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Homeland Security

Wolf Directs DHS Advisory Council To Assess Biometrics, Economic And ICT Security

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, February 24th, 2020

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Wolf Directs DHS Advisory Council To Assess Biometrics, Economic And ICT Security

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf. Photo: LinkedIn

The Department of Homeland Security’s external advisory council has been tasked with four new assignments, including a review of its approach to biometric identity management, risks associated with information and communication technology (ICT), and how the department can help secure the nation’s economy. Under the new taskings, which were announced on Monday by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf during a meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC), the panel will form new subcommittees to assess each issue. Wolf’s…

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