Digital Sandbox CEO Bryan Ware explores the idea of a new kind of converged security, one that recognizes how merged our physical and cyber worlds have become, and the impact of that convergence on our approach to intelligence. Continue reading ►
Population is an extremely valuable part of the overall risk picture and represents 40% of DHS’ homeland security grant risk formula. Continue reading ►
Since the creation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2003, DHS has awarded over 28.7 billion dollars in grant funds to states, locals, territories and tribal entities to enhance prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts. Continue reading ►
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Defining the proper relations between federal, state, local and tribal governments is one of the keys to effective homeland security—and one of the trickiest balancing acts in the nation. With the benefit of experience and a perspective from the heart of homeland security, a veteran official looks at the challenges DHS has faced and makes some suggestions for the future. Continue reading ►
Digital Sandbox employs a “capability build-up” methodology to using risk to identify gaps and inform investment priorities. Continue reading ►
Digital Sandbox has conducted a number of scenario-based analyses of the risks facing individual states and urban areas from terrorist attacks. Continue reading ►
Risk has become the watchword of Homeland Security. The conversation has changed from “is it necessary?” to “what are the best practices for implementing a world class risk management program for my jurisdiction?” Continue reading ►