How secure is the Department of Homeland Security?

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DHS | Department of Homeland Security |
Remarks by U.S. Department of Homeland
Security Secretary Tom Ridge

DHS | Department of Homeland Security |
Remarks by U.S. Department of Homeland
Security Secretary Tom Ridge 12/22/2003 08:53 PM
Said Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge: .. the official press release here .. Ridge's statement .. yesterday

dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=2707
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DHS | Department of Homeland Security |
Homeland Security Advisory System

DHS | Department of Homeland Security |
Homeland Security Advisory System 12/26/2003 04:15 AM
Homeland Security Threat Advisory .. orange alert status .. Terror Alert Level .. gevarenzone geel .. blue or green .. (†)

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Homeland department gets 'F' for
computer security

Homeland department gets 'F' for
computer security 12/10/2003 05:49 AM
Silicon.com Dec 10 2003 4:45AM ET

Ready.gov - From the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security

Ready.gov - From the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security 03/21/2003 10:19 AM
Ready.gov - From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security .. "Don't Be Afraid — Be Ready" .. website .. Ready .. ready

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US Department of Homeland Security
checking email

US Department of Homeland Security
checking email 03/14/2005 05:53 PM

IP

It should be noted that as with fingerprinting, some countries MAY demand similar action from our citizens entering their country.

Dave

------ Forwarded Message
From: rose
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:49:32 -0800 (PST)
To: dave
Subject: "1984" has arrived! DHS demanding on site acccess to email accounts of selected incoming aliens

Hi Dave,

As an attorney, practicing in the areas of international business and immigration law, it has come to my attention through discussions with other attorneys, that DHS is pulling aside "selected" aliens at entry checkpoints and bringing them into a separate room which contains a DHS computer connected to the internet. The aliens are told to bring up their various email accounts on the screen and enter their passwords. DHS then reads the emails for information pertaining to possible unauthorized work or other matters and questions the aliens on these findings. Of course, no attorney can be present at these interrogations! People travelling to the U.S. should be aware that a possible search of them by DHS now also means a search of their email accounts!

Regards,

Rose Robbins, Esq.

This means that I should probably be careful not to have any suspicious looking email on my computer either. This also creates a vulnerability for aliens entering the US because someone could send them a bunch of sketchy email that would get them in trouble when they are about to enter the US...

UPDATE:

From: Kevin Murphy
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:38:08 -0500
To: dave
Subject: RE: [IP] comments "1984" has arrived! DHS demanding on site access to email accounts of selected incoming aliens

I find this very difficult to believe.

How many people can remember the hostname, IP address or URL used to access their email, without the benefit of bookmarks or an preconfigured mail client? How many can even remember their password? For most people, their account and client would be set up by their employer or their ISP. They boot up Outlook and it just works. I know I couldn't provide this information, particularly after a long-haul flight, nicotine withdrawal, and standing in line at passport control for an hour.

And how would DHS know what email accounts you have, anyway?

Kevin Murphy

US Bureau Chief
ComputerWire
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Student Photographer Interrogated By
Department Of Homeland Security

Student Photographer Interrogated By
Department Of Homeland Security 07/18/2004 08:37 AM
Free Internet Press Jul 18 2004 1:08PM GMT

Department of Homeland Security Prevents
Terrorist from Entering the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security Prevents
Terrorist from Entering the U.S. 09/25/2004 11:32 AM
As we all know, since September 11, 2001 the U.S. has been much more vigilant in defending itself against terrorist attacks.  In addition to bombing the shit out of the Middle East, we have also established the Department of Homeland Security whose responsibility it is to defend us from terrorists. They have so far done a stellar job, as the U.S. has yet to be hit by another terrorist attack.  But the ever-vigilant Department of Homeland Security is not resting on its laurels. Recently, they prevented the terrorist supporter Yusef Islam from entering the United States.

DHS | Department of Homeland Security |
Remarks for Secretary Tom Ridge Threat
Level Statement

DHS | Department of Homeland Security |
Remarks for Secretary Tom Ridge Threat
Level Statement 08/03/2004 10:56 AM
Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge Regarding Recent Threat Reports .. Dept. of Homeland Security's Web site .. Ridge's press conference .. a big terror warning

dhs.gov/dhspublic/interapp/press_release/press_release_0471. xml
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International Biometric Group Delivers
Iris Recognition Test Report to the US
Department of Homeland Security

International Biometric Group Delivers
Iris Recognition Test Report to the US
Department of Homeland Security 06/17/2005 04:23 PM
Extensive evaluation of iris recognition accuracy, interoperability, and usability. [PRWEB Jun 15, 2005]

""Want to learn how to create and
sustain psychosis on a national scale?
Look carefully at the public statements
made by the Department of Homeland
Security.""

""Want to learn how to create and
sustain psychosis on a national scale?
Look carefully at the public statements
made by the Department of Homeland
Security."" 08/28/2004 02:53 AM

Homeland Security Executive Don L.
Rondeau is named as the Transportation
Security Advisor for The International
Association for Counter Terrorism and
Security Professionals."This is a
volunteer appointment and an opportunity
to serve"Don L. Rondeau

Homeland Security Executive Don L.
Rondeau is named as the Transportation
Security Advisor for The International
Association for Counter Terrorism and
Security Professionals."This is a
volunteer appointment and an opportunity
to serve"Don L. Rondeau 08/27/2004 01:27 PM
In an effort to ensure that the private sector is fully engaged in the counter terrorism discussion. The premiere counter terrorism association names one of the private sectors best and brightest to lead the efforts of its Transportation Security /Counter Terrorism efforts. [PRWEB Aug 25, 2004]

Homeland Security Rapped On Wireless
Security

Homeland Security Rapped On Wireless
Security 07/02/2004 07:25 PM

Homeland Security Taken To Cyber
Security Woodshed

Homeland Security Taken To Cyber
Security Woodshed 07/23/2004 04:49 PM
TechWeb Jul 23 2004 8:52PM GMT

Homeland Security 101

Homeland Security 101 08/18/2004 05:00 AM
As college students return to campus this month, they'll have their pick of courses tied to homeland security. Options range from a brief history of Islamic jihad to instruction in how to design buildings that can withstand acts of terrorism. By Michael Myser.

"Homeland security"

"Homeland security" 12/29/2004 06:41 PM

Convoy for Homeland Security

Convoy for Homeland Security 09/18/2004 05:21 AM
A federal grant pays for a program that recruits and trains truckers to be on the lookout for safety hazards and suspicious behavior. By Ryan Singel.

Homeland Security paces

Homeland Security paces 07/28/2004 04:51 PM
Techzonez Jul 28 2004 8:09PM GMT

Homeland security goes online

Homeland security goes online 07/24/2004 01:19 AM
News.bbc.co.uk - Fri Jul 23, 06:47 pm GMT

Changes Coming For Homeland Security IT

Changes Coming For Homeland Security IT 01/04/2005 01:59 AM
Information Week Jan 4 2005 6:24AM GMT

Other News: Homeland Security Mess

Other News: Homeland Security Mess 05/25/2004 10:09 AM
The Microsoft Windows-loving Department of Homeland Security demonstrates the worst in information systems management.

Christian solace from Homeland Security

Christian solace from Homeland Security 09/05/2004 07:52 AM
W. David Stephenson blogs that the Dept. of Homeland Security ... ... has chosen "Victim Relief Ministries"which The Baptist Standard calls "an interdenominational nonprofit organization related to Texas Baptist Men" to "take the lead in mobilizing the country's faith community in the event of a terrorist attack or mass-casualty crisis. What is this all about???.. It's actually unclear what it's about. The article David's blog is based on (note the "postnuke" in its url) may be exaggerating a tad, since "taking the lead" may just be puffery. On the other hand, the article says "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security...

US House Panel OKs $32 Bln for Homeland
Security

US House Panel OKs $32 Bln for Homeland
Security 06/03/2004 11:33 PM
Reuters via Wired News Jun 4 2004 3:37AM GMT

Homeland Security warns of Net attack

Homeland Security warns of Net attack 04/21/2004 08:59 AM

Microsoft's Homeland Security Efforts

Microsoft's Homeland Security Efforts 08/30/2004 10:21 AM
Washington Post Aug 30 2004 1:53PM GMT

US Homeland Security to compete with
Symantec

US Homeland Security to compete with
Symantec 01/28/2004 07:25 AM

Dept. of Homeland Security Says to Stop
Using IE

Dept. of Homeland Security Says to Stop
Using IE 07/02/2004 11:35 AM

Linux Journal: Homeland Security Uses
PHP

Linux Journal: Homeland Security Uses
PHP 09/09/2004 09:01 AM
In an interesting little note from LinuxJournal, there's an interview with a member of the Homeland Security division concerning their usage of LAMP.

Photography student's odd run-in with
Homeland Security

Photography student's odd run-in with
Homeland Security 07/08/2004 12:37 AM
Seattle-based blogger and photogger Ian Spiers says:

About a month ago I had a little run-in with 3 Homeland Security agents, 3 Seattle Police officers, 2 security guards and a German Shepherd while I was at a local park with my camera. The DHS agent told me that it's illegal for me to take pictures of federal property. The ACLU of Washington disagrees. My blog is my attempt to chronicle this outragous situation and bring some common sense and public awareness to it.

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Homeland Security slams Oracle

Homeland Security slams Oracle 06/13/2004 10:13 AM

"Dept. of Homeland Security Says to Stop
Using IE "

"Dept. of Homeland Security Says to Stop
Using IE " 07/02/2004 09:14 PM

Homeland security stepped up for
elections

Homeland security stepped up for
elections 07/12/2004 12:15 PM
Computer Weekly Jul 12 2004 3:29PM GMT

Homeland security--asleep at the wheel?

Homeland security--asleep at the wheel? 06/22/2005 02:37 AM
ZDNet Jun 20 2005 5:05PM GMT

SAP ratchets up homeland security push

SAP ratchets up homeland security push 02/12/2004 06:23 PM
ZDNet Feb 12 2004 11:22PM GMT

Secure Computing's Sidewinder G2
Security Appliance Named a 'Product of
the Year' By Information Security Maga

Secure Computing's Sidewinder G2
Security Appliance Named a 'Product of
the Year' By Information Security Maga 12/30/2004 02:49 AM
dBusinessNews.com Dec 30 2004 6:41AM GMT

Homeland Security paces government IT
deals

Homeland Security paces government IT
deals 07/28/2004 11:17 AM
A $10 billion nod for a system to track foreigners easily outweighs other federal contracts in the second quarter, a study shows.

Accenture Homeland Security win worth up
to $10bn

Accenture Homeland Security win worth up
to $10bn 06/02/2004 04:13 AM
Silicon.com Jun 2 2004 7:54AM GMT

Microsoft Eyes Homeland Security Role

Microsoft Eyes Homeland Security Role 01/22/2004 03:32 PM
Microsoft says it is well-positioned to aid the U.S. homeland security initiative.

Homeland Security: Tech partners needed

Homeland Security: Tech partners needed 11/11/2003 05:34 PM
The U.S. government is looking for private companies to partner with on technology-related homeland security projects, including biometric scanners, Wi-Fi radio communications, wireless surveillance cameras and data collection and fusion.

Homeland Security blows $16m prepping
for apocalypse

Homeland Security blows $16m prepping
for apocalypse 04/06/2005 12:24 PM
Duct tape and sheet plastic writ large
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