Catalyst Partners

Feb 1, 2012 - Having been involved with DHS’ Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) since its inception, my antenna are always alert for mentions of it. Like in late 2008, I am surprised that Homeland Security Secretary Janet N... More »

Jan 31, 2012 - Maybe it’s just a Washington thing, but no where can you gather more than a hundred or so people in a significant venue for a major speech on a topic of national importance that says… well… nothing. Such was the scene at the National Press Club where DHS... More »

Jan 31, 2012 - DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered a "State of Homeland Security" address yesterday at the National Press Club and did a wonderful job delivering a very droll message. She is an accomplished public speaker and was comfortable in reading from the Teleprom... More »

Jan 16, 2012 - The upcoming FY2013 budget request will begin to identify winners and losers in this new scenario. However they are applied, reductions announced on Thursday equal the elimination, roughly, of one Lockheed Martin or a General Dynamics plus a Raytheon – ever... More »

Jan 6, 2012 - CQ Homeland Security concluded its three-part series on lessons learned and challenges ahead in homeland, asking sources what is the next big move the federal government needs to make? Catalyst Partners Principal David Olive offered several recommendations for... More »

Jan 4, 2012 - In CQ Homeland Security’s second installment of its series asking homeland experts about lessons from 2011 and the path ahead, David Olive offers insight on where homeland dollars should be spent in 2012. Homeland Security Experts Weigh In: Where to Cut ... More »