Modernization
Agencies seek betters ways to track past performance
Federal officials want new methods to get feedback on their vendors into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System.
Acquisition
DHS contracting not bound to 'best in class'
The procurement chief at the Department of Homeland Security said that the agency was more focused on serving its components than on shared services.
Cybersecurity
TSA looks to automate and upgrade security tech
Transportation Security Administration officials want to make good on old priorities to improve technology at airport security checkpoints.
Cybersecurity
Are federal facial recognition programs supported by existing law?
Some members of Congress say law enforcement agencies are relying on decades-old laws to justify use of facial recognition tech.
People
TSA turnover alarms lawmakers
Security screeners at the Transportation Security Administration post some of the lowest satisfaction scores and have the highest attrition rates of any government employees.
Cybersecurity
TSA preps new guidelines on pipeline cyber
The Transportation Security Administration has developed a plan to more regularly update its cybersecurity guidelines for oil, natural gas and hazardous materials pipeline operators.
Cybersecurity
TSA pushes on 3D baggage scanning
The Transportation Security Administration is moving quickly on acquisition plans to put "game-changing" 3D baggage scanning systems in place.
Cybersecurity
TSA's pipeline security team has five employees
The Transportation Security Administration oversees 2.7 million miles of gas pipeline with 5 full-time employees -- none of whom have cyber experience.
Modernization
Lawmakers probe TSA's pipeline cyber role
A top grid regulator wants to work with the Transportation Security Administration and industry on pipeline cybersecurity, while some in Congress want the Energy Department to take the reins.
Acquisition
Acquisition frozen at DHS due to the shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security acknowledged that the government shutdown, now over a month old, is hampering the ability of the agency to respond to contract solicitations.
Cybersecurity
Shutdown delays TSA data-security efforts
The standoff over a controversial border wall is holding up activity on a planned overhaul of key transportation security systems.
Modernization
TSA's role in pipeline cybersecurity could be up for grabs
Congress is looking into which agency should oversee cybersecurity for natural gas and oil pipelines.
Cybersecurity
Airport biometric tech advances under CBP
Ongoing tests of an entry/exit verification system based on facial recognition technology are proceeding at U.S. airports.
Modernization
TSA expands scanning tech
New tech for baggage and identity scanning will continue to roll out at airports across the country, said TSA's top manager.
Cybersecurity
TSA preps tech to track Cuba charter flights
TSA is looking to data sources inside and outside its operations to fold into a new tracking tool to get a better handle on charter aircraft traveling from Cuba into the U.S.
Cybersecurity
TSA seeks smarter luggage scanners
The Transportation Security Administration wants high-tech start-ups to fuel development of smarter, faster detection capabilities for airport luggage scanners.
Cybersecurity
TSA tests facial recognition at LAX
The travel security agency wants to see if a combined facial recognition and e-Passport screening system can speed up document inspection.
Modernization
TSA seeks EIS transition help
TSA's mid-July request for information for help with its transition to EIS shows the agency is looking to maintain its legacy telecom service but also leverage more modern capabilities.
Cybersecurity
Laptops to get more scrutiny at overseas airports
Laptop and tablet computers of international passengers destined for the U.S. will be subject to stricter screening under new DHS rules.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog finds IT issues at Secret Service, TSA
Financial systems at both agencies need better management, according to DHS inspector general IT audits.
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