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Winners and losers
Tough decisions await DHS as it picks technologies to run its systems.
Booz Allen's SBI-Net role draws scrutiny
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) today suggested that Booz Allen may have a conflict of interest in its role as a contractor oveseeing DHS's $8 billion SBI-Net system.
DHS transformation remains at risk: GAO
For the fourth consecutive year, DHS remains at high risk of not achieving its goals due to serious challenges in managing the agency.
Skinner: DHS still struggling with IT management
DHS continues to struggle in managing, integrating and securing its IT systems, Inspector General Richard L. Skinner testified at a congressional hearing Tuesday.
DHS wants steady funding stream for secure border
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Monday he will ask Congress to approve $1 billion for the Secure Border Initiative Network in fiscal 2008.
Despite some gains, Feds still struggle with cybersecurity
The federal government continues to earn poor grades for cybersecurity, according to the second annual report card issued by the Cyber Security Industry Alliance.
Note to DHS: speed up Real ID regs
As Maine and other states dig in their heels against the Real ID Act of 2005, Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., called on DHS to move forward quickly.
Thompson questions motives for shifting U.S. Visit
A top Democratic lawmaker on Monday criticized the Homeland Security Department's plan to shift oversight of the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program to a new directorate.
FEMA puts 911 upgrade on fast track
FEMA wants to strengthen its ability to respond to emergencies at its own headquarters by upgrading its internal 911 call management system.
DHS to boost intel manpower along Southwest border
DHS is evaluating how a Homeland Security Intelligence Support Team, in a location such as El Paso, Texas, could provide that capability.
GAO to DHS: connect traveler screening programs
The Homeland Security Department needs to find better ways to integrate its domestic and international airline passenger screening programs, according to a new report.
Immigration Services seeks database for investigations unit
Request for proposals seeks commercial database that provides an integrated data collection system to track investigations.
Report: Global homeland security surge seen
Global homeland security spending is projected to rise by 46 percent to $34.8 billion by 2011, according to a new report.
House moves to streamline Safety Act application process
Senior members of the House Homeland Security Committee on Jan. 19 introduced legislation to streamline implementation of Safety Act liability protections for anti-terrorism technologies.
ManTech to research sonar systems for the Navy
Employees of ManTech International Corp. begin work this month on a Navy contract to research and test underwater sonar systems for identifying and tracking submarines and ships.
Senate votes to declassify intelligence spending
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Wednesday approved legislation to declassify the top line of the U.S. intelligence budget and make public the total amount of federal dollars spent on intelligence activities each year.
Skinner: DHS financial systems lack strong security
The Transportation Security Administration has inadequate computer security controls on its financial systems, according to a new report.
New leaders take on old problems
The new Democratic majority promises reforms, but fiscal, political realities raise question: How much can be done?
Chertoff names advisory council
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff appointed former FBI Director Louis Freeh and Robert L. Woodson Sr. as new members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
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