Homeland Security

Investigation: Still Major Security Lapses In Air Travel Six Years After 9/11

January 28, 2008

More than six years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Transportation Security Administration has major security lapses, even in some areas that the agency has supposedly met its goals, according to a Consumer Reports investigation.


Allied Defense Group Subsidiary To Provide Surveillance Solution At Super Bowl XLII

January 28, 2008

The Allied Defense Group recently announced that its California-based surveillance company, NS Microwave (NSM), has been selected to provide an integrated surveillance solution for the site of Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.


Report: REAL ID Final Rule Enables States To Begin Work On Technologies For Compliance

January 24, 2008

The final rule for REAL ID compliance provides the necessary guidance for states to begin building systems and linking networks to fulfill the mandates of the 2005 legislation, according to a newly released report by INPUT.


DHS Assistant Secretary Garcia Honored With Cybercrime Fighter Award

January 23, 2008

McAfee Inc. recently presented the McAfee Cybercrime Fighter Award to Gregory T. Garcia, Assistant Secretary for Cyber Security and Communications at the Department of Homeland Security.


Study: Worldwide Market For Transportation-Based Video Surveillance To Reach $100 Million By 2011

January 22, 2008

Study: Worldwide Market For Transportation-Based Video Surveillance To Reach $100 Million By 2011

A recent market study from IMS Research forecasts that the world market for video surveillance equipment onboard trains and trams is set to be worth almost $100 million by 2011.


DHS Ends Oral Declarations At Borders January 31

January 21, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds travelers that beginning January 31, border crossers will be asked to present documents denoting citizenship and identity when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry.


Michigan County Hazmat Team Deploys Mobile Content Management Software

January 21, 2008

AirVisual Inc. recently announced it has successfully deployed its TransViewer software for use by responders from Oakland County's (Michigan) hazardous materials response teams.


Collaborative Research Initiative Launched To Target Biosecurity Threats

January 16, 2008

The Kansas Bioscience Authority has launched a $2.5 million initiative to bring together researchers nationwide to create products that protect Americans from the intentional use of animal-borne diseases to disrupt the national economy or to infect humans.


Smart Card Alliance Says REAL ID Ruling Gives States Power To Set Higher Standards For Driver’s Licenses

January 15, 2008

In its final ruling on minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards last week, the Department of Homeland Security left the door open for state officials to decide for themselves if they want to set higher standards for secure REAL ID driver’s licenses and e-government services.


DHS Announces REAL ID Regulations

January 14, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced recently a final rule establishing minimum security standards for state-issued drivers’ licenses and identification cards.


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