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Tag Archives: TSA
The Quest to Combat Insider Threats at Our Nation’s Airports
For many, the presence of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel screening passengers can bring a sense of security that nefarious actors won’t get past the airport’s checkpoints. But have you ever wondered how you are protected if the screeners or … Continue reading
Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks
The nation’s critical infrastructures —such as energy, transportation systems, communications, and financial services—are dependent on information technology (IT) systems and electronic data to carry out and report on operations. But these systems are increasingly at risk from things like insider … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO
Tagged CNSA, cyber attack, cyber threat, cybersecurity, Department of Energy, national security, NIST, TSA, William Russell
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December Podcast Roundup – Podcasts You May Have Missed
We were busy podcasting all last year! And if you’re not subscribed on iTunes or our RSS feed, you’re missing out. Today’s WatchBlog catches you up on podcasts you may have missed last month. Protecting the Electric Grid: Severe solar … Continue reading
Snapshots from the Audit Trail
Our Watchdogs track the way agencies spend federal money—and take snapshots along the way as physical evidence on the audit trail. Today’s WatchBlog highlights some of the best photos from our audit teams as they fanned out across the country … Continue reading
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Tagged audit trail, climate change impacts, Cuba, DCM, DOD, EWIS, Florida Keys, HBCU, HSJ, IAT, illegal trade, major disaster declaration, microbeads, money trail, natural disaster, NRE, opioids, photos, TSA
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How Is TSA Ensuring Flights from Cuba Are Secure?
It wasn’t long ago that the only way to fly to Cuba from the United States was via a private plane or a chartered flight. However, in August 2016, the first scheduled commercial flight in over 50 years made the … Continue reading
A “Quick Look” at DOD, NASA, and DHS Acquisitions
For the past 15 years, we’ve been reviewing the federal government’s largest acquisition programs in our “Quick Looks”—and our latest reports featured the Department of Defense, NASA, and the Department of Homeland Security. While each agency serves a different mission, … Continue reading
Posted in Homeland Security, National Defense, Podcast, Quick Look, Space
Tagged acquisitions, airport screening, ASM, Coast Guard, contracting, Cristina Chaplin, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, DOD, Exploration Ground Systems, major weapon systems, Marie Mak, Mike Sullivan, NASA, Orion Crew Vehicle, quick looks, Space Launch System, TSA
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Savings in Security? TSA vs. Private Airport Screeners (podcast)
Some 1.8 million passengers and their property get screened by the Transportation Security Administration at U.S. airports every day. In 2004, TSA began letting airports apply to use private contractors, instead of TSA employees, for screening. Jenny Grover, a director … Continue reading
Traveling Quickly but Safely This Summer
Curious how to pack for your next trip, or how to get into one of those TSA Pre ✔TM lines at the airport? For National Travel and Tourism Week, today’s WatchBlog highlights our recent reports on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security … Continue reading
Podcast on TSA’s Prohibited Items List
The Transportation Security Administration keeps a list of items that airline passengers aren’t allowed to carry onto planes. Two years ago, TSA raised concerns among stakeholders when it suggested removing small knives from its Prohibited Items List. Listen to our … Continue reading
Podcast on Aviation Security and Expedited Passenger Screening
In 2011, the Transportation Security Administration introduced its Precheck program, which offers expedited screening to selected air travelers. TSA’s use of expedited screening has rapidly increased in recent years, highlighting the need to ensure the effectiveness of the agency’s security … Continue reading