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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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In the News
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Boost On Passenger Security Fee
Opposed By Panel
Senate Commerce Committee leaders have voiced
opposition to a proposed increase in the passenger security fee intended
to fund airport inline baggage screening systems.
During a brief hearing featuring Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Kip Hawley and Cathleen Berrick, director of Homeland security and
justice for the Government Accountability Office, Chair Daniel Inouye
(D-Hawaii) questioned why the administration would propose a fee
increase after Congress has rejected similar proposals in recent years.
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Homeland Security Cyber Gaps
Close With Help Of New Bill
Congressman Jim Langevin has introduced the Homeland
Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 (H.R. 5983), a
bill designed to improve the cybersecurity posture of the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
"The security of our Federal and critical infrastructure networks is an
issue of national security and one that I have worked on for several
years now," says Langevin, chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging
Threats, Cybersecurity and Science and Technology. "Through my many
cyber hearings, it has become clear that an organization is only as
strong as the integrity and reliability of the information that it
keeps. Therefore, we must make cybersecurity a national priority."
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D.C. Council Decides To Block
City Surveillance Project
Privacy advocates are applauding the recent decision
by a key committee of the District of Columbia Council to eliminate
nearly $900,000 in proposed funding for consolidating the operations of
5,200 city surveillance cameras.
District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty unveiled the Video
Interoperability for Public Safety program last month to connect the
city’s surveillance cameras to a single network with an advanced
monitoring system to assist in prevention of and response to crimes,
terrorism and other emergencies. He requested the $900,000 in funding
for fiscal year 2009, reports Washington Technology.
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CBP Now Accepting Global Entry
Pilot Program Applications
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun
processing applications for the Global Entry pilot program designed to
expedite the screening and processing of low-risk, frequent
international travelers entering the United States.
The program will kick off June 10 at the three initial airports, John F.
Kennedy International Airport in New York, George Bush Intercontinental
Airport, Houston, and Washington-Dulles International Airport.
Global Entry will be available for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent
residents who are frequent international travelers, provided they have
not been found guilty of a criminal offense, charged with a customs or
immigration offense or declared inadmissible to the United States under
immigration regulations. Biometric fingerprint technology will be used
to verify the passenger’s identity and confirm his or her status as a
Global Entry participant.
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Experience ADT Federal Systems SecTech ’08
The Security Technology Forum for Government Security Professionals.
Over 40 leading-edge security demos. Solutions for government security,
law enforcement and emergency managers. June 10-11 | Washington D.C. |
Free Registration at www.adt.com/gov
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Technical School
Grads Targeted For National Border Security Jobs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently sent
letters to more than 100 technical schools around the country,
encouraging graduating students to consider pursuing a federal career in
a host of available jobs. CBP’s rapid growth has brought thousands of
entry-level opportunities in mission support and operational support
positions.
“We wanted to reach out now because many talented students are
graduating, with no idea of the career opportunities that await them at
CBP,” says Robert Hosenfeld, CBP’s assistant commissioner for human
resources management. “As the nation’s largest law enforcement
agency, CBP offers many choices for grads with a technical background.
They can apply what they have learned in the classroom to protecting
America, in America.”
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Procurement Watch
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- Verizon Communications Inc., New York,
and AT&T Inc., New York, won a 10-year, nearly $1 billion deal to
provide the Department of Homeland Security with a secure
telecommunications network.
- Spectrarep, Chantilly, Va., a provider of emergency
management and first response data solutions, has been awarded a project
by the State of Missouri to deploy an advanced emergency alert system
statewide.
- DRS Technologies Inc., Parsippany, N.J., a supplier of
integrated products to military forces, has received an order of $36.4
million to produce critical subassemblies for the Long Range Advanced
Scout Surveillance system (LRAS3) program.
- The Myrtle Beach Fire Department will receive more than $1 million
in grants from the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to
Firefighters Grants (AFG) program – Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER).
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Events
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May 19-21
Emerging Trends in Security
Westin Casurina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa; Las Vegas, Nevada
Organizer: ASIS International
www.asisonline.org
May 19-23
IATA Ground Operations Symposium 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Information: Call (514) 874-0202
www.iata.org
May 20-22
CPM 2008 West
The Mirage; Las Vegas, NV
Organizer: CPM Group
Information: Call (609) 397-5500 or e-mail CPMEvents@contingencyplanning.com
www.contingencyplanning.com/mcv/events/west/
May 21-22
Global Border Security Conference & Expo
Austin Convention Center – Hall 1; Austin, TX
Information: Contact Anna Ferris at (301) 493-5500 or e-mail her at ferris@ejkrause.com
www.globalbordersecurity.com
June 1-4
The International Parking Conference and Exposition
Dallas Convention Center; Dallas, TX
Organizer: International Parking Institute
Information: Call (540) 371-7535 or e-mail ipi@parking.org
www.parking.org/conference
June 2-6
National Fire Protection Association World Safety Conference and
Exposition
Mandalay Bay Convention Center; Las Vegas, NV
Organizer: NFPA
www.nfpa.org
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