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In Homeland Security

Democrats Embrace Socialism: Is This a Winning Formula? Aug 9, 2018

After each election, the losing party typically recalibrates its position and adjusts its message accordingly. However, U.S. history is littered with instances when the losing political party failed to understand why it lost and then embarked on the wrong course, often with disastrous results.

Latest Terror Threat Snapshot: More ISIS-Linked Plots in USA Aug 6, 2018

The Terror Threat Snapshot this month states that there were 157 homegrown terror plots in the United States – in 30 different states – since 2013.

Republican Effort to Impeach Rosenstein Would Set a Low Bar Aug 3, 2018

Even with both chambers of Congress in Republican hands, it is unlikely that the House of Representatives would vote to impeach Rosenstein.

In Military

Important Financial Concepts that Servicemembers and Their Families Should Know Aug 9, 2018

Servicemembers typically receive a great deal of classroom and field training to help them gain the skills necessary to serve in their military occupational specialty.

US Reactivates Second Fleet to Counter Growing Chinese, Russian Activity in the Atlantic Aug 8, 2018

Chinese military vessels are now operating in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Navy’s top admiral told the Voice of America in a recent exclusive interview.

Entrepreneur Series: A Marine Veteran Redefines Customer Service with American-Made Clothing Aug 2, 2018

Ecommerce is booming. By 2021, global ecommerce sales will reach $4.5 trillion, a staggering threefold increase from 2014.

In Cyber Defense

DEF CON 26: First Day Review and Voting Machine Hacking Aug 13, 2018

The first day of DEF CON 26 featured a keynote speech by founder Jeff Moss and the challenge of hacking state voting machines.

New Firmware Bugs Discovered on Phones Used by All Major Carriers Aug 13, 2018

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that mobile devices used by AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and similar carriers contain serious

Retired Special Agent Jim Christy Speaks at BSides Las Vegas Conference Aug 9, 2018

Retired Special Agent Jim Christy spoke during the BSides Las Vegas conference. He put together a task force to solve the D.B. Cooper skyjacking case.

EDM Digest

EDM Friday Briefing: Holy Fire Prompts Mandatory Evacuations of Thousands in California Aug 10, 2018

The Holy Fire in Southern California fire has forced the evacuations of more than 21,000 people; a mass shooting kills four in Canada – and other news.

Las Vegas Active Shooter Incident Shows Need to Improve Identification of Potentially Violent Behavior Aug 9, 2018

Active Shooters: It's time for all communities to develop standardized guidelines to better identify potentially violent behavior in their population.

The Ellicott City Floods: A Lesson in Community Resiliency Aug 9, 2018

A great example of community resiliency was shown in Ellicott City, Md., when local residents to helped each other to rebuild after the last flash flood.

In Public Safety

What is the Value of a Firefighter? Aug 13, 2018

The value of firefighters is in many ways immeasurable, but do they deserve more compensation than they are getting? Beyond their life-saving duties, firefighters demonstrate their worth by being key figures in their communities.

Differences Between a Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Degree Aug 10, 2018

There is some overlap between a criminal justice and homeland security degree, so how can a student pick the right one? Here are some resources to help students find the right degree program for their career aspirations.

Addressing Corruption in Corrections Aug 9, 2018

Watch this short video to learn about the prevalence of corruption in corrections and how to spot employees who are most susceptible.

Online Learning & Career Tips

Who Are the Hidden Teachers in the Computer Age? Aug 13, 2018

There are now millions of hidden teachers. The hidden teacher concept of 50 years ago is now a way to expose anyone’s ideas for review, comment and use.

Apple Reaches $1 Trillion in Market Value: What Can We Learn from This Business Success? Aug 10, 2018

On August 2, 2018, Apple became the first U.S. company to reach a market value of $1 trillion. But what are the keys to Apple’s unique success?

Cross-Functional Teams and the Roles of Technology and Social Networks Aug 9, 2018

Cross-functional teams have changed over the past 10 or 20 years, due mainly to the advent of the Internet and ubiquitous computer technology.