Government should commit $1.2b to transit security, report says
A 9/11 Commission member urges the federal government to increase funding for security measures.
DHS reshapes border technology plan
The Homeland Security Department is overhauling the $2.5 billion America's Shield Initiative to field technology at border crossings, in the wake of congressional criticism and an internal rejection of the project's plan.
DHS deploys secret state and local net
The Homeland Security Department is deploying a new 'secret' data network to pass classified information to hundreds of state and local officials, DHS officials said at a congressional hearing late last month.
DHS IG sees Buy American Act difficulties
The Homeland Security Department lacks the ability to fully track how well it is complying with the Buy American Act, according to a new report from acting inspector general Richard Skinner.
Registered Travelers now boarding in Orlando
Orlando International Airport is home to the nation's first privately sponsored Registered Traveler program sanctioned by the Homeland Security Department.
IG audit reveals DHS can't track Buy American Act compliance
Homeland Security's automated computer systems do not permit ready identification of foreign acquisitions, according to an inspector general's report.
The secret is out: DHS launches state-local network
The new HSIN-Secret classified network is being deployed and tested at 50 state emergency operations centers and 18 additional state and local law enforcement sites.
London bombings spur interest in IT security tools
The terrorist bombing attack July 7 in London is spurring efforts to install networked video surveillance systems and other advanced technology in commuter rail systems in the United States to deter similar attacks here.
Democrats see flaws in DHS reorganization
House Democrats say there are still major flaws at DHS, including a lack of money for security in mass-transit systems and a management structure that may give the department's political staff too much power.
Administration balks at Senate limits on DHS funds
The White House is objecting to the Senate's elimination of funds for use of commercial databases in DHS's Secure Flight passenger screening program.
GAO gives failing grades to DHS information security
Among shortcomings detailed in the report are incomplete risk assessments, lack of security plans and incomplete or absent testing and evaluation of existing policies and procedures.
Germany moves forward with e-passports
Germany will be the first European country to introduce integrated circuit chips with personal identifying information and a digital facial photograph under legislation approved today.
IG pans DHS' plans for IT recovery
The Homeland Security Department's IT systems are not adequately prepared for disaster recovery, according to a new report from the department's acting inspector general, Richard Skinner.
California will revisit RFID restrictions
The California Assembly at press time was set to consider a partial ban on radio frequency identification that would allow the technology to be used for certain types of identification cards, but only if shield devices and other privacy protections are employed.
Sabo slams liability shield for CAPPS II technology platform
Rep. Martin Olav Sabo said he is objecting now, a year after the protection was granted, because only recently has it come to his attention that Lockheed Martin's risk assessment platform may be utilized in other government programs.
California to revisit RFID restrictions
An amendment to SB 682 would ban radio-frequency identification tags on driver's licenses, student IDs and library and health insurance cards, but allow them on access cards for individuals such as first responders, prison employees and detainees.
Rule would add new factor to FAR evaluations
Government contractors would be evaluated on past performance as well as on how they handled subcontracts, under a proposed amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation announced in the Federal Register earlier this month.
ICOM Act aims to improve first-responder communications
A bipartisan group of senators is co-sponsoring legislation to authorize $3.9 billion for a national architecture enabling first-responder agencies to communicate wirelessly.
Rule could add new component to FAR evaluations
The proposed rule would authorize evaluation of a contractor's management of subcontracts, including whether it met small-business subcontracting plans.
Lieberman: Duplicative DHS anti-nuke efforts are security threat
A proposed new nuclear detection office in the Homeland Security Department has the potential to delay progress in nuclear detection research that already is occurring at the department, says Sen. Joseph Lieberman.
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