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DHS Strategy Calls for Expanded Component Roles in Securing Changing Arctic Region
By Bridget Johnson
The Department of Homeland Security "stands poised and well-positioned to play an expanding role in the Arctic Region" bringing together the capabilities of the U.S. Coast Guard with components such as Customs and Border Protection, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the department's new Strategic Approach for Arctic Homeland Security.
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Here's Who Is Leading DHS Components in Transition to Biden Appointments
Piracy and Armed Robbery Incidents Increase in Asia
Coast Guard, TCI Police Rescue 159 People Off Turks and Caicos
Coast Guard Issues Warning to Mariners Turning Off AIS
NOAA Finalizes Strategy to Enhance Growth of American Blue Economy
Sanctions on Russian Entity and a Vessel Engaging in the Construction of Nord Stream 2
Stephanie L. O'Sullivan Joins Huntington Ingalls Industries' Board of Directors
David L. Norquist Becomes Acting Secretary of Defense
National Strategy to Secure 5G Implementation Plan Released
GAO Warns That DHS Acquisition Programs Face Future Cost Growth or Schedule Slips
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Adopting Encrypted DNS in Enterprise Environments
RCE Vulnerability Affecting Microsoft Defender
Apache Releases Security Advisory for Tomcat
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2020 Sees Increase in Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea Incidents
The International Chamber of Commerce's International Maritime Bureau (IMB)'s annual piracy report recorded an increase of piracy and armed robbery incidents in 2020. The rise is attributed to an increase of piracy and armed robbery reported within the Gulf of Guinea as well as increased armed robbery activity in the Singapore Straits.
Mayorkas: Cybersecurity, Industry Partnerships Will Be Among 'Highest Priorities' at DHS
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Former Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told senators Tuesday that, if confirmed to lead the department, cybersecurity will be at the top of his priority list.
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U.S. Coast Guard Commissions 41st Fast Response Cutter
The cutter is named after Seaman Charles Moulthrope, remembered for heroic and selfless service as a member of the Revenue Cutter Service Cutter Commodore Perry.
MARAD Authorizes the Construction of Two Additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV), which will replace aging training vessels at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine, and Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston, Texas. 
USCGC Resolute Completes 42-Day Winter Caribbean Patrol
Resolute traveled over 5,000 miles, rescued and repatriated 110 Haitian migrants, and stopped 500 kilograms of contraband.
Maritime Administration Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for America's Small Shipyard Grant Program
Since its inception in 2008, the Department's Small Shipyard Grant Program has awarded more than $243 million through 268 grants to assist U.S. shipyards and their workers reap the benefits of increased production capabilities. 
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