| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 42 p.) : ill., maps |
| Note |
Title from cover screen (GAO, viewed Mar. 20, 2010). |
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"January 2010." |
| Summary |
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Secure Border Initiative Network (SBInet) is a multiyear, multibillion dollar program to deliver surveillance and decision-support technologies that create a virtual fence and situational awareness along the nation's borders with Mexico and Canada. Managed by DHS's Customs and Border Protection (CBP), SBInet is to strengthen CBP's ability to identify, deter, and respond to illegal breaches at and between border points of entry. Because of the program's importance, cost, and risks, GAO was asked to, among other things, determine (1) whether SBInet testing has been effectively managed, including the types of tests performed and whether they were well planned and executed, and (2) what the results of testing show. To do this, GAO reviewed test management documentation, including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and results relative to federal and related guidance, and interviewed program and contractor officials. GAO is making four recommendations to DHS related to the content, review, and approval of test planning documentation and the analysis, disclosure, and resolution of system problems. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-10-158." |
| Subject |
Border security -- Technological innovations -- United States -- Testing.
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United States -- Boundaries -- Management.
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| Added Author |
Hite, Randolph C.
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| Added Title |
Secure Border Initiative : Department of Homeland Security needs to address testing and performance limitations that place key technology program at risk |
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DHS needs to address testing and performance limitations that place key technology program at risk |
| Running Title |
Secure Border Initiative network |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-10-158 |
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