Modernization
DHS explores virtual world technologies
The Homeland Security Department wants to know how virtual world technologies and Web-based tools can help responders prepare for emergencies.
Cybersecurity
Authentication said key to cybersecurity
Bruce McConnell, a top cybersecurity official, said authentication of users and devices is key to cybersecurity.
Modernization
Citizenship agency launches interactive Web site
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has launched a revamped Web site that lets users track their applications and petitions online. The new USCIS.gov site also makes national trend and raw data available.
Cybersecurity
TSA needs privacy IT tools, IG says
The TSA has made progress in implementing privacy protections, but still needs to beef up its monitoring and enforcement with automated tools, DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner says.
Cybersecurity
DOD opens some classified information to non-federal officials
Some officials working at state and local intelligence fusion centers will have limited access to data on the Defense Department's classified network.
Modernization
Lawmakers hit DHS on electronic border surveillance system
Lawmakers scolded Homeland Security Department officials for the latest round of delays on the SBInet electronic border surveillance project.
Cybersecurity
IG faults DHS for breaking rules on some noncompetitive contracts
DHS' Inspector General finds 70 examples where officials didn't follow federal acquisition rules in awarding noncompetitive contracts.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS needs better management for OneNet
DHS needs better management for its project to consolidate its agencies' network infrastructures, the department's inspector general found.
Cybersecurity
DHS struggles to manage billions in IT investments, GAO finds
Despite some progress, DHS still has problems with managing major IT investments, the GAO finds.
Cybersecurity
Immigration agency to outsource disaster recovery plans
The Office of the CIO for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for a contractor that can take over disaster recovery planning and management.
Modernization
IT upgrades, increased public interaction coming for Citizenship and Immigration Services
Alejandro Mayorkas, the new director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said he wants the agency to be more engaged with the public and also to move into the electronic age.
Cybersecurity
Report: ICE needs better database to track detainees
The DHS agency needs better information systems and database to track its 32,000 detainees and ensure good management, a report recommends.
Cybersecurity
Contractors lose bid to suspend E-Verify enforcement
A second attempt to delay the E-Verify rule from becoming effective for federal contractors has failed
Cybersecurity
One appeal fails, another pending today for E-Verify
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other plaintiffs have filed another appeal in attempt to stop the E-Verify rule from going into effect today for federal contractors, according to a media report.
Modernization
U.S. and Mexico talk safety across the fence
U.S. and Mexican officials announced an agreement to set up a cross-border network to enhance safety and law enforcement at the border.
Cybersecurity
Experts disagree on effect of E-Verify's expiration
The authorization for the E-Verify employment verification program expires three weeks after it is set to cover federal contractors.
Cybersecurity
Groups ask court to delay E-Verify despite ruling
The organizations trying to stop the E-Verify rule from covering federal contractors have filed for an injunction to delay enforcement from beginning Sept. 8.
Cybersecurity
IG: FEMA needs centralized IT for disaster relief
FEMA needs to centralize how it buys goods and services for dealing with disasters into an integrated information technology system, a report recommends.
Digital Government
DHS needs to plug some cybersecurity holes, audit finds
The DHS Inspector General recommends improving the department's coordination of cybersecurity for critical control systems.
Cybersecurity