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DHS Still Short On Addressing Cyber Security Risks To Ports, GAO Official Says

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, October 8th, 2015

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DHS Still Short On Addressing Cyber Security Risks To Ports, GAO Official Says

More than a year after reporting that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken limited steps in addressing cyber security risk in the maritime domain, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) official said Thursday that needed enhancements are still lacking.While DHS concurred with a recommendation in the June 2014 report that the Coast Guard should work with maritime stakeholders on re-establishing a national level sector coordinating council to facilitate the sharing and coordination of security-related information, so far no action…

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 […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]