Cybersecurity
IG: Fusion centers need better information from DHS
State and local fusion centers that work in counterterrorism efforts have problems in receiving adequate and timely information from the Homeland Security Department, a new report says.
Cybersecurity
Report finds mixed outcome on cutter
The Coast Guard has had mixed results with its National Security Cutter program, according to a new report that also recommended improving the government's acquisition processes.
Digital Government
DHS office describes how it assesses privacy
A guidance memo from the Homeland Security Department's privacy office lays out fair information practice principles DHS uses to assess the privacy effects of programs and systems.
Cybersecurity
Report: E-Verify causes concerns in Arizona
Employers in that state worry about the rejection rate.
Cybersecurity
Groups sue Chertoff over E-Verify
Several organizations have filed a lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff that challenges the legality of requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to use DHS' E-Verify system.
Cybersecurity
Also in the News: DHS considers searching for blogs with terrorism clues
The Homeland Security Department believes terrorists are using blogs and message boards to plan attacks in the United States.
Cybersecurity
DHS Privacy Office: Fusion centers endanger privacy
Unclear chains of authority, excessive secrecy, military and private-sector involvement, and the use of personally identifiable information raise concerns.
Cybersecurity
IG: FEMA acquisition workforce still not prepared
DHS' inspector general said in an audit of FEMA's acquisition workforce that the agency is not adequately prepared to effectively respond to a disaster.
Cybersecurity
DHS to expand US-VISIT biometric collection
The Homeland Security Department will expand its collection of digital fingerprints and photographs to include more categories of non-citizens who enter the United States.
Cybersecurity
Letter: Dissolve DHS
A reader writes to say the Department of Homeland Security should be dissolved over abuses.
Cybersecurity
New site will monitor private aircraft operators
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a new Web site that will collect advance information on passengers on private planes who intend to enter the United States.
Cybersecurity
DHS sends out grant applications
The department today began distributing applications for grants to state agencies that total $48.6 million for Real ID projects and $34 million for emergency operations centers.
Cybersecurity
GAO Departments drop major joint radio project
Three federal departments walk away from a $10 billion project.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeks to ease privacy fears
Homeland Security Department officials say they hope their new privacy protection principles for research projects will address concerns some privacy advocates have raised about the programs.
Cybersecurity
FEMA looks ahead on emergency warning system
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking for information while it studies how to acquire support services for implementing its new emergency warning system.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS makes progress on managing acquisition
The department hasn't met the milestones it needs to perform effective acquisitions, report says.
Cybersecurity
Letter: Similar loss of data in Alaska
A reader writes to relate a similar story of lost data for workers applying for Homeland Security-sponsored identification cards.
Cybersecurity
Board: DHS system doesn't guarantee privacy
The department’s privacy policy for its intrusion-detection system does not safeguard the privacy of the information collected, advisory panel says.
Cybersecurity
GAO: US-VISIT program has problems
DHS' biometric fingerprint tracking plan for foreign visitors may not work well, auditors report.
Cybersecurity