Homeland Defense & Security

Counterterrorism, environmental security, aviation security, law enforcement, fraud protection, building and facilities security, border security, disaster/emergency response and recovery, and cybersecurity/information management.

Recent Inquiries

What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?

What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?

Projected Applications of Synthetic Biology for U.S. Army Protection, Detection, and Decontamination Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats

What are current and projected applications of synthetic biology for U.S. Army protection, detection, and decontamination against chemical, biological, and radiological threats?

Explosive Dissemination of Biological Agents Research

What information exists on explosive dissemination of biological agents?

Articles

Indonesian cyber professionals pose for a photo after attending an exchange with Department of Defense officials as part of the State Department-led International Visitor Leadership Program at the Pentagon, Sept. 10, 2024.

DoD Hosts International Exchange on Shaping Cybersecurity Workforce

A senior U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) official hosted government officials, academics, and entrepreneurs from Indonesia for a discussion on how the Pentagon is aligning its cyber workforce strategy to meet the demands of a…

One of NNSA's two new AW139 helicopters taxis on the flight line after arrival at Joint Base Andrews, MD, on June 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew-John Braman)

NNSA Gets New Helicopters to Support Radiological Security Across the Nation

It wasn’t a bird, a plane, or a certain cape-wearing superhero that aircraft aficionados in the National Capital Region saw when they looked to the skies last month. Instead, it was NNSA’s newest Aerial Measuring…

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New DoD Strategy Calls for Enhancements, Engagements, Exercises in Arctic

The Defense Department released its 2024 Arctic Strategy. The strategy acknowledges how environmental changes are affecting the Arctic region, details the implications for U.S. security, and spells out how the Department plans to be ready…

Webinars

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Don’t Forget to Inform the Public: Why Messaging Matters

Throughout the course of various crises, communication from government agencies and key stakeholders is critical.  Unfortunately, this communication has been upended many times in a variety of ways.  To alleviate public fear, some organizations have…

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Leveraging OSINT To Mitigate FOCI Risks And Prevent Dual-Use Technology Diversion

This in-depth webinar will explore how open-source intelligence (OSINT) can play a critical role in identifying and mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) and preventing the diversion of dual-use technology. As…

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Security Implications for the United States From Iranian and Hezbollah Activities in Latin America and the Caribbean

This presentation will examine engagement with Latin America by Iran, its government agents, and surrogate groups such as Hezbollah, including terrorist finance, terrorism, and other activities and their evolution in recent years.  It will address…

Events

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The 2024 Law Enforcement Theme Week

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the 2024 Law Enforcement Theme Week training during the week of November 17 – 23, 2024 (17th and 23rd are travel days) on the CDP campus in…

U.S. Navy Special Operators conducting training.

13th Annual SOF & Irregular Warfare Symposium

The 13th Annual SOF and Irregular Warfare Symposium will focus on the dynamic challenges of modern unconventional warfare. As state and non-state actors continue to evolve their strategies, this year’s event will gather senior leaders…

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Eastern Defense Summit 2024

The Eastern Defense Summit, formerly known as the annual CDCA Defense Summit, brings more than 2,000 government, military, academia, and industry leaders together to better understand and address today’s challenges and threats within our defense…