Fusion Centers & the Public Health Advantage
Raphael Barishansky and Seth Komansky
February 19, 2014
Law enforcement as well as public health agencies could benefit from sharing interdisciplinary information through the state fusion centers. Four public health situations would particularly benefit from such partnerships: bioterrorism attacks; communicable disease outbreaks; suspicious activity reports; and the use of illicit drugs.
The Real NCIS: An Interview With Thomas Betro
Domestic Preparedness and
February 19, 2014
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service’s (NCIS) former Director Thomas Betro provides insights on
how to keep the U.S. homeland safe from both physical threats and cyberthreats. He shares information
specific to NCIS’s responsibilities, technologies, and efforts to protect against cyber, piracy, and
insider threats.
Information Systems – Advancing Capabilities & Increasing Risks
Craig Deatly
February 12, 2014
When hospitals transition from paper documents to an electronic healthcare information system, patient records become easier to track and to link between clinicians and hospitals. However, these advanced capabilities and benefits involve certain risks – higher costs, program failures, staffing needs, and security concerns. Protecting sensitive information from potential threats remains a high priority, regardless of what system is in place.
The Operational Imperative of Cybersecurity & Resilience
Domestic Preparedness and
February 12, 2014
As technology advances, so do the interconnected relationships among various technologies,
communities, and infrastructures. This interconnectedness creates greater efficiency, but also raises
many concerns. The consequences of not making cybersecurity an integral part of risk management and
strategic decision-making plans can be devastating.
Bridging the Medical Ladders
Joseph Cahill
February 5, 2014
Paramedics acquire a wealth of skills and knowledge, but their tasks are physically demanding and the risk of injury is high. Rather than discarding their training and starting over, these skilled professionals instead could transition to higher-level, less-strenuous job positions. With a few changes, hospitals and communities can continue to move these valuable resources up the ladder.
Critical Infrastructure Protection: More Comprehensive Planning Would Enhance the CyberSecurity of Public Safety Entities’ Emerging Technology
Domestic Preparedness
February 3, 2014
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed the federal government’s level of coordination with state and local governments on cybersecurity concerns at emergency operations centers, public safety answering points, and
