ITT to support Air Force server environment
ITT's Advanced Engineering and Sciences division will design, develop, and integrate new features and capabilities into the Information Support Server Environment Guard system.
Navy seeks cyber research proposals
The Office of Naval Research said today it plans to award more than $14.5 million for research on software engineering, networks, social networks and critical infrastructures.
TSA bill requires competition
The TSA legislation that was approved by the House on June 4 would require competition for the first time on processing fingerprint biometric data for aviation workers.
Airport officials ask Congress not to disrupt TSA biometrics work
Airport executives are asking Congress not to disrupt an existing biometrics program that would be converted to full competition if new TSA legislation is passed.
E-Verify on hold again as administration reviews rule
The E-Verify rule for contractors will be postponed until September, according to TechAmerica.
DHS distributes port and mass transit grants
DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.
House bill would require competition on TSA biometric contract
The pending House bill would make the TSA put up for competitive bid a longstanding, sole-provider contract for processing fingerprints for backgrounds checks on aviation workers.
GAO: Secure Flight screening program on course
The Secure Flight passenger screening program has improved IT security and privacy controls in the last five months, auditors say.
L-1 installs full-hand ID biometrics system in Texas
L-1 Identity Solutions upgrades Texas’ biometrics identification system under a $2.5 million contract.
Fingerprint identification matures to higher level
Crime scene investigators may be able to accelerate latent fingerprint identification with new automated identification technology.
L-1 to produce Michigan driver's licenses and ID cards
L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. will provide secure driver’s licenses for Michigan under a nine-year contract valued at $39.8 million.
French firm buys most of GE homeland protection unit
French firm Safran is acquiring a major share of GE Security’s Homeland Protection business for $580 million.
House committee requests briefing on stolen data
After reports that information about the Joint Strike Fighter Program was stolen, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee requests a briefing.
E-Verify deadline postponed again
The Homeland Security Department has extended until June 30 the deadline for contractors to begin using the employment verification system.
Coast Guard schedules TWIC reader meeting
The Coast Guard will hold a public meeting to discuss its new risk-based rule for using Transportation Worker Identification Credential readers at port facilities.
Stanley to support Army biometrics initiative
Stanley Inc. will provide biometrics identification support to the Army under a new contract.
Entrust finds its suitor in Thoma Bravo
The private equity firm plans to buy encryption and public key infrastructure software maker.
L-1 builds driver's license system for South Dakota
L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. will create a secure driver’s license system for South Dakota under a seven-year contract.
CSC to upgrade U.K. passport and ID services
Computer Sciences Corp. will upgrade Britain’s passport and identification services under a 10-year contract worth $570 million.
CACI to support defense security agency
CACI International Inc. will provide program management and support services to the Defense Department's Defense Security Services agency.
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