Cybersecurity
IG tells TSA to tighten up transportation ID security
Dockworkers, truckers and others must have government-issued credentials to access secure facilities, but a watchdog says the program for granting those credentials needs to be improved.
Cybersecurity
Can new tech speed airport security lines?
The head of the Transportation Security Administration faced tough questions from lawmakers on speeding airport screening lines.
Cybersecurity
TSA and Social Security race to Windows 10
They've hit a few snags, but the two agencies are nevertheless hoping to complete an upgrade to end all Windows upgrades within the month.
Cybersecurity
Senators seek answers on TSA tech
Lawmakers quizzed the head of DHS' Science and Technology Directorate on the proposed $469.9 million R&D budget.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: TSA needs to improve IT controls
An Inspector General audit identified three IT controls deficiencies within the Transportation Security Administration, which potentially compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the agency’s financial and operational data.
Cybersecurity
Why DHS has no idea how much it spends on training
A new watchdog report lays out a massive governance and data problem at the Homeland Security Department.
Cybersecurity
TSA shows progress on acquisitions
Lawmakers see signs of maturity in the Transportation Security Administration's acquisition process, but challenges remain.
Cybersecurity
Chaffetz worries about reliance on legacy IT
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) has particular concerns about the management of IT at the Department of Homeland Security.
People
TSA seeks free outside help with social media pilot
TSA is looking for an unpaid, short-term industry expert to help test a social media service that would respond to air travelers questions in real time.
Cybersecurity
TSA reporting on security breaches has gaps, IG says
The Transportation Security Administration is not consistently documenting its security breaches at airports, according to a new audit.
Cybersecurity
Choosing a mobile development strategy for your agency
Here are some of the pros and cons of native vs. Web-based apps.
Digital Government
The best of the federal blogosphere
Archived documents, a confiscated cupcake and a World War I fighter plane.
Cybersecurity
Better government management is in reach
Student ideas reveal effective management techniques that could be adopted today in agencies.
Digital Government
Next on TSA's agenda: Exploding cupcakes
Pity the Transportation Security Administration, having to devote time and effort (paid for, as some would be sure to point out, with taxpayer dollars) to defend a recent decision to forbid a cupcake from being taken past an airport screening check point.
Cybersecurity
Students demand 'tough love' for TSA screener
Should a dedicated public servant who makes a mistake get a second chance? Steve Kelman's students give a surprising answer.
Cybersecurity
'Freak' TSA screener in process to be fired, Blogger Bob says
The TSA found itself in the middle of a social media frenzy this week with the "Get your freak on" note incident.
Digital Government
TSA reads the tabloids
TSA's Blogger Bob offers some insight based on celebrity news.
Cybersecurity
Stories of 9/11: A conference table, a sheet of paper and TSA
Patrick Schambach, the sixth employee hired at the Transportation Security Administration, recalls the daunting task of building an agency from scratch.
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