People
UPDATED: Beaming across the border
DHS and State disagree on which security technology to use for border protection
People
DHS, HHS make secret pact to share airline passenger info
The ACLU says the agreement could violate a deal with the European Union.
People
DHS: E-passport live test a success
The agency is on track to meet its Oct. 26 deadline for use of the passports.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattackers can exploit Pentium self-defense
The vulnerability affects every computer that runs on x86 architecture, an expert said at the CanSecWest/core06 conference.
People
Border Patrol to expand UAV usage
A success so far, unmanned aerial vehicles also cause concern for some officials.
Cybersecurity
International body adopts network security standard
The ISO approved a comprehensive model that identifies critical requirements to ensure end-to-end network security.
Modernization
Europe wants more broadband
European Commission officials have called for greater high-speed Internet coverage across the continent to spur job growth.
People
Thompson: A time to share
We need to find a way for federal, state and local authorities to share terrorism information.
Modernization
System eases traffic's toll on Stockholm
The congestion or value pricing system charges fees for driving into the city at certain times of the day.
Digital Government
European Commission to digitize 6 million docs
Books, documents and cultural materials will be available online through the European Digital Library.
Digital Government
Energy launches megasearch effort
Internet users will be able retrieve scientific research from four major portals by entering one query on one Web site.
Cybersecurity
Panel: Industry crucial to fighting cybercrime
The United States also needs international cooperation agreements.
Digital Government
Experts: Don't shoot messenger to protect Internet
Governments must not let debates over content affect the underlying interoperability of the global network’s infrastructure, a group of Internet policy experts said.
Cybersecurity
DHS evaluates global cybersecurity exercise
Cyber Storm aims to determine how well public and private organizations worked together in a simulated attack.
People
EU focuses on health education
A new initiative in Europe would improve the quality of information its citizens receive about health issues.
Modernization
Experts: Countries make dangerous cyber adversaries
They often have more resources and can attack more effectively, one expert says.
People
Senators criticize border ID cards
Senators from Washington state and Alaska said DHS has not considered all the ramifications.
Digital Government
Unisys to manage New Zealand vehicle, driver data
The company awarded a seven-year outsourcing deal to provide information technology and infrastructure services for two databases.
People
U.K. to build high-speed education and research network
MCI has been awarded a $51 million contract to build a new fiber backbone network that will link all of the United Kingdom's higher education facilities.
People