Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today about a Government Accountability Office report indicating weaknesses with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) security systems, putting the agency at risk for cyber threats.

“Our airspace is a worldwide leader in safety. But to maintain this standard, we need to protect our airspace from threats to information systems that keep our skies safe.

“The GAO report shows that FAA has more work to do to ensure the integrity of the airspace for the flying public.  Cybersecurity must play a fundamental role in FAA’s safety operations, and I will be reviewing the report carefully to see whether Congress can help improve FAA’s security practices,” Larsen said.

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