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RSS dhsDHS Needs to Strengthen Controls for Remote Access to Its Systems and Data
White Paper This report assesses the strengths and weaknesses of controls over remote access to DHS resources. The results show that DHS does not provide adequate or effective system security controls over remote access to its computer systems and data. [03 Jul 2008]
DHS Enterprise Architecture: A National Architecture for Information Sharing
White Paper The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making steady, but slow progress in the planning of its Enterprise Architecture (EA). After almost seven months of work, DHS is finally on the eve of releasing Version 1.0 of the Enterprise Architecture. [03 Jul 2008]
DHS 2.0: Rethinking the Department of Homeland Security
White Paper Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The task force evaluated DHS's capacity to fulfill its mandate as set out in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 based on four criteria: management, roles and missions, authorities, and resources. [24 Jan 2005]
Homeland Security: DHS Needs a Strategy to Use DOE's Laboratories for Research on Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Detection and Response Technologies
White Paper The Homeland Security Act of 2002 gave the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the ability to use laboratories owned by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct research and development (R&D) of these advanced technologies. [21 Dec 2004]
Human Capital: DHS Personnel System Design Effort Provides for Collaboration and Employee Participation
White Paper The success of the transformation and implementation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is based largely on the degree to which human capital management issues are addressed. Recognizing this, the legislation creating DHS provided it with... [21 Dec 2004]
Mailsweeper allows the Victorian Department of Human Services (DHS) to Manage Email Traffic Flows to/from the Internet and Prevent Unnecessary Link Saturation
White Paper The Victorian Department of Human Services (DHS) provides access to services that protect and enhance the community's physical, mental and social well-being. The Department investigated various products and what other organizations were doing, and... [24 Feb 2004]
Border Security: Joint, Coordinated Actions by State and DHS Needed to Guide Biometric Visas and Related Programs
White Paper Consistent with the 9/11 Commission report that recommends a biometric entry-exit screening system for travelers, the Department of State's biometric program complements the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) United States Visitor and... [21 Dec 2004]
Human Capital: DHS Faces Challenges in Implementing Its New Personnel System
White Paper DHS is in the early stages of developing the infrastructure needed for implementing its new human capital management system. At a minimum, this infrastructure includes a strategic human capital planning process that integrates the agency's human... [25 May 2005]
Inadequate Security Controls Increase Risks to DHS Wireless Networks
White Paper The Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated whether Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components have implemented adequate security controls to protect data transmitted on wireless networks and devices. [03 Jul 2008]
Homeland Security: Further Action Needed to Promote Successful Use of Special DHS Acquisition Authority
White Paper The Homeland Security Act of 2002 authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a pilot program for the use of acquisition agreements known as "other transactions. The act requires GAO to report to Congress on the use of other... [21 Dec 2004]
Homeland Security: Successes and Challenges in DHS's Efforts to Create an Effective Acquisition Organization
White Paper In the 2 years since its merger, DHS has taken strides toward putting in place an acquisition organization that contains many promising elements, but the steps taken so far are not enough to ensure that the department is effectively managing the... [17 Jun 2005]
Transportation Security R&D: TSA and DHS Are Researching and Developing Technologies, But Need to Improve R&D Management
White Paper This GAO report discusses "transportation security R&D [research and development] projects that TSA [Transportation Security Administration], DHS [Department of Homeland Security], and other agencies have funded and assess how TSA and DHS are... [11 Jan 2005]
Homeland Security Civil Rights Chief, Daniel Sutherland, to Discuss DHS Job Opportunities for Disabled
White Paper This webcast will provide insight concerning the implementation of the Bush Administration's policies, as well as address audience questions on the Department of Homeland Security's disability agenda for the year ahead. [17 Jan 2005]
DHS Unveils New Cyber Security Division
White Paper The Department of Homeland Security has created the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) under the Department's Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate. The NCSD will conduct cyberspace analysis, issuing alerts and... [17 Nov 2004]
Immigration Enforcement: DHS Has Incorporated Immigration Enforcement Objectives and Is Addressing Future Planning Requirements
White Paper After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the INS and other federal agencies began merging their law enforcement functions into the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security. [21 Dec 2004]
