Homeland
State Dept. Update on U.S. Citizenship Transmission and Assisted Reproductive Technology – Homeland Security Today
Recognizing the advances in assisted reproductive technology (ART), the State Department is updating our interpretation and application of Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which establishes the requirements for acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth. Children born abroad to parents, at least one of whom is a U.S. citizen and who are …
Better Assessing Employees’ Skill Gaps Could Help FAA Prepare for Changes in Technology – Homeland Security Today
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) relies on a workforce of nearly 45,000 to operate the national airspace system. Changes in the aviation industry—including emerging technologies such as drones and artificial intelligence—will require FAA to increase oversight and seek additional critical skills for its workforce. FAA has identified critical skills needed for its workforce to respond …
TSA Tests Drone Detection Technology at Miami International Airport – Homeland Security Today
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected Miami International Airport (MIA) for its initial test of technologies that will detect, track, and identify (DTI) drones entering into restricted airspace. Drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), pose a threat to aviation security when flown into certain restricted airspaces. “TSA’s establishment and management of this assessment of …
Significant Attention Is Needed to Address High-Risk Areas – Homeland Security Today
The federal government spends more than $100 billion on IT and cyber-related investments annually—but many of them have failed or performed poorly, have been poorly managed, and have security weaknesses. Improving IT acquisitions and operations management and ensuring cybersecurity have been on the Government Accountability Office’s High Risk List since 2015 and 1997, respectively. GAO …
CWMD Delivers Updated Technology to Detect Radiological Threats – Homeland Security Today
To improve our Nation’s defense against radiological threats, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) completed a technical refresh of 60 mobile Radiation Portal Monitors currently deployed and used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CWMD supplies CBP with this capability to scan cargo for potential radiological threats. …
Personnel Security Expert Charlie Sowell Joins Guardian Alliance Technologies Advisory Board – Homeland Security Today
Guardian Alliance Technologies Inc. has announced that Charlie Sowell has joined the Guardian Advisory Board. Sowell currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of iWorks Corporation, a small business in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions for the federal government. He is a well-recognized subject matter expert with …
Obsolete Technology Compromises Southern Border Security – Homeland Security Today
One of Donald Trump’s first executive orders as President was to improve security at the southern border. This was the order that included the construction of a wall to be built along the U.S.-Mexico border. The wall (technically more of a fence) is not complete and upon taking office, President Biden halted construction. While the …
Emerging Technology in Law Enforcement – Homeland Security Today
A world of artificial intelligence and augmented reality provides criminals an avenue to avoid detection by law enforcement and continue an unlawful lifestyle. A lack of essential technical skills, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality capabilities within law enforcement will provide an advantage to criminals within cyber and physical environments. Local, state, and federal law enforcement …
Senate confirms Alejandro Mayorkas to lead Homeland Security and Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary
His confirmation will fill a critical role in the new administration and he’ll be expected to swiftly begin rolling back Trump administration immigration policies while juggling the response to a global pandemic and national security threats, along with restoring a department that’s been rattled by leadership turnover and vacancies in recent years. The Senate also …
Field Tests Demonstrate Precision of Groundbreaking Firefighter Tracking Technology – Homeland Security Today
In the U.S. alone, approximately 80 to 100 firefighters are lost in the line of duty each year according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. More than 50,000 are injured according to the National Fire Protection Association. Countless others risk their lives every day to serve and protect our communities. Because of …
