Yesterday, the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council held its 2nd meeting where they discussed efforts to enhance the security and preparedness of places of worship, faith communities, and faith-based organizations with @SecMayorkas. #FBSAC
Speaking directly to the Council, @SecMayorkas emphasized the critical role their leadership provides in strengthening the bonds between our DHS department officials everywhere, and the communities that we serve. ⬇️
At the direction of @SecMayorkas, the Faith-Based Council—comprised of 25 members representing a diversity of faith communities from across the country—will work on three critical lines of effort: information sharing, grants/resources, and partnerships. #FBSAC
Learn more about the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council and the steps being taken to build a safer and more secure America: dhs.gov/faith-based-se…
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Today, @SecMayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States.
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…
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
@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.
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