Emerging Tech
DHS Invests in 2 Companies for Data Privacy Tools
The awards are part of the department’s Data Privacy portfolio that focuses on sensors, autonomous systems and other emerging tech.
Cybersecurity
TSA Unveils Cybersecurity Roadmap
The agency identifies four priorities and six goals to address
Emerging Tech
DHS is Exploring How Blockchain Can Stop Counterfeits and Forgeries
The agency is funding research that uses blockchain to make sure people are who they claim to be.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Loses Appeal Against Congressional Ban
It’s official: Kaspersky can’t do business with the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Can Add to Their CDM Rollouts If They Foot the Bill
Rather than wait for funding through the Homeland Security Department, agencies can use a particular task order modification to get what they need, when they need it.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Will Soon Have a Cyber Hygiene Score—And Will Know Where They Rank
The AWARE score will be based on data from agencies’ continuous monitoring tools and will give the Homeland Security Department a holistic view of the government’s cybersecurity posture.
Modernization
How FEMA Could Help Avoid Another Missile Alert Mishap
State and local authorities are responsible for sending and rescinding alerts but FEMA can—and says it will—require the underlying infrastructure be more user-friendly.
Cybersecurity
Defense, Homeland Security Secretaries Spearhead Cyber Cooperation Agreement
The agreement details how the departments will work together on major cyber challenges such as elections.
Emerging Tech
CBP’s Facial Biometrics Program Has Caught 26 Alleged Imposters
Since its rollout this summer, the biometrics program is finding more success at land borders than airports.
Artificial Intelligence
Congress Wants to Confront Facebook, Robocallers and Data-Throttlers
Lawmakers also encouraged the Pentagon to continue helping civilian agencies in cyber matters.
Cybersecurity
DHS Aims to ID Critical Functions to Protect from Cyberattacks by Year’s End
After the Homeland Security Department identifies the critical functions, it plans to map out all their dependencies.
Digital Government
Kirstjen Nielsen’s Ugly Legacy at Homeland Security
Nielsen’s future will be decided “shortly."
Cybersecurity
Election Security Tested
Federal agencies raced to secure vulnerable systems in time for the 2018 midterms, but the job’s not done.
Cybersecurity
DHS and Pentagon Memo Details Future Cyber Cooperation
The memorandum of understanding comes after the Defense Department prepared to help the Homeland Security Department repel Election Day cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Congress Passes Long-Sought Bill to Rename DHS Cyber Agency
The National Protection and Programs Directorate will soon be called the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Cybersecurity
The DEA And ICE Are Hiding Surveillance Cameras In Streetlights
It’s unclear where the streetlight cameras have been installed, or where the next deployments will take place.
Cybersecurity
DHS-Funded Tech Could Help Calculate the Costs of Cyberattacks
The agency awarded $1.3 million to research helping organizations weigh the benefits of different cyber tools.
Cybersecurity
DHS Wants to Expand the Reach of Its Critical Infrastructure Cyber Training
The department wants to be able to provide cyber training webinars to 5,000 simultaneous users.
Cybersecurity
DHS Cyber Unit Fields False Alarms But No Hacks on Election Day
Incidents flagged as potential attacks turned out to be malfunctions or accidents, according to Homeland Security officials.
Modernization