Daines, Duckworth Raise Cybersecurity Concerns With GSA Leases of Foreign-Owned Buildings
Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., raised concerns Friday with the General Services Administration’s practice of leasing “high-security” government space from foreign owners, saying the practice poses a cyber risk for the federal government. A recent GAO report…
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found that GSA leased high-security space in foreign-owned buildings for at least two agencies, including the FBI. “Federal agencies are among the top targets for cyber criminals, with many agencies experiencing thousands of attempted attacks daily,” Daines and Duckworth said in a letter to acting GSA Administrator Timothy Horne. “Agencies must have the information necessary to assess and address the risks to their high-security facilities, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities that exist in foreign-owned buildings.” The senators sought a response by March 31 on how GSA will address their concerns. GSA didn't immediately comment.