People

Bush’s 2007 budget seeks to tap IT’s efficiencies

Requested increases for DHS, Justice signal growing respect for information technology

People

McQueary resigns

The head of DHS' science and technology arm plans to step down in March.

People

Passenger screening programs come under fire

GAO and industry representatives say programs are poorly managed and likely to be ineffective.

Digital Government

Bush seeks $134M boost in Justice IT spending

Bush proposes $134 million increase for the Justice Department to better manage, store, share and secure information.

People

Cyber Storm will be global, official says

The exercise will test federal and private-sector readiness for cyberattacks.

People

DHS wants to improve software security

The department seeks public comment on two draft documents that could help developers make new software products more secure.

Cybersecurity

DHS to run cybersecurity exercise

Cyber Storm will test how well industry organizations work with one another and with DHS.

People

3-D face recognition technology guards GSA

DHS completes successful pilot program to control access to GSA buildings.

Digital Government

GuardianEdge to fortify hard drives

The company will release a new product line next month that helps enterprises encrypt PC, laptop hard drives.

Modernization

Experts: Countries make dangerous cyber adversaries

They often have more resources and can attack more effectively, one expert says.

People

FEMA prepares for 2006 hurricane season

It is implementing a six-part, agencywide retooling effort, the agency's CIO said.

Digital Government

Panel: Cybercrime will grow in 2006

Federal cybersecurity experts warn of a massive increase in cyberattacks this year.

People

Senators criticize border ID cards

Senators from Washington state and Alaska said DHS has not considered all the ramifications.

People

US-VISIT: Some progress, but work remains

Senate, GAO officials say the program still lacks a strategic plan and DHS' proposed exit-tracking program for foreigners’ doesn’t seem cost-effective.

People

DHS helps DOJ with case management systems

The departments want to create a Consolidated Enforcement Environment to improve information sharing, DHS' CIO said.

Digital Government

TSA's Registered Traveler needs help

Feds ask industry for advice to speed passengers through airport security

Digital Government

Group: FTC should stop rogue adware provider

Unauthorized ad software can slow systems, hinder Internet use and affect federal users.

Modernization

DHS releases more detailed infrastructure plan

The National Infrastructure Protection Plan now includes an executive summary and requirements for the department's operational risk-management framework.

Digital Government

Contractors told to relax about BlackBerry

Analysts say feared shutdown not likely