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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, announced a joint project last week to develop a capacity-building tool to help countries utilize public-private partnerships (PPPs) to combat ransomware.
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STATEMENT FROM CISA DIRECTOR EASTERLY ON THE SECURITY OF THE 2022 ELECTIONS
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly issued the following statement today on the security and the resilience of the 2022 elections
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Notice published on Nov. 10 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Seminole Tribe of Florida
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement the Tribe’s response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Nicole, beginning Nov. 7 and continuing.
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DHS S&T Awards Funds to Arlington, MA, Startup Developing Anomaly Detection Systems for Securing Soft Targets
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $198,000 to Lauretta AI, a company based in Arlington, MA, to customize its commercial artificial intelligence solution and create an adaptable anomaly detection system to secure soft targets.
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DHS S&T Awards Funds to Overland Park, KS, Startup Developing Detection Algorithms for Securing Soft Targets
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $199,833 to Flux Tensor, an Overland Park, KS-based company, to apply algorithms that help identify motion in complex videos. Specifically, the award is for flexible object detection algorithms (based on persistent flux analysis (pFlux)) to identify motion of interest from complicated security video feeds.
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Thank Goodness for Secure Infrastructure
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and along with the intangible, priceless joys of life, such as quality time with loved ones, there are lots of concrete things (figurative and literal) that also merit some gratitude this holiday season.
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DHS S&T Issues $1.9M Contract to Help FEMA Stabilize Community Resources in Disasters
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a $1,994,442 contract award to G&H International Services, Inc.
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FLETC Suspends Training at FLETC Glynco due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Due to Tropical Storm Nicole’s projected path, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) will temporarily suspend training at its Glynco, GA training delivery point (TDP) for approximately 2,000 students effective on Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13, 2022.

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S&T Awards Funds for Developing Detection Algorithms for Securing Soft Targets
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $199,833 to Flux Tensor, an Overland Park, KS-based company, to apply algorithms that help identify motion in complex videos. Specifically, the award is for flexible...

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Burrola: 'Human smuggling is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise'
Homeland Security Investigations special agents and the Albuquerque Police Department rescued three undocumented Guatemalan nationals who were being held for ransom Oct. 4.

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Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on Nov. 10
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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GAO Report Requested by Peters Shows TSA Must Take More Action to Address Potential for Discrimination in Airport Screenings
News Release: DETROIT, MI - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report requested by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can eliminate the potential for discrimination in travel...

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United States and Spain Announce the Development of a New Capacity Building Tool to Combat Ransomware
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, announced a joint project last week to develop a capacity-building tool to help countries utilize public-private partnerships (PPPs) to...

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Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: TSA Canine Training Center Adoption Application discussed on Nov. 10 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Homeland Security Department discusses Draft Guidance for Nationally Consistent Coastal Zone Area Contingency Plan Architecture on Nov. 10
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Notice published by Homeland Security Department on Nov. 9
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Bastrop County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on May 9, 2023, for Bastrop County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.
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TSA firearm detections at Boston Logan International Airport continue to rise
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Massachusetts woman from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Wednesday at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
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TSA boosts recruitment incentive to attract applicants for security screening positions at Denver International Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to work at Denver International Airport (DEN).

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