Updates

TEDCO and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to Partner Through 'Space Act Agreement'

'Space Act Agreement' to foster business opportunities between NASA GSFC, and local companies and universities; NASA GSFC technologies available for commercialization to be showcased at Oct. 12 event.

Rapiscan Systems Secures 3.5 Million Contract from Government Agency for Baggage and Parcel X-Ray Systems

Rapiscan will provide its Rapiscan 620XR X-ray systems which are to be used to screen mail and visitors' packages at multiple federal facilities throughout the United States.

GE Security Selects ImageWare Systems to Deliver Biometric Secure Credentials

ImageWare Systems, Inc. will let GE Security deliver biometric identity management and secure credential technologies with its Picture Perfect UNIX-based enterprise access control and security management system.

DHS Announces SBINET Contract Award to Boeing

The landmark SBInet program will provide DHS, and its agents and officers, with the best possible solution to detect, identify, classify, respond to and resolve illegal entry attempts at our land borders with Mexico and Canada.

Lessons Learned Information Sharing Has Developed A New Exercise Planning and Program Management Resource Center

Exercise managers throughout the country are using innovative practices to make exercises more effective, safer, & more realistic. LLIS.gov researchers have conducted in-depth interviews with these experts to develop a series of Exercise Practice Notes.

Post-9/11 Radiation Monitors and Other Anti-Terror Technology Displayed at Port of Baltimore on its 300th Anniversary

This mobile radiation portal monitor device at the Port of Baltimore, is only the sixth such device deployed at a U.S. seaport. This technology is able to detect dangerous radiological devices or materials that might be smuggled into the U.S.

PortBlue Introduces CommandAware Hospital Incident Response System

CommandAware offers hospitals best practice guidance in developing a comprehensive incident management plan.

OSI Awarded $9.1 Million Contract for Security Inspection Systems

This inspection system is used both for personnel screening and for reliable imaging of cargo and vehicles. The key unit detects ceramic, plastic, metallic, organic, and other contraband.

All Hazards Forum Announces Roundtable of State Homeland Security Officials

The directors will discuss regional coordination, state challenges, and best practices as they relate to keeping the region safe from all hazards.

DHS Releases Cyber Storm Public Exercise Report

Cyber Storm emphasized the administration's commitment to cyber security and preparedness. The exercise simulated a sophisticated cyber-attack campaign through a series of scenarios directed against critical infrastructure.