White House expects cybersecurity report Friday
The report is based on the results of the Obama administration’s 60-day review of the federal government’s cybersecurity policy.
Deepwater in trouble, watchdog says
The Coast Guard accepted the first National Security Cutter under Deepwater without completing operational tests, according to a watchdog group.
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.
USIS buys professional services firm Labat-Anderson
US Investigations Services has acquired Labat-Anderson, a professional services firm that provides litigation support and information systems to government agencies.
General Dynamics and Elbit Systems create UAS Dynamics
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products and Elbit Systems of America have formed a new company named UAS Dynamics LLC, to provide unmanned aerial systems to the Defense Department.
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.
Napolitano plans to spend millions for IT
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano told a House committee today about DHS' plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in IT systems.
SBInet planning improves, IG says
Customs and Border Protection has made gains in defining and meeting the goals of border technology systems, according to a new IG report.
SBInet tower construction begins
The construction of 17 permanent towers for the SBInet system at the border of Arizona and Mexico started May 4.
Varied portfolio keeps UTC strong
United Technology Corp. uses its diversified portfolio of companies and technologies to ride out the ups and downs of the economy.
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.
Group to develop smart grid standards
The Institute of Electrical and El0ectronics Engineers is launching an effort to develop common and interoperable standards for smart electricity grid technologies.
SBInet spending plan falls short: GAO
The Homeland Security Department has met only three of the 12 conditions set by Congress for its Secure Border Initiative spending plan, according to the GAO.
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.
GAO: NOAA satellite procurement in trouble
NOAA's next-generation weather satellite procurement is running up costs and falling behind schedule, according to a new GAO report.
Seattle firm tracks swine flu
A private firm is providing updates on the swine flu outbreak in Mexico to U.S. health agencies and the public.
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.
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.
Ship tracking plans need review: GAO
The Government Accountability Office wants the Coast Guard to make sure its plans to improve ship tracking electronically for security will add value.
Chertoff security firm hires Hayden, three others
Michael Hayden, a former CIA director, and three former DHS officials join The Chertoff Group security advisory firm.
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