# CBP Flags Los Angeles Olympics Integration Gaps

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says fragmented systems and limited data integration could complicate security operations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite agency progress in cybersecurity and its extensive data capabilities. Senior advisor Ryan Riccucci’s assessment points to a need for systems that interoperate and support operational decision-making; the signal identifies no active solicitation. Separately, DHS invested $115 million in drone and counter-drone technologies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a completed event that provides relevant context for federal event-security spending.

- Contractors supporting major-event security should emphasize interoperability, data integration, and decision-focused operational requirements rather than proposing standalone technology alone.
- The DHS investment signals prior federal spending on drone and counter-drone capabilities for event security, but the source does not identify a related open procurement or guarantee future funding.
- Companies can use the 2028 Olympics planning context to shape relevant capability discussions and offerings, while distinguishing prospective planning needs from an active solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Sources
- [CBP Official: System Integration Gaps Complicate Olympics Security – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/cbp-official-system-integration-gaps-complicate-olympics-security) - MeriTalk