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Last Updated: July 5, 2022 | Press Releases

Joint Statement Between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar to Secure World Cup Qatar 2022

Building on the longstanding relationship between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar (MOI), DHS Under Secretary for Policy Robert Silvers met Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani in Doha to discuss shared security priorities and re-affirm their joint commitment to expand cooperation to enhance the security of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.  

Last Updated: April 21, 2022 | Press Releases

Fact Sheet: DHS International Cybersecurity Efforts

President Biden has made cybersecurity a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration at all levels of government. DHS plays a lead role in strengthening the nation’s cyber resilience, but cybersecurity is not limited by boundaries, borders, and jurisdictions. Protecting against cyber threats at home also requires collaborating with partners abroad and DHS agencies and offices also play a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity efforts worldwide. 

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Combat Child Exploitation and Abuse

DHS is a global leader in combating child exploitation and abuse. The DHS Child Exploitation Investigations Unit (CEIU)—part of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crimes Center (C3)—leads the nation in the fight against online child sexual abuse. CEIU detects and apprehends producers and distributors of child sexual abuse material and perpetrators of transnational child sexual abuse; identifies and rescues child victims around the world; and trains domestic and international law enforcement partners in cutting-edge investigative practices.

Last Updated: June 11, 2021 | Press Releases

Secretary Mayorkas, Mayor Garcetti Visit LA Cyber Lab

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti visited the Los Angeles Cyber Lab and received a briefing on its operational capabilities.  The Cyber Lab is a prime example of how a public-private partnership can shore up our cyber defenses across every level of government as called for by President Biden

Last Updated: January 23, 2021 | Press Releases

Statement from Acting Secretary Pekoske on the 59th Presidential Inauguration

The Acting Secretary released the following statement commending the men and women of the U.S. Secret Service for their efforts to secure the 59th Presidential Inauguration:

Last Updated: January 13, 2021 | Publication

Expanding the Period of Designation of the 59th Presidential Inauguration as a National Special Security Event

On January 12, Acting Secretary Gaynor issued a memorandum expanding the period of the 59th Presidential Inauguration National Special Security Event to begin on January 13, 2021.

Last Updated: December 11, 2020 | Site Page

In Memoriam of DHS Fallen K9s and Equines

DHS acknowledges and appreciates the importance of the work of our canines and equines. These loyal companions have spent their lives to further the DHS mission, and we honor the sacrifice of all our DHS fallen canines and equines.

Last Updated: July 24, 2020 | Site Page

Mission Areas

The Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees the third largest Cabinet Department and leads our nation's efforts to secure our country from terrorism to natural disasters.

Last Updated: June 17, 2020 | Site Page

U.S. Secret Service (USSS)

When you think of the Secret Service, the agents who protect the President probably come to mind first. But did you know the Secret Service was originally formed (way back in 1865) to stop criminals from counterfeiting money and other goods?

Last Updated: March 23, 2020 | Site Page

DHS Jobs

DHS is made up of 14 different components, each with a special job to do.