Alliance: NIST smart card evaluations insufficient
National Institute of Standards and Technology hasn't sufficiently evaluated technologies in border-crossing ID cards, according to the Smart Card Alliance.
Air Force targets Northrop for plane production
The Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corp. an $11.5 million contract to produce airplanes with specialized radar and intelligence processors.
Despite spending, info-sharing networks are lacking
The Homeland Security and Justice departments have spent $893 million on info-sharing networks in the last two years. Still the networks in place, a GAO report said, are not effective.
GAO: Despite advances, TWIC problems remain
TSA has improved management of TWIC in the last six months, but problems remain in ensuring effectiveness and compatibility of the cards and readers.
State comes up short on information security
Despite some improvements, the State Department still falls short in its information security efforts, according to a new Inspector General report.
TSA RFI seeks input on new airport security system
The next-generation security system for U.S. airports may include continuous tracking of passengers and their baggage, according to a notice from TSA.
Interoperability fund allocation will be adaptable, DHS vows
DHS plans to release details soon on how it will allocate to states a new $1 billion fund designated for interoperable public safety communications.
Lieberman proposes adding $3.4B to budget for first responders
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee proposed to add $3.4 billion above the White House budget to bolster first responder programs.
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.
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.
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.
DHS drops using RFID tags for U.S. Visit
Long-range technology proves to be ineffective.
Who's the boss of $1B interoperability fund?
DHS has no clear authority at this time over a $1 billion fund for public safety agency interoperable communications equipment.
Report: U.S. Visit's limited reporting keeps Congress in dark
The Homeland Security Department's U.S. Visit program is only half succeeding at justifying its expenditures to Congress, according to a new report.
DOD anti-terrorism deal goes to ManTech
A seven-year, $89.9 million contract to support anti-terrorism missions at the Defense Department has been awarded to ManTech International Corp.
DHS cancels RFID tags for U.S. Visit
The Homeland Security Department is abandoning the idea of using radio frequency identification tags to track foreign visitors leaving the country because the technology was not proven successful in testing
FEMA preparedness panel planned
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will establish a new National Advisory Council to provide advice to it on all aspects of emergency preparedness and response.
Waxman suggests SBI-Net contractor Booz Allen has conflict
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) today suggested that Booz Allen may have a conflict of interest in its role as a contractor overseeing DHS's $8 billion SBI-Net system.
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.
Potential U.S. Visit move troubles Thompson
A top Democratic lawmaker criticized DHS's plan to shift oversight of the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program to a new directorate.
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