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11. The Evolving, Ever-present Cybersecurity Threat (May 11, 2012 - By Max Cacas, SIGNAL Online Exclusive)
The cyberthreat to the natural gas infrastructure is just a brushstroke in a bigger picture of an ongoing and evolving cybersecurity threat to the government and the nation, according to Greg Wilshusen, director of information security issues with the Government Accountability Office.
12. Doing More With Less (May 2012 - By Maryann Lawlor, SIGNAL Magazine)
U.S. government departments may be facing deep budget cuts, but companies could end up on top if they listen closely to agencies' priorities. At the top of the list are cloud computing, cybersecurity, mobility and information sharing between government and industry.
13. Homeland Security Online Directory Debuts (April 16, 2012 - By Maryann Lawlor, SIGNAL Connections)
The Homeland Security Directory includes information about companies that design and develop technologies such as sensors, vulnerability assessments or information security solutions.
14. Day/Night ISR Floats Over Afghanistan (April 3, 2012 - By Rita Boland, SIGNAL Online Exclusive)
Tethered aerostats with Persistent Threat Detection Systems that fly over separate forward operating bases in Afghanistan received capability upgrades recently with the addition of new Kestrels. Unlike the former versions, the revamped technology includes electro-optical/infrared features, enabling users to have a 360-degree view of targets in a city-size area after sundown and during the day.
15. Situational Awareness During Homeland Disasters (April 2012 - By Rita Boland, SIGNAL Magazine)
In the battle to share information effectively among local, state and federal partners, the National Guard Bureau has employed a tool designed to give personnel an edge. This geospatial information technology is deployed across the United States and its territories, enabling better coordination during emergency situations. With Google Earth as its base, it already has proved valuable in large-scale responses, and officials are planning future improvements.
16. Terrorists, Organized Crime Increase Teaming Efforts (March 29, 2012 - By Robert K. Ackerman, SIGNAL Online Exclusive)
Securing the homeland will require closer cooperation among military and civilian government organizations as diverse threats adopt each others' tactics and techniques. Terrorists, smugglers and other organized crime entities have learned from each other and, in some cases, are joining forces to threaten Western democracies in new ways. Testifying before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Michael A. Sheehan, assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, described a menacing trend in which "terrorism, drug trafficking and other types of transnational organized crime are increasingly intertwined."
17. The Bottom Line: Cloud Computing Reigns (March 15, 2012 - By Maryann Lawlor, SIGNAL Connections)
Understanding the cloud will determine whether it helps organizations realize the efficiencies and cost savings it promises or the opportunities that float on by.
18. Homeland Security 2012: From Terrorism to Public Safety to Small Business, Technology Infuses Change (March 2, 2012 - By Maryann Lawlor)
Resilience is more important than ever in the face of changes that are occurring throughout the government and range from responding to crises to working with small businesses. But increased care in planning and a commitment to getting the job done in innovative ways meet these changes head on and not only will sustain organizations but in many cases will enable them to grow.
19. Homeland Security 2012: Funding Decreases, but Business Opportunities Increase (March 1, 2012 - By Maryann Lawlor)
The budget's not all that changing in the United States these days. Some of the adjustments are minor tweaks, while others reflect a major change in the way the government does business.
20. Defending the Systems Supplying Everyday Life (March 2012 - By Rita Boland, SIGNAL Magazine)
All computer systems are prone to attacks from various cyberthreats, but disruptions on few of those networks have the potential to cause calamitous damage to national infrastructures.To help prevent catastrophe, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has an effort dedicated to countering these dangers through various partnerships and training opportunities.
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