@SecMayorkas is in Toyko, to meet with Japanese partners to discuss DHS support for U.S. strategic objectives in Japan, including cybersecurity collaboration, travel facilitation, & maritime security cooperation.
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📍 Toyko
@SecMayorkas and @USAmbJapan Rahm Emanuel discussed opportunities for DHS to further U.S. strategic equities in Japan and the wider Indo-Pacific region.
While at the @USEmbassyTokyo, @SecMayorkas met with DHS colleagues stationed in Tokyo from @USCG, @TSA, @CBP, and thanked them for advancing our mission with excellence and selfless service to our nation.
.@SecMayorkas met with Minister @nishy03 where they discussed cybersecurity issues and potential cooperation to counter forced labor.
They also discussed ways to confront cybersecurity threats and malign foreign activity in the Indo-Pacific maritime space.
Through engagements in 🇸🇬 Singapore and 🇯🇵 Japan, Secretary Mayorkas’ trip to Asia advanced our #DHSmission to safeguard our nation, both at home and abroad. Read more ➡️ dhs.gov/news/2022/10/2…
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DHS is keeping America safe through strong international partnerships.
Here’s how we’re advancing our mission together with key international partners. ⬇️
📌 Singapore
DHS personnel perform the DHS mission all around the world, including in Singapore. While in country, @SecMayorkas met with our personnel stationed in the region alongside @USAmbSG@RedWhiteBlueDot, to hear firsthand about the important work they perform each day.
“We are at a cyber crossroads.” @SecMayorkas delivered keynote remarks at the Singapore International Cyber Week Summit on addressing our shared global challenges to cybersecurity through collaboration. #SICW2022
At the Singapore International Cyber Week Summit, @SecMayorkas called for a unified response to our shared global challenges around cybersecurity. #SICW2022
Partnership is essential to the cybersecurity challenges facing the world today. Through collaboration with countries like Singapore, the Biden-Harris Administration aims to extend cooperation on best practices for cybersecurity operations and critical infrastructure security.
.@SecMayorkas underscored the U.S.’s commitment to a free and open internet amid China’s use of technology to tilt the global playing field to its benefit.
Stay informed by reviewing DHS resources for how to better protect businesses, houses of worship, and schools, and ensure the safety of public gatherings. cisa.gov/securing-publi…#NTAS
Be prepared for emergency situations and remain aware of circumstances that may place you at risk. Make note of your surroundings and the nearest security personnel. ready.gov#NTAS
Learn more about community-based resources to help prevent individuals from radicalizing to violence. dhs.gov/CP3#NTAS
Today at the @usmayors#MayorsDC22 meeting, @SecMayorkas highlighted the value of partnering with local mayors around the country to protect and secure our communities. 🧵
.@SecMayorkas on the cyber threat facing communities:
“Regardless of the size and sophistication of your infrastructure, you need to identify a person who can take charge of the cybersecurity portfolio because it is something that we all need to be vigilant about.”
On the need to work together to combat the threat of domestic violent extremism:
"Our goal is to be preventive—before we have to be responsive.” #MayorsDC22
As of November 10, 2021, DHS is not aware of an imminent and credible threat to a specific location in the United States.
The United States continues to face a diverse and challenging threat environment as we approach several religious holidays and associated mass gatherings that in the past have served as potential targets for acts of violence.
"We have seen the threat evolve but we have not seen its prior iterations disappear… Our work at DHS requires vigilance, throughout the day every day...
"....And our greatest asset are in fact our people, the people in the department." - @SecMayorkas