Skinner: Strong protections lacking for DHS systems

Despite improvements, DHS still falls short in protecting its critical IT systems and data, according to a new report from the department's inspector general.

DHS needs better oversight of services contracts: GAO

DHS is paying billions to professional service contractors to perform tasks that are similar to work usually reserved for government employees, officials said today.

Ohio picks voting system test firm

Ohio has chosen SysTest Labs to test electronic voting systems for security and functionality.

CSC to support DHS verification system

Computer Sciences Corp. will continue to provide IT services to DHS' Citizenship and Immigration Services under a new task order.

General Dynamics wins $300M NSA smartphone deal

General Dynamics Corp. has won a contract from the National Security Agency to deliver secure phones for use by qualified government personnel.

On the edge

Secure Elements released C5 Auditor Pro for the IT auditor and inspector general communities.

Harvest time

Network vendors ready to reap tasks under huge telecommunications contract.

By land and sea

Technology, integration fuel secure border opportunities.

News briefs

Ending a three-month delay, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program is ready to begin enrollment of port workers, DHS said.

ODNI's latest strategy

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued its follow-up 500-day plan detailing nine core and 33 enabling initiatives among the six primary focus areas.

Secure borders are a timeless issue

When I visited Israel nearly 10 years ago, I learned what it means to cross a secure border.

DOJ targets illegal tech exports

The Justice Department, in a move to more aggressively prosecute people illegally exporting U.S. technologies, is creating task forces in regions with a high concentration of high-tech companies.

Renuart: Nation needs enhanced radar

The commander of the U.S. Northern Command believes America needs to invest more resources in improved radars for monitoring the U.S. airspace.

DRS to buttress Pentagon security

DRS Technologies will provide alarm monitoring and customer call center coverage within the Pentagon Force Protection Agency's command center under a new follow-on contract.

New homeland security strategy underscores resilience

The White House released an updated National Strategy for Homeland Security this week.

Northrop wins law enforcement exchange renewal

Northrop Grumman has won a contract to continue supporting the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's information-exchange system with federal, state and local agencies.

FLO to buy Unisys' Registered Traveler

FLO Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire the Registered Traveler business of Unisys Corp.

House bill aims to modernize 911 systems

Proposed legislation in Congress that would promote implementation of IP-based 911 services is picking up support from public safety groups and disability organizations.

Orizon scores new federal work

Orizon Inc., an 8(a) IT services firm, has won several contracts worth a total of about $13 million.

Companies forge security training pact

Security Solutions International and Cyber Operations launched an alliance where the two companies will develop and market security training programs and consulting services on homeland security.