DHS pushes global data sharing
Ethics conclave first wants stronger federal privacy laws.
Database merger propels trusted traveler programs
DHS prepares to expand northern border credential.
Analysts are split on TWIC
Some claim flaws in credential security, while TSA and others back the program.
GSA to stop paying for HSPD-12 vendor testing
GSA today announced that as of April 3 it will no longer pay for vendors to test their products and services to ensure they are interoperable under HSPD-12.
Davis to DHS: Fast-track Real ID
As Maine and other states dig in their heels against the Real ID Act, Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., called on the DHS to move forward quickly.
Maine: repeal Real ID Act
The Maine House and Senate voted nearly unanimously to approve a joint resolution urging President Bush and the U.S. Congress to repeal the legislation.
TSA, industry dispute TWIC flaw claims
Government and industry organizations supporting the current technology and management path for TWIC joined this week to reject criticisms of the program.
Sources: TWIC flaws could endanger program
The government's plan for secure transportation worker identity cards could founder as a result of penny-pinching in the card production process.
N.Y. issues ID management guides
The New York State Office for Technology has issued a best practices guideline to help state agencies and local governments manage employee and citizen access to online applications and transactions.
Biometric hardware gives agencies choice for authentication
The easiest way for agencies to comply with OMB's directive calling for two-factor security for remote devices would be to add biometric security to remote systems.
Cost of two factors adds up
<b>SPECIAL REPORT: Case study no. 2 | </b>Authentication steps could be difficult for existing equipment.
William Shatner can't fly
But DHS this week held out a lifeline to thousands of citizens who share a Shatner character's dilemma by unveiling a consolidated process for people to correct errors in various federal watch lists.
GSA re-issues RFQ for HSPD-12 office
The replacement contract for the General Services Administration's Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 managed-service office asks vendors to provide assistance to agencies in handing out smart cards and developing card management systems.
GSA to test HSPD-12 credentials
Agencies must submit the digital certificates embedded on their Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 cards to the General Services Administration by Jan. 19 for testing.
Treasury taps Roback as acting CIO
The Treasury Department has named Edward Roback as acting CIO, along with his current position of associate CIO for cybersecurity.
Census to modernize data distribution systems
The Census Bureau seeks a provider to tabulate and disseminate via the Internet population estimates and economic statistics that the bureau collects and prepares.
E-authentication gets a new focus
The Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to reduce their contributions to the E-Authentication initiative by half for fiscal 2007, signaling another change in direction for a project many believed was the key to making e-government less about consolidating Web sites and more about transactions.
Army Corps taps Digital Angel for RFID deal
The Army Corps of Engineers has signed a contract with Digital Angel Corp. for passive integrated transponder technology for fish monitoring.
DHS: TWIC ID card to cost more than expected
DHS's final rule for the Transportation Workers Identification Credential card will require that most maritime workers pay at least $139 for their initial TWIC card.
DHS tracking system will keep eye on IT workers
A new records system is being designed to allow the Homeland Security Department to monitor IT workers with department access.
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