Homeland Security Secretary Highlights Cyber, Counterterrorism as Key Priorities

Homeland Security Today: Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson highlighted cybersecurity and counterterrorism as two “cornerstones” of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) mission during his State of Homeland Security address delivered last week at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC.

 

“In 2016, counterterrorism will remain the cornerstone of DHS’s mission,” Johnson said. “The events of 2015 reinforce this.” He added, “While counterterrorism remains a cornerstone of our Department’s mission, I have concluded that cybersecurity must be another. Making tangible improvements to our nation’s cybersecurity is a top priority for me and President Obama before we leave office.”

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