Published by Homeland Security Today 22 March 2021

On the internet, untold numbers of images showing sexually abused children are shared and traded like baseball cards, despite the existence of laws that prohibit it. Now, the Human Exploitation Rescue Operative (HERO) is accepting applications from U.S. veterans who want to become involved in the ongoing fight to stop it.

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Published by Homeland Security Today 19 March 2021

Misbehaving on an aircraft puts everyone on board at risk and the FAA recently adopted a temporary zero-tolerance policy for such behavior. The policy has led to fines issued against passengers for actions that include throwing things and refusing to wear a face mask. Now, the FAA has announced this policy will stay in place.

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Published by Homeland Security Today 13 March 2021

As drone operation grows in popularity, the risk of incidents involving drones and large airports rises. To provide national authorities and aviation operators with guidance on how to prepare for these types of events, a new manual has been published by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). 

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Published by Federal Aviation Administration 8 March 2021

People who shine lasers at aircraft face possible criminal charges, as well as thousands of dollars in civil penalties from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Despite these deterrent actions, the FAA reports that the number of laser strikes against aircraft continues to grow.

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Planning on traveling with a firearm? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen a large spike of loaded firearms attempting to pass through airport security checkpoints. Prior to heading for the airport, ensure you are aware of the requirements for transporting firearms and ammunition. It’s important to be familiar with the rules so you can avoid a hefty civil penalty.

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Published by AINonline 15 July 2020

If you were to conduct a Google search for private air charter, it is highly likely that you would come across an ad promoting a website that offers this service. However, chances are this website is fake, created by fraudsters looking to take advantage. Prior to booking any travel, it’s important to do your research.

To learn how to protect yourself from fake charter websites, click here. 

Published by Forbes 8 July 2020

The news of Coronavirus sent shockwaves into the economy of global travel, putting a spotlight on the potential ways to avoid transmission of the disease and making us all wonder, “If I get on this flight, will I get sick?” Well, not only does flying private reduce your risk of exposure by avoiding the masses of people, but it also gives you more direct control of your safety and surroundings; such as having the ability to fully control your own cabin environment and knowing the history of your pilots and flight attendants to see if they’ve been to areas at a higher risk of exposure, not to mention having a jet completely to yourself/family. See why others are turning to private charter, it may just change the way you travel.

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Published by PRWeb 6 July 2020

Human trafficking is a global issue that affects each of us. That's why NATA Compliance Services, along with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), in support of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI).

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Published by BM Magazine 27 May 2020

There are a variety of reasons people fly private: comfort, no long wait times, easy access to flight, privacy, security and the use of practical safety measures. Traveling private can be a much safer alternative these days, especially during the current pandemic. See what business executives are saying about the use of private aviation options and why they prefer it.

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Published by Transportation Security Administration 5 May 2020

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released a Notice of temporary exemption for the Alien Flight Student Program.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is granting a temporary exemption from certain requirements in 49 CFR part 1552 regarding the timeframe within which a flight school must initiate flight training for alien flight students (candidates) who have an approved TSA security threat assessment (STA). For the duration of this exemption, TSA grants an extension from 180 days to 365 calendar days for candidates to begin training if the candidate's information and fees for an STA were submitted on or between December 1, 2019 and September 1, 2020.

Published by Transportation Security Administration 21 May 2020

This morning, the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) announced it is updating security procedures for air travelers with the purpose of protecting the public and TSA employees from COVID-19. These security procedures include:

• Social distancing 
• TSA officers will wear masks and gloves at security checkpoints
• Travelers will keep possession of their boarding pass
• The allowance of up to 12 oz. of hand sanitizer
• Food should be kept separated for x-ray processing

Published by Fox News 3 May 2020

An aircraft was searched after it was forced to land at Anchorage International Airport. The search was initiated due to a report of a bomb on-board. Authorities report they “do not believe that there is any ongoing threat to the community.” At this time, it is unknown how the threat was discovered.

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Published by The Hill 3 May 2020

In recent news, there are some concerns surrounding terrorist threats and global security at the same time of dealing with a world-wide pandemic. The Hill states, "Security agencies and researchers are monitoring an uptick in racially motivated hate crimes pushed by extremists online. The threat is more pronounced as whole populations are under stay-at-home orders and spending more time online."

In an attempt to mitigate job losses, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan provides assistance to small businesses by providing much needed funding and allowing them to keep employees on payroll. Unfortunately, recent news of a security breach leaves many business owners concerned their personal information may end up in the wrong hands. 

Published by AV Web 19 April 2020

From the start of the pandemic, we have witnessed passenger travel drop significantly, causing airlines huge losses. In an attempt to minimize the monetary losses, airlines have made a switch to cargo-only flights. Since the seats in the cabin are unoccupied by passengers, the FAA advised airlines of their ability to remove the seats, creating more space for freight and cargo.

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Published by Transportation Security Administration 15 April 2020

Even though we are in the midst of a pandemic, there are still some individuals that are required to travel. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made some adjustments that travelers should be aware of.

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Published by Business Insider 12 March 2020

Coronavirus is a global pandemic affecting numerous aspects of our daily lives. During this pandemic, hackers are taking advantage of opportunities to gain access to your systems, sensitive security information (SSI) and personal identifiable information (PII). Educate yourself on safe practices and know what to look for; double check to see if you are on a secured website and ensure what you are downloading doesn’t result in malware. Stay vigilant.

Published by The New York Times 11 March 2020

On Wednesday, March 11, World Health Organization (WHO) announced COVID-19 is now labeled a global pandemic. This has changed travel drastically. Airports and airlines are taking extreme precautions to help prevent the spread of the virus. However, COVID-19 isn’t halting travel completely. There are still folks that travel for their job and are required to do so (pilots, flight attendants, traveling nurses/doctors, cruise line staff, etc). Check out the changes implemented and know what to expect.

Published by Global News 21 February 2020

Two aircraft belonging to Harbour Air were involved in an accident when a man collided into them after stealing a third aircraft. After the incident, the man left the scene according to witness testimony and police are still searching for him. Situations like these only further emphasize the need for increased security and awareness surrounding these locations.

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Published by FierceHealthcare 20 February 2020

In 2019, staff actions, a massive data breach and an increase of hacking incidents led to the breach of more than 41 million patient records according to a new report by Protenus and DataBreaches.net. The report also showed that the number of breaches in 2019 amounted to 572, significantly higher than the 450 security incidents reported in 2016.

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Published by DARKReading 19 February 2020

Sticky notes and human memory were found to be the most popular methods used by security professionals and consumers to remember passwords, according to a new report released by the Ponemon Institute. The report also revealed that security professionals share passwords, use the same passwords for workplace accounts, and don’t protect personal accounts with two factor authentication.

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Published by CNN 10 February 2020

In 2017, personal information including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and names of almost 150 million Americans was stolen when Equifax became the victim of a data breach. Now, four members of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army have been charged by a federal grand jury for conducting it.

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Published by Department of Homeland Security 6 February 2020

Close to 30,000 commercial truck drivers and at least 150,000 other residents within the state of New York will no longer be eligible to apply for Trusted Traveler Programs like Global Entry and FAST, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS cites the change as the result of a new state law that prevents agencies within DHS to receive important data on residents from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Published by Threatpost news 4 February 2020

The application programming interface (API) on Twitter is a tool people use to identify friends and acquaintances by using their phone number. However, several fake accounts were discovered using it for the sole purpose of uncovering Twitter users. The accounts were linked to IP addresses in Malaysia, Israel and Iran, and Twitter has expressed concern that they belong to state-sponsored actors.

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Published by Bloomberg Law 4 February 2020

A new lawsuit sites that Salesforce and Hanna Andersson, a children’s clothing company, have violated California’s Unfair Competition Law. The lawsuit comes after Salesforce experienced a data breach due to a malware. The information, which included payment card numbers, customer names and other personal data was offered for sale on the dark web.

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Issued by Department of Homeland Security 2 February 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has modified its notice of arrival restrictions for flights carrying persons who have recently been in the People’s Republic of China. The modification increases the number of airports where these flights can land and when these airports will begin receiving flights. 

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Issued by Department of Homeland Security 4 January 2020

Due to increasing tensions within the Middle East, an alert bulletin was issued by DHS. This bulletin highlights that attacks can come at any time with little or no warning, however, a specific, credible threat is not currently known. Advisory Bulletins describe current developments or general trends regarding threats of terrorism.

Read this bulletin here to stay informed, be prepared and learn how you can help.

Published by Aviation International News on 19 December 2019

An investigation is underway as authorities look into an incident where a 17-year-old girl stole a King Air and crashed into an airport building.

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Published by Security Magazine 2 December 2019

There are so many factors to consider when making your security choices. Both contract security and in-house security have benefits when it comes to cybersecurity and physical security.

Published by Independent on 21 November 2019

Airport security screening can vary by location. It is very possible that your screening experience in a foreign location may be very different than in the United States.

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Published by Homeland Preparedness News 25 October 2019.

A bill sponsored by the late Rep. Elijah Cummings was advanced by the House Committee on Homeland Security. The bill was to improve the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA's) security operations.

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Published by CBS News 23 August 2019

In preparation for the 1 October 2019 RealID deadline, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun a public awareness campaign.

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