While the recent budget deal may provide some relief for agencies charged with transportation domain security, this year the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will face infinite national security challenges with a finite amount of funding.
Researchers analyzing the Automatic Identification System used to track vessels have found that they are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Currently, the system is installed on around 400,000 ships.
The attempted bombing of two cargo aircraft in October 2010 via hidden explosives inside printer cartridges illuminated one thing to the air cargo industry – it is not immune to terrorism.