Cybersecurity
DHS to pick up $6 billion tab for cyber surveillance systems at every department
Homeland Security strives to roll out real-time threat detection programs for lagging agencies.
Digital Government
Unprecedented, unmanned Southwest border checkpoint opens Jan. 28
Surveillance cameras, telecom and digital documents will allow Americans to visit remote Mexican village.
Cybersecurity
Small N.C. cloud company nabs first FedRAMP security certification
Any federal agency can now tap Autonomic Resources’ remote networks without testing security.
Cybersecurity
FBI is on the lookout for financial losses unrelated to fiscal cliff
A cyber gang has been plotting to empty online banking accounts by spring 2013.
Cybersecurity
New mandate would require military contractors to report cyber breaches
A Pentagon initiative that divulges classified intelligence in return for reports of vendor breaches continues to attract participants, despite mixed reviews.
Digital Government
CBP considers open source license plate readers to save cash
Agency plans to replace existing brand name tech with parts that can be operated and obtained without the contractor.
Cybersecurity
U.S. and China to fight online pedophiles together, State says
Bilateral crime forum coincides with reports that Justice plans to prosecute Chinese hackers.
Cybersecurity
Costs mount as NASA responds to October data breach
Agency accelerated laptop protections after Oct. 31 theft compromised data on 10,000 employees.
Cybersecurity
Online profiteers expected to hit up Newtown sympathizers
About 85 percent of new sites related to the tragedy have not conveyed their aims yet.
Modernization
GSA has yet to approve any cloud products under FedRAMP
Companies are spending as much as $200,000 to go through the certification process.
Digital Government
DHS agrees to outside study on cancer risks of airport body scanners
The National Academy of Sciences will probe the health and safety risks of the airport machines
Digital Government
Immigration officials struggle with identity management – and mismanagement
As the cache of personal data grows, so does the risk that con artists will exploit it for financial gain and federal authorities will misuse it.
Digital Government
DHS to recompete online immigration program in ‘crisis’
Floundering five-year, $536,000 program is on track to become a 20-year, $3 billion effort.
Digital Government
How much crime really occurs? Don’t ask the feds.
FBI statistics do not reflect online crime, gun trafficking and other post-1930 illicit activities.
Cybersecurity
Cyber early warning deal collapses after Russia balks
UN-recognized organization fails to reach consensus on declaration to avoid cyberwar.
Digital Government
Virtual border fence contract postponed due to fierce competition
Deal for SBInet replacement delayed by nine months.
Cybersecurity
U.S., Russia, other nations near agreement on cyber early-warning pact
Measures are aimed at avoiding inadvertent network disruptions.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Hackers could manipulate highway sensors
Cyber team discovered encryption flaw in receivers that track drivers’ wireless emissions.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon cyber activities could grab $120 billion
Funding shift could occur if lawmakers grant flexibility to apportion $1.2 trillion in cuts required under 2011 Budget Control Act.
Digital Government
Passengers disqualified from new speed-screening program will go on watch list
TSA inspection change went into effect on Nov. 19 without public input.
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