GAO Official: Drone “Sense and Avoid” Technology Does Not Yet Exist
According to an official from the Government Accountability Office, there is no technology in existence capable of allowing drones to “sense and avoid” other aircraft, NextGov reports. Geral Dillingham, GAO director for physical infrastructure issues, speaking at a hearing held by the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, said the Federal Aviation Administration does not have enough frequency [...]
The electric power industry has yet to bridge the gap between mandatory and voluntary cybersecurity regulations, making existing infrastructure at risk for attacks, a government audit says. The Government Accountability Office‘s report, published July 17, said electric power systems and networks are incorporating information technology systems, exposing grids to cyber vulnerabilities. GAO found that there [...]
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In order to secure federal IT systems, continued attention is needed, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report identified severe deficiencies in security controls at a number of federal agencies, which have left persistent vulnerabilities. “These weaknesses in the security of both financial and non-financial systems and information, including vulnerabilities [...]
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Veterans Affairs has made little progress in securing its IT networks, according to a recently released report from the Government Accountability Office. Based on the GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual, the VA was sub-par in the five categories. “VA has also consistently had weaknesses in major information security control areas,” according to the [...]
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No federal agencies have yet fully actualized a cybersecurity program or implemented federal desktop core configuration requirements as recommended by the Government Accountability Office, according to Homeland Security Today. In a statement on Monday, Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.), chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said security of federal IT systems is “an [...]
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The Government Accountability Office recently released a report that applauds the Department of Homeland Security’s new National Infrastructure Plan’s emphasis on cybersecurity. “DHS increased its emphasis on resiliency in the 2009 NIPP by discussing it with the same level of importance as protection,” the report states. The report also highlighted DHS’ growing understanding of the [...]
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The Government Accountability Office has released a study of the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative established by President Bush in 2008. Last week, a declassified version of the CNCI was released with the new administration’s changes and adaptations. GAO issued the study in response to ongoing threats to federal system by cyber attacks. GAO was asked [...]
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During a hearing on post-9/11 transportation issues, a representative of the Government Accountability Office outlined five key cybersecurity areas the Department of Homeland Security should address. According to the statement, DHS needs to focus on the following: (1) developing a comprehensive national plan for critical infrastructure protection, including cybersecurity; (2) developing and enhancing national cyber [...]
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