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SolarWinds Breach Revealed Shortcomings At CISA, DHS IG Report Shows

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, March 6th, 2023

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SolarWinds Breach Revealed Shortcomings At CISA, DHS IG Report Shows

The discovery in late 2020 of a software supply chain vulnerability that may have compromised thousands of private and public information technology networks, including the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, showed that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) lacked resources to best respond to the breach, a DHS audit agency reported on Monday. The shortcomings included no secure communications system, insufficient secure space, limited access to intelligence for some staff, and understaffing, says the Office of…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

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 […]