Six months ago, the Biden Administration released its new National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism. Rooted in assessments by numerous government, academic, and civil society stakeholders, the new strategy outlined a four-pillar plan to tackle our nation’s top domestic terrorism challenges. As a major stakeholder and implementing agency, the Department of Homeland Security plays a key role in these efforts. 

This is a special 2.5 hour Guest Speaker series event focused on best practices in counterterrorism for those charged with the responsibility of protecting our critical infrastructure and key resources. This interactive panel discussion will feature award-winning author Toby Harnden, who recently released the bestselling book, “First Casualty” – the untold story of the CIA’s mission to avenge 9/11. This dramatic true story reveals the secret mission of the eight members of the CIA’s Special Operations Team Alpha, the first Americans to be dropped behind enemy lines in Afghanistan after 9/11. In addition, retired CIA operations officer Bob Dougherty will provide subject matter expert commentary on how the key takeaways provided by Toby’s riveting story are applicable today and in the future for both the private sector, local and state law enforcement and the FBI in combatting extremism and ensuring the security of the Homeland’s critical infrastructure.