President Barack Obama has directed his security team to take technology-related security measures to bolster homeland security and thwart terrorist attacks.
Science Applications International Corp. has completed its acquisition of Spectrum San Diego, a high-technology security firm specializing in ultra-low-dose X-ray scanning systems.
The DHS Computer Emergency Readiness Team will identify possible abnormal activities on Michigan’s networks under a new agreement between the department and the state.
ICF International Inc. has closed its acquisition of Jacob & Sundstrom Inc., an information technology firm that specializes in cybersecurity and full-scope identity management services to federal civilian and defense agencies.
Alion Science and Technology Corp. has won a $2.8 million award to upgrade a system it developed for the Defense Department to collect critical information on threat vulnerabilities.
Just before Thanksgiving Day, Microsoft released a security advisory on a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 6 and 7 browsers, based on "new public reports."
Harris Corp. will continue working with the Army to improve command security and operations in Central America under a five-year task order worth $38 million.
Stanley Inc. will provide information technology and Web security services to the Defense Information Systems Agency under a five-year, task order valued at $23 million.
General Dynamics Information Technology will develop secure credentials for immigrants seeking employment within the United States under a new contract with the Homeland Security Department.
Unisys Corp. has won two contract extensions from the Australian government for outsourcing services and biometric identity solutions, which together are worth $42 million.
An investment firm wants to revive the Registered Traveler program; it has offered to manage some operations previously managed by Verified Identity Pass.
