National Protection and Programs Directorate

• After protest, DHS sticks with same winner for $1B cyber contract

  The Homeland Security Department once again awarded Raytheon a massive cyber contract eight months after a protest required the agency to pull back its initial award. The DOMino program will supports DHS’ EINSTEIN and other cyber programs as House lawmakers plan to debate the agency’s fiscal 2017 budget.

  Cybersecurity

  June 08, 2016
• DHS sweetens cyber workforce recruiting with new bonuses

  The Homeland Security Department is about to roll out a new series of incentive payments to lure cyber experts from the private sector and keep them in the civil service.

  Cybersecurity

  May 03, 2016
• DHS moving forward with NPPD reorg plans, despite objections from Congress

  A major focus for the National Protection and Programs Directorate reorganization is unifying the directorate's physical and cyber infrastructures.

  Cybersecurity

  October 08, 2015
• Rand Beers: making progress on cybersecurity at DHS

  Undersecretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security has a lot on his mind.

  All News

  July 23, 2010
• DHS outlines cybersecurity planning

  The government\'s cybersecurity experts will be busy beefing up the government\'s IT security in coming months -- including the latest version of a well-known test of federal and private sector preparedness. Their boss says it\'s part of the never-ending quest to safeguard cyberspace.

  Technology

  July 21, 2010
• TSA debating next steps with Registered Traveler program

  Lawmakers question TSA, NPPD on 2010 budget proposals. Rep. Jackson-Lee says NPPD may need to be reorganized.

  Technology

  June 11, 2009