Mentioned during his interview PTech. I posted this information a long time ago, but no one seemed to be interested in it.

Air traffic control systems hackable, GAO warns
FAA defends 'very secure systems'

Source: msnbc.com

The 2000 GAO Report
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The 1998 GAO Report
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Updated: 12:02 p.m. ET Sept. 27, 2005

WASHINGTON - High-tech networks that link key parts of the U.S. air traffic control system lack important controls and are potentially vulnerable to hackers and others familiar with how those computer programs work, congressional investigators concluded Monday.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in an update to a 2000 report that the Federal Aviation Administration has made progress in protecting information technology systems and noted the agency's contention that its interconnected networks are secure.

Greg Martin, an FAA spokesman, said separately the investigation was too narrowly focused and the agency has adequate controls in place nationwide.

"They are very secure systems," Martin said. "There is a lot that the (report) failed to take into account."

Martin said any vulnerabilities are countered by several redundancies and other controls built throughout the information-technology architecture.

But the GAO, the investigative arm of Congress, nevertheless disclosed a series of gaps that include outdated security plans, inadequate awareness training, and questions about whether the FAA could detect intruders and keep the system up during a security breach.

"The agency has not adequately managed its networks, software updates, user accounts and passwords and user privileges," the GAO found.

Other information security controls — including physical security and background investigations — also have shortcomings that are not mitigated by special operating systems and custom software.

"The proprietary features of these systems cannot fully protect them from attacks by disgruntled current or former employees who are familiar with these features nor will they keep out more sophisticated hackers," the GAO said.

These networks help provide flight tracking and other information to air traffic controllers and flight crews. They serve hundreds of airport towers, approach control centers and facilities for handling high-altitude traffic.

"Interruptions of service by these systems could have a significant impact on air traffic nationwide," the GAO concluded.

The nation's air traffic system handled more than 46 million flights in 2004. More than 640 million people flew on commercial planes. At any one time, as many as 7,000 aircraft could be in the air.

The GAO review was conducted at FAA headquarters and three other sites.

From The 2000 Report

• Physical security management and controls at facilities that house ATC systems are ineffective;
  
• Systems security—for both operational and future systems—are ineffective, rendering systems vulnerable; and
  
• FAA’s management structure for implementing and enforcing computer security policy is ineffective.

From a piece entitled, "Clarifications Regarding Ptech Software"...

"But Ptech did, in fact, have access to the design for FAA databases. And not only databases, but every aspect of the IT systems architecture including networks, middleware, interfaces, metadata, and access to all IT components. "

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"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Hey, Jon Gold seems to be a active and honest truther. I do not know him but from what i have seen on this site he is exactly the type of person that is needed.

Asking question is what this movements based on. Its people like him that keep evidence solid and disinfo away. He also said it was not an attack but it was a intresting question.

After 4+ years of being attacked, ridiculed, slandered, provoked, intimidated and threatened, I hope you turn out as nice a guy as me.

I apologize if my nitpicking, and whining (protecting the movement) has annoyed you.

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"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Jon Gold makes a good point, one that I never even thought of. Its true we shouldnt nitpick but we also shouldnt bicker at eachother for asking relevant questions. Id like to know the answer to Jons question (sorry for the lack of apostraphes, my pc has a will of its own and wont allow it this time).

He recited everything we already know. He did say there is a 5 minute delay to get fighters in the air.

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"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

Can't be broken is logic, backed up by obvious cover-ups, suspicious behavior, a compromised investigation, a complicit media, infiltration of the movement, already established criminality on a global scale, and motive.

And yes, the laws of physics.

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"So where is the oil going to come from?... The Middle East, with two-thirds of the world's oil and the lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies."

Richard Cheney - Chief Executive Of Halliburton

very important point. in other words, the media can lie but your eyes will not. i always say im about presenting ALL evidence though. it should never be either or. but its very important to understand your point, they can shape the story and lie through their teeth but they cant change the laws of physics.

Along with letting them know that the truth is NOT going away I also hope that by giving them quotes from many different people they will begin to question the government myth.

If Rob Balsamo has checked out Lt.Col. Razer then that's good enough for me, for now.

RT, on a completely different topic, have you been writing Rosie on her blog? I write supportive things and do some fact correcting every day, all on WTC 7, to help combat all the misinfo and disinfo thrown at her.

Keep up the great work!

I hope that you and yours are well.

The truth shall set us free. Love is the only way forward.