Cybersecurity Fundamentals – Change the Economics
Cyber-attacks are asymmetrical and reap large monetary and national security rewards, far greater than the resources they require.
Stealing Culture to Support Terrorism
We’ve all read the headlines. Someone’s arrested for attempting to sell ancient coins, a thousand year-old sword, or a piece of pottery made by an ancient civilization. It is a form of organized crime few people understand. The stealing of cultural artifacts. Cultural artifacts are defined as anything made by people that provide valuable information about a society’s culture.
Securing the World Series
The World Series draws fans and interest from around the world, and consequently is at risk for many different security threats such as terrorist acts, criminal activity, and unruly crowds. As a result, the MLB, state, and Federal agencies must work together to respond to potential threats and ensure the safety of the players and spectators.
Health Threats Are Security Threats
This month, the first case of the Ebola virus appeared in the U.S. The largest outbreak of the virus in history began in West Africa this past summer. The outbreak includes nearly 8400 reported cases and over 4033 deaths as of October 10, 2014. Those numbers tell the tale as to why the US and the world are worried—nearly 1 in 2 people infected die from the virus. For decades, the public health community warned that humanity is overdue for a public health threat like Ebola.
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand #Hashtags
One glance around any American airport and you spy passengers of all ages scrolling through smartphones and mobile devices. Pulling up boarding passes, checking itineraries, and updating loved ones all takes place with a swipe and a tap.
You Need More Than a Kit to Be Ready for a Hurricane
Having a hurricane preparedness kit and plan, especially when living in an active hurricane region, is an extremely important part of being prepared for this devastating natural disaster. However, having a kit alone will not prepare you for the physical, financial, and psychological damage hurricanes can bring.
Walking Alone—Unaccompanied Minors on the US-Mexico Border
Fleeing violence and poverty in their home countries, thousands of minors from Mexico and Central America are showing up on the southern U.S. border. The U.S. Border Patrol apprehended 38,833 unaccompanied minors in fiscal year 2013, a 59 percent increase from the previous year.
Supporting the Rescue Mission of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) trains rescued dogs to rescue people. Community involvement is an important aspect of Arc Aspicio’s company culture. To incorporate our love for dogs and passion for making an impact on the homeland security mission, the company proudly supports the SDF and has since 2006.
Different Evaluations of Boston Strong
The Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013 was a horrific act of terrorism that shocked the United States, but it also inspired heroic action and proved emergency preparedness training is so important. Over a year after the attacks, it’s time to evaluate lessons learned, potential improvements, and why Boston was Strong.
Cybersecurity Training: How Effective is Training?
Cybersecurity training for end users is one of the hottest topics of the last five years, with demand increasing year over year in both the public and private sectors. Everyone has joined in on the trend, but how effective is training?
Securing the Border By Sharing Lessons Learned
One of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) missions is to safeguard the American homeland at and beyond the border. Securing the Southwestern border is an important part of this.CBP has implemented a number of successful measures along the Southwestern border and there is a lot to learn and share.
