SBInet goes mobile with radar
DHS is adding mobile radar units to its $8 billion SBInet border surveillance system to provide extra capabilities and fill small gaps in coverage.
State, DHS urged to better integrate travel systems
The departments of Homeland Security and State should better integrate their IT systems that handle international business travel, according to a new report.
Joint forces to sharpen disaster response
The U.S. Joint Forces Command and Northern Command are planning a series of computer-based disaster drills with four states this year as part of their Noble Resolve 2008 preparedness exercises.
Unisys wins Customs RFID tag work
Unisys Corp. has won a task order from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency to deploy readers and other technologies to support the use of RFID on new ID cards at U.S. borders.
General Dynamics gets passcard deal
General Dynamics Information Technology has won a $72.7 million contract from the State Department to lead a team that will print the passport card.
States face full plate of issues in 2008
State governors and legislators have not yet taken full advantage of available technology, according to Deloitte's 2008 industry outlook.
Defense community on same page for secure e-mail
Defense officials and contractors in the U.S. and U.K. recently endorsed standards for secure e-mail circulated by the Transglobal Secure Collaboration Program.
Real ID ready for prime time
DHS today released the final rule for implementing the Real ID Act that would standardize the handling of personal information for driver's licenses.
Waxman hammers TSA over portal contract
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color> Rep. Henry Waxman today accused TSA of sloppy acquisition management and an apparent conflict of interest in the 2006 hiring of a Virginia contractor whose work put at risk the personal information of thousands of travelers.
Forecast 2008: Bandwidth goes on the market
TV broadcasters will go digital next year, and one result will be the freeing of the 700 MHz bandwidth.
Forecast 2008: Cybercrime increasing
Cybercriminals have been increasingly successful at stealing data, and experts predict their attempts will increase in 2008.
Pragmatics to support operations at DHS directorate
Pragmatics Inc. will assume some management and administrative operations for the Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate under a new $2.4 million task order.
Real ID enters the final stretch
States scramble for upgrades and overhauls as deadline looms.
FCC's unanswered questions
As spectrum auction nears, management and interoperability fears rise.
GAO: Global ports need security overhaul
Without a stronger global compliance scheme there is a risk of terrorist infiltration and attack
Ridge gets emergency alert consulting gig
Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has been hired to advise a Texas company that is selling a patented high-speed public alert and notification system.
Web extra: Real ID also affects states' systems
Vendors have opportunities to assist states that must upgrade back-end systems that support the new cards mandated by the Real ID Act.
Digimarc to improve Nevada driver's license security
Digimarc Corp. will enhance the security of driver's licenses issued in Nevada under a new contract.
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