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DHS scraps virtual fence: DHS scraps virtual fenceVirtual Fence = Fail"The Border Patrol had little input in designing the prototype..."That one line speaks volumes about why the virtual fence prototype didn't do what was needed. I hope Boeing made some money on it, at least. Now, who do we punish?; Tags: virtual fence, fence, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
DHS scraps virtual fence: On Feb. 22, Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff officially accepted Project 28, Boeing's prototype virtual fence for the Mexico-Arizona border. Less than a week later, Congress' Government Accountability Office said it "did not fully meet user needs and the project's design will not be used as the basis...; Tags: U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Fence, Real Estate, Business Operations, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-24
9th Circuit: Feds can search laptops without suspicion: 9th Circuit: Feds can search laptops without suspicionWhat about external drives and encryption?Do they have the right to search external drives? What if data on the laptop or drive is encrypted?RE: 9th Circuit: Feds can search laptops without suspicionIllegal and it's time we stop allowing the freedoms from illegal search...; Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, suspicion; Discussion threads 2008-04-23
U.S. says 'virtual fence' on border ready for use: U.S. says 'virtual fence' on border ready for useWhat does 16000 USD matter...When you're saving 45k USD annually, per illegal immigrant employed?Europe is allowed to have work camps for their detainees from africa, why is it we have to embrace people who are breaking our laws with open arms?$135 per...; Tags: Real estate, fence, virtual fence; Discussion threads 2008-02-23
Rudy's brilliant new idea: a virtual border fence: Rudy's brilliant new idea: a virtual border fenceActually, NO, it would NOT be a problemWe've had the technology to 'see' underground over a decade now. No reason it couldn't be added to the arsenal of technology already planned.Aside from that......the fence will have to be able to see underground to...; Tags: Rudy, brilliant new idea, fence, new idea; Discussion threads 2007-11-20

NSA cooperation: OK for e-mail, IM companies?: NSA cooperation: OK for e-mail, IM companies?This whole mess tells me that...Some really, REALLY bad stuff is about to be uncovered.Not good. Government uses paranoia to expand power.If the bill had included the clause, "provided that the parties involved in wiretapping was approved by a FISA court", I would agree...; Tags: Instant messaging, Vertical industries, Federal government, IM company, NSA, government, IM, e-mail, Rockefeller; Discussion threads 2007-10-22
10 ways to secure borderless networks: Company networks are undergoing de-perimeterization, as online collaboration with partners, customers, telecommuters, and others outside the physical LAN becomes more and more important to doing business. The old security model is dependent on "border patrol," via firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, DMZs, and other perimeter protection methods. In the...; Tags: Network, Telecommuting, Networking, Intrusion Detection, Security, Human Resources, Workforce Management; Download resources 2007-10-09
Smuggler's Run: Prima Official eGuide (exe): Fast and furious tactics for every game modeSingle-Player Campaign, Multiplayer, and Turf War. Hardcore strategies for driving on every terrain, from ice and snow to the sandy desert. Killer tips for getting through each mission without losing your contraband. Powerful hints for beating all seven rival gangsnot to mention the...; Tags: Smuggler, Games, Strategy, Personal Technology, Management; Software downloads 2007-07-18
Work bill would create new ID database: Work bill would create new ID databaseLove it...Wonderful example of the current administrations plans to pursue the time honored Republican Party principle of less government intervention in a citizens private life.THinking Too LargeThese ideas mean to some extent that the government wich is in power now.Will be the same wich...; Tags: Vertical industries, Wich, government, database; Discussion threads 2007-05-21
Digital IDs face opposition among states: Digital IDs face opposition among statesWon't stop terrorist any more the DL doesUseless argument.There is nothing wrong with an ID card. It has other uses that are perfectly valid. Can one justify the cost though, that's the real question.Terrorists are just anyone with cause and will use terror to get...; Tags: Digital signatures, Authentication/Encryption, SECURITY, card, SSN, digital signature, VeriSign Digital ID, REAL ID; Discussion threads 2007-02-26
DHS about to choose technology for border control: Defense contractors are lining up outside the Dept. of Homeland Security to offer their plans to patrol the US-Mexico border, and the department is expected to announce the winners any day now, The Washington Post reports. All year, the nation's largest military contractors have been locked in intense...; Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Blog posts 2006-09-18
Technology the answer for northern border patrol: Technology, not manpower, is what will keep the US safe from terrorists attempting to cross the Canadian border, border authorities said in a meeting with the Congressional Homeland Security Committee, the Seattle Times reports. "I can't say how many agents are needed," said Roland Henley, CBP's chief patrol agent...; Tags: agent; Blog posts 2006-08-17
VA laptop breach victims to get free ID monitoring: VA laptop breach victims to get free ID monitoringWhew!Boy this is great! The VA is going to hand over, after a cursory glance at the company, personal data so the company can use it for a "Public Relations Stunt".I feel better already.First I started to laughand then I started...; Tags: Government, Social Security, Notebooks, Operational accounting, monitoring, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2006-08-10
Engaged in marketing adware and anti-adware: Engaged in marketing adware and anti-adwareThink kind of thing has GOT to STOP!At least your were in a VM.Here's an article on ZDNet dated June 26 for something relatively new--[url=http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6088062.html]Border Patrol[/url]Users may find this product VERY useful.Or, switch to Firefox or Opera when engaged in internet tasks.Or, there's another alternative--the...; Tags: Marketing research, marketing adware, anti-Adware, marketing; Discussion threads 2006-06-28
Border patrol for Internet Explorer: Border patrol for Internet ExplorerSure it is...Firefox is just IE with a different set of holes...d00d!IE 7 is still in beta - of course it is slow as molasses with all the error checking and debugging code in it while in beta.Reality check[i]"There have been zero exploits in the wild...; Tags: Web browsers, vmware, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, exploit, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7; Discussion threads 2006-06-26
Northern states squirm over land crossing ID card: Northern states squirm over land crossing ID cardSome points to remember1) The 911 terrorists were all in the country legally and might have been able to qualify for the new cards since they had money and did come from a close ally of the US.2) The close proximity and relations...; Tags: ID card; Discussion threads 2006-05-05
U.S. to VoIP, broadband: we can't track the terrorists so now *you* gotta pay: As my colleagues Declan McCallagh and Anne Broache have just reported, the Federal Communications Commission ruled unanimously today that VoIP phone companies, broadband providers, large enterprise networks and universities will have to get the tab for building in mandatory wiretap access for police surveillance.Universities alone have estimated their cost...; Tags: broadband, VoIP, Osama; Blog posts 2006-05-03
U.S. patrols border with unmanned plane: With huge protests in Los Angeles and around the country yesterday, stepped up immigration controls, California's Minutemen patrols and a proposal to build triple-fenced, militarized security zone stretching from San Ysidro to the Otay border—immigration issues are hot topics these days. The US Border Patrol has added another weapon into...; Tags: UAV; Blog posts 2006-03-27
Border silliness: Wow, I am glad my blog is not as popular as this guy's. He has dozens of responses to his recent post where he describes how he got turned away at the border on his way from Canada to the US. The Border Patrol reportedly Googled him and...; Tags: blog; Blog posts 2005-12-07
Senators don't want 1898 tax to hit Net: Senators don't want 1898 tax to hit NetNever seen a tax they didn't likeSo why not do away with the 1898 tax completely so the threat does not exist? I know thw reason do you?Our government just can't stand no taxing the internet.It seems to go against their very...; Tags: Taxes, Free trade, U.S. Congress, Brits, Nothing, tax, Internal Revenue Service; Discussion threads 2005-04-11