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Through a series of press releases, commentary, images and publications, the Homeland Security Enterprise Forum provides insights into its work and current debates on homeland security policy.

Obama Pentagon official: Afghanistan troop withdrawal 'is not going to be a pretty picture' (Yahoo! News)

Obama Pentagon official: Afghanistan troop withdrawal 'is not going to be a pretty picture' (Yahoo! News)

July 19, 2021
Our Member and Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson on Afghanistan Troop withdrawal.
Is the U.S. in a cyber war? (Harvard Law Today)

Is the U.S. in a cyber war? (Harvard Law Today)

July 14, 2021
Our Member and faculty chair of the homeland security program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government Juliette Kayyem says we are fighting an epic cyber battle.
TransUnion Public Sector Business Partners with Homeland Security Experts Group to Enhance National Security Missions (Yahoo! Finance)

TransUnion Public Sector Business Partners with Homeland Security Experts Group to Enhance National Security Missions (Yahoo! Finance)

July 14, 2021
CHICAGO, TransUnion’s public sector business (NYSE: TRU) announced today a new partnership with the Homeland Security Experts Group, sponsoring the Sept. 13-14 Homeland Security Enterprise Forum. #HSEF21
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Face the Nation (CBS)

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Face the Nation (CBS)

July 11, 2021
The Department of Homeland Security was created after a terrorist attack that was born in Afghanistan. Member, Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, speaks on the subject to Face the Nation.
Podcast: US national security depends on domestic progress: Jane Harman explains (GZERO)

Podcast: US national security depends on domestic progress: Jane Harman explains (GZERO)

June 27, 2021
US national security depends on domestic progress: Our Co-Chair The Honorable Jane Harman explains to Ian Bremmer at GZERO
Chertoff on the Safety of Cyberspace (Bloomberg)

Chertoff on the Safety of Cyberspace (Bloomberg)

June 22, 2021
Our Co-chair and Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff discusses the Safety of Cyberspace with Bloomberg
Finally, the US gets a strategy on fighting domestic terrorism (CNN)

Finally, the US gets a strategy on fighting domestic terrorism (CNN)

June 15, 2021
Member and Director of the National Security Studies Program at the New America Foundation Peter Bergen writes on Domestic Terrorism.
White House unveils new strategy to counter domestic terrorism 'laser-focused on violence' (Yahoo via NBC News)

White House unveils new strategy to counter domestic terrorism 'laser-focused on violence' (Yahoo via NBC News)

June 15, 2021
Member, Former Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Policy and Partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP Stewart Baker, speaks on domestic violence and expresses alarm over new strategy.
U.S. Suffers Over 7 Ransomware Attacks An Hour. It's Now A National Security Risk (NPR)

U.S. Suffers Over 7 Ransomware Attacks An Hour. It's Now A National Security Risk (NPR)

June 9, 2021
Member and Founder of K2 Intelligence Juan Zarate cited in NPR.
F.B.I Director Compares Danger of Ransomware to 9/11 Terror Threat (New York Times)

F.B.I Director Compares Danger of Ransomware to 9/11 Terror Threat (New York Times)

June 4, 2021
Member and former Director of the National Security Agency Admiral (Ret) Michael S. Rogers, cited on cyber defense and resilience.
Member and CISA Senior Adviser Suzanne Spaulding speaks with NBC’s Meet the Press (NBC via Twitter)

Member and CISA Senior Adviser Suzanne Spaulding speaks with NBC’s Meet the Press (NBC via Twitter)

June 2, 2021
Member and CISA Senior Adviser Suzanne Spaulding tells NBC’s Meet the Press when it comes to cyber threats, American businesses and individuals need to be shouldering more of the responsibility with the government.
Balance of Power: Chertoff on JBS Cyberattack (Bloomberg)

Balance of Power: Chertoff on JBS Cyberattack (Bloomberg)

June 1, 2021
Our Co-chair and Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff discusses with Bloomberg’s David Westin the cyberattack on JBS, the largest meat supplier in the world.
DHS Division Failed To Analyze Intelligence Ahead Of Capitol Violence (NPR)

DHS Division Failed To Analyze Intelligence Ahead Of Capitol Violence (NPR)

May 18, 2021
NPR talks to Member and faculty chair of the homeland security program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government Juliette Kayyem on how DHS Division Failed To Analyze Intelligence Ahead Of Capitol Violence.
White House to Nominate National Security Veteran for DOJ Post (Wall Street Journal)

White House to Nominate National Security Veteran for DOJ Post (Wall Street Journal)

May 17, 2021
Member and Uber executive Matt Olsen to be nominated as assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s National Security Division, writes the Wall Street Journal.
A Conversation With Jane Harman (The Washington Post)

A Conversation With Jane Harman (The Washington Post)

May 3, 2021
Our Co-chair The Honorable Jane Harman, sits down with the Washington Post to talk national security strategy.
Don’t Wait for Herd Immunity (The Atlantic)

Don’t Wait for Herd Immunity (The Atlantic)

April 29, 2021
Member and faculty chair of the homeland security program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government Juliette Kayyem writes for The Atlantic that when it comes to COVID-19, US should take decisions grounded in science.
Pistole biography examines intersection of personal values and public service (The Herald Bulletin)

Pistole biography examines intersection of personal values and public service (The Herald Bulletin)

April 24, 2021
Member and President of Anderson University, John Pistole biography examines intersection of personal values and public service.
José A. Freig named American Airlines VP of international operations (Skies)

José A. Freig named American Airlines VP of international operations (Skies)

April 13, 2021
Member Jose Freig named Vice President of International Operations.
The 2021 Cyber Threat Wil Drive Stronger Alliances (The Cipher Brief)

The 2021 Cyber Threat Wil Drive Stronger Alliances (The Cipher Brief)

April 5, 2021
Our Co-chair and Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff discusses the cybersecurity threat landscape with The Cipher Brief.
The Future of Navalny’s Opposition Movement (The Cipher Brief)

The Future of Navalny’s Opposition Movement (The Cipher Brief)

March 12, 2021
Member, Former Acting Director and Director of CIA, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), John McLaughlin talks to Cipher Brief on the Future of Navalny’s Opposition Movement.
The agency founded because of 9/11 is shifting to face the threat of domestic terrorism (The Washington Post)

The agency founded because of 9/11 is shifting to face the threat of domestic terrorism (The Washington Post)

February 14, 2021
Member, Former Secretary of Homeland Security and Founder of Pangium, Kevin McAleenan talks to the Washington Post on how DHS’s focus is shifting to face the threat of domestic terrorism.
Harvard's Juliette Kayyem breaks down why new footage of the Jan. 6 attack is so shocking: 'You feel violated and assaulted and somewhat soiled' after watching it (CNN)

Harvard's Juliette Kayyem breaks down why new footage of the Jan. 6 attack is so shocking: 'You feel violated and assaulted and somewhat soiled' after watching it (CNN)

January 18, 2021
Member and faculty chair of the homeland security program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government Juliette Kayyem breaks down January 6th to CNN.
After 2020, What's Next? The Greatest Challenges Facing Homeland Security and Domestic Intelligence for the Next Decade (Guidehouse)

After 2020, What's Next? The Greatest Challenges Facing Homeland Security and Domestic Intelligence for the Next Decade (Guidehouse)

December 4, 2020
HSEF 2021 Partner Guidehouse's Patricia Cogswell discusses the greatest challenges facing domestic intelligence for the Next Decade
Building Comprehensive Homeland Security Efforts (The Hill)

Building Comprehensive Homeland Security Efforts (The Hill)

January 17, 2020
Executive Director Robert Walked called back in 2020 to consider re-elevating the vital role of the Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Advisor to be a co-equal with, or principal deputy to, the National Security Advisor. In 2021 this came into fruition.

HSEF 2022 Sessions

View the plenary sessions and lightning rounds that took place on October 24 - 26, 2022.