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Trust the FIPS 201 Specialists: Hirsch
HSPD-12, FIPS 201, PIV questions? Hirsch Electronics has your answers.
Specialists in securing high-risk government facilities for more than 25
years. Winner of SIA's Special Achievement Award for technical
innovation: the Hirsch Verification Station for FIPS 201 compliance.
GSA Contract #GS-07F-7733C. Tel: 888-809-8880 x140, www.hirschelectronics.com/Government_programs.asp?adid=gs2
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Progress Report
Marks Six-Year Anniversary Of Sept. 11
A new progress report on implementation of mission and
management functions of the Department of Homeland Security from the
Government Accountability Office (GAO) has been released to lawmakers.
It reports that, according to the GAO, the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) shows inadequate funding, unclear priorities, continuing
reorganizations and the absence of an overarching strategy.
The report marks the sixth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, as the
Democratic Congress, Republican White House and presidential candidates
from both parties are beginning to debate the administration's record of
accomplishments since that date.
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Chertoff
Frustrated By Lack of Sacrifice
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says
public opposition to a host of new border security programs stalls
government efforts to tighten security, according to The USA Today.
Such opposition ranges from Texas ranchers who don't want border fences
built on their property to northern border-state residents who don't
want to get passports to cross back-and-forth between Canada and the
United States. Chertoff says he is frustrated by the growing number of
"people who say, 'Yes, protect us, but not if it inconveniences me.' "
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Lenel is a leading provider of software and integrated security systems.
Lenel IdentityDefender is a modular, off-the-shelf solution that meets
the current and future needs of Federal government credential
enrollment, verification and issuance, as dictated by HSPD-12 and FIPS
201. Lenel is on the GSA Approved Product List for FIPS 201. www.lenel.com
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DHS Announces
West Coast Maritime Radiation Detection Project
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Domestic
Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) announced the West Coast Maritime pilot
program that will provide maritime radiation detection capabilities for
State and local authorities in Washington's Puget Sound and California's
San Diego areas.
The three-year pilot program involves the development of a radiation
detection architecture that reduces the risk of radiological and nuclear
threats that could be illegally transported on recreational or small
commercial vessels. The pilot will be conducted in close coordination
with the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection.
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The SYSTIMAX(R) GigaSPEED(R) X10D Solution provides a next
generation total solution that will support the future bandwidth needs
of enterprises, application rich companies, specific vertical markets
and in particular data center applications. The GigaSPEED X10D Solution
has been specifically engineered with enhanced cable and connector
performance designed to support the emerging 10 Gb/s Ethernet
requirements.
For more information visit www.commscope.com
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Smart Card
Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and
several states including Arizona, Vermont and Washington, have recently
announced programs to develop and issue enhanced state driver's licenses
that could be used as acceptable alternative documents for crossing the
United States' land and sea borders. The Smart Card Alliance has serious
privacy and security concerns for U.S. citizens participating in these
programs based on the direction DHS has been recommending for the
enhanced driver's license technology.
The Smart Card Alliance applauds state efforts to boost security at
borders while facilitating trade and tourism; however, the Alliance also
believes that ensuring the privacy and security of U.S. citizens is a
primary requirement and that the technology choice for an enhanced
driver's license must also address this critical requirement.
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Procurement Watch
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- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has
awarded a $1.5 million contract to ICx Technologies, Arlington,
Va., developer of advanced technology for Homeland and military
security, to develop a low-cost bio-aerosol sensor.
- Nortel Government Solutions, Fairfax, Va., a network-centric
integrator providing services and expertise to ensure security, has been
awarded a $39 million contract from the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to increase program management support for U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
- China Security & Surveillance Technology Inc., Shenzhen,
provider of digital surveillance technology, has secured a new Safe City
project contract with the government of Binzhou.
- Nanomix Inc., Emeryville, Calif., a nanoelectric detection
company, has received an increase of $260,000 to its $1 million project
grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop
technology to prevent and deter terrorist attacks.
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Events
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Sept. 10-13
2007 Building Industry Consulting Service International Fall
Conference
Las Vegas
Organizer: BICSI
Information: Call (800) 242-7405 or e-mail bicsi@bicsi.org
www.bicsi.org
Sept. 10-14
17th Annual Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction Intelligence Networking
and Training Conference
2007 Theme: Intelligence Led Policing
Bally's Hotel/Casino; Atlantic City, NJ
Organizer: State Troopers Fraternal Assoc. of the NJ Police and Middle
Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network
www.2007diapepicnj.com/welcome.shtml
Sept. 11-12
ISC EXPO East 2007
Jacob Javits Center; New York City
Information: Call (800) 840-5602 or e-mail inquiry@isceast.com
www.isceast.com
Sept. 12
2007 Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center; Washington,
D.C.
Organizer: The Telework Exchange
Information: Contact LeeAnn Merritt at lmerritt@teleworkexchange.com
or (703) 883-9000 ext. 133.
www.teleworkexchange.com/townhallmeeting
Sept. 13
Wireless Mesh Educational Seminar
Fluidmesh Networks Training Facility; Atlanta, GA
Organizer: Fluidmesh Networks Inc.
Information: Call (617) 381-4219
www.fluidmesh.com
Sept. 17-20
Identity 2007: Identity Risk Management Conference
La Costa Resort and Spa; Carlsbad, Calif.
Organizer: ID Analytics
www.idanalytics.com
Sept. 18
Emerging Trends in Security and Video Technology Webinar
Topics Covered: Megapixel analytics, video analytics, covert
surveillance, remote surveillance technologies
Instructor: Steve Surfaro, strategic technical liaison, Panasonic
Security Systems
Information: Visit www.panasonic.com/ptech
Sept. 18-19
Facilities Midwest Conference and Expo 2007
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center; Rosemont, Ill.
www.facilitiesmidwestexpo.com
Sep. 19-20
Realizing IPv6: Unleash the Benefits of the Next Generation
Government
Sheraton Reston; Reston, VA
Organizer: Digital Government Institute
Information: E-mail info@digitalgovernment.com
or call 703-752-6243
www.digitalgovernment.com
Sept. 19-21
VB2007: Virus Bulletin International Conference
Hilton; Vienna, Austria
Information: Call +44 1235 555139 or e-mail vb2007@virusbtn.com
www.virusbtn.com/conference
Sept. 21-22
CPP/PCI/PSP Review
Las Vegas
Sponsor: ASIS International
Information: Call (703) 519-6200
www.asisonline.org
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