security. that is probably going to be more of a combination of virtual borders, virtual patrols. >> reporter: that was then-candidate obama on the campaign trail. so why is the virtual fence turned into virtual unreality? too many promises from boeing, not enough oversight from the dhs. this is from a quote, dhs has not effectively managed and overseen its sbinet prime contractor, that would be boeing, thus resulting in costly rework and contributing to sbinet's well control called his tris of not delivering promised capabilities and benefits. in their official statement they stand by their work. in part their statement raetds, boeing stands behind its work on the system as' reilliable, effective border security tool. so what now? nearly $1 billion of your money into this thing, the dhs extended boeing's contract until december 18th and had this to say, dhs is currently reviewing the independent quantitative science-based reassessment of the sbi-program. a way forward is expected shortly and will be fully briefed to congress when ready. fred burton is the vp of counterterrorism for stratfor