Rep. Andrew Garbarino expresses concern over the DHS's decision to discontinue the Mobile App Vetting program, which scans apps used by federal employees for security flaws. The program, deemed critical for safeguarding against cyber threats, is seen as essential in the context of increasing espionage risks, especially following alarming cyberattacks linked to foreign adversaries. Garbarino's letter highlights the potential dangers of using mobile applications connected to countries like China, Russia, and Belarus, urging for clarity on CISA's decision to terminate the program and the implications for federal cybersecurity.
The planned termination of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Mobile App Vetting program sends 'the wrong signal' to federal agencies and the private sector.
Garbarino questioned why DHS would end such a program now, especially in the wake of the recently discovered Salt Typhoon hacks where state-backed hackers infiltrated telecom providers.
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