Modernization
DHS Turns to Existing GSA, NIH Contracts to (Mostly) Replace EAGLE
The department will use existing governmentwide acquisition contracts rather than recompete another EAGLE contract vehicle.
Artificial Intelligence
Google Created a ‘Responsible Innovation Team’ to Check If Its AI Is Ethical
It’s no longer left to individual programmers to decide on their own if something is designed ethically.
Emerging Tech
DHS Seeks National Security Tech from Small Businesses
Officials finalized the 10 focus areas for groups participating in next year’s Small Business Innovation Research program.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Faced More Than 35,000 Cyber Incidents in 2017, Watchdog Says
But they’re procrastinating on adopting security tools and strategies.
Artificial Intelligence
Homeland Security Delegation Visits Asia for Emerging Tech Ideas
An agency group is going abroad for ideas about 5G, artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity.
Ideas
5 Tips for Extending Your Social Reach with an Influencer Strategy
Here is how to reach more than your followers.
Digital Government
Congress Races to the Finish Line Amid Shutdown Threat
The Senate passed lots of tech-centric bills and set the stage for next year’s privacy debate.
Cybersecurity
The Government’s Bioterror-Response Website May Be Leaking Sensitive Data
Homeland Security inspectors and a whistleblower say the site, which would be used to coordinate federal responses to a bioterror attack, isn’t secure.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Is Using Retinal Scans to Try to Catch Liars
The technology is supposedly faster, and cheaper, than traditional polygraph tests.
Cybersecurity
The Equifax Breach Affecting Nearly Half of Americans Was 'Entirely Preventable'
The credit bureau breach remains one of the biggest known data thefts.
Cybersecurity
How DHS is Trying to Separate Quality Cyber Tools from Snake Oil
The department is investing in ways to do apples-to-apples comparisons of the many cyber solutions on the market.
Cybersecurity
CBP Officers Aren’t Deleting Data After Warrantless Device Searches, IG Says
An inspector general report found Border Patrol officers didn’t follow standard procedures during device searches, mostly because those procedures weren’t clearly laid out.
Ideas
Clearing the Air Around Facial Recognition in Travel
Myths and truths regarding facial recognition.
Emerging Tech
Who’s Tracking Your License Plate?
Automated license plate readers are collecting and sharing tons of data across state lines, according to records from nearly 200 police departments nationwide.
Cybersecurity
Senators Introduce Bill to Let Hackers Reports Bugs to DHS
Think of it as a standing bug bounty program.
Emerging Tech
DHS Invests in 2 Companies for Data Privacy Tools
The awards are part of the department’s Data Privacy portfolio that focuses on sensors, autonomous systems and other emerging tech.
Cybersecurity
TSA Unveils Cybersecurity Roadmap
The agency identifies four priorities and six goals to address
Emerging Tech
DHS is Exploring How Blockchain Can Stop Counterfeits and Forgeries
The agency is funding research that uses blockchain to make sure people are who they claim to be.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Loses Appeal Against Congressional Ban
It’s official: Kaspersky can’t do business with the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Can Add to Their CDM Rollouts If They Foot the Bill
Rather than wait for funding through the Homeland Security Department, agencies can use a particular task order modification to get what they need, when they need it.
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