Los Alamos National Laboratory is seen in this file photo.
Los Alamos National Laboratory is seen in this file photo.
Updated: Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009, 3:46 PM MST
Published : Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009, 3:46 PM MST
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office says in a new report that it has uncovered security weaknesses in Los Alamos National Laboratory's classified computer network.
The GAO audited key parts of the nuclear weapons lab's classified computers from November 2008 to July 2009.
Among the GAO's findings released publicly Friday, the lab lacks an inventory of critical information stored on the classified computer network. It says the lab also cannot effectively monitor the actions of computer users.
Lab spokesman Kevin Roark says all the issues raised have been resolved. He says classified data are extremely well protected.
The National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the lab, says it will provide its corrective actions to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.