Mission - Homeland Security
WEBFeb 26, 2023 · The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its homeland security mission are born from the commitment and resolve of Americans across the United States in the wake of the September 11 th attacks. In those darkest hours, we witnessed true heroism, self-sacrifice, and unified resolve against evil. We rallied together for our …
Cybersecurity | Homeland Security
WEBMay 12, 2021 · Cybersecurity. The Department of Homeland Security and its components play a lead role in strengthening cybersecurity resilience across the nation and sectors, investigating malicious cyber activity, and advancing cybersecurity alongside our democratic values and principles. President Biden has made cybersecurity a top priority for the …
Home | Homeland Security
WEBU.S. Department of Homeland Security: With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
Citizenship and Immigration Services | Homeland Security
WEBSep 30, 2024 · The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a central role in administering the immigration system of the United States. Administration of immigration benefits is the responsibility of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In order to have a liaison between the public and DHS on immigration benefits matters, …
History - Homeland Security
WEBLearn the history of the Nebraska Avenue Complex (NAC) through its origins as a girls seminary to a code breaking facility during World War II and its current incarnation as the home of the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Was this page helpful? The Department of Homeland Security was established in 2002, combining 22 ...
Secretary of Homeland Security
WEB3 days ago · Alejandro Mayorkas was sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by President Biden on February 2, 2021. The Secretary of Homeland Security leads the third largest Department of the U.S. government, with a workforce of 260,000 employees and 22 components including TSA, Customs and Border Protection, …
About DHS - Homeland Security
WEBJun 11, 2024 · The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the hard work of more than 260,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, …
News - Homeland Security
WEBAug 27, 2024 · News and important communications from the Department of Homeland Security.
What DHS Does - Homeland Security
WEBThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security is large and decentralized. Made of up seven operational component agencies as well as numerous directorates and support components, each has its own unique areas of responsibility for keeping the Homeland and its inhabitants safe. To understand how Department's different parts work together to …
Alejandro Mayorkas - Homeland Security
WEBAlejandro Mayorkas was sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by President Biden on February 2, 2021. A political refugee born in Havana, Cuba, Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant confirmed to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security. He has led a distinguished 30-year career as a law enforcement official and a ...