Department of Homeland Security
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Federal News Radio viewed a copy of the proposal that would codify DHS\'s role in overseeing civilian agency networks. The draft legislation would expand DHS\'s authorities to those that are similar to what DoD already has around cyber. It also would include new roles around acquisition, personnel and FISMA implementation.
April 14, 2011 -
The new head of procurement at the Homeland Security Department has a pretty clear vision of how to get - and keep - acquisition on track at his agency.
April 14, 2011 -
Like natural ecosystems, the cyber ecosystem has many participants. DHS\'s Greg Schaffer explains how it all fits together.
April 14, 2011 -
Cyber-attackers could view a shutdown as the perfect opportunity to infiltrate government systems. ISC squared\'s Hord Tipton joins us with analysis.
April 12, 2011 -
More details are emerging about the $38 billion dollar deal lawmakers say they reached to keep the government from shutting down. Some cuts were made by pruning money left over from previous years. More than half of the cuts affect education, labor and health programs. A vote in the House is expected as early as Wednesday and the Senate must pass it by Friday to prevent a shutdown.
April 12, 2011 -
A new southwestern border security technology strategy is in the works. We get details from CBS\'s Mark Borkowski.
April 12, 2011 -
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), who led a Senate Intelligence Committee review of cybersecurity policy last year, said he is hopeful that Congress will be able to pass an overhaul of cyber laws this year. Whitehouse has been critical of the pace at which the Obama Administration has moved to propose such changes to lawmakers.
April 11, 2011 -
DHSers who perform cybersecurity functions would not be furloughed during a government shutdown, including contractors.
April 08, 2011 -
The Homeland Security Department\'s chief management officer said Tuesday that the lack of a departmentwide financial management system is a huge deficiency. Fixing that, he said, is among the department\'s primary management priorities.
April 06, 2011 -
Cybersecurity is often discussed in generic terms and vague descriptions. But one industry expert is calling the Department of Homeland Security\'s new cyber document clear and concise.
April 04, 2011 -
In a report the Department of Homeland Security outlined plans that include a three-pronged approach to cyber security: automation, interoperability, and authentication.
April 04, 2011 -
The Department of Homeland Security is inviting professionals from the private sector to work at DHS - without government pay.
March 30, 2011 -
The idea is based on automation, interoperability and authentication. DHS hopes this 3-tier approach could make networks more secure.
March 28, 2011 -
The Department of Homeland Security says cyber attacks against the federal government jumped by 40 percent last year.
March 25, 2011 -
A new white paper from the Homeland Security Department calls for networks where computers and devices work together in near-real time in its own defense.
March 25, 2011