Luttrell, Guest Highlight Cybersecurity Concerns at U.S. Border

WASHINGTON — Congressmen Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Michael Guest (R-MS) urged the Department of Homeland Security to address potential cybersecurity concerns in systems used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the border.

CBP deploys advanced technology to secure our nation's borders, including unmanned aerial systems, biometric identification systems, autonomous surveillance towers, land mobile radio communications, and the Border Enforcement Coordination Network. These critical operational systems require robust cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats that could compromise border security operations.

In their letter, the members wrote:

“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.”

Under President Donald Trump’s second term in office, the southern border has witnessed unprecedented security — including record low illegal crossings and the construction of a border wall. The success of these efforts must not be diminished by vulnerabilities in the United States’ cybersecurity systems.

Read the full letter here.