To mark the fifteenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Center for Homeland Defense and Security is publishing three reflective essays by distinguished affiliated practitioners and academics. Joe Pfeifer is a graduate of the CHDS master’s degree program and is an …
Note from the Editor: Reflections on the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 →
December 2015 The December 2015 issue of Homeland Security Affairs features an essay which develops a methodology for the comparative assessment of homeland security risks and hazards. In “Assessing Homeland Security Risks: A Comparative Assessment of 10 Hazards”, Russell Lundberg …
June 2014 Two essays publishing this month expand the debate over the emergency response aspect of homeland security. Mac Kemp argues that emergency medical services are a vital component of homeland security and as such the role of EMS needs …
Supplement: IEEE 2013 Conference on Technology for Homeland Security: Best Papers Homeland Security Affairs is proud to again publish the best papers from the IEEE Conference on Technology for Homeland Security. The 2013 conference selected one paper as the “best” …
August 2013 Current contributors to Homeland Security Affairs address the intersection of public and private interests and how that intersection can influence homeland security. Ryan Hallahan and Jon M. Peha look at how commercial broadband networks could be made available …
Supplement: IEEE 2012 Conference on Technology for Homeland Security: Best Papers Homeland Security Affairs is proud to publish the best papers from the IEEE 2012 Conference on Technology for Homeland Security. Download the full issue. The award for best conference …
October 2012 The two articles publishing this month in Homeland Security Affairs look at ways of strengthening the homeland security mission by integrating emerging technologies and partnerships. In “Public-Private Partnerships in Homeland Security: Opportunities and Challenges,” Nathan E. Busch and …
Supplement: IEEE 2011 Conference on Technology for Homeland Security: Best Papers As the field of homeland defense and security expands and matures, the contributions from various disciplines become ever more important. Particularly exciting are technical advances that have real-world application …
Supplement: DHS Centers of Excellence Science and Technology Student Papers On March 30-April 1, 2011 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Office of University Programs (OUP) hosted the Fifth Annual DHS University Summit at the …
December 2011 The articles published in December 2011 look at the future of homeland security and suggest a new method for assessing past effectiveness. Rapid advances in technology have created a highly disruptive environment for homeland security, empowering small groups …
