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After taking a look at the six original investments included in the Department of Homeland Security's Budget request, we spoke with Nelson Balido, subject matter expert and Chairman of the 2018 Border Management Summit, to hear his thoughts how these priorities will play out in 2019. As well as:

• A Few Thoughts on the President's FY 2019 Budget Request for Border Security
• Border Investments to Prioritize in 2019
• The Future of Border Security & Overcoming Current Challenges
• Anticipated Modifications to Appear in the Finalized FY 2019 Budget for Border Security
• Why It's Pertinent to Attend the Upcoming Border Management Summit
• And More!
  

We took a look at the latest technologies being utilized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to secure and manage the border. In FY 2018, CBP allocated $2.28 billion in funding towards their Procurement, Construction, and Improvements (PCI) account. Included within the PCI account was an itemized list of border security technology priorities. Additionally, the President's FY 2019 budget request provides crucial investments in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) technology to enhance the overall border security capabilities of front-line operations.

Just in the past few months, the Department of Homeland Security has implemented several new biometric initiatives by the border. Download this article to learn about the latest technological developments taking place in US border security.

This infographic highlights key components of the FY2019 Budget request of $47.5 billion in net discretionary budget authority for DHS, which is a $3.4 billion increase from 2018.

The challenge of unprecedented demographic trends, irregular migration patterns, geopolitical complexity and the heightened terror threat have made border control and security one of the polemic issues of our time. The implementation of "smart" border systems with ever evolving technological sophistication is seen as the key to establishing a safer and more easily protected environment for the transit of goods and people.

Defence IQ sat down with Rear Admiral Patrick Augier, France’s Deputy Secretary General for the Sea to discuss his thoughts on French maritime border control priorities and terrorism prevention strategies at sea.

In preparation for the 2018 Border Management Summit, we wanted to exclusively share these past presentations with you. Below you will find expert content on:

• SAP Border Protection
• Achieving Global Maritime Security & Sea Control: Expanding the Role of the US Coast Guard DSF
• Enhancing Border Security Through Innovation & Emerging Technology
• Infrastructure and Technology on the Southwest Border