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Protecting Allied Critical Undersea Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/eaxQHYeH

Did you know the SHSU Institute for Homeland Security hosts technical paper series on our website, ihsonline.org? The non-partisan series features papers with various viewpoints and examines critical and timely issues facing homeland security. In today’s “Research Spotlight,” we’re featuring Benjamin Dierker’s paper “Unseen Threats to Texas Critical Infrastructure.” Texas is at unique risk because of its concentrated energy infrastructure, its considerable and growing population, and its competitive economy that ensures constant development activity. Each of these factors correlate to excavation damage and help explain why Texas routinely leads the nation in excavation damage incidents that disrupt critical energy and services. (Citation: Dierker, B. R. (2023) Unseen Threats to Texas Critical Infrastructure. (Report No. IHS/CR-2023- 1007). The Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security.) Click the link to read the paper. https://lnkd.in/g9aY-HDd Every Tuesday and Thursday, we’ll spotlight a different research paper from our library. Click the link to visit the SHSU IHS research page. https://lnkd.in/gGtZFrX9

It's time! The FY24 Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) Resilient Maryland Program has opened for applications! This award-winning incentive program provides Maryland's communities and organizations with planning and installation funds to develop and construct microgrids and other resilient energy systems that help them prepare for and make it through power outage and emergency situations. Microgrids, resiliency hubs, and resilient facility power systems are all eligible for funding, subject to the terms and conditions of the FY24 Resilient Maryland Program. Applications are due NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. EST, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024. Click the link below to learn more! #resiliency #resilience #incentives #grants #grantfunding #renewableenergy #energyefficiency #energyresilience #communityresilience #solarenergy #solar #batterystorage #microgrid #microgrids #resiliencyhubs #Energy #MDEnergy #MEA

Moving forward from resilience to anti-fragility, I'm looking forward to the discussion about strengthening our critical infrastructures at the FIC North America next week (Oct 25-26). https://lnkd.in/gH2wBZaH

One of the most fundamental needs for responders in a natural disaster or emergency situation is reliable communication. As Emergency Response Teams race against the clock to scale their services, Plum Laboratories Inc. Plum Cases provide reliable, secure, and portable internet at the flip of a switch. This allows response teams to connect immediately in the field and focus on saving lives when critical network components fail. Their efforts are aligned with ours here at NEWCOM to provide mission-critical communication solution to public safety. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/egEpecDk #emergencyresponse #communication #mobileconnectivity

Did you catch this paper written by Aii executive director Benjamin Dierker on how #damageprevention represents unseen threats to the Texas economy, public safety, environment and beyond – read it now!

💡Have you heard? Our partners at the DHS Science and Technology Directorate recently published the first Innovation, Research, and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan for DHS. Check out the post below to learn about IRD and how these investments will enhance homeland security.   #DHS #Innovation

Learn more about the first-of-its-kind U.S. Department of Homeland Security Innovation, Research and Development Strategic Plan which identifies ways to maximize impact across #DHS missions. The plan highlights eight key, cross-cutting strategic priority research areas over the next seven fiscal years. The areas include AI & Autonomous Systems, Climate Change, Cybersecurity and more.  Read more on the recently released plan here: https://bit.ly/4bCJTBc #innovation #climatechange #criticalinfrastructure #AI Samara Schulman, Greg DeLoache, Jeff Mercurio, MS, David Hefter, Sam Kurdi, Pete Tseronis

DVE has always been an opening topic in these framework reports, and they always sound the same. DVE is a critical issue facing Human Capital, yet the government must focus on directly targeting the root causes. They have external partners for that. How is Diverting Hate going to "Address Online Aspects of Terrorism and Targeted Violence and Prevent Domestic Violent Extremism" if they are engaged in actively alienating their "incel" targets through the DHS' definitions and designations? I think the DHS wasted nearly $700k because it was looking for creative ways to counter the domestic threat of Lone Wolf terrorists and VE. This initiative will alienate targets more than divert their sentiments. I read EMW-2022-GR-APP-00047 and am shocked DH was able to blatantly explain and justify the targeting of developing male US citizens. The US must commit to developing its human capital in all aspects of American society; leaving personal development to the individual's will is not sustainable. A digital internment apparatus like the DH model will not solve the issues it targets because it doesn't seem to consider crucial factors to hold involuntary celibacy accountable.

There are numerous points in the DHS Innovation Research & Development Strategic Plan 2024-2030 that are relevant to international trade, especially those contained in Objective 2.2 Expedite Lawful Trade and Travel. This section focuses primarily on innovative technologies and operational concepts for improved supply chain security, traveler and cargo screening, water and port health, operations in extreme maritime conditions, communications and intelligence infrastructure and data analytics. These innovation, research, and development initiatives are important to economic prosperity as well as to national security. #internationaltrade #innovation #security #nationalsecurity #international