Digital Government
Federal employees union skeptical of building security 'enhancements'
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced this week two enhancements aimed at strengthening security at thousands of federal buildings.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command nominee lays out rules of engagement
The nominee to head the Defense Department's new Cyber Command outlines how the command could respond to different cyberattack scenarios.
Cybersecurity
TSA contractors performed government-only work, IG concludes
TSA allowed contractors to review invoices for other contractors in apparent violation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, according to a new report from the Homeland Security Department inspector general's office.
Cybersecurity
DHS inks deal with Germany for global trusted travelers
Homeland Security Department officials signed an agreement with Germany to integrate the countries' trusted traveler programs.
Cybersecurity
Senators look to Amsterdam for airport technology
Computer-based auto-detection technology deployed at Amsterdam’s airport to screen passengers for explosives could be useful in the United States, according to some senators.
Cybersecurity
Cyber chief slams security efforts
The White House's top cybersecurity official calls for needed measures to protect federal networks, some of which should have been done long ago.
Cybersecurity
GAO on board with Secure Flight plans
The Transportation Security Administration has generally achieved all 10 statutory conditions for its program to take over the checking of air travelers against watch lists.
Digital Government
DHS' updated infrastructure plan emphasizes systems resiliency
The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, updated by DHS, puts greater emphasis on the resiliency of critical systems, particularly IT systems, according to a GAO evaluation.
Cybersecurity
First responders connect via DHS online network
The Homeland Security Department hopes 500,000 local, state and federal first responders will join a new online professional network DHS has created for them.
Cybersecurity
DHS to hire 170 IT employees during next 18 months
Richard Spires, the CIO of the Homeland Security Department, said today his IT workforce will almost double by October 2011.
Cybersecurity
DHS undecided about US-VISIT air exit system
The Homeland Security Department is still undecided about pursuing a biometric system at airports to verify that non-U.S. citizens leave when required.
Cybersecurity
Social networking still a learning experience for agencies
Using new social media tools is still new to federal agencies and minor problems and missteps should be expected, several officials said today at the FOSE trade show.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity game plan needs stronger educational strategy
Computer science students should get college scholarships like basketball or football players, a senior official in DHS' National Cybersecurity Division said at FOSE.
Cybersecurity
DHS releases new details on Einstein 3 intrusion prevention pilot
The Homeland Security Department plans to use another agency and an Internet Service Provider to test capabilities and processes for its planned next generation network security program.
Modernization
DHS officials defend progress on SBInet border system
Two days after Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano froze some spending on the SBInet virtual fence system at the Arizona border, DHS officials say the system is providing needed capabilities.
Digital Government
With fusion centers, privacy is a serious — and touchy — subject
Agencies involved in fusion centers say they take privacy seriously. But they're reluctant to say much else about the subject.
Digital Government
State fusion centers look to expand beyond counterterrorism efforts
Shortly after the first fusion centers were established, federal and state officials realized two things: First, the fusion concept could be extended beyond counterterrorism. And second, federal grants were a powerful force in shaping fusion centers.
Cybersecurity
DHS freezes spending on virtual fence project
The department plans to keep freeze in place until a review is completed.
Cybersecurity