Modernization
Nicole Willis: Downsizing systems at DHS
Willis led the development of an IT architecture that will allow DHS to eliminate more than 100 redundant systems.
Cybersecurity
House GOP lawmakers introduce DHS authorization bill
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) and other Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee, introduce authorizing legislation for the Homeland Security Department.
Modernization
DHS CIO describes 'aggressive stance' on cloud migrations
The Homeland Security Department is being aggressive about adopting cloud computing, its CIO told a House subcommittee.
Digital Government
Coast Guard's Deepwater strategy running aground, official says
The Coast Guard faces some hard choices on its $24 billion Deepwater asset acquisition program, a GAO official told a House subcommittee.
Modernization
DHS moving public websites to the cloud
The Homeland Security Department is moving its public-facing websites to the cloud on a $600,000-a-year contract.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard CIO still needs full authority, audit finds
The Coast Guard's new IT management strategic plan and acquisition guidance earned kudos, but the CIO still does not have sufficient oversight authority, an audit concluded.
Digital Government
DHS names Spaulding to critical infrastructure post
Suzanne Spaulding is the new deputy undersecretary for DHS' National Protection & Programs Directorate, according to a news report.
Cybersecurity
Bill would restrict DHS contracting, impose limited hiring freeze
The measure would stop DHS from using cost-reimbursement contracts for production of major systems.
Cybersecurity
H-1B workers abuse work privileges: IG
An audit of H-1B visa holders revealed that many abuse the program's privileges.
Cybersecurity
DHS, FBI beef up fingerprint checks for visitors
The Homeland Security Department and FBI are implementing a more robust system of checking fingerprint identities of international visitors at airport ports of entry.
Cybersecurity
9/11 remembered: Building a department on demand
Steve Cooper, the first CIO at DHS, recalls how a surge of patriotism prompted him to lend his talents to the homeland security effort.
Cybersecurity
DHS still has growing pains, comptroller says
U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro testified that the Homeland Security Department has achieved successes but still has organizational problems.
Digital Government
Sony names first chief information security officer
Company brings in former DHS official Philip Reitinger after massive hacking attack.
Cybersecurity
The creation of DHS and ODNI: cautionary tales
A new report offers management lessons learned from the creation of DHS and ODNI after the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Cybersecurity
Beware fake FEMA disaster app
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced a new mobile application for disaster preparedness on Android, but an apparently fake FEMA app appears to have fooled many.
Cybersecurity
Protective Services risk assessment system fails, GAO says
The Federal Protective Service's costs for developing a new risk assessment system have tripled and the system is two years behind schedule, a new report says.
Cybersecurity
DHS expands program for people to check their employment eligibility
The expansion means millions more people can go online to make sure the government has accurate information about whether they're allowed to work in the United States.
Cybersecurity
Agencies don't reward innovation, feds say
In a time when efficiency and effectiveness should be at a premium, federal employees don't believe their agencies reward innovation, according to a new survey.
Digital Government
DHS, GAO disagree on details of acquisition planning
The Homeland Department said collecting data to decide when to begin planning for a major procurement is a waste of time.
Cybersecurity