DHS releases physical infrastructure protection strategy
The Department of Homeland Security has released a 96-page report detailing a national strategy to protect the nation's critical physical infrastructure...
Building security course developed
ESSEX Industries has made availabile an American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) registered course on treating security...
NIST supports multiple biometrics for border security
A dual approach that employs both fingerprint and facial recognition technology is the best option for a biometric system that would make the nation's...
Philadelphia-area colleges offer Homeland security degree
Several community colleges in the Philadelphia area and Drexel University have developed a series of 58 Homeland Security training courses that began...
Japan turns to biometrics for passport security
A senior Foreign Ministry official in Japan has confirmed the country plans to implement a program to issue passports using biometric technology. The...
Edwards acquires IDenticard
Edwards Systems Technology Inc., Mississauga, Ontario., has acquired Lancaster, Pa.-based IDenticard Systems Inc. and IDenticam Systems Canada Ltd., Markham,...
A clockwork response to orange alert
When the Bush Administration raised the national terror alert status from yellow ("elevated risk") to orange ("high risk"), the Department of Homeland...
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Airports denied needed money in Bush Budget
President Bush may have allocated $26.7 billion to the Department of Homeland Security in his budget, but a proposed $500 million decrease in TSA funding...
Bush releases Homeland Security budget
As part of his $2.23 trillion spending package, President Bush has set aside $26.7 billion for the Department of Homeland Security. Included among the...
Ridge outlines border security plans
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge described plans to combine border security and inspection agencies to streamline the process of entering...
Biometrics gaining public acceptance
In a poll of more than 2,000 adults, biometric uses by government and the private sector are gaining momentum and acceptance among the general public....
ASIS commission to take part in shaping guidelines
ASIS International (ASIS) has created the ASIS Commission on Guidelines, with its first mission "to advance the practice of security through the development...
EPA helps with vulnerability assessments for water utilities
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a set of instructions to help drinking water utilities submit security self-assessments. The...
Federal report outlines poor INS security at airports
The U.S. Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General has released a report that outlines a range of problems with design, security and communications...
Weekend Internet attack exposes flaws in security preparation
A computer worm that took advantage of a vulnerability in Microsoft software crippled thousands of computers around the world this weekend. While the...
Security ensures quiet day at Qualcomm Stadium
With 52 CCTV surveillance cameras and a combination of more than 4,000 state, federal and private security forces, Sunday's Super Bowl turned out to be...
Ridge sworn in; Department officially opens
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge was sworn in Friday as the first secretary of the new Department of Homeland Security. The government's 15th Cabinet-level...
Super security coming for Sunday's big game
More than 4,000 local, state and federal law enforcement officials and private security staff will keep watch over Sunday's Super Bowl in San Diego. The...
Airlines, security firms seek dismissal of Sept. 11 lawsuit
American Airlines, Continental Airlines and two airport security firms, Huntleigh USA Corp., and Argenbright Security Inc., are seeking dismissal of claims...
Brookings analyzes new department
Scholars at the Brookings Institution predict little immediate impact by the new Department of Homeland Security. The authors of a report point out that...
Senate confirms Ridge's appointment
A Senate committee has approved the nomination of Tom Ridge to head the Cabinet-level Homeland Security Department. The full Senate was expected to vote...
Democrats, Republicans struggle over security appropriations
Senate Democrats are trying to bolster port security, police grants and other programs financed by a $390 billion spending package, despite efforts by...
Bus Association releases Anti-Terrorism Action Plan
The American Bus Association (ABA) has released an Anti-Terrorism Action Plan to help improve safety and security of bus operations. The four goals of...
Homeland Security Department appoints key positions
President Bush has appointed several key staff members to the Department of Homeland Security. Steve Cooper has been named Chief Information Officer....
