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.
Acquisition
Feds to toughen rules on fake IT
The widespread availability of counterfeit IT products presents a threat to the United States.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS makes progress on managing acquisition
The department hasn't met the milestones it needs to perform effective acquisitions, report says.
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
UAV missions boost tech presence on border
Officials plan to link aerial imagery into a larger network of sensors and other technologies on the Canadian border.
Cybersecurity
GAO: US-VISIT program has problems
DHS' biometric fingerprint tracking plan for foreign visitors may not work well, auditors report.
Cybersecurity
GAO: FEMA tiptoes into fixing problems
The emergency management agency says it plans to upgrade IT systems.
Cybersecurity
Audit finds DHS weak in balance sheet reporting
The weaknesses cover financial reporting, general financial and application controls, and budget accounting, the audit states.
People
Report: Administration has mixed record on clearances
The administration has made some gains in managing security clearances, but the process is still cumbersome, according to a new report by a House committee chairman.
People
Chertoff: DHS made progress in acquisition management
A new report gives the Homeland Security Department lukewarm praise for IT management.
People
DHS secretary choice has mixed record on Real ID
Gov. Janet Napolitano has signed legislation to ban the program in Arizona, but supported the driver's license aspect of Real ID.
People
DHS consolidates recruiting systems
The department will use an e-Recruitment program to consolidate more 50 separate systems used to recruit and hire employees.
People
Coalition urges national broadband strategy
Organizations want policies that would include providing more access to the Internet, government support for enhancing broadband use.
People
GAO: DHS slow to upgrade border security
Auditors report that the department has implemented only 11 of 50 recommendations for upgrading border security.
People
IG: TSA needs better ways to catch criminals
Airline employees had smuggled guns and marijuana aboard a commercial flight.
People
Coast Guard seeks training for acquisition staffers
After experiencing acquisition problems and losing some buying authority for major projects, the service is looking for a contractor to train employees.
People
DHS eases rule on imports
The National Association of Manufacturers is hailing new flexibilities in the rule, which could have had a negative effect on computer makers, but says further modifications are needed.
Acquisition