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Congressmen Morgan Luttrell of Texas and Michael Guest of Mississippi have called on the Department of Homeland Security to address cybersecurity concerns related to systems used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the border.
The CBP employs advanced technology for border security, including unmanned aerial systems, biometric identification systems, autonomous surveillance towers, land mobile radio communications, and the Border Enforcement Coordination Network. These operational systems require strong cybersecurity measures to protect against potential cyber threats that could compromise their effectiveness.
In a letter, the congressmen stated: “We must defend our borders not only from physical threats but from the growing danger in cyberspace. Our adversaries are getting smarter, faster, and more aggressive. That means our defenses must be sharper, stronger, and always one step ahead.”
During President Donald Trump's second term in office, there were significant security achievements at the southern border with record low illegal crossings and construction of a border wall. The congressmen emphasized that these successes should not be undermined by weaknesses in cybersecurity.