Modernization
SBInet system could get UAVs
DHS is considering using $100 million in stimulus funds to add unmanned aerial vehicles to the SBInet virtual fence system.
Modernization
FEMA requests comments on alert standard
The agency wants comments on the new emergency alert technical standard it has proposed as part of the Common Alerting Protocol XML standard.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security information security improves
As the component agencies that make up the Homeland Security Department integrate more fully, information security is improving.
Cybersecurity
Also in the News: National Cybersecurity Center chief steps down
Rod Beckstrom, the head of the Homeland Security Department’s National Cybersecurity Center, has resigned, according to the DorobekInsider.
Cybersecurity
DHS forms new research centers
The Homeland Security Department has hired two organizations for up to $712 million over five years to run two new DHS-sponsored research and development centers.
Cybersecurity
DHS sees upgrade for Common Operating Picture
A senior Homeland Security Department official said DHS wants to upgrade its Common Operating Picture and make it more accessible to state and local authorities.
Modernization
CBP to test trade data programs
The agency will test its collection and sharing of trade data starting in late March.
Modernization
Vermont issues IT-enhanced driver's licenses
Vermont is the third state to issue enhanced driver's licenses with RFID tags that can be used instead of passports at border crossings.
Cybersecurity
DHS gets new acting CIO
Margaret Graves takes over as acting chief information officer today on Richard Mangogna's last day as CIO.
Cybersecurity
2010 budget adds to DHS immigration programs
The Obama administration has requested a 6.5 percent increase for the Homeland Security Department, which would raise the department’s discretionary budget to $42.7 billion.
Cybersecurity
Administration to request more for cybersecurity
The Obama administration plans to increase spending on cybersecurity, according to an overview of the budget request released today.
Modernization
DHS' Beckström: Feds need to define cyber goals
An expert says the government needs to clarify its vision of what constitutes successful cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
DHS secretary discusses department's IT programs
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said today an initial review showed that a 2012 deadline for DHS to scan for radiation all U.S.-bound sea cargo was not going to work. She also discussed information-sharing.
Cybersecurity
Technology urged to stop tunnels at borders
Authorities found 93 illegal tunnels under U.S. borders from 1990 to November 2008, according to a new report that recommends more use of tunnel-detection technology.
Modernization
TSA checks out systems for waiting time data
The agency wants information on systems to collect hourly data on waiting times for passenger security checkpoints at airports.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity audit guidelines recommended
A group of government and private sector cybersecurity officials has recommended 20 security controls it says should be used to evaluate the security of federal computer systems.
Cybersecurity
Infrastructure protection plan calls for data warehouse
DHS is working on creating a national data warehouse as part of its updated National Infrastructure Protection Plan released on Feb. 19
Cybersecurity
DHS works on EAGLE small-business strategy
Officials are considering two approaches to host competitions for the EAGLE II - Small Business contract.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano appoints chief privacy officer
Attorney Mary Ellen Callahan will oversee Homeland Security's privacy policies.
Modernization