NEWS & ANALYSIS

Morning Security Brief: Whistleblower Report, Immigration Enforcement, Background Checks, and More

Oct 07, 2010 -A Labor Department Inspector General report finds that OSHA's whistleblower protection program falls far short of its goals, failing its own standard in 80% of cases. DHS reports recordbreaking immigration enforcement. HHS announces grants to states to develop programs for background checks for job candidates at elder-care facilities to curb patient abuse. And the GAO gives the Obama Administration a decent grade on cybersecurity progress report, but raises concerns about reaching ultimate goals.

DHS Inspector General Finds Airport Screening Vulnerabilities

Apr 27, 2010 -Investigators found TSA screening checkpoint vulnerabilities at eight out of eight airports they visited, the watchdog's report states.

DHS Releases Progress Report on 9-11 Commission Recommendations

Jul 22, 2009 -The Department of Homeland Security released a progress report today outlining how it has successfully met many of the 9-11 Commission's recommendations for protecting the country from terrorism and other hazards.

Information Sharing Environment Releases Annual Report

Jul 09, 2009 -The Information Sharing Environment has released its third annual report to Congress.

Most U.S. Naval Bases Do Not Have Antiterrorism Plan, Internal Report Says

Apr 27, 2009 -An internal audit of U.S. naval bases says most installations have not developed an antiterrorism plan in violation of a Navy directive given after 9-11, according to the Navy Times.

NAS: Nation's Forensic Sciences Need Overhaul

Feb 24, 2009 -The state of forensic science in the United States, which helps to convict or acquit alleged criminals in court, needs to be overhauled, according to a report released by the National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council.

IG: Pentagon Did Not Properly Account for Weapons Tranfers

Feb 20, 2009 -A new report from the Defense Department's inspector general criticizes the agency for not only losing track of surplus weapons provided to friendly foreign governments, but also sending weapons to governments not authorized to receive them.

DHS Inspector General Criticizes TSA Controls of Screener Badges, Uniforms, and ID Cards

Oct 20, 2008 -The Inspector General's report said the TSA had to improve its controls over its security officers' badges, uniforms, and ID cards before a security breach occurred.

2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Breakdown

Oct 03, 2008 -A rundown of highlights from the $40 billion homeland security appropriations recently signed into law by President Bush.

U.S. Lacks Comprehensive Cybersecurity Warning Capability, Report Says

Sep 18, 2008 -The Government Accountability Office says that US-CERT lacks a comprehensive capability to create "warnings that are consistently actionable and timely."
« first‹ previous12345next ›last »

View Recent News (by day)