The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rolled out a new website aimed at improving access to federal contracting opportunities. This development promises to streamline the process through which these businesses can engage with the DHS, marking a pivotal step in the department’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The OSDBU is dedicated to promoting and devising strategies that encourage small business participation in DHS contracting. This initiative is in strict adherence to federal regulati ..read more

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is calling on innovators and technology firms to contribute ideas that could revolutionize the way operational data is collected in security environments. As part of an initiative to improve the efficiency and performance of screening technologies at airports, TSA is looking for cost-effective, automated solutions that could replace traditional, manpower-intensive data collection methods. This initiative is facilitated through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program (CSOP), which aims to procure in ..read more

Edward You has embarked on a new role as a Supervisory Special Agent within the FBI’s National Counterintelligence Task Force (NCITF). In this capacity, You plays a pivotal role in advancing a whole-of-government strategy aimed at safeguarding America’s technological assets and enhancing national-level partner engagements. This position places him at the helm of guiding overarching counterintelligence efforts across various governmental sectors. With an impressive background in national security and technology, Mr. You brings a wealth of experience to the NCITF. His previous tenure at the FBI ..read more

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the principal investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has officially launched a new website, marking an advancement in the agency’s public communication and operational transparency. The website was unveiled as part of an effort to better inform the public about HSI’s critical role in national security and law enforcement. Katrina W. Berger, HSI’s Executive Associate Director, emphasized the importance of the new digital platform during the launch. “The new website is a reflection of HSI’s commitment to its mission and core value ..read more

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has appointed Michael Boyce as the new leader of its AI Corps, a move aimed at boosting the agency’s capacity to integrate Artificial Intelligence in addressing significant national security challenges. The AI Corps, which draws inspiration from the esteemed U.S. Digital Service established by the White House, is designed to deploy expert teams to tackle the agency’s most pressing mission requirements, such as fentanyl interdiction, the fight against online child sexual abuse, and disaster damage assessments. Michael Boyce, previously a senior policy ..read more

Dev Technology Group has secured a significant contract with the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA), valued at $170 million over five years. This new contract, part of the Flexible Agile Scalable Teams (FAST) portfolio, focuses on supporting the Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE / FAMS). Under this comprehensive contract, Dev Technology and its partners will provide an extensive array of services. These include system and application design, agile software development, application production support, and information technology infrastr ..read more

Discussion Highlights with Kenneth Bible, CISO @ U.S. Department of Homeland Security (recently retired) *AI Impact: Ken shares how artificial intelligence, particularly Generative AI, impacts cybersecurity and data privacy. *Collaboration: Partnerships between cybersecurity, privacy, and legal are crucial for addressing concerns that exist in both cybersecurity and civil rights communities. *Zero Trust: What this means and how it applies to AI. *Securing the AI Environment: Addressing challenges of securing where AI models are trained. *Adopting AI Monitoring Tools: Observability and alertin ..read more

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States (US) on May 9, 2024. However, the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated significantly in recent years. Despite Turkiye’s status as a NATO and Western ally, its shifting political landscape has brought it closer to Russia, which conflicts with US interests in the region. Turkiye’s increasing human rights violations, media repression, and imprisonment of journalists have driven a wedge between it and the Western world. The United States has been vocal about its concerns, which has further strained relations. President ..read more

As I approach the end of my first year in retirement from emergency management, I have had the opportunity to look back with a fresh perspective and objectivity.  We are fortunate to have so many of the best and brightest working in this profession.  And we need them because many of the challenges are daunting.  Here are the top five challenges that I see facing emergency management this year. Work-Life Balance A key to any effective emergency management program is experience acquired through strong recruitment and retention.   Emergency managers do a stellar job in r ..read more

The Coast Guard retired the Air Station Kodiak MH-65 Dolphin helicopter fleet during a ceremony, Tuesday. Capt. Timothy Williams, commanding officer of Air Station Kodiak, presided over the ceremony honoring the 36 years of service the MH-65 Dolphin airframe and its crews provided to the Arctic region. Air Station Kodiak currently has a rotary-wing fleet of six MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters. The unit will shift to a rotary-wing ship-and-shore based fleet of nine MH-60 Jayhawks in 2025. Air Station Kodiak will be the fourth Coast Guard Air Station to transition to a single rotary wing fleet of MH ..read more