Cybersecurity
Experts: Clear data-sharing policies needed
Exports tell a Senate subcommittee that clear governmentwide policies are needed for sharing information believed to be related to terrorism.
Cybersecurity
GAO urges review of ship-tracking plans
The Government Accountability Office wants the Coast Guard to make sure its plans to improve ship tracking electronically for security will add value.
Modernization
Cloud computing moves into public safety
Companies introduce software as a service for communications between fire, police and emergency agencies.
Modernization
CBP updates trade data repository
The agency has updated its Automated Commercial Environment system to take into account new document rules.
Cybersecurity
IG: CBP didn't give auditors enough info on passenger system
DHS' inspector general said he did not receive enough information to fully assess the privacy and security enhancements to Customs and Border Protection's airline passenger database.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeks nuclear detection research
The Homeland Security Department plans to award $3 million for exploratory research on nuclear detection technologies.
Cybersecurity
DHS grants total millions for IT
The Homeland Security Department announces $970 million in state and local grants that include funding for IT items such as port identification cards, truck-tracking systems and the Real ID Act.
Cybersecurity
Obama picks leader for DHS directorate
Robert "Rand" Beers would lead the Homeland Security Department's National Protection and Programs Directorate, which includes DHS' cybersecurity programs.
Cybersecurity
FEMA publishes reorganization details
The agency describes details of its recent reorganizations and says the changes do not effect its substance.
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