by Ryan McCrimmon | Feb 12, 2014 | National Security
WASHINGTON — A panel of Middle East policy experts say the growing jihadist movement in Egypt poses an increasing threat to the United States. The experts told the House Homeland Security Committee Tuesday that terrorist and insurgent groups are thriving in the...
by Edwin Rios | Feb 22, 2012 | Health & Science, National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON – Cyber security legislation needs smarter regulation with room for technological innovation in the private sector, a former Homeland Security secretary said Wednesday. The bill should raise the bar on private security capability and serve both...
by Edwin Rios | Feb 15, 2012 | National Security
WASHINGTON — There is a growing need for improved relations between the federal government and private companies to protect the nation’s cyber networks, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told a House committee Wednesday. Napolitano called for more...
by Patrick Svitek | Jan 18, 2012 | National Security
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security should redefine its mission as it moves away from strictly combating terrorism, experts at the Aspen Institute say. Before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, representatives from the think tank’s...
by Patrick Svitek | Jan 17, 2012 | National Security
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Tuesday assured the recent breach of more than 24 million Zappos online accounts would not be treated lightly by her department. “Don’t worry,” Napolitano said in between chuckles. “We have intel.” The...
