Cybersecurity
Border Patrol and ICE data systems not working together, IG says
Stovepiped data systems are contributing to tensions in the operational relationship between the Border Patrol and ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit.
Cybersecurity
Federal agency push to reduce regulation results in savings
Federal agencies have found savings and reduced burdens by revising regulations, but not always to taxpayers' benefit.
Digital Government
Coast Guard commandant celebrates contractor while DOJ lawsuit is pending
The Coast Guard's highest-ranking official joined with other officials in a ceremony for Bollinger Shipyards last weekend even though the Justice Department is currently in court accusing Bollinger of making false statements.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog group says DHS privacy guidance allows researchers to break the law
The Homeland Security Department is considering adopting new privacy guidance for Internet-based research that allows investigators to break the law, according to the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
Cybersecurity
DHS cybersecurity exec leaving
The Homeland Security Department is losing an assistant secretary for cybersecurity, effective today, according to a report by Politico.
Cybersecurity
DHS cannot keep track of all its acquisitions, IG testifies
Despite some improvements, the Homeland Security Department is still having trouble keeping a central record of its $13 billion in annual procurements, according to testimony at a House subcommittee hearing.
Cybersecurity
Audit: Agencies still wasting billions with overlapping programs
GAO highlighted similar problems last year, and continues to find new examples.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS improves management for non-competitive contracts
DHS officials completed more reviews of the different aspects of contracts awarded without a full-and-open competition.
Cybersecurity
DHS demands turnkey-ready border system
The Homeland Security Department is giving a strong warning to vendors about its needs for the next phase of border surveillance technology strategy.
Cybersecurity
GAO finds overlaps in IT investments within DOE and DOD
CIOs dispute some of the GAO's conclusions during a House hearing.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers worried about possible 'chilling effect' of DHS social monitoring
DHS could stifle public discussion if it's not careful in monitoring social media, lawmakers warn.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill displeases Republicans
Sen. Joe Lieberman and his bipartisan co-sponsors say it's not SOPA or PIPA and doesn’t have a kill-switch provision, but Republicans committee leaders say it still overreaches.
Cybersecurity
US-VISIT could move again
The White House's budget request for fiscal 2013 proposes another shift in oversight for the Homeland Security Department's US-VISIT biometric technology program, among other IT-related changes.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard info-sharing at ports slow to get started
The Coast Guard has made some progress but still has a long way to go to carry out the information-sharing goals of the SAFE Port Act of 2006, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity becomes high priority in budget request
With large investments proposed for DOD, DHS and NSF, budget puts cybersecurity front and center.
Cybersecurity
FBI seeking tools to find threat info in Facebook, Twitter posts
Emerging threats sometimes hide in social media messages, FBI believes.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security priorities: Low-risk travel
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said smoothing the way for low-risk travel and trade will get attention in 2012.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department to establish new cyber center
Energy Department CIO highlights importance of partnerships in fighting cyber threats.
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