The Business of Homeland Security – Sec. Johnson’s ‘State of Homeland Security’ Talk
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson’s final “State of Homeland Security” talk included the usual reference to his "Unity of Effort" initiative. While his intentions are good, within DHS, the effort is viewed as nothing more than a “Unity of Rhetoric”...
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New app platforms based in financial technology (FinTech) might be the next vulnerability for Counter-Terrorism Financing.
DetailsAfter Blizzard, Significance of Dependable and Emergency Response
The East Coast is still digging out after Winter Storm Jonas, some places faster than others. An important part of recovery from major weather events is reliable information, and there’s reason to think some areas hit by Jonas could...
DetailsPublic-Private Partnerships can Enhance Profitability, Security
Having good customer service improves the profitability of merchants at the airports, and from a law enforcement perspective, a calm airport environment allows CBP and other law enforcement officers to identify potential threats. Here's how.
DetailsMove to Reduce Border Wait Times Is Step Forward for Trade
U.S. border agents have begun inspecting U.S.-bound trucks in Mexico. This is part of a new enforcement program intended to reduce congestion and speed cargo across one of the nation’s busiest border crossings. The delays are a problem that...
DetailsPrivatizing Screening at U.S. Airports Should be Based on Metrics, Including Customer Service
The Screening Partnership Program, managed TSA, relies on private sector employees for airport screening. Millions of passengers are screened by this program each year. I have wondered over the years why more airports, especially the large ones, are not...
DetailsWhite House, Silicon Valley Collaborate on ISIS Social Media Use
On January 8, the White House made a long-overdue call to Silicon Valley. The topic: to meet and collaborate on how extremist groups are using social media platforms in recruiting followers and encouraging violence.
DetailsChoke Points at Screening Areas Present Security Risk
Many of us have had the unfortunate experience of standing in a long line, waiting to pass through security screening. These choke points in screening processes create exceptionally soft targets for the motivated bad actor, and they are a...
DetailsCollaboration at US Airports Could Yield Better Security, Commerce
Newly released data from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shows that for calendar year 2014, the agency received more than 30,400 complaints and 2,700 compliments. This reveals an opportunity for the private sector to work closely with TSA.
DetailsCalling San Bernardino Shooting Terrorism is a Big Deal
During the President's address to the nation on December 6, he said what has not been said since the attacks on 9/11. A terrorist attack occurred on American soil. This simple statement is a big deal. Here's why.
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