President calls for urgent improvements to anti-terrorism efforts

President Barack Obama has directed his security team to take technology-related security measures to bolster homeland security and thwart terrorist attacks.

Gallaway joins CACI to boost national security offerings

CACI International Inc. has hired Charles Gallaway, former acting director of the Homeland Security Department’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, as a vice president to support the company’s national security strategies.

Dynamics Research to assist DHS with security compliance

Dynamics Research Corp. will be helping the Homeland Security Department comply with information security requirements under a new task order.

DHS, Michigan team on cybersecurity

The DHS Computer Emergency Readiness Team will identify possible abnormal activities on Michigan’s networks under a new agreement between the department and the state.

DHS distributes $253M for transit security

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the availability of $253 million in grants for mass transit security.

Delays beset DHS financial systems procurement

The Homeland Security Department's second attempt to integrate its financial systems is more than a year behind the original schedule, according to a new GAO report.

ECS to enhance DHS situational awareness capabilities

Electronic Consulting Services Inc. will help the Homeland Security Department improve the way it manages incident information under a three-year, $9.6 million task order.

DHS procurement office eyes contract hybrids

The Homeland Security Department’s Office of Procurement Operations is looking at contracts that include some performance-based items as a way to meet governmentwide requirements to reduce spending on contracts considered to be high risk.

DHS plans EAGLE II take-off

The Homeland Security Department plans to issue solicitations this fiscal year for a departmentwide IT services contracting program to proceed DHS' $45 billion EAGLE acquistion vehicle.

DHS takes closer look at IT spending

DHS prepares for less funding with reviews of major buys, including IT acquisitions, official says.

Entrust signs PKI deal with Homeland Security Department

Entrust will be providing digital certificates to DHS' 225,000 employees under a two-year agreement.

DHS forum to plot Eagle II strategy

The Homeland Security Department will hold an online forum for interested vendors for DHS' upcoming Eagle II-unrestricted IT procurement vehicle.

Government to build $1.5B cybersecurity data center

Officials plan to build a $1.5 billion data center to bolster the cybersecurity capabilities of intelligence agencies, the Defense Department, and the Homeland Security Department.

E-Verify gets extension and more money in spending bill

The House and Senate have both approved a three-year extension for the E-Verify employment verification system in the Homeland Security Department's spending legislation.

Senate passes biil that would increase DHS' IT funding

The Senate has passed legislation to fund the Homeland Security Department that would increase spending for major information technology programs. The House also approved the measure.

Secret Service plans IT reboot

The Secret Service seeks information from companies as it prepares to modernize its information technology infrastructure.

General Dynamics to develop secure credentials for DHS

General Dynamics Information Technology will develop secure credentials for immigrants seeking employment within the United States under a new contract with the Homeland Security Department.

Vets see gold in PACTS contract

The Homeland Security Department's PACTS contract should open more opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned companies as they gain experience and trust with government customers.

E-verify should be part of broader immigration reform efforts, panel says

A panel of experts recommends improving the E-Verify electronic employment verification system to reduce false reports and to use it in immigration reform efforts.

Deepwater whistleblower gets his day in court

A U.S. District Court judge refuses to dismiss the False Claims Act lawsuit against the Deepwater contractors and sets trial for next year.