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.
Digital Government
The Lectern: Pilgrimage season in Mecca
Blogger Steve Kelman reports on the results of a study related to social attitudes of people taking part in the Hajj.
People
Report from Croatia: Facebook causes political firestorm
A 22-year-old Facebook member created the controversy by starting a group for people who do not like the country's prime minister.
People
Final rule on E-Verify said to burden contractors
A final rule published today will put major burdens on federal contractors to screen employees and new hires through the E-Verify system, an industry representative says.
People
ODNI establishes security center for embassies
he center will be involved in securing U.S. embassies from physical and cyber intrusions.
People
Michigan gets DHS approval to issue border card
Michigan’s Secretary of State expects to begin accepting applications for the new license next year from Michigan residents who are U.S. citizens only.
People
Letter: Fingerprinting process contributes to delays
A reader writes about the disagreements for fingerprinting at border crossings.
People
GAO: U.S., Canada can’t agree on fingerprints, info sharing
DHS and Canadian officials couldn’t agree on how a joint border office in N.Y. would operate, according to a new GAO report.
People
Study: U.S. not the leader in e-government
South Korea and Taiwan rank ahead of the United States according to a new survey from the Brookings Institution.
People
Tracking a cyberattack
During the conflict between Russia and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, attacks were launched against Georgia’s Internet infrastructure by unidentified attackers.
People
Buzz of the Week: A cyberwar paradox
There was an odd juxtaposition last week between the Russian/Georgian conflict and the Defense Department’s cyber warfare efforts.
People
Also in the news: McKinnon down to last chance to avoid U.S. trial
A European court granted Gary McKinnon, a British man who allegedly hacked DOD and NASA systems, a stay of extradition while it decides whether to hear his appeal, according to CNET.
People
New DHS rule would collect more info
The Homeland Security Department might demand additional information from importers and carriers that ship cargo to U.S. ports.
People
Kelman: The quest for objective research
At a conference in Stockholm, the surprise was the nonideological tone of the research.
Acquisition