DHS, Boeing move closer to SBInet rollout

Lab testing of the Homeland Security Department's SBInet virtual fence revealed minor computer bugs that are expected to be fixed before construction begins in March or April, the program's director said.

Legislation would revamp clearance process

House members have introduced legislation that would require reporting on governmentwide adjudication and investigation standards for the security clearance process.

Indus to assist Treasury with IT security

Indus Corp. is providing information technology security support to the Treasury Department under a $4.3 million task order.

Four win awards for Jammer technology

Four major federal government contractors have won Navy contracts to assist in the production of next-generation technology for detecting improvised explosive devices.

Divide and conquer

A collection of new software tools can beat configuration management problems.

Harris taps Meyerrose to lead new unit

Former federal CIO Dale Meyerrose is joining Harris Corp. to lead development of the federal contractor’s newly created cybersecurity and information assurance business unit.

Rising above security concerns

As demand and capabilities increase, integrators find customers are more open to cloud computing.

Alliant small businesses must qualify before taking orders

The government must certify that the chosen companies qualify as small businesses before they can begin bidding for orders on the $15 billion contract.

EDS to assess security of DISA systems

EDS will assist the Defense Department’s efforts to boost systems security under a $111 million contract.

2008: In Review | A year of turmoil and uncertainty

Security, tight budgets and contract protests dominate a look back at 2008.

Chertoff on Mumbai: DHS shapes plan to reduce small-craft threat

DHS Michael Chertoff highlighted the department's work on small boat security on Dec. 4 in a discussion about the department's response to the attacks in Mumbai, India.

McAfee wraps up Secure Computing buy

McAfee Inc. has completed its acquisition of Secure Computing Corp., a company that specializes in protection of critical Web, e-mail and network assets.

SRA gets FAA cyber security deal

SRA will assist the Transportation Department in meeting its needs for cybersecurity needs under a new contract.

Northrop to issue IDs compatible with PIV cards

The company is encouraging other federal contractors do the same.

Acquisition issues await next president

Although the outcome of the presidential elections is not yet known, some realities ? and related imperatives ? are becoming clear.

Answering the bailout call

Financial rescue plan likely to fuel new business for contractors.

Texas governor intercedes in IBM contract

Texas Gov. Rick Perry suspended the transfer of state records to an IBM data management program on Tuesday following allegations of lax data backup.

Feds to publish fusion center guidelines

The guidelines for state and local intelligence fusion centers will detail how to achieve the baseline capabilities necessary to share terrorism and law enforcement data.

QinetiQ to help secure FBI's Quantico facilities

QinetiQ North America will provide security assistance to the FBI facility at Quantico, Va.

Panel: Cybersecurity tops agencies' wish list

Analysts say federal contracting opportunities will remain strong for cybersecurity, health care and logistics solutions.