what new cabinet department was formed to help stop future attacks?

The new cabinet department formed to help stop future attacks is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It was established after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize damage and recovery from attacks. The DHS consolidates and coordinates various federal efforts related to border and transportation security, emergency preparedness and response, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear countermeasures, and information analysis and infrastructure protection under one unified agency to improve efficiency and effectiveness in protecting the homeland