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
Court: Federal contractors covered by E-Verify rule
A judge upheld the Homeland Security Department's E-Verify electronic employment verification rule for federal contractors starting Sept. 8.
Cybersecurity
DHS sets new policy on computer searches at border
DHS issued two new directives that deal with searches of laptop computers and other devices at U.S. borders.
Cybersecurity
DHS, industry assess risks to IT sector
Government and private-sector experts identify risks to the country's information technology sector's key functions.
Cybersecurity
House members to TSA: Don't destroy Registered Traveler data
Two senior House members hit TSA for plans to delete personal data collected by the Registered Traveler program vendor that shut down.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard gets good marks on enterprise architecture
The Coast Guard has made progress on its enterprise architecture efforts, but should finish documentation, planning and get needed resources, the Homeland Security Department's inspector general says.
Cybersecurity
Passenger screening program to collect more data
U.S. airlines will begin collecting passengers' dates of birth and gender when they make reservations under the Transportation Security Administration’s Secure Flight program.
Cybersecurity
DHS plans cybersecurity wiki
The Homeland Security Department plans a new wiki that federal cybersecurity centers would use to coordinate efforts and improve situational awareness.
Cybersecurity
DHS expands global trusted traveler program
DHS' international trusted traveler program is expanding to more airports this month.
Modernization
DHS starts social network about Southwestern border
The Homeland Security Department is using a site called Ning.com to host a new social network that focuses on topics related to the Southwest border.
Cybersecurity