Cybersecurity
DHS gets new privacy chief
Mary Ellen Callahan, the Homeland Security Department's new chief privacy officer, is an attorney who has specialized in privacy, security, data protection, consumer protection and e-commerce law.
Cybersecurity
IG: FEMA should stay in DHS
DHS' inspector general recommends Congress not endorse moving FEMA out of DHS.
Cybersecurity
DHS Earth used for infrastructure protection
The Homeland Security Department is using DHS Earth, an application built using a Google Earth application, to improve information sharing and situational awareness related to infrastructure protection.
Cybersecurity
DHS gets IT money in stimulus
The Homeland Security Department will get about $2.8 billion from the stimulus package; about half of that money will go for IT-related items such as scanners and surveillance systems.
Cybersecurity
E-Verify dropped from stimulus bill
The E-Verify employment verification provisions have been dropped from the final version of the economic stimulus package.
Cybersecurity
Senate stimulus bill lacks House's E-Verify provision
The House version of the economic stimulus bill would require E-Verify employment verification for all contracts covered by the stimulus spending; the Senate bill approved today does not.
Cybersecurity
Today's headlines: From Federal Times, NextGov and more
In the news: GSA and stimulus spending; Stimulus and IT spending; Promotion for DHS cyber exec; Government and open-source software.
Modernization
CBP seeks system to detect traffic congestion
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking for innovative technologies to monitor incoming traffic within 10 miles of the border between the United States and Canada.
Modernization
Senate to vote on Stimulus cut for IT
Sens. Nelson and Collins are promoting an amendment that would cut $83 billion from the stimulus package, including reductions in major IT items.
Cybersecurity
DHS wants cybersecurity sources
The Homeland Security Department wants to learn about industry's technical capabilities for supporting DHS' National Cyber Security Division.
Cybersecurity
DHS' volatile funding history
The total amount of funding for state and locals grants has varied greatly in the past six fiscal years.
Cybersecurity
DHS prepares to deploy virtual fence
Lab testing of the Homeland Security Department's SBInet virtual fence revealed minor computer bugs that are expected to be fixed before construction begins in March or April, the program's director said.
Cybersecurity
Bill aims to prevent over-classification
The House has passed a measure with information technology components that's designed to improve information sharing by preventing the Homeland Security Department from over-classifying data.
Cybersecurity
House again passes traveler redress bill
The House has again passed a measure that would require enhanced redress processes for passengers misidentified by databases or terrorist watch lists.
Cybersecurity
DHS approved 65 technologies under Safety Act
The Homeland Security Department approved 65 anti-terrorism products and services for special liability protections under the Safety Act in 2008.
Modernization
Importer data rule goes into effect
A last-minute Bush administration rule requiring importers to file more data on shipments went into effect on schedule on Jan 25.
Cybersecurity
Audit: CBP weak on IT security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's information technology security is still a problem, according to a new audit.
Cybersecurity
E-Verify rule governing contractor employees postponed
Federal have officials agreed to postpone enforcing the E-Verify program for federal contractors until May 21 so it can be reviewed by the Obama administration, a business group said. The program was set to start Feb. 20.
Modernization
Groups urge broadband provisions in package
Public safety organizations urge Congress to include provisions for first responder communications programs in the economic stimulus package.
Cybersecurity