Homeland Security Facing Security Issues

The computer systems for Homland Security has been reported to be vulnerable.  The Homeland Security Department is risking sensitive information according to the inspector general.  Security weaknesses are present in a number of computer systems.

“Customs and Border Control; Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and the Science and Technology division, including missing security patches, weak passwords and a lack of access controls that prevent unauthorized users from opening sensitive applications.”

Read more about the security issues: http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100609_2200.php?oref=rss?zone=itsecurity

Follow up article: http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100616_4311.php?oref=rss?zone=NGtoday