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Gen. Michael Hayden to be a Founding Member of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Cyber Security Advisory Group

The Council on Foreign Relations is increasing its focus on cyber threats and security and has established a Cyber Security Advisory Group which will include participants from industry, government, and academia. The Group will guide CFR’s efforts by advising on what topics to cover, developing programs, and lending expertise.

Homeland Security and Intelligence

Former CIA Director General Michael Hayden spoke about homeland security and intelligence to the Center for Peace and Security Studies at Georgetown University on October 19, 2009

Fmr. DHS Sec. Michael Chertoff on Post 9/11 Public Safety and First Responder Communications

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff participated in a discussion on September 3, 2009 regarding efforts to improve emergency communications since the 9/11 terrorist attacks

The Business of Innovation: Reshaping Cities

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff was interviewed by CNBC as part of their special report entitled “The Business of Innovation: Reshaping Cities”

Issues of Privacy and Security on the Internet, and the Implications for E-commerce

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Penn, Schoen, & Berland Associates CEO Mark Penn participated in press conference October 21, 2009 at the National Press Club on issues of privacy and security on the internet, and the implications for e-commerce

Terrorist Powerhouse

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff was interviewed as part of a Fox News piece on Hezbollah

HSDBC - Partners In Preparedness - Introductory Remarks and Keynote Speaker

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff gave the keynote address at Partners in Preparedness Summit, which was sponsored by the Homeland Security Defense Business Council and the American Red Cross

Charles Allen Presented With 2009 USGIF Lifetime Achievement Award

Former Homeland Security Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis Charles Allen spoke at the GEOINT 2009 conference in San Antonio

How Katrina Saved Lives

Michael Chertoff, former Homeland Security director, marks the fourth anniversary of the New Orleans devastation by looking at the lessons learned that are already preventing future tragedies.

Time for CIA to Move Ahead

Former CIA Director General Michael V. Haden says it’s time for the CIA to move ahead in its counterterrorism mission.

How to Reinvigorate the War on Terrorism Here at Home

The Honorable Michael Chertoff writes about the need to remain vigilant about the ongoing war on terror.

Running the World

As Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff traveled the globe, but he prefers to see everything on foot. From Oregon to Qatar, here are five of his favorite places on earth to run.

Cyber Threats to the Power Industry

The Honorable Michael Chertoff answers questions about cyber threats to the Nation’s energy sector.

Hayden says Congress damages CIA

When CIA officers went to work at the Langley headquarters last Tuesday, the first item in the daily press summary prepared by their public affairs office took their breath away.

Michael Chertoff On His New Firm

We just opened our doors in the last couple of weeks. There are six principals. We’re in the process of negotiating to add two or three senior staff people to fill out our roster.

Why Flu Is a National Crisis by Michael Chertoff

Treating a pandemic like a health problem isn't just bad policy, the former Homeland Security secretary warns—it's dangerous.

Need security advice? Call Chertoff

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has formed his own security consulting firm and joined the mega law firm Covington & Burling.

Chertoff to Form Risk-Management Firm

WASHINGTON -- Michael Chertoff, who stepped down two months ago as head of the Department of Homeland Security, is forming his own risk-management firm to advise corporate clients and governments, including foreign governments.

Chertoff Will Compete with Ashcroft and Guiliani

Chertoff Group, staffed with big-name recruits like former Central Intelligence Agency Director Michael Hayden, will advise government and corporate clients on security matters. One of its first jobs is a cyber-security project for a private-sector institution.