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Cyber

Some Components Failing To Comply With IT Security Program, Hindering DHS’ Progress

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014

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Some Components Failing To Comply With IT Security Program, Hindering DHS’ Progress

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making progress overhauling its Information Technology (IT) security program, but some components are in non-compliance, pointing to the need for stronger oversight and enforcement of existing security policies, the department’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) says in a new report.Some of the negative findings by the IG include a refusal by the Secret Service to provide the DHS Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with “required data on its systems security;” usage by U.S.…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

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The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […]

Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]

Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

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