Washington, DC - There’s no disputing the importance of a reliable and well-functioning critical infrastructure when it comes to our daily lives—in fact, our national and economic security depend on it. Because our critical infrastructure systems are becoming increasingly complex and connected, we need to understand the real risk of cybersecurity threats and how these threats can impact the nation’s economy, security, public safety and overall health. Cybersecurity threats can also impact companies, reputations and the ability to innovate.

Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom. Prime Minister May conveyed her condolences regarding the terrorist attack in New York on October 31.

Washington, DC - "Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke has been briefed on the apparent act of terrorism that occurred this evening in New York City. The Department is closely monitoring the situation and working with our federal, state and local partners in responding to and investigating this tragedy. We are referring all questions about the investigation to the FBI and the New York Police Department.

Washington, DC - NIST guidelines on approved public key key-establishments schemes are specified in the NIST SP 800-56 series of publications.  While legacy key establishment schemes have been programmatically allowed for use by agencies in FIPS 140-validated modules, NIST SP 800-131A Rev. 1, Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths, specifies that only schemes specified in the SP 800-56 series will be allowed after 2017.  However, there are widely used key-establishment schemes in protocols and applications that are not included in the current revisions of the SP 800-56 series publications. 

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that salads with chicken meat products produced by Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, a Vallejo, California establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

San Diego, California - Go wild this holiday season at the San Diego Zoo’s annual celebration, Jungle Bells presented by California Coast Credit Union. The holiday festivities start December 8, 2017, and run through January 1, 2018. Jungle Bells guests will be treated to seasonal decorations, animal experiences, costumed characters, live entertainment and more.