Trimming the net of pipeline maps
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has requested that maps of gas pipelines be removed from the internet as a security measure against terrorism renewing the debate of information and the …
On the Homefront – the HSDL Blog
New report exposes dangers of Agroterrorism
With the recent revelations of bad green onions and now mad cow disease, the agricultural sector has revealed its vulnerability in keeping the food supply safe for consumers. These incidences …
Identifying applications of air and space power
A recent publication produced by RAND and prepared for the United States Air Force, describes the role of the U.S. Air Force in the War on Terror and its military …
New SSI report focuses on War on Terror
A new report from the Army War College offers insights to the national security debate with respects to the current war on terrorism. Issues addressed include the campaign against al-Qaeda, …
Screening cargo on commerical jets revisited
The U.S. government is seeking proposals from companies to develop proposals to screen cargo loaded into the belly of commercial airplanes for bombs and other threatening material. Currently, measures are …
Report reviews Iraq/WMD and Al Qaeda claims
A new report from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace contradicts the current theories of Iraq’s association with Al Qaeda and its posession of weapons of mass destruction. Details about …
Sensor Nets Top R&D List for Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) is focusing research and development efforts on next-generation sensor networks. The agency is channeling approximately $390 million in its current fiscal year …
Countermissiles on aircraft to be considered
In response to the potential yet real threat of missile attacks on commercial airlines, the Department of Homeland Security has tapped three contractors to study the feasibility of equipping civilian …
FEMA emergency responder training in demand
Enrollments for emergency responder training, offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, have increased nearly 10 percent since 2001, especially in distance learning. The curriculum emphasizes preparedness through leadership training, …
Foreigners being fingerprinted at U.S. airports
On January 5th, the U.S. began finger-printing and photographing foreigners at airports and seaports in a nationwide program intended to keep borders open and the country more secure. A recent …