Ideas
Special Report: Is the US Ready to Escalate in Cyberspace?
A barrage of cyber attacks have hit U.S. companies and institutions over the past decade. At long last, the United States says it’s ready to strike back.
Science & Tech
CBP’s Facial Biometrics Program Has Caught 26 Alleged Imposters
Since its rollout this summer, the biometrics program is finding more success at land borders than airports.
Policy
General Dunford's Border Politics Come Down to This
Here's why the Joint Chiefs chairman applauded Greece for welcoming one group of migrants while U.S. troops are helping President Trump stop another.
Policy
Pentagon, DHS Spell Out How They’ll Cooperate on Cyber Defense
The memorandum of understanding comes after the Defense Department prepared to help the Homeland Security Department repel Election Day cyberattacks.
Threats
Here’s the FBI’s Warning Signs of a Mass Shooter
A prior arrest. Unmarried. A history of abusive behavior. Oh, and 94% are men.
Science & Tech
DHS-Funded Tech Could Help Calculate the Costs of Cyberattacks
The agency awarded $1.3 million to research helping organizations weigh the benefits of different cyber tools.
Science & Tech
DEA and ICE are Hiding Surveillance Cameras in Streetlights
So far, the public doesn't know where or how the cameras are being installed.
Ideas
Kentucky Is Turning to Drones to Fix Its Unsolved-Murder Crisis
Only 52 percent of the state’s homicides result in an arrest when the victim is black. Could automating police work help?
Policy
Trump Sparks Outrage with Claims That Rocks Should Be Treated As Firearms
But there is precedent for firing on rock-throwers on the border. CBP agents have done so on numerous occasions.
Ideas
Secretary Mattis, Defend This or Resign
If Defense Secretary Mattis believes the migrant caravan is not a threat requiring 5,000 active troops deploying to the border, he should say so and quit.
Ideas
Trump Hobbled Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism
The administration cut programs designed to prevent atrocities like Pittsburgh.
Ideas
Ep. 26: The pipe-bomber and the presidency; More US troops at the border; Exiting the INF and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Science & Tech
Police-Grade Surveillance Technology Comes to the Playground
After Parkland, schools are installing gunshot-detection systems typically used in cities like Oakland and Chicago. But are they worth the expense?
Ideas
Ep. 23: Chuck Hagel on Trump, NATO, the future and more; Plus reax from Rosa Brooks and Mara Karlin.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Threats
There’s No Sign China’s Trying to Hack the 2018 Vote, Says DHS Secretary
Last week, Trump said the opposite.
Science & Tech
DHS Aims to Replace Slow, Outdated Bioterror-Detection System
A new plan to draw on big data and distributed sensors will replace a 2003 system that can take up to 39 hours to detect a threat.
Science & Tech
Dulles Airport Surprises Passengers with Facial-Recognition Boarding
Airport officials rolled out the system expecting to increase security and decrease boarding times.
Threats
DHS Secretary Urges Hit-Back-Harder Response to Cyber Strikes
That muscular response strategy may sow confusion and risk escalation, a cyber law scholar says.
Science & Tech