The face of an opportunity
The ID management business sparkles with high expectations, but is it still in a hurry-up-and-wait mode?
Deepwater fallout
The Coast Guard will take over the role of lead systems integrator from a Lockheed Martin/ Northrop Grumman team for the $24 billion Deepwater program.
Telecom industry group disputes GAO interoperability report
A telecommunications industry group today sharply disputed the findings of a recent GAO report regarding standards for interoperable radio communications for first responders.
Alliance: Government must help guard personal data
Congress should require both private companies and government agencies to notify people if their personal data has been breached or stolen online, the leader of a cybersecurity industry group said this week.
Coast Guard moves to strengthen acquisition
The Coast Guard is embarking on an 18-month initiative to consolidate and improve its acquisition functions.
First part of border network to be "stripped down"
The first section of the $8 billion Secure Border Initiative Network border surveillance system will get a streamlined version of the system anticipated for the rest of the border.
Coast Guard takes helm of Deepwater
The Coast Guard will take over the role of lead systems integrator role from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman for the $24 billion Deepwater acquisition.
DHS report card reveals underperformance
DHS earned mostly average grades on its 2006 report card from the House Homeland Security Committee with special attention needed for improving employee morale and strengthening procurement oversight and financial reporting.
Challenges persist with TWIC program: GAO
TSA has improved its management of TWIC in the last six months, but problems remain, according to testimony this week by a senior executive with GAO.
DNI plan puts integration on fast track
The director of National Intelligence released a 100-day integration and collaboration plan this week to improve operations among the 16 government intelligence agencies he oversees.
State IG: Information security below par
Despite some improvements, the State Department still falls short in its information security efforts, a new report from Inspector General Howard J. Krongard said.
ManTech buys SRS Technologies
In the largest deal of its 39-year history, ManTech International Corp. will acquire privately held SRS Technologies Inc. for $195 million in cash.
DHS wants 'keys to the Internet'
DHS wants VeriSign to allow it access to the so-called master keys of the Internet to allow authorities to better track suspected terrorist activity, according to published reports.
Tech sector expands infrastructure protection effort
The nation's IT companies are entering a new phase in joint disaster planning that will encourage them to assess risk in at least eight critical functions nationwide.
Homeland watch
Happenings on the homeland security front.
Boeing tests mobile tower for SBI-Net
The company's integrated, mobile sensor tower design houses cameras, radar, wireless data access points, communications and computer equipment, and a security system.
Carrot or stick?
The debate continues on how to encourage the sharing of cybersecurity data.
TSA issues airport tracking system RFI
The next-generation security system for U.S. airports may include continuous tracking of passengers and baggage, according to a new notice posted by TSA.
Project 25 effort disappointing for first response: GAO
Project 25 industry standards for communications systems compatibility may be providing only minimal benefits in improving first responder radio interoperability, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Congress moves to increase Deepwater oversight
In separate pieces of legislation, both the House and Senate have included provisions to tighten procurement oversight and require competition for portions of the Coast Guard's $24 billion Integrated Deepwater Systems modernization program.
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