Bill to declassify intel budget moves to Senate Armed Services Committee
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved legislation to declassify the top line of the U.S. intelligence budget and make public the total amount spent each year.
DHS report: TSA needs to secure financial systems
The Transportation Security Administration has inadequate computer security controls on its financial systems, according to a new report.
Chertoff announces advisory council
Former FBI Director Louis Freeh and Robert L. Woodson Sr. have been appointed by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff as new members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
Homeland Security Committee chairman to announce new subcommittee heads
The new Democratic chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee is creating new subcommittees for border security and transportation and eliminating panels overseeing economic security and protection against nuclear attacks.
DHS audit finds weaknesses in CBP financial reporting
IT control vulnerabilities are a material weakness in the financial reporting systems of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, according to a new audit.
DHS funding to help with infrastructure protection
To boost security at high-risk seaports, mass transit systems and infrastructure facilities, $445 million in federal funds will be distributed.
Bill seeks improved info sharing at DHS
As part of legislation submitted to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations, the new Democratic majority in Congress has a plan to improve information sharing at DHS.
Strong IT management eludes FEMA: IG
Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency improved its computer systems in 2006, the agency still has no strategic plan for long-term IT investments, according to Homeland Security Department Inspector General Richard Skinner.
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.
TSA approves two more firms for Registered Traveler
The Transportation Security Administration approves Unisys Corp. and Verant Identification Systems as providers for the Registered Traveler program.
DHS: TSA Secure Flight program has 'privacy missteps'
A new report has concluded that TSA committed 'significant privacy missteps' in its crafting of its Secure Flight prescreening program for airline passengers.
DHS: Immigration Services IT plan execution lacking
According to a new report, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency is faltering in carrying out its IT modernization goals.
Clinton: Pass card initiative needs 'rigorous' review
Sen. Clinton has said that a 'rigorous and comprehensive' review is necessary for the proposed border-crossing identification card.
GAO cites flaws in U.S. Visit's exit system
The Homeland Security Department's program to document when foreign visitors leave the country does not meet the requirements Congress set for it, the Government Accountability Office concluded.
DHS panel softens stance on RFID
Advisory panel says that if the Homeland Security Department selects RFID systems to ID individuals, privacy and information security must be built into the system in the design stage.
Permanent Texas border watch Web site to be implemented
With 221,000 people participating via the Internet, Texas' month-long experiment with border surveillance Web cameras is being touted as a success, state officials said.
Nationwide interoperability for first responders within reach
According to a new report, more than two-thirds of emergency response agencies in the United States use some degree of interoperable communications.
Gooden gets big promotion at Lockheed
Lockheed Martin announced yesterday that Linda R. Gooden will head the company's $4 billion information and technology services unit.
Biden seeks homeland security trust
Sen. Joe Biden plans legislation to set aside $53 billion for implementation of the recommendations from the 9/11 Commission.
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