DHS Buy American compliance limited by systems errors
According a report from the DHS Inspector General, IT system limitations and manual reporting errors are preventing it from determining whether it is fully complying with the Buy American Act.
Statewide radio interoperability could cost $7B
According to a new survey, state emergency managers estimate it will cost $7 billion to achieve statewide interoperable communications for first responders.
TSA gives Registered Traveler provider OK on rollout
A subsidiary of Verified Identity Pass Inc. has been authorized as the first entity eligible to offer Registered Traveler services at airports nationwide.
First responders interoperability to be up by end of '07
Homeland Security Sec. Michael Chertoff announced that 46 U.S. cities should have interoperable communications in place for first responders by the end of 2007.
Secure Fence Act inadequate, experts say
Two leading scholars have suggested that the Homeland Security Department needs a short-term 'bridging' strategy if it wants to move quickly to achieve operational control of the U.S. southern border.
Senators criticize DHS info-sharing network
In a letter to the DHS secretary, two senators said the agency has made insufficient progress in developing its information-sharing network and Common Operating Picture.
DHS remiss in following of contracting practices
According to a private consultant's report obtained by the Washington Post, the Homeland Security Department has been lax in following basic contracting rules.
Resilience, recovery key to protecting nation's networks
According to a new report, plans for protecting the nation's critical information technology networks, systems are focused on developing resiliency and quick recovery.
Intelligence information-sharing strategy announced
Standards for intelligence information sharing are expected to be complete and incorporated into federal enterprise architecture reviews and budgets by fiscal 2009.
IG: SBI-Net at risk
DHS's Inspector General has warned that the agency's Secure Border Initiative Network border surveillance system project is suffering from spiraling costs and delays.
DHS IG scrutinizing data mining prototype, other programs
The Homeland Security Department's Science & Technology Directorate's data mining prototype is receiving in-depth scrutiny from the department's inspector general.
Resurgent Democrats to move quickly on 9/11 proposals
With the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives next January for the first time since 9/11, the nation is likely to see changes in anti-terrorism policy and increased domestic spending.
GAO: OPM security clearance delays continue
According to a <a href="http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d061070.pdf"><u>new report</u></a> from the Government Accountability Office, the Office of Personnel Management is not meeting its goals for timely processing of top-secret security clearances for defense contractors.
DHS report card needs some help
According to a new <a href="http://www.cfr.org/publication/11814/"><u>report card</u></a>, the Homeland Security Department is winning good grades for nuclear plant security and air defense, but earns poor grades for port security, chemical plant security and public relations.
Biennial funding recommended for DHS
Two Heritage Foundation scholars recommend in a new <a href=http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/wm1240.cfm>report</a> that in January Congress should initiate a regular, two-year cycle for comprehensive HSD authorization bills.
Users tripped up by revamped DHS Web site
The Homeland Security Department debuted a new Web site last week, and discarded most of its old Web addresses, to mixed reactions by users.
Sentinel has staffing issues: GAO
The FBI's Sentinel program for IT modernization needs to be staffed more strategically, according to a <a href=http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0719.pdf>new report</a>.
Predator to be on the prowl again
According to a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection report, officials expect a Predator B unmanned aerial vehicle to be flying along the U.S.-Mexico border again in November.
Security still lax in DHS systems: IG
The Homeland Security Department still has information security gaps that make its computer systems vulnerable to threats, the department's inspector general said in a report.
Congress: TSA must toe small-biz line
The Transportation Security Administration now must adhere to the same small-business procurement goals as do other federal agencies, according to a provision adopted by Congress in the homeland security appropriations bill.
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