Judith Hafner

Experienced government and political affairs professional. #defense, #homelandsecurity, #cybersecurity

[Congressman Juan Ciscomani @RepCiscomani]

I toured S&K Security Group’s Systems Integration Lab in Marana where @CBP tests technology to stop smuggling, illegal migration, & human trafficking. Their work keeps agents equipped, communities safe, and creates jobs here in Southern AZ. All good things for our country!

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

Hey Fourth Graders! Did you know that you can get a FREE national park pass for you & your family to access hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for the entire 2022-2023 school year? And educators can get 1 paper pass for each of their 4th-grade students.
https://t.co/1ZIFGfLAge

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

The @WhiteHouse is now accepting applications for the Spring session Internship Program. The session will begin in Jan 2023. Applications are due by 9/23. Candidates can find the Program’s online application @ https://t.co/4J19oz46Fi & for questions email: [email protected].

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

The @uscensusbureau is inviting the public to share their input for an improved 2030 Census. They are looking for recommendations on: reaching/motivating everyone to respond, technology, new data sources, tools/messages, and support. https://t.co/ggXvWqpH5B

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

The National Cybersecurity Summit is going virtual! The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that it will host its 3rd annual summit as a series of webinars every Wednesday for 4 weeks starting Sep 16 & ending Oct 7. Register @ https://t.co/gqnn39yZpn

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

The @IRSnews has published information on how and when Americans will get their stimulus checks. https://t.co/vkXM2MmR6l

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

.@SpeakerPelosi has released a guide to help members of Congress assist constituents with accessing and participating in the benefits that were included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which passed Congress last week.
https://t.co/sTZPWe5OIU

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

.@DHSgov recently released a reference tool about COVID-19. The Master Question List summarizes what is known about COVID-19, what additional information is needed & who may be working to address additional questions. DHS will update the document as needed https://t.co/IVOLaHZgOr

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

At a time when we r more reliant on the internet, this is a reminder that ur electronic products (refrigerator, medical equipment, cars) that connect 2 the internet (Internet of Things) may not b secure & that our adversaries r exploiting their weaknesses https://t.co/OeoISExRdN

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

Congress has passed two #coronavirus emergency spending bills and is now negotiating a third bill that they hope to pass next week. We have more details on these bills in our weekly update. https://t.co/YCTszHLedZ

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

.@CoryBooker @washingtonpost re: @realDonaldTrump “He should be impeached for what is in the Mueller report...he is supposed to be the leader of the free world but he is acting like an authoritarian...if we do not act, we are failing our duty to uphold the constitution.”

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

The @WhiteHouse released an updated R&D plan 4 #AI techs that reaffirms original 7 strategies & adds 8th calling for expanding public-private partnerships recognizing that the Fed Gov can't direct the national effort without collaborating with industry.
https://t.co/ygOxg6lRGA

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

.@usnistgov Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) is hosting the Smart and Secure Cities and Communities Challenge 7/10-12 in DC bringing together innovators and govt to address shared issues faced by cities and communities. https://t.co/2mDYFwBxMF

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

As organizations rely more on mobile apps, ensuring that the apps are reasonably free from vulnerabilities and defects is paramount. NIST is out with a paper with a mobile app vetting process to ensure that mobile apps are free from vulnerabilities.
https://t.co/dsu6z0mrJq

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

The President's FY2020 budget request includes $750B for defense and $563B for non defense spending. https://t.co/NQC1jO33hH #Budget2020

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

Do you have an innovative compact design for an escape respirator solution that provides people with oxygen when they are trying to evacuate a toxic or smoke-filled environment?@dhsscitech launched the Escape Respirator Challenge w/ cash prize of $250K. https://t.co/KSlMz7wEH1

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

Congratulations to @SenatorTester for being selected as the @FiberOpticSense 2018 Champion of Innovation. Sen. Tester has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in the 115th Congress to make U.S. security programs more effective through advanced technology. #FOSA2018

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

.@VP said that the caravan heading to US made @WhiteHouse reconsider birthright citizenship as it may be a magnet for illegal immigrants. “We all cherish the 14th amendment, but the Supreme Court has never ruled on whether it applies to those who are in the country illegally.”

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

When asked what it’s like to be an astronaut, @Astro_Sandy responded that astronauts don’t see borders from space and that “the more people that see that, the better we will be as a species.” #Transformers

[Judith Hafner @vantageptstrat]

.@JimBridenstine talking with @BillNye and @hbhammel about @NASA return to moon, path to Mars, commercialization of low earth orbit and climate change. #Transformers