For Immediate Release
DHS Press Office
Contact: 202-282-8010
On Jan. 25-27, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will travel to Israel. He will deliver keynote remarks on the Department’s cybersecurity initiatives and efforts to promote public-private partnerships at the CyberTech 2016 Conference. In addition, he will meet with a range of cybersecurity industry representatives to promote cooperation and information sharing with the private sector. While in Israel, Deputy Secretary Mayorkas will also meet with his Israeli counterparts and representatives from the Israeli National Cyber Bureau to discuss continued cooperation in cybersecurity, collaboration in law enforcement, and efforts to enhance border security.
On Jan. 27-29, Deputy Secretary Mayorkas will travel to Greece to meet with his Greek counterparts to discuss a variety of shared homeland security-related priorities, including border security and the facilitation of legitimate travel and trade. The trip will include a visit to Lesvos Island to view refugee registration and processing at the Greek island's Reception Center for migrants.
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