Cybersecurity
Four U.S. agencies deficient in controlling stimulus reporting errors, auditors say
Inspectors general have identified shortcomings in the monitoring of mistakes and omissions in Recovery Act reporting at four federal agencies.
Cybersecurity
DHS eyes science and technology research
The Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate is interested in funding technology research to bolster border, cargo, maritime and cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
DHS setting new deadlines for Real ID
The Homeland Security Department has extended the Dec. 31 deadline for states to comply with Real ID drivers license requirements and is setting new deadlines with the states.
Cybersecurity
DHS biosurveillance center not getting enough data, GAO says
The DHS National Biosurveillance Integration Center is relying on Internet data at the moment because it has not been able to establish partnerships with federal agencies to get federal data, the GAO said in a new report.
Cybersecurity
DHS lacks strategic plan for managing integration, GAO says
While the Homeland Security secretary talks about DHS unification, GAO finds gaps in plans to achieve departmental IT integration.
Cybersecurity
DHS, Michigan team on cybersecurity
The DHS Computer Emergency Readiness Team will identify possible abnormal activities on Michigan’s networks under a new agreement between the department and the state.
Digital Government
DHS distributes $253M for transit security
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the availability of $253 million in grants for mass transit security.
Cybersecurity
DHS hosts virtual cybersecurity job fair
The Homeland Security Department has announced a Cybersecurity Virtual Job Fair to greatly expand its computer security workforce.
Cybersecurity
DHS releases cyber incident response draft plan
The Homeland Security Department wants comments on a national plan that would define government and industry responsibilities for responses to cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity
Steven Cooper returns to government
Steven Cooper, the Homeland Security Department's first chief information officer, has returned to the federal government after four years away.
Digital Government
Will 2010 bring a wake-up call for cybersecurity?
Protecting the nation’s networked systems from cyber threats is not going to get any easier in 2010.
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
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
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
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.
Cybersecurity
DHS proposes permanent status for biometrics-based traveler program
The Homeland Security Department wants to expand a program that uses biometrics to verify identity and speed processing times for airline passengers.
Digital Government
DHS to take a closer look at IT spending
DHS prepares for less funding with reviews of major buys, including IT acquisitions, official says.
Cybersecurity
DHS considers contracts for collecting disaster-related imagery
The Homeland Security Department wants information from industry on collecting images to be used in a system to help with disaster response and recovery.
Cybersecurity