FBI unsure if missing notebook PCs contain sensitive data
The FBI has reduced notebook PC losses, but the bureau has failed to adequately report whether stolen computers contain classified data, a new report has said.
Texas charges L-1 with supplying criminal booking systems
The Texas Public Safety Department will receive more than 100 criminal booking systems from L-1 Identity Solutions through an existing contract.
Report: DHS must do more to protect personal info
The Homeland Security Department is not doing enough to protect personal identifying information within its computer systems, according to a new report.
IG: EPA could improve controls over mainframe system software
The EPA needs to strengthen controls governing access to and modification of mainframe system software in the agency's National Computer Center, a new report said.
Marines' Secret IP Router network deal goes to AT&T
The Marine Corps has awarded AT&T Government Solutions a contract to support the Secret IP Router Network, which ensures secure communications among the Marine Corps commands.
DHS enlists SAIC for border security work
DHS has awarded Science Applications International a five-year contract to assist with assessing risks and solutions for border security.
First labs get federal OK to certify voting equipment
The Election Assistance Commission has accredited two laboratories to test voting equipment against federal standards.
Auditors rap DOE's computer disposal methods
DOE's Inspector General has found fault with the Idaho National Laboratory's technical procedures for removing restricted nuclear and confidential data from old computers.
Air Force awards extrusion protection contract
The Air Force Information Operations Battlelab has selected the Fidelis Extrusion Prevention System from Fidelis Security Systems as a project for operational security.
CMS awards $292M Medicare data center contracts
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded EDS Corp. a $92 million task order as part of its migration to an Enterprise Data Center.
DHS to strengthen U.S. Visit management oversight
Management oversight over DHS' U.S. Visit program will be strengthened as it moves to a new directorate on March 31, said Bob Mocny, the program's acting director.
FBI, DHS launch third fingerprint system data-sharing pilot
Ambitious project to achieve connectivity between two critical biometric databases takes another step forward.
Making the list
Savant's anti-malware software acts as a bouncer.
DHS drops using RFID tags for U.S. Visit
Long-range technology proves to be ineffective.
Many HSPD-12 cards fail their first test
A majority of the ID cards agencies issued to meet Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 fell short of complying with the federal standard and must be retested.
And another thing...
The smart-card industry rolled into Washington hoping to educate lawmakers' staff on the necessity and benefits of their technology.
R. Fink | The Packet Rat: Hammer time for electronic IDs
The difference between being a financially secure, contributing member of society and a pauper terrorist is increasingly measured by a thin piece of plastic.
Common criteria graduates
Versions 12.3(14)T and 12.4(4)T of the IOS Firewall from Cisco Systems Inc. has received Evaluation Assurance Level 4 Common Criteria certification.
IT in '08: Finish what you started
OMB uses budget to focus agencies on showing results from current projects.
NIST recertifies open source encryption module
OpenSSL once again is compliant with Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 Level 1 standard, according to the Open Source Software Institute.
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