Digital Government
The new face of biometrics
Identix integrating state-of-the-art skin and facial recognition technology
Digital Government
Federal money slow to reach locals
DHS inspector general says that federal grant money has been slow to reach first responders
People
DHS helps localities use tech
In the next several weeks, the Homeland Security Department will unveil a new initiative to implement technology into local communities.
Digital Government
DHS plans info hub
A federal clearinghouse of information relating to homeland security technologies will be rolled out.
People
Responders to TopOff again
The third congressionally mandated national exercise for first responders will be held next year.
People
Lieberman wants more DHS funding
Administration officials say Bush's budget proposal already shows that Homeland Security is important.
People
DHS picks biosensor developers
Fourteen teams of companies and universities were chosen to develop the first generation of biological detection sensors and systems.
People
Poll: Give us interoperability
A new poll shows most Americans believe the government could do more for homeland security, but they're not worried about cyberattacks.
People
GAO sees threats to industrial systems
Risks to industrial computer-based systems that control critical infrastructures could have devastating consequences, GAO says.
People
ICF to develop infrastructure plan
The consulting firm won a $2.7 million contract to help create a national critical infrastructure protection plan.
People
Callahan quits DHS
The Homeland Security Department's deputy CIO, whose academic credentials were questioned, has formally resigned today.
People
CopLink developer certifies vendors
Process entails formal exchange of sharing schemas and underlying architectures for tighter integration with the CopLink data tool used by law enforcement agencies.
People
DHS unveils rail measures
The Homeland Security Department announced initiatives to improve the security of the country's transit and rail systems.
Modernization
Oregon city builds safety net
IP-based mesh network will operate in absence of supporting infrastructure
People
L.A. immigrants get Internet schedules
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expanded its Internet-based appointment system to Los Angeles.
People