A Government Accountability Office review has concluded that the Department of Defense is unaware of the extent to which physical access control systems are used at its installations because the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps have not monitored their use at more than 100 sites. Keep Reading
A new Government Accountability Office report says the U.S. Army is currently unequipped to meet the cyber threat from adversaries such as China and Russia, citing staffing, training and equipment deficiencies. Keep Reading
Promotion of human rights is regarded as a national security goal. Human rights abuses by U.S.–backed forces can damage the local population’s support for the United States’ strategic aims, according to guidance from the U.S. Army. Keep Reading
Because CBP has not updated many of its policies—in a few cases for almost 20 years—the GAO review found they do not always reflect changes in technology or processes, such as those for conducting searches and handling fentanyl. Keep Reading
The review found that the Defense Intelligence Agency has developed some short-term goals and plans for the program, but has not established results-oriented program goals or an overall strategy that details the agency resources and processes required to achieve the program's mission. Keep Reading
U.S. efforts to prevent nuclear terrorism include working with the International Atomic Energy Agency. This agency's nuclear security program aims to assist countries in enhancing the physical protection, control, and accounting of their nuclear and radiological material and nuclear facilities. Keep Reading
In its latest review, the results of which were published July 26, GAO found most of the agencies it assessed had weaknesses in most security control areas. It also found that Inspectors General had reported ineffective programs at 18 of 24 major agencies. Keep Reading
GAO says federal agencies will face an increased risk of cyber-based incidents that threaten national security and personal privacy until they address risk management concerns. Keep Reading
The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program pays benefits to public safety officers or their families if the officers are permanently disabled or die in the line of duty. A second program may also pay benefits if the injury or death is related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Keep Reading
A review of the DHS found it identified barriers to equal employment opportunities (EEO) and had plans to address them. For example, it investigated a higher-than-expected departure rate by white females. However, DHS lacks ways of measuring progress in eliminating these barriers. Keep Reading
