Digital Government
U.S. border agents to snag drug-smuggling jets with Canadian military radar
But Homeland Security officials have made little progress in deploying license plate readers to identify vehicles supporting the flights.
Digital Government
DHS accused of hiding fingerprinting data
'Metadata' for agency emails on Secure Communities program sought by immigrant groups under FOIA.
Cybersecurity
Administration unveils cybersecurity foreign policy
Officials acknowledge report outlining path to improved interagency cooperation is vague on details.
Modernization
DHS ditches unified financial management system
After two failed attempts at consolidating various features, the department determined that an integrated finance, acquisition and asset management solution is no longer a requirement.
Cybersecurity
White House sends Congress a long-awaited cybersecurity proposal
The guidelines don't address some contentious issues, including the president's authority to shut down the Internet in an emergency.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Federal security chiefs pull top salaries among global cyber workforce
Government CIOs are embracing social networking tools, but aren't necessarily applying controls.
Cybersecurity
FBI spyware continuously trolls suspects' surfing
Other agencies have sought use of the software; officials express uncertainty as to legal limits of the application.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers propose giving Energy authority over utilities during cyber emergencies
Stuxnet virus has raised fears about the vulnerability of the electricity grid to sabotage.
Cybersecurity
U.S. and Estonia forge new cyber relationship
A joint investigation recently netted a major international cyber ring involved in computer fraud and identity theft.
Digital Government