Whether it’s personal protective equipment, security cameras or bottled water, GSA Disaster Preparedness and Security and Protection categories provide SL&T agencies with direct access to products, services and commercial experts. GSA’s Disaster Preparedness and Security Protection categories are the perfect place to obtain or address your organizations emergency and security needs.

Public-private partnerships (P3s) have long been a valuable way for state and local governments to reduce risk, speed implementation and leverage private-sector expertise for public-sector projects and services. Particularly for communications and connectivity, these partnerships have played a crucial role in equipping governments with much-needed technology. As governments look to maximize their investments from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA...

The opioid crisis is shifting, not ending. The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics estimated that more than 100,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States between April 2020 to April 2021, an increase of 28.5% from the same period the year before. As states continue to clamp down on abuse of legal prescriptions, the prevalence and variety of opioids and other illegal drugs continues to grow. These drugs and associated drug...

The European Commission has adopted a communication on Critical Infrastructure Protection in the fight against terrorism, enhancing European prevention, preparedness and response in the event of terrorist attacks involving critical infrastructures. The European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection (EPCIP) considers measures that will enhance the level of protection of infrastructure against external threats, with the Operator Secur...

AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series features presentations by senior Army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the United States Army.AUSA’s Noon Report Webinar series invites you to join us on Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 12:00–1:00 PM EST, to hear a presentation by Dr. James A. Helis, Director of the Army Resilience Di...

Several Russian generals have been killed in Ukraine because their soldiers have been forced to rely on communications “in the clear,” on regular cellphones and handheld radios. But that does not necessarily translate into a permanent tactical advantage for the Ukrainians – Russia is also known for its hacking skills. If their secure communications are breached, Ukrainian forces also can be at risk. There is no more timely ex...

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America will bring together leading stakeholders from industry, operators, agencies and governments to collaborate on securing North America. The conference will look at developing on the theme of previous events in helping to create better understanding of the issues and the threats, to help facilitate the work to develop frameworks, good risk management, strategic planning and implementation.

FMA advocates for excellence in public service through effective management and professionalism. The national convention provides an opportunity to discuss how FMA can promote great work in the federal government. Agenda: Sunday, March 27 – Delegate registration & National Executive Board Meeting - Chapter Presidents invited to join meeting late afternoon Monday, March 28 – Opening Ceremonies, Keynote Address, Officer Nominatio...

DSI’s 10th Annual Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium will provide the latest updates on US efforts to advance chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense. This forum will convene senior-level officials from throughout the military, government, and academia to share their insights into successful CBRN incident detection, protection, and recovery strategies, as well as R&D initiatives, updates on joint CBRN requirem...

Last year's tornado season saw the deadliest December on record with more than 90 deaths and massive devastation across eight states. These tornados didn't spare anything in their path, with many businesses severely impacted. To understand if your business is prepared for the challenges a tornado, cyclone, or other significant storm brings, you can conduct tabletop exercises. Tabletop exercises can be very effective because they help identify...