DHS IG to put key programs under microscope
A controversial data mining prototype developed by the Homeland Security Department's Science & Technology Directorate is getting close scrutiny from the department's inspector general.
Biometric airport ID cards coming to Canada
Canadian officials said they intend to deploy a new biometric identification card for 120,000 aviation workers at 29 major airports by year's end.
Report: United States scores average on privacy
The United States scores better in protecting privacy than do the United Kingdom, Russia and China but worse than Australia, Canada and the rest of the European Union, according to a new report.
DHS to step up terrorism screening
The Homeland Security Department disclosed that it is assigning terrorism risk assessments to anyone seeking to enter or leave the United States.
Inching forward
DHS, Accenture mull newest U.S. Visit plan to track visa holders leaving the country.
Market proves hale and hardy
Dollars flow for bioterrorism projects to link hospitals and track health care data.
After retaking House, Dems to move quickly on 9/11 proposals
With the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives next January for the first time since 9/11, the nation is likely to see changes in antiterrorism policy and increased domestic spending.
FCC reverses course on Cyren Call
The Federal Communications Commission will not open an official proceeding on the Cyren Call public safety wireless communications plan, according to a Nov. 3 order signed by FCC Acting Public Safety and Homeland Security Chief Bureau Kenneth Moran.
U.K. is closer to establishing homeland security ministry
Great Britain's Finance Minister Gordon Brown told government officials he wants to set up a single, $3.8 billion budget for fighting terrorism in the U.K.
Report: High-level support for IT security often lacking
Executives involved in security and risk management face challenges in winning support for initiatives to improve security, according to a <a href="http://www.conference-board.org/utilities/pressDetail.cfm?press_ID=2997"><u>new report</u></a>.
FCC seeks comment on public safety network
Six months after it began, the controversial "Cyren Call" proposal to establish a nationwide wireless broadband network for public safety is receiving federal attention.
OPM must further strengthen security clearance process: GAO
Despite efforts at improvement, the Office of Personnel Management is not meeting its goals for timely processing of top-secret security clearances for defense contractors, according to a <a href="http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d061070.pdf"><u>new report</u></a>.
DHS to retool info-sharing network
The Homeland Security Department is forming an advisory panel to help improve its underused information-sharing network, which links the department to state and local agencies, according to a Federal Register notice.
On your mark ?
Boeing's SBI-Net project draws flood of potential partners.
Homeland watch: In brief
Concerns over IT sector ? Prepare for sabotage and more news in brief ?
Homeland watch: In brief
Concerns over IT sector ? Prepare for sabotage and more news in brief ?
Report: It's pass and fail for DHS
The Homeland Security Department is winning good grades for nuclear plant security and air defense, but it earns poor grades for port security, chemical plant security and public relations, according to a new <a href="http://www.cfr.org/publication/11814/"><u>report card</u></a>.
Memo to Congress: DHS needs biennial funding
The new Congress taking office next January should initiate a regular, two-year cycle for writing comprehensive Homeland Security Department authorization bills, a pair of Heritage Foundation scholars recommend in a new <a href=http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/wm1240.cfm>report</a> today.
L-3 stays with Strianese as CEO
L-3 Communications Corp. named Michael Strianese as chief executive officer and president, four months after he was appointed interim CEO.
GAO: DHS ops centers need better synergy
The Homeland Security Department's four multi-agency operations centers are not sharing enough information, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
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