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S. Hrg. 115-588: Evolving Threats to the Homeland, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, September 13, 2018
This is the September 13, 2018 hearing on "Evolving Threats to the Homeland," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Claire McCaskill: "The United States has made enormous progress in preventing another 9/11-style attack, but threats to the country remain. Terrorism continues to evolve as a threat and requires innovative solutions to confront and prevent it. As the United States and the world become more digitally connected and as technology advances at a rapid pace, we have new vulnerabilities. This hearing provides an opportunity for the Committee to focus on some of those concerns and explore real solutions." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kevin Mandia, Cathy Lanier, Scott McBride, and Jennifer Bisceglie.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, December 30, 2018 - January 5, 2019
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from December 30, 2018 - January 5, 2019. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-12-30?
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Critical Infrastructure Protection: Protecting the Electric Grid from Geomagnetic Disturbances, Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate
"Space weather refers to the impacts solar activity can have on the space environment, including the propagation of material that can cause electromagnetic events on Earth. When the space weather is severe, it can cause a large-scale GMD [Geomagnetic disturbances] that may disrupt the reliable operation of the U.S. electric power grid. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to examine the availability of technologies that may mitigate the effects of large-scale electromagnetic events and the issues and challenges associated with the usage of such technologies. This report addresses: (1) what is known about the potential effects of GMDs on the U.S. electric grid; (2) technologies that are available or in development that could help prevent or mitigate the effects of GMDs; and (3) factors that could affect the development and implementation of these technologies."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2018-12
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, November 25 - December 1, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from November 25 - December 1, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-11-25?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, November 18 - 24, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from November 18 - 24, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-11-18?
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S. Rept. 115-351: Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, to Accompany H.R. 2825, to Amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to Make Certain Improvements in the Laws Administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for Other Purposes, November 13, 2018
From the Purpose and Summary: "H.R. 2825 authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) and makes improvements to multiple Department policies and programs. The Act includes seven titles covering headquarters, acquisition accountability, intelligence and information sharing, emergency preparedness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and other matters."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-13
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, November 11 - 17, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from November 11 - 17, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-11-11?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, November 4 - 10, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from November 4 - 10, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-11-04?
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H. Rept. 115-1000: Strengthening the Economy with Critical Untapped Resources to Expand American Energy Act, Report Together with Dissenting Views to Accompany H.R. 4239, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, November 2, 2018
"The purpose of H.R. 4239 is to distribute revenues from oil and gas leasing on the outer Continental Shelf to certain coastal States, to require sale of approved offshore oil and gas leases, to promote offshore wind lease sales, and to empower States to manage the development and production of oil and gas on available federal land."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-11-02
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DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (November 2018)
"The 'DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms' (DOD Dictionary) sets forth standard US military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the Armed Forces of the United States. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved Department of Defense (DOD) terminology for general use by all DOD components."
United States. Joint Chiefs of Staff
2018-11
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Electromagnetic Defense Task Force (EDTF): 2018 Report
"From 20-22 August 2018, Air University brought together leading subject matter experts from government, industry, laboratories, and academia to discuss vulnerabilities and threats, raise awareness, and explore mitigation strategies on an array of national security challenges in the EMS [electromagnetic spectrum]. The inaugural summit was attended by more than 135 military and civilian personnel representing more than 40 United States Department of Defense organizations, NATO, academia, and the private sector. During the summit, working groups focused on electromagnetic pulse (EMP), geomagnetic disturbance (GMD), lasers and optics, directed energy (DE), high-power microwaves (HPM), and EMS management. The summit was designed to challenge contemporary thinking and develop original thought about EMS and encourage actions to recover the technological initiative. Another priority was to immediately address the widening EMS threats to the United States and its allies. This report provides a summary of insights, conclusions, and recommendations developed during the inaugural summit"
Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education; Air University (U.S.). Press
Stuckenberg, David, 1981; Woolsey, R. James, 1941-; DeMaio, Douglas, 1969-
2018-11
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, October 28 - November 3, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from October 28 - November 3, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-28?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, October 21 - 27, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from October 21 - 27, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-21?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, October 14 - 20, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from October 14 - 20, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-14?
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Strategy for Protecting and Preparing the Homeland Against Threats of Electromagnetic Pulse and Geomagnetic Disturbances
"Extreme electromagnetic incidents caused by an intentional electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack or a naturally occurring geomagnetic disturbance (GMD, also referred to as 'space weather') could damage significant portions of the Nation's critical infrastructure, including the electrical grid, communications equipment, water and wastewater systems, and transportation modes. The impacts are likely to cascade, initially compromising one or more critical infrastructure sectors, spilling over into additional sectors, and expanding beyond the initial geographic regions. EMPs are associated with intentional attacks using high-altitude nuclear detonations, specialized conventional munitions, or non-nuclear directed energy devices. Effects vary in scale from highly local to regional to continental, depending upon the specific characteristics of the weapon and the attack profile. High-altitude electromagnetic pulse attacks (HEMP) using nuclear weapons are of most concern because they may permanently damage or disable large sections of the national electric grid and other critical infrastructure control systems. [...] For these reasons, the potential severity of both the direct and indirect impacts of an EMP or GMD incident compels our national attention. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been actively analyzing the risk of the EMP-GMD problem set since its inception. The Strategy for Protecting and Preparing the Homeland Against Threats of Electromagnetic Pulse and Geomagnetic Disturbances (hereafter referred to as the 'DHS Strategy') represents the Department's first articulation of a holistic, long-term, partnership-based approach to confronting this challenge."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2018-10-09
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, October 7 - 13, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from October 7 - 13, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-10-07?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, September 30 - October 6, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from September 30 - October 6, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-30?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, September 23 - 29, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from September 23 - 29, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-23?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, September 16 - 22, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from September 16 - 22, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-16?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, September 9 - 15, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from September 9 - 15, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week. Note that there is no briefing for September 13, 2018.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-09
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Electric Grid Cybersecurity [September 4, 2018]
"Electricity generation is vital to the commerce and daily functioning of the United States. The U.S. electric power grid comprises all of the power plants generating electricity, together with the transmission and distribution lines and systems that bring power to end-use customers. The U.S. electric grid has operated historically with a high level of reliability; however, the various parts of the electric power system are all vulnerable to failure due to natural, operational, or man made events. The bulk power system faces new and evolving cybersecurity threats. Cyber threats can come from direct attacks aimed at electric grid or other critical infrastructure that could impact the operations or security of the grid. Arguably, the greatest cyber threats to the grid have been intrusions focused on manipulating industrial control system (ICS) networks. Cyber intrusions on the electric grid have resulted in malware on ICS networks with the capability of causing damage or taking over certain aspects of system control or functionality. Recent concerns have extended to Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to networks. IoT devices have been increasingly targeted by botnet malware (whereby the hacker takes over the operation of a large number of infected devices) to launch denial-of-service or other cyberattacks. If such IoT cyberattacks were able to access electric utility ICS networks, they could potentially impair these systems or cause electric power networks to operate based on manipulated conditions or false information."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Campbell, Richard J.
2018-09-04
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, September 2 - 8, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from September 2 - 8, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-09-02?
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Integrated Strategy for High-Risk Management: Strengthening Management Functions, a Biannual Update to the Government Accountability Office [September 2018]
"This iteration of the 'Integrated Strategy for High-Risk Management' ('Integrated Strategy') report provides updates on progress toward achieving and sustaining 30 outcomes (GAO [Government Accountability Office] outcomes) agreed to by GAO and DHS in 2010. Collectively, the GAO outcomes reflect the level of maturity DHS management functions must reach in order to address the underlying challenges that contributed to GAO's high-risk designation. This report also includes updated performance information for initiatives that support the GAO outcomes, and an overview of efforts to address self-identified root causes of the Department's management challenges."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2018-09
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, August 20 - 25, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from August 20 - 25, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-08-20?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, August 12 - 18, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from August 12 - 18, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-08-12?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, August 5 - 11, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from August 5 - 11, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-08-05?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, July 29 - August 4, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from July 29 - August 4, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-07-29?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, July 22 - 28, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from July 22 - 28, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-07-22?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, July 15 - 21, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from July 15 - 21, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-07-15?
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FEMA Daily Operations Briefings, July 8 - 14, 2018
This document is a compilation of all the FEMA Daily Operations Briefings from July 8 - 14, 2018. The FEMA Daily Operations Briefing provides an overview of the current emergency management situation nationwide and includes a summary of current significant events, weather activity, recent emergency declarations and projections for the coming week.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2018-07-08?
