Modernization
FEMA seeks contractor for asset-tracking system
The agency has published an RFI looking for a contractor to develop and manage its asset-tracking system.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard softens TWIC rules at ports
The service allows interim measures until May 13.
Modernization
TSA launches Secure Flight for passengers
After five years, TSA's Secure Flight prescreening system for airline passengers is operational.
Cybersecurity
Interoperability urged for border communications
Sheriffs say local, state and federal officials need to work together to secure the U.S./Mexico border.
Modernization
DHS seeks info on Common Operational Picture
The Homeland Security Department is asking companies for advice on how to proceed with plans to improve its situational awareness tools.
Modernization
Napolitano to review satellite imagery program
The DHS secretary agrees to review a controversial program that uses spy satellites for domestic security.
Cybersecurity
The federal/state balancing act
Federal and nonfederal interests don't always coincide in homeland security intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano brings information sharing success to DHS post
Since Janet Napolitano took over as Homeland Security secretary in January, she has vocally pledged her support for efforts to share homeland security-related information and intelligence between state, local and federal authorities. Her emphasis on such sharing predates many of the current federally driven efforts to integrate state and local authorities into the national-intelligence apparatus.
Modernization
DHS to consolidate software license buys
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said today that DHS will save millions by making departmentwide purchases of software licenses.
Cybersecurity
Bill would change Coast Guard acquisition
The Coast Guard would change some acquisition processes under new legislation.
Digital Government
Chertoff joins Covington law firm
Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has joined a D.C. law firm in its white collar defense and investigations group.
Cybersecurity
Demand may fall for visas
Applications are due April 1 for the popular H-1B visas for foreign skilled workers who often work in information technology, but demand may be reduced this year because of the economy.
Cybersecurity
DNI: Improvement needed tracking cyberattacks
Dennis Blair, the Director of National Intelligence, said today intelligence agencies are working to improve their ability to accurately and quickly attribute the sources of cyber attacks.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers get update on cybersecurity review
After being briefed about the Obama administration's 60-day cybersecurity review, Rep. James Langevin (D-R.I.)said he expects that the Obama administration will coordinate its new cybersecurity strategy at the White House.
Cybersecurity
IG: TSA database behind schedule
The Transportation Security Administration has fallen behind schedule and had higher costs because of technical problems in developing its Known Shipper Management System database, according to a new report.
Modernization
States see IT, other delays costing them on Real ID
Some state governments project increasing costs for them to implement the Real ID Act because of delays by the Homeland Security Department in making IT and policy decisions, a new report says.
Modernization
DHS border security plan contains millions for technology
Upgrades to border security technology are a major part of the Homeland Security Department's new plan to help stop drug-related violence along the Mexico border.
Cybersecurity
GAO: DHS has mixed record on FOIA
Some DHS agencies are falling behind on their Freedom of Information Act requests, while others saw improvement in the past two years, GAO says.
Cybersecurity
Federal 100 winner: Rear Adm. Michael Brown
Brown brought a personal touch when building the teams that are entrusted with securing the government’s most critical networks and emergency communications systems.
Modernization