People
Bush’s 2007 budget seeks to tap IT’s efficiencies
Requested increases for DHS, Justice signal growing respect for information technology
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
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