Cybersecurity
Delays beset DHS financial systems procurement
The Homeland Security Department's second attempt to integrate its financial systems is more than a year behind the original schedule, according to a new GAO report.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks against critical U.S. networks rising at a faster rate
Antiquated technology blamed for the increasing number of attacks.
Cybersecurity
Fewer data breaches but more records exposed
Although data breaches are occurring less frequently this year, the number of personal records exposed has risen dramatically.
Cybersecurity
DHS has problems with IT internal controls, audit says
Shortcomings in the Coast Guard’s IT systems are putting DHS's financial data at risk, auditors said.
Cybersecurity
New dashboard tracks cybersecurity programs
Software industry trade association's dashboard rates cybersecurity programs.
Cybersecurity
DHS procurement office eyes contract hybrids
The Homeland Security Department’s Office of Procurement Operations is looking at contracts that include some performance-based items as a way to meet governmentwide requirements to reduce spending on contracts considered to be high risk.
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DHS making strides in acquisition management, IG says
The Homeland Security Department is sharpening its procurement management skills as it rates a "moderate progress" score for 2009 from its inspector general.
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Former officials: White House cyber coordinator should have budget authority
The current decentralized budget process hinders the administration's ability to develop and implement a governmentwide cyber strategy.
Cybersecurity
DHS completes draft of plan on how to respond to a national cyberattack
The final strategy outlining public and private roles and responsibilities will be completed after public comment and then will be put to the test in September 2010.
Cybersecurity
Wanted: A Smokey Bear for cybersecurity
U.S. cybersecurity strategy needs to develop a public awareness campaign that permeates the workplace, schools and homes.
Cybersecurity
DHS to miss 2012 deadline to scan containers for radiation
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said DHS needs more time to meet a requirement for radiation scanning of 100 percent of cargo containers bound for U.S. seaports.
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Conflicting information security standards slow acquisitions
Agencies have similar baseline requirements but add custom specifications, making it difficult for vendors to build widely accepted products.
Cybersecurity
NARA weighs standardizing access rules for foreign vendors seeking secret data
A NARA office wants to establish a standardized process through which some highly sensitive data could be released under special agreement to foreign-owned or controlled contractors.
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Immigration and Customs looking at performance-based software development
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering using performance-based contracts for software development to modernize its IT systems.
Cybersecurity
Northrop Grumman to fund university research on cybersecurity tech
Northrop Grumman plans to fund researchers at Carnegie Mellon, Purdue University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with millions of dollars to focus on leap-ahead cybersecurity technologies.
Cybersecurity
Certifications are not a panacea for cybersecurity woes
A national certification program for cybersecurity professionals won't solve our security problems, writes Daniel Castro.
Cybersecurity