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Counterterrorism

Last Updated: December 29, 2022 | Press Releases

2022 Year in Review: DHS Responded to Wide-Ranging Threats and Challenges, Built Capacity for the Future

In 2022, DHS responded to the dynamic threat landscape with leadership, new programs and capabilities, cross-component collaboration, and dedication to mission.

Last Updated: November 15, 2022 | Publication

First Responder's Toolbox

The First Responder Toolbox is an aid to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities.

Last Updated: September 11, 2022 | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Remarks: 2022 World Summit on Counter-Terrorism

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the 20th Annual World Summit on Counter-Terrorism in Herzliya, Israel, hosted by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism.

Last Updated: September 9, 2022 | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Remarks: 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium 

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the VOICES Center for Resilience 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium in New York City.   

Last Updated: August 2, 2022 | Blog

Message from Secretary Mayorkas Regarding the Successful Counterterrorism Operation

Yesterday evening President Biden announced that the United States successfully completed a counterterrorism operation that killed Al-Qa’ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.  Zawahiri was one of the architects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and other assaults on our nation.  We are indebted to our brave colleagues who carried out the operation.

Last Updated: April 27, 2022 | Testimony

Secretary Mayorkas Testifies on the FY2023 DHS Budget

Secretary Mayorkas Testifies on the FY2023 Department of Homeland Security Budget

Last Updated: July 26, 2021 | Publication

Evaluation of a Targeted Violence Prevention Program

Threat prevention and management programs are used throughout the U.S. to address threats related to violence. These programs have not been rigorously evaluated.

Last Updated: January 25, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T Announces $36.5M Funding Opportunity for New COE

DHS S&T announces $36.5 million funding opportunity for a new DHS Center of Excellence: Engineering Secure Environments from Targeted Attacks.

Last Updated: March 2, 2020 | Blog

Combatting Terrorism with Excellence

You may have seen the breaking news that S&T is standing up a new Center of Excellence (COE).

Last Updated: September 20, 2019 | Publication

DHS Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence

The DHS Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted violence explains how the department will use the tools and expertise that have protected and strengthened the country from foreign terrorist organizations to address the evolving challenges of today.