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Russian Interference in the 2016 United States Election, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 8, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the May 8, 2017 hearing on "Russian Interference in the 2016 United States Election" before the Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss "three key tactics - cyber espionage, propaganda, and the exploitation of personal or business relationships" that were employed by Russia to attempt to influence the 2016 election. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sally Q. Yates and James R. Clapper.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
2017-05-08
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Examining the Current Data Security and Breach Notification Regulatory Regime, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, February 14, 2018
This is the February 14, 2018 hearing titled "Examining the Current Data Security and Breach Notification Regulatory Regime," held before the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit of the Committee on Financial Services. From the opening statement of Blaine Luetkemeyer: "Every year, the number and severity of data breaches seems to increase and more and more Americans seem to become victims of fraud and identity theft. Consumers are left not only facing financial harm, but also the daunting task of restoring the integrity of their personal information. With constant technological advancements come more sophisticated threats to data security. Some of the largest financial institutions in the United States deal with hundreds if not thousands of cyber threats on a daily basis. [...] As we consider reform of the current regulatory regime surrounding data security standards and notification requirements, we should bear in mind that in many instances it is both the entity and the consumer that has been the victim of the crime." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Aaron Cooper, Paul Rosenzweig, Marc Rotenberg, Kim Sponem, and Nathan D. Taylor.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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Anti-Money Laundering: An Overview for Congress [March 1, 2017]
"Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to efforts to prevent criminal exploitation of financial systems to conceal the location, ownership, source, nature, or control of illicit proceeds. Despite the existence of longstanding domestic regulatory and enforcement mechanisms, as well as international commitments and guidance on best practices, policymakers remain challenged to identify and address policy gaps and new laundering methods that criminals exploit. According to United Nations estimates recognized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, criminals in the United States generate some $300 billion in illicit proceeds that might involve money laundering. Rough International Monetary Fund estimates also indicate that the global volume of money laundering could amount to as much as 2.7% of the world's gross domestic product, or $1.6 trillion annually. Money laundering is broadly recognized to have potentially significant economic and political consequences at both national and international levels. Despite robust AML efforts in the United States, the ability to counter money laundering effectively remains challenged by a variety of factors. These include: the scale of global money laundering; the diversity of illicit methods to move and store ill-gotten proceeds through the international financial system; the introduction of new and emerging threats (e.g., cyber-related financial crimes); the ongoing use of old methods (e.g., bulk cash smuggling); gaps in legal, regulatory, and enforcement regimes, including uneven availability of international training and technical assistance for AML purposes; and
the costs associated with financial institution compliance with global AML guidance and national laws."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Miller, Rena S.; Rosen, Liana W.
2017-03-01
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FY2009 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security [Updated October 10, 2008]
"This report is an overview of the FY2009 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs for states and localities that are designed to provide assistance to state and local governments." "Congress appropriated, in P.L. 110-329, approximately $4.36 billion for state and local homeland security assistance programs. This is approximately $135 million more than was appropriated in FY2008 ($4.22 billion). Congress chose not to fund the Real ID program in FY2009, however, it did appropriate funding ($2 million) for a new assistance program titled the Center for Counterterrorism and Cyber Crime at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. This report will not be updated."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Reese, Shawn
2008-10-10
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Offline Forensic Analysis Of Microsoft® Windows® XP Physical Memory
"The rise of cyber crimes combined with the recent use of computer viruses and malicious programs that reside only in volatile main memory demand further development of appropriate forensic tools. Existing forensic tools that analyze non-volatile memory are not capable of analyzing volatile memory and the few tools that are capable of detailed analysis of volatile memory are not openly available to the public. In this thesis, an open source tool is developed to analyze images of physical memory originating from the Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server operating systems. The tool, named Windows Physical Memory Offline Analyzer (WPMOA), scans the memory image and, utilizing input from the user, extracts relevant data from the various structures maintained by the Windows operating system. The WPMOA program automatically generates reports about the image and provides key information necessary for a user to perform additional manual investigation of the image beyond what is done automatically. This thesis details instructions on the preparation and use of the program, initial testing results of the program with actual physical memory images, and C language code for the program itself."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Schultz, John S.
2006-09
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Statement by Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to London [January 27, 2011]
"'Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to London on Friday, Jan. 28. While in London, Secretary Napolitano will meet with International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Efthimios Mitropoulos to discuss cooperative initiatives to increase the security and resilience of the global supply chain and bolster cargo security - including efforts to support DHS' continued collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Secretary Napolitano will also meet bilaterally with UK Home Secretary Theresa May and Transport Secretary Philip Hammond to discuss collaborative efforts to strengthen cyber, cargo and aviation security and ensure the security and resilience of the global supply chain against terrorism, transnational crime and natural disasters while facilitating the flow of travel and commerce. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2011-01-27
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Secretary Napolitano Highlights DHS' Progress in 2011 [December 22, 2011]
On December 22, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano on Monday toured operations and received briefings at DHS facilities in the National Capital Region. The Secretary toured Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection operations at Washington Dulles International Airport, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Cyber Crimes Center in Virginia, the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Beltsville, Md. and the FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] IMAT [Incident Management Assistance Teams] and the Fairfax USAR [Urban Search and Rescue] team in Herndon, Va. - highlighting the major steps the Department has taken this year to enhance America's capabilities to guard against terrorism; secure the nation's borders; engage in smart enforcement of our immigration laws; safeguard and secure cyberspace; prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters; and to mature and strengthen the homeland security enterprise."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2011-12-22
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Secretary Napolitano Highlights DHS' Progress in 2011 [January 23, 2012]
On January 23, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano on Monday toured operations and received briefings at DHS facilities in the National Capital Region. The Secretary toured Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection operations at Washington Dulles International Airport, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Cyber Crimes Center in Virginia, the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Beltsville, Md. and the FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] IMAT [Incident Management Assistance Team]and the Fairfax USAR [Urban Search and Rescue] team in Herndon, Va. - highlighting the major steps the Department has taken this year to enhance America's capabilities to guard against terrorism; secure the nation's borders; engage in smart enforcement of our immigration laws; safeguard and secure cyberspace; prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters; and to mature and strengthen the homeland security enterprise."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-01-23
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ATF Canine Branch Briefing [excerpt]
This presentation, given at the National Center for the Study of Counter-Terrorism & CyberCrime at Norwich University Search Dog Forum in June 2005, provides a brief introduction to the Canine Branch of the ATF. Images of the training compound in Virginia are included, as well as overviews of the Accelerant Detection and Explosive Detection Canine training programs.
United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Adams, Gary
2005-06-06
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Remarks by Secretary Napolitano Before the Joint Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council and OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation [July 1, 2011]
On July 1, 2011, in Vienna Austria, Secretary Napolitano went before the Joint Meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe(OSCE) Permanent Council and Forum to discuss the necessity of working together to "tackle transnational threats." Secretary Napolitano stated that: "[g]iven the evolving nature of the threats we face today-from terrorism and organized crime to weapons smuggling, human trafficking, and cyber attacks-the expertise and adaptability of the OSCE and its tools become vitally important."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2011-07-01
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Readout Of Secretary Napolitano's Visit To Oslo, Norway [November 14, 2011]
On November 14, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Oslo, Norway to meet with international partners and discuss the Department's ongoing collaboration with the public and private sector on issues such as cybersecurity as well as combating violent extremism and transnational crime."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2011-11-14
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2013: Hearings Before a Subcomittee of the Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Part 6, February 2012
This document contains the statements of members of Congress and other individuals and organizations from hearings held before the Committee on Appropriations in February 2012. Issues discussed include prescription drug abuse, cyber crime, the events at Fort Hood in 2009, counterterrorism, U.S. prisons, and other subjects. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Frank R. Wolf, Eric H. Holder, Jr., Chaka Fattah, Harold Rogers, and Norman D. Dicks.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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Fact Sheet: The USA Patriot Act: A Proven Homeland Security Tool [December 14, 2005]
In this press release, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) benefits significantly from the USA Patriot Act and urges the United States Congress to reauthorize this proven tool in the global war on terror. The Patriot Act breaks down barriers to information sharing, enabling law enforcement and intelligence personnel to share information that is needed to help connect the dots and disrupt potential terror and criminal activity before they can carry out their plots. The broad information sharing provisions better enables U.S. Customs and Border Protection to screen international visitors and determine whether an apprehended alien presents a threat to security or public safety. The Patriot Act also enhances DHS investigations into the international movement of illicit funds through money transmittal businesses, bulk cash smuggling and cyber crimes.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2005-12-14
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Annotated Worldwide Threat Assessment 2015
This is an interactive replication of the "Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community" (the threat assessment document in its entirety is available at: https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=766186). This annotated version provides in-depth summaries into each chapter of the threat assessment. These chapters include: Cyber, Counterintelligence, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Space and Counterspace, Transnational Organized Crime, Economics and National Resources, and Human Security. From the document's coverpage: "The Worldwide Threat Assessment has been presented to Congress annually by the Director of National Intelligence; and before that office was created, it was presented by the CIA Director in his position as the Director of Central Intelligence. This annual threat assessment testimony, published as text, is one of the most informative top-level products of the U.S. Intelligence Community that is publicly available. Since 2014, the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School has produced and provided a multi-media enhanced, annotated version of the text document."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
2015
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Maritime Security Regime Concept: A Global Approach to Regional Challenges
"Unhindered ability to utilize the Maritime Domain is essential to a healthy global economy and is vital to the strategic security interests of all nations. Loss of access to this significant global supply chain that connects nations, people, markets and manufacturers around the world quickly expands to impact all nations. Direct threats to ensured maritime access include disruption of commerce, interference with the lawful use of the Maritime Domain, and transnational crimes such as piracy and terrorism. Natural phenomena such as severe weather, ice or geological disasters may limit access. Since these threats and events can be expected to continue it would be prudent to prepare for a future where the impact of a variety of access challenges could be prevented, mitigated or resolved. No single nation can ensure access for the global community. The complexity and uncertainty facing the nations of each unique maritime region are compounded by the problems and opportunities of cyber, air, and space domain interdependencies and regional relationships. The interdependence with other domains is evident in that the physical flow in the Maritime Domain is coupled with the information flow in cyberspace, a physical connection to the air domain, and the reliance on space assets for navigation and communication. Maritime Security Regime (MSR) is the term used to describe a group of states and/or organizations acting together, with an agreed upon framework of rules and procedures, to ensure security within the maritime environment. This Concept was developed under the Multinational Experiment 7 (MNE 7). An underlying insight of the Concept is that the global linking of MSRs to other regions and other domains can enhance the ability of the MSR to mitigate their own regional access challenges. It is clear that the nature of maritime access challenges is potentially global in scope and impact. This calls for a global and agile framework designed to support regional challenges."
United States. Joint Chiefs of Staff. Joint and Coalition Operational Analysis
2012-09-27
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Annotated Worldwide Threat Assessment 2016
This is an interactive replication of the "Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community." This multimedia production created by the Center for Homeland Security and Defense (CHDS) at the Naval Postgraduate School highlights major threats (Global and Regional). Global Threats focuses on the different mediums: Cyber and Technology, Terrorism, WMDs [Weapons of Mass Destruction] and Proliferation, Space and Counterspace, Counterintelligence, Transnational Organized Crime, Economic and Natural Resources, and Human Security. Regional Threats highlight the recent hostile activity in that given region and provide documents (found on the Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL) advanced search) to provide in-depth findings. The threat assessment document in its entirety is available at [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=802039].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
2016
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Test Results for Software Write Block Tools: RCMP HDL VO.7
The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research and development organization of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). The program is supported by other organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Secret Service. The objective of the CFTT project is to provide measurable assurance for practitioners, researchers, and other users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and testing methods for computer forensics tools and the testing of specific tools against those specifications. Test results provide the information necessary for developers to improve tools, for users to make informed choices, and for the legal community and others to understand the tools' capabilities. This approach to testing computer forensic tools is based on well-recognized methodologies for conformance and quality testing. The specifications and testing methods are posted on the CFTT Web site (http://www.cftt.nist.gov) for both comment and review by the computer forensics community. This document reports the results from testing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Hard-Disk Write Lock V0.7 (RCMP HDL) against the Software Write Block Tool Specification & Test Plan Version 3.0, available from the CFTT Web site.
National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
2004-08
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Test Results for Software Write Block Tools: RCMP HDL VO.4
The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research and development organization of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). The program is supported by other organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Secret Service. The objective of the CFTT project is to provide measurable assurance for practitioners, researchers, and other users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and testing methods for computer forensics tools and the testing of specific tools against those specifications. Test results provide the information necessary for developers to improve tools, for users to make informed choices, and for the legal community and others to understand the tools' capabilities. This approach to testing computer forensic tools is based on well-recognized methodologies for conformance and quality testing. The specifications and testing methods are posted on the CFTT Web site (http://www.cftt.nist.gov) for comment and review by the computer forensics community. This document reports the results from testing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Hard-Disk Write Lock V0.4 (RCMP HDL) against the Software Write Block Tool Specification & Test Plan Version 3.0, available from the CFTT Web site.
National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
2004-08
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Test Results for Software Write Block Tools: RCMP HDL VO.5
The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the research and development organization of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL); The program is supported by other organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Secret Service. The objective of the CFTT project is to provide measurable assurance for practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and testing methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications. Test results provide the information necessary for developers to improve tools, users to make informed choices, and the legal community and others to understand the tools' capabilities. This approach to testing computer forensic tools is based on well-recognized methodologies for conformance and quality testing. The specifications and test methods are posted on the CFTT Web site (http://www.cftt.nist.gov) for both comment and review by the computer forensics community. This document reports the results from testing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Hard-Disk Write Lock V0.5 (RCMP HDL) against the Software Write Block Tool Specification & Test Plan Version 3.0, available from the CFTT Web site.
National Institute of Justice (U.S.)
2004-08
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State and Local Governments: Adapting to Change
This journal examines the vital roles played by U.S. state and local governments and presents several case studies of how both governments and the people they represent are responding to the challenges they now face. The first two articles focus on state efforts at political, social, and technical modernization and the constituencies that are affected by these changes. Ellis Katz provides an in-depth look at the methods that states have used to modernize, adapt to changes and forge policy on behalf of their local constituencies. Sharon Crouch Steidel offers a concrete example of this modernization in her article about e-government and its positive effect on the states and their citizens. In addition to the social and technological changes that state and local governments must address, they have a crucial new role in protecting citizens in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks... Donald L. Plusquellic, describes the way cities, with help from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, are developing teams of first responders and educating citizens to cope with possible attacks. Deborah Brown speaks with Dennis Taylor about examples of partnerships between American and international cities that address problems of mutual interest. Eric Green explores the partnership between federal, state and local enforcement agencies in combating cyber crime in his interview with Utah State Attorney General Mark L. Shurtleff.
United States. Department of State. Bureau of International Information Programs
2003-10
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Financial Services Sector Open Source Digest: May 2010
"The Sector Open Source Digest (SOSD) is a sector-wide summary of events that have taken place during the past month domestically and internationally. The SOSD is primarily a compilation and reorganization of reporting drawn from the Daily Open Source Intelligence Report (OSIR). The SOSD may also contain additional reporting not originally published in the OSIR. The source materials for the OSIR and SOSD are found using open source research methodologies and include imagery; local, national, and international media reports; academia and industry sources; multimedia and blogs; and other relevant publicly available sources. The SOSD is a compilation of unclassified source material and does not provide analysis or projection. The content found within the SOSD is strictly for sector situational awareness." Articles in this edition include: "Telecom DoS [Department of State] hides cyber crime", "Two-thirds of all phishing attacks generated by a single criminal group, researchers say"; "Authorities arrest first suspect in massive identity-theft ring"; "Schapiro: SEC may push for market circuit-breakers"; "Researcher finds new type of phishing attack"; "3 dead in fire at Greek bank during Athens riots"; "Sad stories as mortgage scam complaints leap"; "FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] promises action against money mules"; "Underground broker network a bane in terror probes"; "RBC Bank, Wachovia, SunTrust on Weiss list of vulnerable banks"; and "Walmart to support smartcard payments".
United States. Department of the Treasury. Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee
2010-05
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to Budapest, Hungary [April 14, 2011]
"Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for the biannual U.S.-European Union (EU) Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial in Budapest, Hungary, to discuss international collaboration on counterterrorism and homeland security issues with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister, Public Administration and Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics, Hungarian Interior Minister Sándor Pintér, EU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights, and Citizenship Viviane Reding and EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström. 'The United States is fully committed to working with our European partners to combat threats to our mutual security and economic stability,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'Together, we will enhance information sharing, strengthen cybersecurity and ensure the security and resilience of our global supply chain systems against terrorism and transnational crime.' While in Budapest, Secretary Napolitano underscored the significant progress made in negotiations on the U.S.-EU Passenger Name Record (PNR) agreement--reiterating the important role that information collection and analysis plays in ensuring the safety of the traveling public through information sharing while protecting the privacy of passengers. She also commended the World Customs Organization (WCO) for its continued collaboration on Program Global Shield----a multilateral effort led by DHS and the WCO and involving over 68 countries to prevent the illegal movement or diversion of precursor chemicals that can be used to make improvised explosive devices. She further underscored the United States and EU's shared commitment to continue strengthening international air cargo security and overall global supply chain security standards in partnership with WCO, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU)."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2011-04-14
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Readout of Secretary Johnson and Deputy Secretary Mayorkas' Participation in Law Enforcement Roundtable [March 14, 2014]
On March 14, 2014, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "As part of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ongoing partnership with law enforcement to advance the homeland security mission, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas today hosted a roundtable meeting with federal, state, local, tribal and campus law enforcement officials to discuss the important role the law enforcement community plays in keeping our nation safe and secure. Secretary Johnson expressed support for strengthening DHS's law enforcement partnerships through enhanced communication, information sharing, and collaboration between the Department and all levels of law enforcement. He also noted that in today's constantly evolving threat environment, law enforcement has the dual mission to combat cyber crime as well as traditional criminal activity facilitated through the Internet."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2014-03-14
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Joint Vision Statement for the U.S.-Mongolia Security Relationship
"The United States and Mongolia have a common strategic interest in sustaining a stable international security environment and regional order based on peaceful resolution of disputes, democratic governance, political freedom, economic openness, and a universal respect for human rights. Mongolia serves as a stabilizing influence in Asia and is seeking to modernize its military in a transparent fashion. Mongolia welcomes and supports the role that the United States plays in securing peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Both nations see the 21st century as a time of opportunity for the Asia-Pacific region in economic growth, empowerment of people, and democratic advancement. At the same time, both nations see challenges in dealing with common threats in the form of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation, terrorism, climate change, transnational crime, pandemic disease, mass migration, and cyber-attacks. The United States commends Mongolia's efforts to expand its contributions to international security through its cooperative security partnership with the United States. The United States reaffirms its support for Mongolia's active promotion of friendly relations with its neighbors. Furthermore, the United States recognizes that Mongolia's transparent democracy, security policy, and market economy provide a positive model in the region. U.S.-Mongolia cooperation has furthered international stability, validating the basis of the bilateral relationship and justifying deeper defense cooperation."
United States. Department of Defense
2014-04-10
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Readout of Deputy Secretary Mayorkas' Trip to the United Kingdom
On November 6, 2014, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "LONDON -- Yesterday, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas concluded a two-day trip to London, where he met with United Kingdom counterparts to discuss counterterrorism efforts, aviation security, and efforts to stem illegal immigration and global human trafficking. During his visit, Deputy Secretary Mayorkas participated in the United States-United Kingdom Joint Contact Group Plenary where he highlighted the importance of bilateral collaboration on a wide-range of common homeland security-related priorities, including counterterrorism efforts, collaboration in law enforcement, and information sharing. He also discussed the enhancements to the Visa Waiver Program's Electronic System for Travel Authorization announced earlier this week. These enhancements were designed to address terrorism threats from overseas and provide added security for the continued facilitation of visa-free travel to the United States from our closest friends and allies. Deputy Secretary Mayorkas also met with U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Matthew Barzun and U.K. Home Secretary Theresa May to underscore the inextricable link between the security of the United States and United Kingdom. Yesterday, Deputy Secretary Mayorkas also delivered remarks at the London School of Economics, where he discussed the importance of international collaboration to combat terrorism, human trafficking and cyber crime, while facilitating lawful trade and travel that supports the global economy. Today, Deputy Secretary Mayorkas will be in Paris, where he will participate in the G6 Ministerial and meet with international counterparts to discuss efforts to counter violent extremism and extremist travel to and from Syria."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2014-11-06
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Preventing Point-of-Sale System Intrusions
From the thesis abstract: "Several major United States retailers have suffered large-scale thefts of payment card information as the result of intrusions against point-of-sale systems (smart cash registers). Point-of-sale attacks present a growing threat and can constitute a homeland-security problem due to a trans-national cyber crime element. This thesis presents results of a survey of point-of-sale intrusions that reached at least the start of criminal investigation. The survey showed that attacks were generally quite simple, and predominantly involved guessing passwords and subsequent installation of keyboard loggers. That suggests that countermeasures can be relatively simple although they must overcome organizational inertia. Our analysis leads to several recommendations to improve point-of-sale system security."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Smith, David C.
2014-06
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Information as Power: An Anthology of Selected United States Army War College Student Papers [Volume 6]
This Information in Warfare Working Group (I2WG) anthology presents selected student work from the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Academic Year 2011. It includes examples of well-written and in-depth analyses on the vital subject of Information as Power. Section 1, "Information Effects in the Cyberspace Domain," includes the following: "Introduction," "Securing Cyberspace: Approaches to Developing an Effective Cybersecurity Strategy," "A Strategic Approach to Network Defense: Framing the Cloud," and "Crime or War: Cyberspace Law and its Implications for Intelligence." Section 2, "Information Effects in the Cognitive Dimension," includes the following: "Introduction," " Can't Count it, Can't Change it: Assessing Influence Operations Effectiveness ," and "Strategic Communication: The Meaning is in the People ." Section 3, "Information Sharing," includes the following: includes the following: "Introduction," "DOD Information Sharing with Domestic Emergency Partners for Defense Support of Civil Authorities Missions ," and "Coalition Mission Command: Balancing Information Security and Sharing Requirements."
Army War College (U.S.). Information in Warfare Group
Murphy, Dennis M.; Leitzel, Benjamin; Groh, Jeffrey L.
2012-05
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In Support of the Common Defense: Homeland Defense & Security Journal [Volume 1]
This publication includes selected student work from the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Academic Years 2010 and 2011. Section 1, titled "Threats Facing Our Nation: Challenges and Responses," includes the following articles: "Introduction"; "A New Mindset for Countering Terrorism"; "Systems Analysis, Centers of Gravity and Homeland Security"; "Electromagnetic Pulse: A Catastrophic Threat to the Homeland"; "DIME [Diplomatic, Information, Military, and Economic] Elements of Jihad"; "Cyber Attack! Crime or Act of War?"; and "History and Evolution of MalWare". Section 2, titled "Strengthening Defense Support of Civil Authorities," includes the following articles: "Introduction"; "Reforming Disaster and Emergency Response"; "Homeland Security Regional Unity of Effort"; "Miltary [sic] Police Mutual Aid and the Posse Comitatus Act"; and "Contingency Dual Status Commander: Balancing Title 10 and 32 Responsibilities". Section 3, titled "Securing our Borders," includes the following articles: "Introduction"; " The Mexican Cartels and Jihadist Terrorism"; "Securing the U.S. Southern Land Border: Enhancing the Interagency Effort"; and "U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation: The Time to Act is Now".
Army War College (U.S.). Center for Strategic Leadership
2012-04
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Readout Of Secretary Napolitano's Visit To Stockholm, Sweden [November 15, 2011]
On November 15, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Stockholm, Sweden to meet with international partners, and underscore the Department's ongoing commitment to collaborating with our international partners to address cybersecurity as well as combat violent extremism and transnational crime and terrorism."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2011-11-15
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Statement by Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Norway and Sweden [November 10, 2011]
On November 10, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release by Press Secretary Matt Chandler: "Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 14-15, to meet with international partners and discuss the Department's ongoing collaboration with the two countries on cybersecurity and combating violent extremism and transnational crime. While in Oslo, Secretary Napolitano will meet with the Norweigian Minister of Justice and the Police Knut Storberget, Norwegian Police Security Service Director Janne Kristiansen, and U.S. Ambassador to Norway Barry White, and will offer condolences at the Oslo Cathedral for the victims of the 7/22 bombing and attack on Utoya Island."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2011-11-10
