Homeland Security


The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

It’s all a game of psychology used to take over the world.

Incumbent TSA Leader Shares Worries about Airport Security

Incumbent TSA Leader Shares Worries about Airport Security

Peter Neffenger says he will identify security gaps and close them.

U.S. Army Gets Fashion Makeover with New Camouflage Pattern

U.S. Army Gets Fashion Makeover with New Camouflage Pattern

New combat uniforms have 9 design changes, including less Velcro.

Undercover Agents Set Out to Beat Airport Security

Undercover Agents Set Out to Beat Airport Security

Homeland Security's Red Team helps reveal security flaws at nation's busiest airports.

The Fighting Lady

The Fighting Lady

In 1975, one of the most revered naval aircraft carriers—the USS Yorktown— was relocated to Mount Pleasant, S.C., to star as the centerpiece attraction of the newly developed Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum operated by the Patriots Point Development Authority.

JFK Airport Threats

Authorities Believe 11 International Flight Threats Were From Single Source

U.S. officials say all 11 threats were phoned in by a single person.

Security Guards of French President Being Questioned

Security Guards of French President Getting Questioned

Questions have now been asked in the wake of the incident.

Police Officer Kills Two Gunmen at Muhammed Cartoon Contest

Police Officer Kills Two Gunmen at Muhammed Cartoon Contest

The gunmen were carrying assault rifles and were eliminated before they could enter the contest in Garland, Texas.



Security Breach at Manchester Airport under Investigation

Security Breach at Manchester Airport under Investigation

A planeload of passengers were able to enter the UK without having their passports checked.

White House Computers are Vulnerable to Hackers

White House Computers are Vulnerable to Hackers

An official has stated that unclassified computers at the White House are vulnerable.

Man Steals Truck, Gets Arrested After JFK Security Breach

Man Steals Truck, Gets Arrested After JFK Security Breach

20-year-old Claudio Duran was arrested after bypassing a security checkpoint at JFK International Airport.

More Than 26,000 Twitter Accounts Linked to ISIS

More Than 26,000 Twitter Accounts Linked to ISIS

A cybersecurity activist developed the roster, but it has flaws.

SUV Tries to Ram Gates at NSA Headquarters

SUV Tries to Ram Gates at NSA Headquarters

One is dead and two are severely injured after guards opened fire

Germanwings Crash Places Spotlight on Cockpit Security

Germanwings Crash Places Spotlight on Cockpit Security

In the aftermath of flight 9525, security officials are looking into cockpit safety practices.

Germanwings Co-Pilot May Have Deliberately Crashed Plane

Germanwings Co-Pilot May Have Deliberately Crashed Plane

The co-pilot locked the cockpit door once the pilot left to use the restroom.

Report Says FBI Lags Behind US Terrorism Threats

Report Says FBI Lags Behind US Terrorism Threats

The report says the FBI needs to hire more linguists to counter rapidly evolving threats.

Former Member of Terrorist Organization Used Expedited Airport Security Line

Former Member of Terrorist Organization Used Expedited Airport Security Line

The man was also a convicted felon.

Secret Service Agents Disrupted Bomb Investigation at White House

Secret Service Agents Disrupted Bomb Investigation at White House

The two agents had been drinking when they reportedly drove directly beside the suspicious package.

Secret Service Agents Allegedly Crash into White House Barrier While Drinking

Secret Service Agents Allegedly Crash into White House Barrier While Drinking

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating the incident.

Woman Rams Police Car at Miami International Airport

Woman Rams Police Car at Miami International Airport

The FBI has since taken over the investigation.

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New Products

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    Luma x20

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  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

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