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Port Security

Security and Accountability For Every Port Act

Port Security Grant Program

Secure Freight Initiative

Port of Entry Security

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DHS Seeks Maritime Port Infrastructure Information from U.S. Port Community

DHS S&T published a Request for Information (RFI) for commercial port operators to advance the work of the Directorate’s Maritime Port Resiliency and Security Research Testbed project

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Maritime Port Resiliency and Security Research Testbed Fact Sheet

The objective of this Science and Technology Directorate effort is to better understand how commercial port operators deploy their information technology and operational technology systems, the resiliency of these systems, and what improvements can be made to the USCG's regulatory authority to secure the commercial port cyber domain.

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White House Port Security Initiative

The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of actions they are taking to strengthen the cybersecurity of America’s ports.

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Feature Article: Securing Our Ports of Entry, One Scan (or Thousands) at a Time

Multi-Energy Portals have increased the volume and efficiency of cargo scanning.

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DHS Announces Funding Allocations for FY 2023 Preparedness Grants

The Department of Homeland Security announced final allocations of $605 million in six Fiscal Year 2023 competitive preparedness grant programs.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity Conference— Hack the Port 2022

Secretary Mayorkas delivered remarks at the Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity Conference —Hack the Port 2022

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Feature Article: Virtual Reality at the Los Angeles Long Beach Seaport

CBP’s OFO has leveraged the use of immersive technology to address challenges associated with the massive volume of cargo, working with S&T to develop a Command Center designed to increase domain awareness within the LA/LB Seaport.

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CWMD Delivers Updated Technology to Detect Radiological Threats

To improve our Nation’s defense against radiological threats, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) completed a technical refresh of 60 mobile Radiation Portal Monitors currently deployed and used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CWMD supplies CBP with this capability to scan cargo for potential radiological threats.

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S&T BTI Institute Fact Sheet

BTI’s mission is to enhance the Nation’s ability to secure its borders, facilitate legitimate trade and travel, and ensure the integrity of the immigration system.

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Written testimony of CBP for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Abducted Abroad: Exploring the Plight of International Parental Child Abduction and its effect on American Families”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations National Targeting Center Passenger Division Director Donald Conroy addresses the role of CBP in preventing children from being abducted and taken abroad by their parents.