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News•Mar 1, 2026
Josh Kussman Joins Accelint as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy
Accelint announced the appointment of Josh Kussman as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. Kussman, an entrepreneur, attorney, and former homeland security leader, joins after consulting stints and senior roles at Avantus Federal and Sentinel. His track record includes guiding Sentinel’s growth and multiple successful exits, as well as shaping policy at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The hire signals Accelint’s intent to deepen its foothold in the national‑security and government‑contract market.
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Escalating Cyber Attacks From Iran: Is Your Organization Prepared for State Sponsored Threat Groups?
Escalating geopolitical tensions have amplified Iran‑backed cyber activity, with state‑sponsored groups such as Charming Kitten, APT33, and MuddyWater intensifying spear‑phishing, zero‑day exploits, and custom malware campaigns. These actors target a broad spectrum of sectors, from US political institutions and critical...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 27, 2026
SAIC Awarded $95M GAO IT Modernization Contract
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) secured a $95 million contract from the U.S. Government Accountability Office to overhaul its Technical Information Services IT environment. The agreement calls for end‑to‑end services that modernize applications, platforms, and operating models while embedding security, automation,...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 27, 2026
2026 National Homeland Security Conference Opens Call for Presentations
The National Homeland Security Association (NHSA) announced a call for presentations for its 2026 National Homeland Security Conference, set for August 10‑13 in Louisville, Kentucky. The event expects more than 1,000 attendees from federal, state, local, military, and private‑sector backgrounds....
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 27, 2026
DisasterSmiths Podcast Examines What Happens After Communities Receive Disaster Recovery Funding
The DisasterSmiths™ podcast released a new episode titled “From Allocation to Action: What Comes Next?” focusing on the practical steps communities take after receiving federal disaster recovery funding. Hosted by IEM Unscripted, the show features Chuck Lane, Director of Disaster...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Romanian National Pleads Guilty to Selling Access to Networks of Oregon State Government Office
Romanian national Catalin Dragomir pleaded guilty to selling unauthorized access to an Oregon state government computer network and to aggravated identity theft. He provided buyers with personal data samples and sold access to multiple U.S. victims, causing at least $250,000...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 25, 2026
IoT Devices Make Municipal Infrastructure an Easy Target for Cyberattackers
Municipalities are rapidly deploying IoT and OT devices for smart‑city services, but many of these assets remain unsecured. In April 2025, hackers exploited default passwords on audio‑enabled crosswalk buttons in three California cities, using AI‑generated voices to broadcast fake messages....
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Paper Examines How AI Could Be Exploited for Terrorist Financing
A new research paper by Jason Blazakis, funded by the EU’s Internal Security Fund and released through RUSI and Project CRAAFT, examines how large language models could be weaponised to facilitate terrorist financing. The study argues that AI‑driven content generation...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Center for Critical Infrastructure Security Awarded Maryland Cyber & AI Clinic Grant
Maryland’s Department of Labor awarded the Center for Critical Infrastructure Security a Cyber & AI Clinic Grant, part of Gov. Wes Moore’s $4 million AI workforce initiative. The grant funds the launch of the Think Like a CISO Academy, a statewide...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Why National Unmanned Aircraft System Policy Must Lead with Integration – Not Interception
The United States faces a pivotal shift in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) policy, urging a move from a counter‑UAS‑first narrative to an integration‑first strategy. Lawful drone operations must become visible through Remote ID, Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and public education,...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Retired CISA Contracting Chief Juan Arratia Launches Arratia & Associates
Juan Arratia, former Chief of the Contracting Office at CISA, has announced the launch of Arratia & Associates LLC, a consulting firm that will advise on acquisition, procurement, and audit readiness. The new venture follows more than three decades of senior...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)