These new resources complement the wide range of existing resources for U.S. citizen travelers, which include Travel Advisories with standardized levels of travel advice for every destination country around the world, and tailored information for many types of travelers, from cruise ship passengers to students to travelers with disabilities.

State Dept Improves Tourism Safety Messaging for US Travelers

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs announced several important updates to their Safety and Security Messaging for U.S. citizen travelers on October 24, 2019. The State Department has added...
During public safety threats such as active shooter situations, terrorist attacks or severe weather conditions, as well as critical business events including IT outages, cyber-attacks or other incidents such as product recalls or supply-chain interruptions, nearly 4,700 global customers rely on the company’s Critical Event Management Platform to quickly and reliably aggregate and assess threat data, locate people at risk and responders able to assist, automate the execution of pre-defined communications processes through the secure delivery to over 100 different communication devices,

Everbridge CEM Chosen a Finalist in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Videos)

Everbridge, a global software company that provides enterprise software applications that automate and accelerate organizations’ operational response, and a Double Award Winner in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce...

Overdose Deaths Plummet in States Hit Hardest by Drug Crisis (Videos)

For the nearly 20 million Americans battling substance abuse today, the Trump Administration just launched a new website, FindTreatment.gov, designed to help locate the best treatment options tailored to each person’s...
Examples of counterfeit pills seized by DEA (inset camouflaged as Oxycodone Hydrochloride 30 mg which is supplied by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. (Courtesy of DEA)

Counterfeit Fentanyl-Laced RX Pills from Mexico are Killing Americans

The Drug Enforcement Administration is alerting the public of dangerous counterfeit pills killing Americans. Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that...
It was a busy October this year with a total of 403 firearms found last month as compared to 358 in October of last year. (Courtesy of the TSA)

Oversized Liquids Leads to a Weird Cache of Weapons, TSA

By the TSA, Jay Wagner  Between October 7 and November 3, TSA screened 65 million passengers and found 374 firearms in carry-on bags, 333 were were loaded and 118 had a round...
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July 4th Attack in Cleveland Was Part of Plot to Provide Support to Al...

A Maple Heights man pleaded guilty to crimes related to his plot to launch a terrorist attack in Cleveland on Independence Day. Assistant Attorney General of National Security John C. Demers, U.S....
The Solutions Matrix: A Practical Guide to Soft Security Engineering for Architects, Engineers, Facility Managers, Planners and Security Professionals, By Doug Haines

Don’t Surrender to Fear: New Book – ‘The Solutions Matrix’ by Doug Haines

The Solutions Matrix: A Practical Guide to Soft Security Engineering for Architects, Engineers, Facility Managers, Planners and Security Professionals By Doug Haines, Owner, Haines Security Solutions Research indicates that we can create environments...
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, present the 2019 Marine Corps birthday message celebrating 244 years of our Corps. (Courtesy of the Marines and YouTube)

Happy 244th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps (Multi-Video)

This year, the Marine Corps celebrates 244 years of warfighting excellence and uncommon valor. United States Marines define the world's image of elite warrior-citizens, taking great pride in the legacy built by...
The ranking system used to determine the top 25 most dangerous software errors was based on a formula that accounted for prevalence and severity. Weaknesses that are both common and can cause significant harm received a high score, while issues that are rarely exploited or have a low impact were filtered out. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

Top 25 Most Dangerous CWE Software Errors, DHS S&T and Mitre

From smartphone games and personal email accounts to international banking and hospital records, software is everywhere, entertaining, boosting efficiency, and even saving lives. Unfortunately, for every new program developed, there is likely...

Electric Guard Dog Honored in ‘ASTORS’ for Top Perimeter Security

Security fencing provider Electric Guard Dog has been honored with the coveted 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award from American Security Today (AST), for offering the nation's top Perimeter Security Solution. Electric Guard...