Homeland Security - Page 1

On Guard: Protecting Perimeters 22 February, 2011 The threat of global terrorism has increased awareness over the security of critical infrastructure. Whether for military bases, civil installations or other critical aspects of infrastructure...

E-Warfare: The Modern Cyber Threat 27 January, 2011 The Stuxnet worm is the most high-profile recent example of the sophistication of modern cyber attacks. Chris Lo surveys the electronic landscape, revealing how the world's militaries...

Asymmetrical Warfare: Turning the Tide 07 January, 2011 Aside from remote naval assets, what technologies are being used to ensure port security remains robust at all times? Researchers Ronald Kessel, Tom Pastore, Karna Bryan and Chris Strode from...

Venue Counterterrorism: Security and the Olympics 18 November, 2010 With London preparing for the Olympic Games, the potential for terrorist attacks is heightened. We investigate the measures being taken to protect various venues from security...

Countering Bioterrorism 12 October, 2010 As the terrorist threat grows, global governments are working to counter a potentially devastating bioterrorist attack. Muriel Axford investigates the...

Australia's Election: Politics on the Edge 30 September, 2010 The election of Julia Gillard as Australia's PM signalled a brief respite in one of the most bitterly fought elections. The consensus, which resulted in the first minority government in 70...

The Price of Homeland Security 05 June, 2009 By 2016, governments will be spending more than $300bn a year on counterterrorism. David Binning takes a look at who is spending what, and why homeland security one of the fastest-growing...

After Iraq – Bringing it All Back Home 07 May, 2009 Colonel Roger Cloutier is commander of the first US Army regiment to be employed in a bespoke homeland security role. He tells Paul French about swapping Baghdad for mums and...

Boosting Home and Heart – Obama's Vision for a United Front 12 February, 2009 How will Barack Obama's inauguration affect the military's role in US homeland security? Paul French...