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) noted some stark realities last week at DHS secretary nominee Kristjen Nielsen’s confirmation hearing. One of them was the fact that DHS is a fusion of more than 20 diverse agencies […]
Former Terror Prosecutor Weighs in on Manhattan Attack
Sayfullo Saipov’s Oct. 31 attack in lower Manhattan that killed eight and injured nearly a dozen more along a bike path revealed another marker in an ever-evolving picture of international terrorism. Reports of the attacker yelling “Allahu Akbar,” the subsequent terror charge, and alleged connection to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria create a […]
DHS Decision Making Takes Center Stage in New Book
When Congress established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2002, it ignited a steady blowtorch of issues and outcomes for which DHS leadership, employees, and independent contractors were responsible. As such, it created a need to analyze and manage the torrent of decisions surrounding those issues and outcomes. Not long after DHS came into […]
Vendor Outreach Sessions Connect Small Business, Homeland Security, and Prime Contractors
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Vendor Outreach Sessions kicked off their Fiscal Year 2018 session schedule this week, giving small businesses a chance to connect with DHS officials and prime contractors. The sessions provide a get-to-know-you opportunity for both vendors and DHS officials. As space for these highly sought-after sessions fills up quickly, Kevin Boshears, […]