Cybersecurity
Panel: Strengthen cybersecurity chief
Members of Congress and experts at a panel discussion supported the idea of increasing the cybersecurity boss' authority.
Cybersecurity
GAO uncovers wireless holes
Wireless networks at some federal agencies lack essential safeguards to keep data secure, GAO says.
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House may take DHS to the woodshed
Unfinished work drives bill to strip $800 million from new budget.
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TSA screeners need faster Internet access
GAO says the Transportation Security Administration must improve online training for airport screeners.
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Skinner slams DHS network
DHS officials did not consult users and skipped key security measures as it developed the Homeland Secure Data Network, the inspector general says.
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TSA looks for performance data
The Transportation Security Administration seeks information on creating a nationwide system for collecting data on the performance of screeners.
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DHS to lose research exec
Penrose Albright, the assistant secretary for programs, plans and budgets in DHS' Science and Technology Directorate, submitted his letter of resignation.
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Supply guru gets TSA nomination
The Bush administration wants Edmund 'Kip' Hawley to lead TSA.
Cybersecurity
Conference details iPod threats
Popular sessions at this year's CanSecWest conference included network vulnerabilities of USB devices and wireless cards.
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Skinner tapped for permanent IG
President Bush wants Richard Skinner, the acting inspector general for the Homeland Security Department, to take the job on a more permanent basis.
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GovBenefits.gov gets customized
Visitors to the Web sites of state and federal governments can now seamlessly access the federal online clearinghouse for benefits information.
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DHS changes, past and future
With Cooper's departure, some talk about giving the CIO more muscle.
Modernization
GAO tells TSA to wire up
The Transportation Security Administration must provide high-speed connections to all airports so employees can complete online courses, congressional auditors say.
Cybersecurity
Avoiding a cyber Pearl Harbor
The House subcommittee in charge of cybersecurity approved a bill that would create a more powerful cybersecurity chief at DHS.
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DHS to business: Help us
The department wants to enhance security without unduly burdening companies or limiting trade, the DHS secretary says.
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DHS looks for research help
The Homeland Security Department must improve its research and development of new technologies, its science chief said.
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Energizing the CIO
The Homeland Security Department’s chief information officer should report directly to DHS’ secretary and deputy secretary, government officials told lawmakers last week.
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Airport security enters new phase
Airports in Boston, Denver, New York City, Orlando and Salt Lake City will test new security devices.
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