Homeland Security
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Homeland SecurityTech Developments
DHS S&T, CBP Evaluate Robot Dogs for Border Security The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate and Customs and Border Protection are conducting research, development and evaluation of […]
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Homeland SecurityIG Report Details ICE’s Use of Rapid DNA, Program Transfer to CBP
Department of Homeland Security use of DNA matching technology to verify claimed parent-child relationships as part of immigration processing showed that in the vast majority of cases claims were valid, […]
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Homeland SecurityLatest Tech Rally Shows Improvements in Face Recognition Systems but Camera Systems Can Improve
Final results from the most recent biometric technology evaluation hosted by homeland security researchers are still a month or two away but the general trends are that vendors have advanced […]
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Homeland SecurityBriefing
The Department of Homeland Security is extending its FirstSource II indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle until the end of 2022 while it continues to evaluate proposals for the FirstSource […]
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Homeland SecuritySenate Panel Advances OMB, DHS Nominees
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved three Biden administration nominees to move to consideration by the full Senate, including the top two officials to run […]
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CyberRansomware Against Critical Infrastructures Up Globally In 2021, Agencies Report
Ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure organizations globally increased n 2021 with threat actors demonstrating increasing sophistication, says a joint advisory issued on Wednesday by national security agencies in the U.S., […]
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CongressSenators Introduce Consolidated Cyber Bill That Directs Incident Reporting
The top Democrat and Republican on the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Monday introduced a bill that combines three cybersecurity measures introduced last year, including requiring owners and operators of […]
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Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Icebreaker Arrives At Antarctic Station
The Coast Guard’s lone heavy polar icebreaker on Monday reached the U.S. science station in Antarctica, breaking and grooming a 37-mile channel of ice to allow resupply of the facility […]
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Homeland Security
Latest Tech Rally Shows Improvements In Face Recognition Systems But Cameras Can Get Better
The final results from the most recent biometric technology evaluation hosted by homeland security researchers are still being crunched, but the general trends are that vendors have advanced their products […]
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CongressDHS Management Nominee Will Conduct Cyber Review If Confirmed
A comprehensive review of the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity posture is in order given challenges the department has had in managing its information technology (IT) systems in the area […]