Modernization
DHS to save $87 million with license consolidation
DHS announced a fourth round of cost-saving measures, including replacing thousands of software licenses with a single departmentwide license.
Cybersecurity
New chief to update policies for Coast Guard's acquisition directorate
The new head of the Coast Guard acquisitions unit said he wants to make permanent the relationships between the new unit and the Homeland Security and Defense departments.
Cybersecurity
DHS launches YouTube channel
The Homeland Security Department has a new YouTube channel with links to YouTube videos by FEMA, the Coast Guard and other agencies.
Modernization
IG: DHS should get new infrastructure data system
The Homeland Security Department should finish the acquisition process for a new system that will be used to keep track of critical infrastructure, DHS' inspector general said.
Cybersecurity
Witnesses: E-Verify system can't detect ID theft
Former agency officials told a Senate subcommittee that the E-Verify system for employment verification cannot detect identity theft.
Cybersecurity
House bill would restrict laptop searches
A House subcommittee today will consider legislation that would require DHS to strengthen protections for U.S. citizens whose laptops are searched at the borders.
Cybersecurity
HUD, FEMA data sharing finds waste
An inspector general finds computer checks by FEMA and HUD that uncovered duplications in federal rental payments.
Cybersecurity
DHS another step closer to departmentwide debarments
DHS on July 16 published a new interim rule on suspensions and debarments for nonprocurement-related entities.
Modernization
IT costs central to Real ID, PASS ID debate
Backers of the Real ID Act and proposed PASS ID Act have been debating the extent to which states need to make expensive information technology investments to improve the security of driver's licenses.
Cybersecurity
More than half of states moving on Real ID
Although the program is controversial, 27 states are likely to meet milestones.
Modernization
DHS to vendors: Help us shield dot-gov domain
The Homeland Security Department wants information from companies on their solutions that could be used to protect the government's domain used by civilian agencies.
Modernization
IT central to debate over Real ID, PASS ID
Backers of a new driver's license security program say the current Real ID program's costly IT requirements are unnecessary and won't work for states.
Cybersecurity
DHS earns kudos for tightening security on intelligence systems
The Homeland Security Department has improved the security of its top-secret/sensitive compartmented information systems, the department's inspector general has found.
Cybersecurity
Obama could ramp up E-Verify
The controversial E-Verify employment verification program continues to frustrate critics and supporters with its patchy progress this year. But that could change if President Barack Obama makes it a key piece of an upcoming overhaul of immigration policies.
Cybersecurity
Personal data requirements raise eyebrows
Privacy advocates are wondering why DHS needs to store data on mother's maiden name and financial history to allow employees and contractors regular building access.
Modernization
Cyberattacks could have been mitigated
Agency responses to cyberattacks on U.S. government sites demonstrate a need for better coordination between agency security officials and the companies that provide Internet services, experts say.
Cybersecurity
Senate passes E-Verify provision for contractors
The Senate passed a provision to require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program on the same day DHS announced that contractors must use the program starting Sept. 8.
Cybersecurity
Contractors must use E-Verify system
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today said enforcement of mandatory E-Verify for federal contractors will start September 8.
Cybersecurity
Questions dog DHS plans to upgrade advanced cybersecurity system
Reports in The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal explain the Obama administration's plans and considerations in moving ahead with DHS' next generation tool to protect civilian government computer networks.
Cybersecurity