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A work in progress
Experts debate whether the creation of DHS boosted technology programs as expected.
Cybersecurity
DHS bill slashes research funds
DHS appropriations provides more IT funding, but critics say it lacks a vision.
People
DHS awards $1.1B in contracts for nuclear detection
Raytheon, Thermo Electron and Canberra Industries each received contracts for the Advanced Spectroscopic Portal program.
People
DHS, DOJ update National Info Exchange Model
The beta standard shows significant progress toward improving information sharing among federal, state, local and tribal law governments.
Cybersecurity
UPDATED: Markle suggests ways info sharing, security can coexist
Public trust is critical to properly sharing information, the foundation and other experts say.
Modernization
A year later, still no DHS cybersecurity chief
Some IT industry groups are getting impatient waiting for the department to choose an assistant secretary for cybersecurity and telecommunications.
Cybersecurity
UPDATED: Hackers hit State Department
The agency joins a growing list of federal organizations to report successful security breaches.
Cybersecurity
Input: Cybersecurity threats, regs drive IT spending
Spending could rise to $6.3 billion in fiscal 2011, an 18.9 percent increase from fiscal 2006, the firm's report states.
People
Negroponte: Intell info-sharing plan due this month
The director of national intelligence also praised his office for taking other steps to improve information sharing.
People
DHS: EAGLE will solidify standards
Awarding of IDIQ contracts could signal a new phase in evolution of IT at DHS.
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Panel: Networking, motivation key to middle managers’ success
Being proactive and embracing risks are also essential, a panel of government experts said.
Modernization
FCC seeks comments to improve disaster comms
Proposed rules aim to restore the telecommunications infrastructure faster after a catastrophe.
Cybersecurity
Wright named acting US-VISIT deputy director
Longtime federal official is U.S. team leader of the technical working groups for US-VISIT implementation for both the Canadian and Mexican borders.
People
DHS names new operations director
Roger Rufe Jr., a retired Coast Guard vice admiral, replaced Matthew Broderick.
People
DHS completes National Infrastructure Protection Plan
The plan provides procedures for establishing priorities and will help in the annual budget processes for all federal agencies responsible for protecting critical infrastructure.
People
Armstrong: EAGLE contracts will improve IT management
DHS' deputy CIO says EAGLE will help the department inject interoperability and standardization into its enterprise architecture.
People
Senators propose more visible role for FEMA
Under the proposal, the agency's administrator would have direct access to the president during emergencies and would gain authority to communicate directly with Congress.
Modernization
Symantec combines threat intell feeds, consulting
Consultants periodically tweak the Symantec Threat and Vulnerability Management Program, which allows users to remediate threats and vulnerabilities while adhering to compliance requirements.
People
Bush nominates retired admiral to head DHS directorate
If confirmed, Jay Cohen would be the permanent replacement for Charles McQueary as head of the Science and Technology Directorate.
