National Emphasis On Security: Implications For State And Local Transportation Policy
White Papers This paper examines the implications of this emphasis on security for state and local transportation policy, using Thomas Dye's very broad definition of public policy. Since September 11, 2001, federal, state and local governments and most other...
[January 11, 2005, 23:00]
Homeland Security Launches First Online Tool Assessing Stadium Vulnerabilities
White Papers Modeled after self-assessment tools used by the Transportation Security Administration, the online stadium tool was adapted to incorporate industry safety and security best practices for critical infrastructure to assist in establishing a security...
[June 27, 2007, 0:00]
Port And Maritime Security: Background And Issues For Congress
White Papers The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 heightened awareness about the vulnerability to terrorist attack of all modes of transportation. Port security has emerged as a significant part of the overall debate on U.S.homeland security.
[January 11, 2005, 23:00]
Coast Guard: Challenges During The Transition To The Department Of Homeland Security
White Papers This testimony before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, outlines the challenges faced by the Coast Guard during its transition to the Department...
[January 26, 2005, 23:00]
USMTMC Overhauls Small Package Shipping With SunPS
White Papers Army Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC) provides global surface transportation services to meet national security objectives. Its Freight Systems Division (FSD) is responsible for supporting the procurement of commercial freight...
[July 10, 2004, 0:00]
Critical Issues In Transportation 2002
White Papers Much of the success and efficiency of the U.S.transportation system is attributable to easy and convenient access by travelers and shippers - yet these attributes also make the system vulnerable to terrorist attack.
[January 26, 2005, 23:00]
White Paper: Supporting Internet-Based Training Requirements
White Papers AST's current clients include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Transportation Security Agency (TSA), the DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and the U.S.armed forces. AST's software engineers currently develop the software...
[August 30, 2005, 0:00]
Pentagon And Hackers In 'cyberwar'
News He told The New York Times in a recent interview: "I'm talking about people shutting down a city's electricity, shutting down 911 systems, shutting down telephone networks and transportation systems. A copy of the Navy's briefing on the attacks...
[March 5, 1999, 16:30]
US Government Unveils Cybersecurity Plan
News Such infrastructures include electricity, oil and gas, surface transportation, and information technology. To that end, the directors announced that their agencies would be working more closely together, by sharing information and by having the FBI...
[September 20, 2002, 7:40]
