United States Department of Homeland Security

TSA renews cybersecurity requirements for passenger and freight railroad carriers

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced updates to three security directives (SD) regulating passenger and freight railroad carriers in the continued effort to enhance the cybersecurity of surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure. These revised directives, which were set to expire on Oct. 24, have been renewed for one year, and include updates that seek to strengthen the industry's defenses against cyberattacks.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced updates to three security directives (SD) regulating passenger and freight railroad carriers in the continued effort to enhance the cybersecurity of surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure.
  • It requires TSA-specified passenger and freight railroad carriers to take action to prevent disruption and degradation to their infrastructure with a flexible, performance-based approach, consistent with TSA's requirements for pipeline operators.
  • The revised security directives, Enhancing Rail Cybersecurity, and the revised SD series, Enhancing Public Transportation and Passenger Railroad Cybersecurity, include a requirement for covered owners and operators to test a minimum of two objectives in their Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan every year.
  • To view TSA's security directives and guidance documents, please visit: TSA Cybersecurity Toolkit or https://www.tsa.gov/sd-and-ea .

GovCIO Wins Two Task Orders on DHS ICE's $340M SWIFT BPA

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Under the first $18.9 million task order, GovCIO will develop and maintain more than a dozen low-code applications, along with the discovery and analysis of additional technology for ICE mission use cases.

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  • Under the first $18.9 million task order, GovCIO will develop and maintain more than a dozen low-code applications, along with the discovery and analysis of additional technology for ICE mission use cases.
  • This task will enable enhancement to numerous applications that have mission impact to the agency today.
  • "These new awards demonstrate GovCIO's successful delivery of PaaS solutions, furthering our footprint within DHS and ICE," said Kristin Gill, GovCIO Sector President, Veteran and Enterprise Technology Services.
  • "GovCIO is honored to continue supporting ICE's existing and emerging mission objectives," said Jim Brabston, GovCIO CEO.

United States Department of Homeland Security Awards New PENS Contract to BlackBerry

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced today that the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded BlackBerry® a new seven-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the creation and sustainment of its new Super Enterprise for Personnel Emergency Notification System (PENS). BlackBerry, American Systems and 4 Points Technology will partner to deliver on the software and services contract, which is for DHS and all its components.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced today that the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded BlackBerry® a new seven-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the creation and sustainment of its new Super Enterprise for Personnel Emergency Notification System (PENS).
  • The DHS will use BlackBerry® AtHoc® as a department-wide communication and visibility PENS solution for all its employees and contractors.
  • "BlackBerry has been a proud partner of the United States Federal Government for almost thirty years.
  • We are honored to expand our contribution to the nation with BlackBerry AtHoc for the Department of Homeland Security and all its components," said John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO, BlackBerry.

9 Million Illegal Border Crossings Later, the Biden Administration Finally Acknowledges a Wall is Necessary, Says FAIR

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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"This is the first acknowledgement on the part of the Biden administration that our borders are not secure and that the president's cancellation of border wall construction on his first day in office was a mistake.

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  • "This is the first acknowledgement on the part of the Biden administration that our borders are not secure and that the president's cancellation of border wall construction on his first day in office was a mistake.
  • Having made that concession, the administration needs to immediately begin construction of wall across the border to prevent the illegal traffic from simply moving to other areas of the border," Stein continued.
  • "In the interim, it is also critical that the administration rethink its catch-and-release policies that are driving mass illegal immigration.
  • Having made that call, they need to go all-in by completing the border wall and reversing all of the failed policies that got us to this point," concluded Stein.

PG&E Reminds Customers to Stay Focused on Safety When Traveling

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday travel season just around the corner, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers to prepare for the unexpected when traveling away from home.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday travel season just around the corner, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers to prepare for the unexpected when traveling away from home.
  • Even on vacation it's important to have a plan in case an emergency happens," said Angie Gibson, PG&E Vice President, Emergency Preparedness and Response.
  • Taking a few minutes, especially during National Preparedness Month, to share that plan can make a tremendous difference."
  • The PG&E Safety Action Center has many more tips, including specific sections to help you and your family be ready before any emergency.

Epazz Holdings: ZenaDrone, Inc. Will Present ZenaDrone 1000 to High-Ranking US Navy Personnel Next Week

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The U.S. Navy is another branch that is interested in the capabilities of ZenaDrone 1000.

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  • The U.S. Navy is another branch that is interested in the capabilities of ZenaDrone 1000.
  • We have already begun preparing the ZenaDrone 1000 for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army.
  • “We believe that majority of our revenue will come from sales of ZenaDrone 1000 from the U.S. Government.”
    The U.S. Navy is looking to use the ZenaDrone 1000 for a variety of missions, including surveillance, search and rescue and reconnaissance.
  • The ZenaDrone team is looking forward to the upcoming demonstrations and is confident that the U.S. Navy will be impressed with the capabilities of the ZenaDrone 1000.

Represented by The Campos Firm, Roberto Antonio Garay Saravia, a Former U.S.-Trained Salvadoran Special Forces Colonel, Has Been Exonerated

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Additionally, Garay Saravia was accused of willful misrepresentation on his application to enter the United States as a Permanent Resident.

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  • Additionally, Garay Saravia was accused of willful misrepresentation on his application to enter the United States as a Permanent Resident.
  • The judgement officially exonerates Garay Saravia and, as a result, permits him to reside in the United States rather than face deportation.
  • “Today, we are pleased to announce that Roberto Antonio Garay Saravia has been vindicated of all charges brought against him by the United States Government,” stated Jose Campos, Esq., Managing Attorney, The Campos Firm.
  • In this case, the exoneration of Roberto Antonio Garay Saravia demonstrates the commitment to justice and fairness that underpins the values of the United States.

Neoflow Successfully Completes Integration Test with the U.S. CBP and 13 Oil Industry Companies

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Neoflow, a Calgary based energy technology company, has successfully conducted an integration test with the U.S. CBP and thirteen oil industry companies using the Neoflow Crude Oil Platform.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Neoflow, a Calgary based energy technology company, has successfully conducted an integration test with the U.S. CBP and thirteen oil industry companies using the Neoflow Crude Oil Platform.
  • The Platform creates a digital "passport" (a unique identifier), for each shipment of oil, and tracks it through the delivery chain.
  • I thank our partners at CBP, DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and Industry for their support.
  • Canadian imports of Crude Oil and Natural Gas into the United States exceeded $ 110 Billion during 2022.

World Cloud Show and World Cyber Security Summit are set to highlight Indonesia's digital transformation journey

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Indonesia's digital transformation journey is gearing up to witness a new chapter as Trescon prepares to host the World Cloud Show and World Cyber Security Summit in Jakarta.

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  • Indonesia's digital transformation journey is gearing up to witness a new chapter as Trescon prepares to host the World Cloud Show and World Cyber Security Summit in Jakarta.
  • JAKARTA, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Indonesia, one of APAC's fastest-growing economies, continues attracting global attention with its digital transformation journey.
  • The World Cloud Show, co-located with the World Cyber Security Summit, organised by Trescon, is a unique platform showcasing some of the most transformative solutions and innovations impacting the regional business landscape.
  • Save the date and join us as we script a new chapter in Indonesia's digital transformation journey.

HSLDA Fights to Keep Romeike Family in the US

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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“The Romeike family should be able to stay in the United States and home educate their children,” said HSLDA president Jim Mason.

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  • “The Romeike family should be able to stay in the United States and home educate their children,” said HSLDA president Jim Mason.
  • After enduring years of harassment, fines that exceeded their family income, and the forced removal of their children from their home, the family fled Germany.
  • In August of 2008, HSLDA assisted the Romeikes in securing visas to enter the United States, where they applied for asylum.
  • You can sign a petition in support of the Romeike family here: hslda.org/HelptheRomeikes2023
    See our website for more details: https://hslda.org/post/romeike