http://fcw.com/rss-feeds/homeland-security.aspx The Federal Aviation Administration is racing to upgrade its computer systems while the demand on its existing capabilities continues to increase. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/update-faa-software-hackers-delays.aspx Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/update-faa-software-hackers-delays.aspx The Homeland Security Department wants to expand a program that uses biometrics to verify identity and speed processing times for airline passengers. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/web-global-entry-proposed-rule.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:58:51 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/web-global-entry-proposed-rule.aspx A software problem that caused flight delays across the country today was not the first serious hiccup Federal Aviation Administration computer systems have suffered in recent years. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/faa-software-hackers-delays.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:28 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/faa-software-hackers-delays.aspx DHS prepares for less funding with reviews of major buys, including IT acquisitions, official says. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/dhs-prepares-for-declining-budgets.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:01:37 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/19/dhs-prepares-for-declining-budgets.aspx The Homeland Security Department wants information from industry on collecting images to be used in a system to help with disaster response and recovery. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/13/web-dhs-fema-disaster-imagery.aspx Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:40:47 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/13/web-dhs-fema-disaster-imagery.aspx Some travelers arriving to Los Angeles International Airport from New Zealand can use automated entry technology under a small-scale project. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/11/visa-waiver-program.aspx Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:22 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/11/visa-waiver-program.aspx Although the House voted last month to ban using lead systems integrators for Coast Guard procurements, the service is still using that structure temporarily on two major acquisitions, its procurement chief says. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/10/coast-guard-rabago-lead-systems-integrators.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:29:25 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/10/coast-guard-rabago-lead-systems-integrators.aspx Bruce McConnell, counselor to DHS' top cybersecurity official, said more personnel, better user authentication, security metrics, and automated responses are needed to make systems more secure. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/06/web-dhs-mcconnell-cybersecurity.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:10:54 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/06/web-dhs-mcconnell-cybersecurity.aspx The Homeland Security Department has signed agreements with four tribes to develop enhanced identification cards with some technology improvements. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/04/dhs-approves-enhanced-tribal-id-cards.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:51:54 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/04/dhs-approves-enhanced-tribal-id-cards.aspx U.S. Customs and Border Protection should issue guidance for inspecting cargo arriving in U.S. seaports for biological and chemical threats, the department's inspector general said. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/03/web-dhs-ig-cargo_0.aspx Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:43:15 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/03/web-dhs-ig-cargo_0.aspx Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she opposes putting a cybersecurity coordinator in the White House. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/02/web-collins-cybersecurity-coordinator-opposition.aspx Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:49:32 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/02/web-collins-cybersecurity-coordinator-opposition.aspx FEMA pays out billions in disaster aid without the means to guard against double-dipping, according to a new audit. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/02/fema-at-high-risk-of-double-dipping-in-disaster-aid-say-auditors.aspx Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:17:50 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/11/02/fema-at-high-risk-of-double-dipping-in-disaster-aid-say-auditors.aspx Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) today detailed his goals for comprehensive cybersecurity legislation he plans to introduce. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/30/web-lieberman-cybersecurity-legislation.aspx Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:45:37 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/30/web-lieberman-cybersecurity-legislation.aspx The Homeland Security Department will open a new cybersecurity coordination center near Washington on Friday. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/29/web-new-dhs-cybersecurity.aspx Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:26:00 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/29/web-new-dhs-cybersecurity.aspx DHS' financial system consolidation program has progressed but still relies too much on contractors, GAO officials say. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/29/dhs-financial-system-consolidation-has-troubles-gao-says.aspx Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:19:39 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/29/dhs-financial-system-consolidation-has-troubles-gao-says.aspx The Homeland Security Department should reassess its program for working with agencies and industry to secure critical infrastructure from cyber vulnerabilities, GAO says. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/29/web-dhs-cyber-infrastructure-protection.aspx Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:43:32 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/29/web-dhs-cyber-infrastructure-protection.aspx Officials plan to build a $1.5 billion data center to bolster the cybersecurity capabilities of intelligence agencies, the Defense Department, and the Homeland Security Department. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/27/web-nsa-data-center-cybersecurity.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:59:17 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/27/web-nsa-data-center-cybersecurity.aspx A severe flu outbreak could overwhelm the Internet as millions of workers telecommuted http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/27/internet-capacity-threat-flu-pandemic.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:02:46 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/27/internet-capacity-threat-flu-pandemic.aspx President Barack Obama today nominated Caryn Wagner to lead the Homeland Security Department's office that uses information technology to share information with non-federal officials. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/26/web-new-dhs-intell-nominee.aspx Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:22:17 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/26/web-new-dhs-intell-nominee.aspx The House and Senate have both approved a three-year extension for the E-Verify employment verification system in the Homeland Security Department's spending legislation. http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/22/everify-gets-three-year-extension-in-dhs-spending-bill.aspx Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:13:03 GMT http://fcw.com/articles/2009/10/22/everify-gets-three-year-extension-in-dhs-spending-bill.aspx