People
TSA shares Registered Traveler details
To keep terrorists guessing, participants will still be subject to additional random screening.
Modernization
SPI Dynamics takes aim at Web vulnerabilities
Two products protect Web applications that use Asynchronous JavaScript and Extensible Markup Language.
Modernization
DHS, State plan new IT for borders
The departments' three-part strategy will create a new ID card, improve passenger screening programs and use IT to make visitors feel more comfortable.
People
Industry aids Registered Traveler
Companies that are implementing the voluntary screening program for airline passengers have created a group to advocate for the program.
People
TSA seeks new baggage-screening tech
The Manhattan II program will develop technologies for deployment in and after 2010.
People
DOD, orgs: SANS survey findings not dire
Survey respondents say several popular certifications don't prepare employees to handle information security as well as vendor-specific certifications do.
Cybersecurity
SSCP wins ANSI accreditation
The Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification meets the International Organization for Standardization’s standard for certifying information security employees.
Cybersecurity
SANS: Popular certifications don't ensure security
Effective training emphasizes technical knowledge, survey says
People
CIO: FBI will focus on info sharing in 2006
Sentinel is the center of attention among the bureau's IT projects.
Digital Government
Yoran to become new In-Q-Tel chief
Security expert will take over CIA-linked investment firm to continue its work of funding new intelligence technologies.
People
TSA extends ITMS work with bridge contract
Unisys will continue working on the services contract past its expiration date under the $750M deal.
Cybersecurity
CIO: Justice to improve info sharing in '06
DOJ is working on the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network, a wide-area network that will handle data, voice and images, CIO Vance Hitch said.
People
DHS offers $765M in risk-based grants
Thirty-five urban areas received funding to guard against terrorist threats.
Digital Government
AT&T launches 'CNN for security geeks'
AT&T has developed a 24-hour Webcast modeled after TV news programs to provide its customers with information about cybersecurity threats.
People
Senate confirms new USCIS chief
Emilio Gonzalez was confirmed as the new director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the Homeland Security Department.
People
Hite says lack of EA no barrier to Sentinel
GAO's Randy Hite said the FBI should proceed with building its data management system even though its new enterprise architecture is not complete.
People
GAO to DHS: Directorate must avoid favoritism
The Science and Technology Directorate must ensure that managers don’t award research contracts to only a few select organizations, a GAO report states.
People
TSA seeks business plan for Registered Traveler
Vendors have until Jan. 20 to respond to an RFI for the voluntary passenger-screening program.
People
GAO: Tech can reduce immigrant benefits backlog
A new report states that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must create a system that tracks applications.
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