Skinner: DHS cyber security lacks focus

The Homeland Security Department's National Cyber Security Division needs to do a better job of establishing priorities for key programs and managing them effectively, according to a new inspector general report.

FEMA's laptop security ineffective: IG

The Federal Emergency Management Agency does not have effective procedures to protect information contained on its laptop computers, according the Homeland Security inspector general Richard Skinner.

DHS to spend $60m on R&D for new technologies

Research spending could lead to U.S. borders being protected by buried fiber optic tripwires, advanced power sources and high-resolution listening devices.

House committee OKs Deepwater overhaul

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved reform legislation that would overhaul the Coast Guard's Deepwater acquisition program. It also advanced a Coast Guard authorization bill that provides $917 million for Deepwater in FY 2008.

DHS directorate beset by management woes: GAO

The Homeland Security Department's directorate of Science and Technology suffers from weak internal management controls and high turnover in its staffing, according to a new GAO report.

Coast Guard signals all clear for new Deepwater deal

The Coast Guard yesterday awarded a new 43-month term contract to the existing Deepwater contractor, but did not guarantee additional work.

Skinner: DHS struggles to coordinate intel efforts

DHS still faces challenges in defining and integrating its intelligence activities, according to a new report.

On the edge

MX Logic Inc. has introduced a new product for its Disaster Recovery Services suite. The MX Logic Message Continuity helps organizations operate during outages by maintaining two-way communication and keeping an accurate record of all e-mail.

On the edge

MX Logic Inc. has introduced a new product for its Disaster Recovery Services suite. The MX Logic Message Continuity helps organizations operate during outages by maintaining two-way communication and keeping an accurate record of all e-mail.

Not in my backyard

Residents along the border want more say in placement of SBInet towers.

Technology with a human touch

Company combines IT and security to win work in the world's hot spots.

On the money trail

First responders line up for $1B in communications grants; more funds are in the works.

Disaster recovery: Recovering from the unthinkable

Smart companies know how to bounce back when the unimaginable happens.

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Is Charbo doing his job at DHS?

Fed up with mounting cybersecurity breaches at DHS, legislators brought their frustrations to bear on CIO Scott Charbo June 20, accusing him of not doing his job.

DHS ops centers lack coordination: GAO

Operations centers at DHS need to coordinate their efforts more effectively, according to a new GAO report.