U.S. State Department Diplomatic Security with Associates from Industry and Academia on Countering the Hidden Threat State Department officials share their perspectives on the ever-changing War on Terror. This panel of security leaders share insights into coordinated efforts that assess and counter the major threats confronting today’s security professional. Whether facing an active shooter, a bombing, or hostage scenario—security practitioners from varied disciplines must come together and combine their knowledge and skills to face dangerous circumstances. Some events are lethal, some make the headlines, and some may never see the light of day, but almost all incidents require an interdisciplinary approach.