A regularly updated directory of press releases related to cyber security.

 DHS Releases Strategic Principles For Securing The Internet Of Things

Release Date: November 15, 2016 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a set of “Strategic Principles for Securing the Internet of Things (IoT), Version 1.0.” These principles highlight approaches and suggested practices to fortify the security of the IoT and will equip stakeholders…

 Readout of Secretary Johnson’s Call with State Election Officials on Cybersecurity

Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson hosted a phone call with members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and other Chief Election Officials to discuss the cybersecurity of the election infrastructure. It is critically important to continue to work to ensure the security and resilience of our electoral infrastructure, particularly as…

 Secretary Johnson Honors DHS Employees Across the Country

WASHINGTON –Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson hosted the 2016 DHS Secretary’s Awards Ceremony to honor DHS employees from across the country for their extraordinary work and commitment to the Department’s mission.   “Through our incredibly important mission, we’re at the forefront of so many vitally important national security operations. In so many…

 Joint Statement from the Department Of Homeland Security and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Election Security

Release Date: October 7, 2016 For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 The U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) is confident that the Russian Government directed the recent compromises of e-mails from US persons and institutions, including from US political organizations. The recent disclosures of alleged hacked e-mails on sites like DCLeaks.com and WikiLeaks and by…