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Cyber

DHS IG Report Finds Continued Security Deficiencies In TSA Management Of IT System

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, May 12th, 2016

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There are still a number of security controls lacking in a system the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses to centrally monitor its screening equipment located at airports round the country, according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General’s (IG) office.These deficiencies in the Security Technology Integrated Program (STIP) include "unpatched software updates and inadequate contractor oversight," says the audit report, IT Management Challenges Continue in TSA’s Security Technology Integrated Program (Redacted) [OIG-16-87].General Dynamics [GD]…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]