| Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism | |
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| Executive Office of the President Homeland Security Council | |
| Reports to | President of the United States White House Chief of Staff United States National Security Advisor |
| Appointer | President of the United States |
| Constituting instrument | Homeland Security Act 2002 |
| Formation | 2001 |
| First holder | Tom Ridge |
| Deputy | Joshua Geltzer |
The Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, commonly referred to as the Homeland Security Advisor and formerly the Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, is a senior aide in the National Security Council, based in the West Wing of the White House, who serves as principal advisor to the President of the United States on homeland security and counterterrorism issues.
The Homeland Security Advisor is also a statutory member of the United States Homeland Security Council. Serving at the pleasure of the President, the Homeland Security Advisor does not require Senate confirmation for appointment to the office.