The United States confronts a wide array of threats. Terrorism. Transnational criminal organizations. Drug and weapons smuggling. Human trafficking. Cybercrime. And the ongoing challenge of illegal migration across U.S. borders.
“Doing more with less” seems particularly relevant today. Federal agencies face growing demands and smaller budgets. Given this climate, the tendency to address government’s biggest challenges with in-house staff is understandable. An alternative approach is to apply external resources to address entrenched issues. External experts with mission knowledge and experience set clear goals and provide a repeatable process to get there. Trusted consultants work hand-in-hand with clients to quickly set a path for success – what we call Speed to Mission.
Every week, both public and private sector organizations face new cyber security threats. Those who wish to bring down information technology (IT) systems, whether against Government agencies or major corporations, possess the skills and persistence necessary to do so.
This era of agile development, rapid prototyping and the pervasiveness of “apps” on phones, tablets, and computers, means that the public now more than ever expects a higher level of service and support.
Across the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), priorities change quickly and missions evolve – sometimes even more quickly than agencies anticipate. The need to adapt, quickly identify and implement solutions, and achieve early successes that build momentum towards lasting capability is critical.
In fields as varied as finance, retail, and Government, today’s conversations focus on speed: organizations must be fast, agile, and dynamic, and they must be able to quickly seize opportunities and head off threats.
Widely regarded as modern slavery, human trafficking refers to the act of profiting from the control and exploitation of others, most commonly in the context of forced labor, sexual slavery, forced marriage, and organ harvesting. Victims often lose their identity, dignity, and self-worth.
A multimedia exhibit at the National Building Museum features organizations and individuals that are providing innovative solutions to Mother Nature’s most devastating natural disasters. The exhibit, ‘Designing for Disaster’ features images, videos, models, and presentations of new research and work in the fields of risk assessment and natural hazard mitigation.
A hot topic in the United States and in many European countries this year, immigration debates intensified in Italy’s Parliament due to the increased number of immigrants flooding Italy’s borders. Why such a big debate? Italy’s immigration policy is not well defined, relatively new, and full of contradictions.
Hurricane season has always been a big deal in Miami, but not so much in Philadelphia. This could change soon.
The definition of a great leader varies little across industries. Among other things, a great leader shows compassion for their teammates and adapts to changing situations. They communicate persuasively, guide others to reach their full potential, and act proactively when needed. Great leaders are self-aware, and constantly strive for improvement. Arc Aspicio’s philosophy is to build exceptional, flexible leaders and teams that deliver high quality results for both our clients and our company.
These days, the homeland security mission moves fast… and acquisition lead times just do not support the speed to mission that agencies need to stay ahead of the threat. Acquiring information technology support services such as data analytics, cybersecurity, information sharing, and IT strategy and transformation must happen faster than ever before – yet bring more innovation and lower risk at the same time.
Passion for homeland security is the driving force in our company. I love what we do…and our new website!
