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Watchdog says counterterrorism information sharing system needs program manager

GAO says the lack of a designated official makes it hard to track whether previously identified issues with the system have been addressed.

6 days ago By John Hewitt Jones

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: Gavin Kenneally, Chief Executive Officer at Ghost Robotics speaks as Vision 60 UGV walks in during a House hearing at the US Capitol on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountbility Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation met to discuss the use of technology at the US Border, airports and military bases. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Ghost Robotics CEO: Robot dogs could save lives at US borders

Gavin Kenneally says the technology can be used in extreme environments to identify humans in need of help.

Jun 26, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

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CISA considering the future state of EINSTEIN as agencies modernize

CISA is considering changes to EINSTEIN 1 and EINSTEIN 2, which monitor traffic routed in and out of physical networks and systems.

Jun 23, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: A U.S. Customs and Border Protection patch on the uniform of Rodolfo Karisch, Rio Grande Valley sector chief patrol agent for the U.S. Border Patrol. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)

Top border protection acquisition official hopes retirement will bring ‘fresh’ ideas

Mark Borkowski, who has spent more than 40 years in government service, will retire June 30.

Jun 9, 2023 By Madison Alder

Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Officer Eric Hysen speaks at FedTalks 2022. (Image credit: Pepe Gomez / Pixelme Studio)

DHS likely needs more funding for IT modernization, says watchdog official

GAO Director of IT and Cybersecurity Kevin Walsh told lawmakers on Wednesday that IT modernization "may not be a cost saving endeavor".

May 31, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Washington DC Master Patrol Officer Benjamin Fettering demonstrates how a Wolfcam body camera is worn in place of a normal radio microphone before a press conference at City Hall September 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Homeland Security reveals new body-worn camera policy

The policy was formalized in response to an executive order, signed last year, which aimed to boost public trust in law enforcement.

May 23, 2023 By Rebecca Heilweil

A journalist practices with a VR headset at the virtual reality room, in the training school of the Orano la Hague reprocessing plant, in La Hague, southwestern France, on December 14, 2022. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

VR environments could help DHS promote disaster preparedness: Rand Corp. study

Researchers say the use of such technology could reduce injuries and the cost of damage by helping citizens anticipate the likely impact of natural disasters.

May 22, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

GAO appoints Beth Killoran as chief information officer

Killoran is a veteran federal IT leader who joins GAO from the General Services Administration, where she was deputy CIO.

May 1, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

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Transportation Security Administration moves ahead with smartphone ID pilot

TSA will expand the trial scheme to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport and Nashville International Airport later this year.

Mar 29, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

DHS launches website with research, grants, and tools to combat spike in domestic terrorism

PreventionResourceFinder.gov will be routinely updated with new evidence-based research and information about grants and additional resources.

Mar 24, 2023 By Nihal Krishan