The heartbreaking and tragic events last week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, reminded us of the dangers that exist for our schools. In this case, an active shooter, Nikolas Cruz, gained access to school grounds and used his AR-15 semi-automatic weapon to claim the lives of 17 victims. Schools nationwide have […]
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World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity Ready for Launch
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is set to launch its new Global Centre for Cybersecurity (GCC) in March. It’s an effort to provide resources and guidance to WEF members and other partners on ever-pressing issues of global cybersecurity. After the WEF announcement at its January forum, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristjen Nielsen said […]
Ex-ICE Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Fraud, ID Theft
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) chief counsel pleaded guilty Feb. 15 for identity theft and wire fraud, which included stealing identities of aliens involved in removal proceedings. Raphael Sanchez, a member of ICE’s Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, concocted the scheme to obtain loans, lines of credit, and make purchases using the […]
Homeland Security Subcommittee Reviews CFATS
A House Homeland Security subcommittee convened Feb. 15 to get industry input on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. Originally Authorized by Congress in 2007, CFATS “identifies and regulates high-risk chemical facilities to ensure they have security measures in place to reduce the risks associated with these chemicals.” Committee Chairman John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) noted […]
HSDBC Report Emphasizes Government/Industry Cooperation
The Homeland Security & Defense Business Council (HSDBC) and Grant Thornton released their report The Business of Homeland Security: Aligning Capabilities, Responsibilities, Engagement & Innovation on Feb. 14 presenting insight from industry professionals and government officials on the homeland security enterprise (HSE). The report is part of HSDBC’s 20/20 Project on the Homeland Security Enterprise. […]