Cybersecurity
DHS data center problems addressed in funding bill
The House Appropriations Committee today approved a DHS funding bill that provides very little money for the department's data center consolidation.
Cybersecurity
DHS infrastructure unit hiring 621 more workers
DHS' Philip Reitinger tells a House subcommittee that 'right-sizing' the workforce is his top priority.
Cybersecurity
TSA names Garrison-Alexander as CIO
The Transportation Security Administration has has named former senior National Security Agency signal intelligence executive Emma Garrison-Alexander as its CIO.
Cybersecurity
IG: Dulles IT security needs more work
The Homeland Security Department has made progress on IT security at Dulles International Airport, but gaps remain, says a new report.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity, E-Verify are big winners in DHS budget
A House subcommittee has approved a $42.6 billion spending bill for the Homeland Security Department that increases the amount allocated to cybersecurity efforts.
Modernization
Two biometric systems being tested
The Homeland Security Department has started testing two ways in which government officials, not airlines, could collect biometrics from non-U.S. air travelers as they leave the country.
Cybersecurity
The FCW.com Top Ten
Here's a look at the top stories FCW.com readers were watching for the week of June 1-5.
Cybersecurity
DHS draws flak for review of services contracts
DHS' new mandatory reviews of professional service contracts: A good idea or too tough to do?
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS security clearances need IT help
The Homeland Security Department could improve its security clearance process by beefing up its computer support, IG says.
Cybersecurity
Bills would kill DHS satellite surveillance office
A senior House Democrat has introduced legislation to eliminate a DHS-run program to make intelligence and military satellite imagery more available to civilian agencies for domestic purposes.
Cybersecurity
Cyber leader powers still unknown
President Barack Obama received widespread praise for his recent decision to create a cybersecurity coordinator, but some observers say it remains to be seen whether the position has enough authority.
Digital Government
Napolitano backs E-Verify
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she is a big supporter of E-Verify, the Web-based employment eligibility verification tool.
Cybersecurity
DHS' IG reports millions recovered from fraud
The Homeland Security Department's inspector general has recovered $228 million in fines and other payments by investigating complaints of alleged waste, fraud and abuse.
Cybersecurity
Nominee: DHS won't lose cybersecurity authority
Rand Beers, the nominee to lead the DHS unit that oversees cybersecurity, said he has been told the department won't lose its authority in that area.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano names senior cybersecurity officials
Philip Reitinger, deputy undersecretary of DHS' National Protection and Programs Directorate, will also lead the National Cybersecurity Center.
Cybersecurity
McConnell gets DHS gig
Bruce McConnell, former Chief of Information Policy and Technology in the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as the Homeland Security department's counselor to the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Deputy Under Secretary, Philip Reitlinger.
Cybersecurity
DHS expands RFID use at borders today
DHS has started the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which requires displaying eligible ID documents, most with RFID tags, at land and sea borders.
Cybersecurity
$300M in transit grants to aid in homeland security projects
DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.
Modernization
DHS to scrutinize service contracts
As part of an efficiency initiative, DHS officials will perform an extra review on all professional service contracts over $1 million starting immediately.
Modernization