Emerging Tech
TSA Confiscated 3D-Printed Guns at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
It’s not the first time.
Modernization
Real Work on TIC 3 Begins After Draft Guidance Is Finalized, Says Lead Official
Agencies are piloting some potential additional use cases in the background, which the TIC program office plans to start digging into this summer.
Cybersecurity
CISA Officials See ‘No Malicious Activity’ During Super Tuesday
Subsequent information could change the analysis but the agency does not currently attribute technical hiccups in some states to interference.
Digital Government
More Legislation May Be Coming to Bolster the Federal Cyber Workforce
Industry sees focus on education as a path to ending competition over personnel.
Digital Government
Trump Administration Freezes Transportation Security Administration Hiring
TSA is the second Homeland Security component agency to suspend taking on new employees.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director Pushes to Discontinue Social Security Numbers as Identification
Industry is eager to promote alternatives and improvements for digital identity.
Ideas
Keeping Up with Compliance in the Digital Age
Late adopters to the Homeland Security Department’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program can still benefit.
Emerging Tech
Border Patrol Needs Automated Sensors to Cover Watery Blindspots
Homeland Security is looking for a technical solution to give border agents situational awareness about illegal watercraft and the potential risks of interdiction.
Digital Government
DHS to Waive Contracting Regulations to Speed Up Border Wall Construction
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is using a 2005 law to override certain requirements.
Modernization
TIC 3 Commenters Put Faith in Zero Trust over CISA’s Trust Zones
The draft policy creates a new framework for secure network boundaries at a time when the tech sector is moving away from boundaries altogether.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI and DOD Issue Warning on North Korea-Linked Malware
New threat variants allow Hidden Cobra to remotely access and control systems—and banks should look sharp.
Emerging Tech
CBP Expands Facial Recognition Program to Another Southern Border Crossing
Travelers passing through the Progreso port of entry on foot will see a new crossing protocol.
Digital Government
Senator Questions DHS’ Use of Cellphone Location Data for Immigration Enforcement
Sen. Ed Markey wants details on the reported program, including its security practices.
Cybersecurity
Federal Contracts to Require Secure Timing and Navigation Under Executive Order
Key stakeholder says the president’s edict is insufficient and likely to cause confusion over the role of various departments.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director Makes Case for Subpoena Power over Internet Service Providers
A key lawmaker pointed to concerns over privacy if the agency could request who’s behind internet addresses.
Artificial Intelligence
CBP Is Upgrading to a New Facial Recognition Algorithm in March
The agency also signed an agreement with NIST to test the algorithm and its operational environment for accuracy and potential biases.
Cybersecurity
GAO to DHS: Assess How Agencies Implement Cyber Directives
An audit says the Department of Homeland Security needs to do more to ensure agencies carry out binding directives it issues.
Digital Government
Whistleblower Protection Agency, Judge Clash Over Which Feds to Protect From Reprisal
A narrow interpretation of a new law could discourage federal employees from reporting wrongdoing, agency says.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Clears Bills to Give CISA Subpoena Power, Retain Leadership
The Homeland Security Department’s newest agency enjoys bipartisan support in shaky times.
Modernization