Welcome to your DHS Weekly Update. The big story out of the Department of Homeland Security this week was the Secretary’s announcement of a sweeping new approach to combating domestic and international cyber threats. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas addressed reporters Monday, laying out the nation’s most aggressive cyber defense policy overhaul in a decade. He said, “America’s digital infrastructure is a critical target, and we must move faster to protect it.” The new policy will roll out in three phases through early next year and includes stepped-up public-private cyber task forces, faster threat-sharing with the tech sector, and mandatory breach notifications for critical industries. According to DHS, ransomware attacks are up 69 percent since last year, with health care and energy among the hardest-hit sectors.

Another headline: DHS has begun implementing border management changes following new bipartisan legislation passed last week in Congress. The department is deploying more technology along the southern border to screen for fentanyl and expanding partnerships with Mexican law enforcement. Officials expect faster processing for legitimate asylum seekers while ramping up enforcement against trafficking networks.

There’s movement on disaster preparedness, as FEMA—under DHS—announced $3 billion in new resilience grants for vulnerable coastal states. States like Florida and Louisiana will receive additional funding to reinforce levees and upgrade emergency communications before the next hurricane season. FEMA head Deanne Criswell emphasized, “We’re equipping states and communities with the tools they need ahead of disasters, not just after.”

For businesses, the new cyber rules mean increased compliance requirements but also improved coordination during attacks. State and local governments get more funding and resources for both natural disaster readiness and cyber resilience, but also face tighter reporting deadlines. Internationally, the U.S. is promising closer information sharing with allies in Europe and Asia amid growing concern over nation-state cyber intrusions.

Citizens should expect to see new public safety alerts in coming weeks, especially as cyber threat sharing expands to schools and local governments. DHS has set up a public portal for reporting suspicious cyber activity and invites anyone who spots anomalies to report them.

Looking ahead, listeners can watch for DHS to hold its first National Cyber Response Summit next month, bringing together tech leaders, law enforcement, and state officials. For more details and to offer feedback on policy proposals, visit dhs.gov or your local emergency management office. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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