Department of Homeland Security Credentialing Test For First Responders in Financial Sector

Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity

In mid July the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took a major step in implementing its system for credentialing public and private sector first responders by conducting a demonstration in Washington, D.C., and other cities across the U.S.

The development of a credentialing system has been a key objective for DHS since 9/11. The goal is to create common credentials for public and private first responders by working on key screening initiatives, including fostering the interoperability of credentialing systems for federal, state and local governments.

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