Updates

DHS Conducts First Full-Scale Cyber Security Exercise to Enhance Nation's Cyber Preparedness

"Cyber security is critical to protecting our nation's infrastructure because information systems connect so many aspects of our economy and society," said George W. Foresman, DHS Under Secretary for Preparedness.

Press Conference With DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and Homeland Security Chief Financial Officer Andy Maner on the DHS Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Rollout

The department's budget "focuses on strengthening our initiatives in protecting our borders, increasing our preparedness, expanding our intelligence gathering and sharing, and improving maritime and transportation security."

Underscoring Commitment to Its National Hospital Incident Response System, PortBlue Creates Post of Manager, Healthcare Solutions

PortBlue names industry veteran Beverly A. Barrett to new position, reaffirms primacy of disaster-management platform.

MDI Announces a New High Speed Dome Camera

This new MDI Security Systems product delivers a day and night automatic change capability, 480 TV lines of resolution and a built in fan and heater.

Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Six Percent Increase In Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Request

The proposed budget request supports Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff's agenda for a department that is organized around mission, eliminates duplication, and disciplined in risk management.

The SAFETY Act and Preparedness

by Brian Finch -

The most outrageous and unlikely attacks by terrorists might "reasonably" have been foreseen - according to some U.S. courts. The SAFETY Act provides significant protections for those companies, & government agencies, who want to help defefend our nation.

Astrophysics Inc., Announces Contract for the 2006 Winter Olympics

Astrophysics will supply 200 X-Ray systems for the security screening processes of the XX Winter Olympic Games - Turin 2006.

RAE Systems AreaRAE Network Selected by City of Detroit for Superbowl Toxic Hazard Monitoring

"Over 40 of its AreaRAE atmospheric monitoring systems were used at Ford Field and at key strategic locations in and around Detroit to monitor for possible chemical or radiation threats before, during, and after this major public event."

Department of Homeland Security Streamlines Removal Process Along Entire U.S. Border

ER is an effective border-management process that swiftly returns illegal aliens to their countries of origin while maintaining protections for those who fear persecution.

CoBRA Response Kit® Systems to Support Crisis Response Teams at Super Bowl XL

When Detroit hosts the Super Bowl next month, Federal, state and local responders will rely on CoBRA Response Kit systems from Defense Group Inc. to safeguard the attendees, participants and venue.