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Examining How Technology Influences Efforts in Homeland Security

Keep in mind that technology alone is not going to prevent terrorism. In fact, it is the easier part of the equation. The government has budgeted $50 billion for information technology in the 2003 federal budget, but it will not be . . . . Keep in mind that technology alone is not going to prevent terrorism. In fact, it is the easier part of the equation. The government has budgeted $50 billion for information technology in the 2003 federal budget, but it will not be well spent unless the turf battles, insular culture and lack of accountability cited in the recent Congressional hearings are eliminated. Don't expect instant results simply because a new mega-agency has been formed and some business processes automated. If the new department expects to make good on Director of Homeland Security Tom Ridge's pledge to "put together all the pieces of the puzzle," and to improve response time, a clear mandate to share data as well as technology must be instilled and enforced within the culture. The link for this article located at ZDNet.com is no longer available. . Keep in mind that technology alone is not going to prevent terrorism. In fact, it is the easier part. technology, alone, going, prevent, terrorism, easier. . Anthony Pell

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IRS Seeks Additional Security Funding Post 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

John Reece, the chief information officer at the Internal Revenue Service, said priorities have changed in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and the tax agency is seeking more money for security. Like other agencies, Reece said the IRS . . . . John Reece, the chief information officer at the Internal Revenue Service, said priorities have changed in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and the tax agency is seeking more money for security. Like other agencies, Reece said the IRS has asked the Office of Management and Budget for increased funds immediately to help secure systems at the tax agency. Congress has already approved $40 billion to fight terrorism, and Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson was expected to ask Congress for at least $1 billion to fight the anthrax threat that has emerged across the nation. The link for this article located at FCW is no longer available. . IRS Chief Information Officer John Reece underscores the importance of increased funding to bolster security measures in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.. IRS Security Funding, Information Security, Government Budget. . Anthony Pell

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