Middleware could ease homeland security network access
Middleware technology could unite classified networks that law enforcement uses to exchange homeland security data, according to officials at AFCEA's Homeland Security conference.
Auditors rap DOE's computer disposal methods
DOE's Inspector General has found fault with the Idaho National Laboratory's technical procedures for removing restricted nuclear and confidential data from old computers.
FBI, DHS launch third fingerprint system data-sharing pilot
Ambitious project to achieve connectivity between two critical biometric databases takes another step forward.
DHS seeks 'tunnel vision'
The Homeland Security Department has asked the research community to propose innovative methods that would enable the use of sensors and IT to detect tunnels beneath U.S. borders.
DHS' major programs are in the chips
But some in Congress question support for first responders.
FBI taps Raytheon for info-sharing system
The FBI has awarded a contract to the Raytheon Co. to build out the National Data Exchange.
FBI tracks secret 'wiretaps' with multilevel security
The FBI has launched an application that monitors the preparation of requests for secret wiretaps by using several levels of classification, according to the security level of the user.
First Source contracts hit the street
The Homeland Security Department's goal of consolidating procurement vehicles across its panoply of agencies came closer as the department chose 11 vendors to receive contracts under the First Source procurement for commodity IT gear.
Justice IT funding appears flat
Domestic agencies generally fared poorly in the 2008 budget proposal, and law enforcement technology spending appeared to reflect that reality.
Border IT programs win in DHS budget plan
Border control technology projects won big in the administration's fiscal 2008 spending plan for the Homeland Security Department, while the CIO office and some other programs came under the budget cleaver.
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.
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.
Geospatial intel moves out from the shadows
NGA makes increasing use of imagery and sensor data.
Privacy, efficiency on the agenda
Kim Taipale takes an approach to data mining that melds his training as an attorney with evaluation of the uses of modeling and statistics.
Cost of two factors adds up
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Secure Measures
<b>SPECIAL REPORT: The Next Steps for Security |</b> Agencies work to catch up to OMB mandates for protecting mobile data.
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.
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