NCS | National Communications System

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Madon Becomes Director of the National Communications System

Washington, D.C April 28, 2008 - James J. Madon today became Director and Deputy Manager of the National Communications System, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Cyber Security and Communications. (read more)

President Appoints Chair, Vice Chair, Three Others to NSTAC

Arlington VA, April 08, 2008 - President George W. Bush yesterday announced his intent to appoint five new members to the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. He also designated two of the five appointees as the new the NSTAC chair and vice chair. (read more)

Department Looks to Increase GETS, WPS Subscriptions

Arlington VA, February 22, 2008 - The National Communications System - part of the Department’s Office of Cyber Security and Communications - is leading a campaign to register and equip all DHS leadership and DHS emergency response personnel with critical emergency communications tools: GETS and WPS. (read more)

Our Mission

Assist the President, the National Security Council, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in (1) the exercise of the telecommunications functions and responsibilities, and (2) the coordination of the planning for and provision of national security and emergency preparedness communications for the Federal government under all circumstances, including crisis or emergency, attack & recovery and reconstitution.

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