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NewsFBI investigation authority could lead to info overload, says law center
An expansion of the FBI's domestic investigation authority instituted in 2008 carries the risk of overwhelming the bureau with too much information, warns a report from the New York University School Read more...
DHS holds firm on laptop inspections at border
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is not backing down when it comes to inspecting laptop computers, iPods, PDAs and other electronic devices at the border. While issuing some guidance to Read more...
Where's the money? It's coming
The White House is telling federal agencies to redirect low-priority spending to science and technology projects in their fiscal 2011 budgets. "Scientific discovery and technological innovation are Read more...
Cyber defense hits technical snag
The latest version of nation's premier computer system designed to protect all nonmilitary government's digital networks from foreignspies and attacks is not working as planned. Technical limitations Read more...
Foreign spy agencies probe U.S. computer systems
A top Defense Department official has warned that the nation's computer networks are under regular, relentless and threatening attacks from more than 100 foreign intelligence organizations. Deputy Read more...
DoD officer faces espionage charges
A Defense Department insider has been indicted for espionage, with the government charging that he stole classified documents from Pentagon computers, and allegedly sold the information to an agent Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Should feds write cybersecurity standards for everyone?
There's still a lot of confusion over who should take the reins to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for public and private networks. But an association of intelligence and security Read more...
Obama could get power to shut down Internet
The U.S. president has plenty of power when it comes to natural disasters and the use of the military in hostile attacks. Now there is legislation pending in Congress sponsored by Sen. Jay Read more...
| Press ReleasesAmerican Legion Presses Congress to Avoid Further DoD CutsINDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With the Pentagon’s release of a five-year budget plan that cuts $260 billion in defense spending, The American Legion is pressing Congress to find other ways by which Read more >> James E. Cartwright Elected to Raytheon Board of DirectorsWALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has elected Gen. James E. Cartwright (USMC, ret.) as a director. With the election of Cartwright, Read more >> Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) Awards ManTech $17 Million Contract ExtensionManTech will provide scientific, engineering and technical services to help fight war on terror FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The U.S. Department of Defense’s Combating Terrorism Technical Support Read more >> Legion Disappointed over Pipeline RejectionKeystone XL would provide needed jobs for vets INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With the unemployment rate among veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan exceeding 13 percent, the head of the nation’s largest Read more >> JINSA Welcomes Six New AdvisorsWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) welcomed three senior retired military officers and three law enforcement executives to its Board of Advisors. Read more >> |
