Cybersecurity
DHS earns kudos for tightening security on intelligence systems
The Homeland Security Department has improved the security of its top-secret/sensitive compartmented information systems, the department's inspector general has found.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks add fuel to cybersecurity debate
Cyberattacks on government agencies' Web sites underscore the complex policy questions of cyber defense and offense, experts say.
Cybersecurity
Obama could ramp up E-Verify
The controversial E-Verify employment verification program continues to frustrate critics and supporters with its patchy progress this year. But that could change if President Barack Obama makes it a key piece of an upcoming overhaul of immigration policies.
Cybersecurity
Personal data requirements raise eyebrows
Privacy advocates are wondering why DHS needs to store data on mother's maiden name and financial history to allow employees and contractors regular building access.
Cybersecurity
Real ID: States chase moving target
In the face of shifting deadlines and requirements, states are struggling to comply with the Real ID Act for making driver's licenses more secure.
Cybersecurity
Real ID compliance score card
Twenty-six states have enacted legislation that indicates their intentions regarding compliance with Real ID.
Cybersecurity
U.S. national security in the Digital Age
White House officials should rethink the technology challenges of national security.
Cybersecurity
Senate passes E-Verify provision for contractors
The Senate passed a provision to require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program on the same day DHS announced that contractors must use the program starting Sept. 8.
Cybersecurity
Contractors must use E-Verify system
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today said enforcement of mandatory E-Verify for federal contractors will start September 8.
Cybersecurity
Questions dog DHS plans to upgrade advanced cybersecurity system
Reports in The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal explain the Obama administration's plans and considerations in moving ahead with DHS' next generation tool to protect civilian government computer networks.
Cybersecurity
'Noisy' cyberattacks have little effect
The attacks, which spiked late July 6 and early July 7, are not particularly sophisticated and can be mitigated by organizations that are prepared for them, experts say.
Cybersecurity
Senate bill would give DHS $97M above request
The Senate is considering a spending bill for DHS that would phase out Loran in 2010 and spend $97 million more than the White House requested.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard unit to outsource metrics management
The Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center will hire a contractor to implement its Earned Value Management program.
Cybersecurity
Registered Traveler customers file class-action lawsuit
Two law firms have filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of customers of a private operator of Registered Traveler services that shut down abruptly in late June.
Cybersecurity
Fate of Registered Traveler data up in air after vendor quits program
TSA appears to be distancing itself from the handling of personal data for a Registered Traveler program that suddenly shut down.
Cybersecurity
Contract change puts personal data at risk
Thousands of customers are wondering what will happen to the fingerprint and personal data they provided to a Registered Traveler operator who went out of business.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command: So much still to know
Defense and cybersecurity experts have lots of questions about the scope and operations of the military's newest command.
Cybersecurity