Cybersecurity
DHS IG sees substantial risks for core SBInet program
House panel told DHS did not lay the foundation to oversee and assess contractor performance and control costs.
Cybersecurity
DHS IG targets security, procurement
The department’s IT security, program management and procurement practices will be among the IG's prime areas of study in fiscal 2007.
People
ManTech to use SOA for geospatial project
The platform will let DHS, state and local government agencies, and private-sector organizations share geospatial information and respond better to disasters.
People
NRC rule creates Web system to track nuclear material
States and the NRC will use the National Source Tracking System to closely monitor the location and use of various radioactive materials.
Cybersecurity
On the road to a better security blueprint
The linking of threat management and EA design could yield huge potential benefits.
People
IG warns CBP to strengthen controls over ACE contract
Current controls may not be enough to prevent incorrect invoicing and payments, the inspector general said.
People
DHS to boost use of secure data-sharing net
The department recently established an HSIN advisory committee to get input from users in state, local and tribal governments, as well as from the private sector.
People
Unisys to revamp the FBI's DNA database
The new system is intended to expand the scalability and flexibility of the FBI database so it can meet the ballooning demand for DNA matching, nationally and internationally.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS makes progress on FISMA
Recent improvements on an information security program could finally boost the department's failing grade.
People
DHS moves forward with reverse auctions
The department has awarded a contract to FedBid, which has provided online reverse auction services on a number pilot projects.
Modernization
Craig Larscheid: The energy manager
An environmentally conscious manager of midrange computer operations at the U.S. Postal Service made numerous “green” decisions that reduced costly power consumption.
People
EU to expand e-gov by 2010
Its plan will save billions of euros each year and improve the level of government services provided to its 25 member states, the union says.
People
TSA needs to beef up COOP plan, IG says
TSA management needs to do more work to ensure that only essential functions and associated emergency employees are included in the plan, according to the inspector general.
Cybersecurity
DHS laptops still vulnerable, IG finds
Laptops used by DHS' Office of the Inspector General are still susceptible to attacks, despite a number of recent steps taken to harden security.
People
Congress forces cargo safety
By passing the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act, lawmakers require better inspection and tracking of cargo going through U.S. ports.
Acquisition
Labor IG finds pre-procurement diligence lax on GSA buys
The department cannot show that contracting officers are checking other available sources before buying products through GSA schedule contracts.
Cybersecurity
Security training no longer on the back burner
Growth in data breaches prompts agencies to invest more in training for security professionals and employees.
People
Congress gives DHS less for IT, procurement
All IT procurements must conform to DHS’ enterprise architecture plan, a House/Senate conference said, and the department must justify any that deviate.
People
GAO: DHS needs better control of interagency buys
DHS officials have not set up the controls and oversight needed to ensure that their money is being well spent, according to a new report.
People
Congress boosts DHS appropriations
A House/Senate conference has pushed fiscal 2007 funding for the Homeland Security Department nearly $3 billion above the amount President Bush requested.
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