Digital Government

The new face of biometrics

Identix integrating state-of-the-art skin and facial recognition technology

Digital Government

Federal money slow to reach locals

DHS inspector general says that federal grant money has been slow to reach first responders

People

DHS helps localities use tech

In the next several weeks, the Homeland Security Department will unveil a new initiative to implement technology into local communities.

Digital Government

DHS plans info hub

A federal clearinghouse of information relating to homeland security technologies will be rolled out.

People

Responders to TopOff again

The third congressionally mandated national exercise for first responders will be held next year.

People

DHS strikes deals with industry

Agency tries enterprise management model

People

Lieberman wants more DHS funding

Administration officials say Bush's budget proposal already shows that Homeland Security is important.

People

DHS picks biosensor developers

Fourteen teams of companies and universities were chosen to develop the first generation of biological detection sensors and systems.

People

Poll: Give us interoperability

A new poll shows most Americans believe the government could do more for homeland security, but they're not worried about cyberattacks.

People

GAO sees threats to industrial systems

Risks to industrial computer-based systems that control critical infrastructures could have devastating consequences, GAO says.

People

Sharing info

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DHS finds merger no small task

IG cites challenges; CIO Cooper says they're on it

People

ICF to develop infrastructure plan

The consulting firm won a $2.7 million contract to help create a national critical infrastructure protection plan.

People

Callahan quits DHS

The Homeland Security Department's deputy CIO, whose academic credentials were questioned, has formally resigned today.

People

CopLink developer certifies vendors

Process entails formal exchange of sharing schemas and underlying architectures for tighter integration with the CopLink data tool used by law enforcement agencies.

People

DHS unveils rail measures

The Homeland Security Department announced initiatives to improve the security of the country's transit and rail systems.

People

Shimkus answers his calling

Lawmaker works to connect E911 with rural America

Modernization

Oregon city builds safety net

IP-based mesh network will operate in absence of supporting infrastructure

People

L.A. immigrants get Internet schedules

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expanded its Internet-based appointment system to Los Angeles.

People

DHS forms funding task force

A group of state and local leaders has been formed to examine the Homeland Security funding process.