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.
Cybersecurity
TSA nominee touts biometric exit pilots
A former commandant of the Coast Guard being considered to head the TSA said the security agency's recently unveiled trials of fingerprint/boarding pass tech could become big part of its future.
Cybersecurity
DHS officials say border databases are working together
Interlocking database checks are a potent link in blocking potential terrorists from entering the U.S., DHS officials said at a Capitol Hill hearing.
Cybersecurity
IG tells TSA to tighten up transportation ID security
Dockworkers, truckers and others must have government-issued credentials to access secure facilities, but a watchdog says the program for granting those credentials needs to be improved.
Cybersecurity
Can new tech speed airport security lines?
The head of the Transportation Security Administration faced tough questions from lawmakers on speeding airport screening lines.
Cybersecurity
TSA and Social Security race to Windows 10
They've hit a few snags, but the two agencies are nevertheless hoping to complete an upgrade to end all Windows upgrades within the month.
Cybersecurity
Senators seek answers on TSA tech
Lawmakers quizzed the head of DHS' Science and Technology Directorate on the proposed $469.9 million R&D budget.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: TSA needs to improve IT controls
An Inspector General audit identified three IT controls deficiencies within the Transportation Security Administration, which potentially compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the agency’s financial and operational data.
Cybersecurity
Why DHS has no idea how much it spends on training
A new watchdog report lays out a massive governance and data problem at the Homeland Security Department.
Cybersecurity
TSA shows progress on acquisitions
Lawmakers see signs of maturity in the Transportation Security Administration's acquisition process, but challenges remain.
Cybersecurity
Chaffetz worries about reliance on legacy IT
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) has particular concerns about the management of IT at the Department of Homeland Security.
People
TSA seeks free outside help with social media pilot
TSA is looking for an unpaid, short-term industry expert to help test a social media service that would respond to air travelers questions in real time.
Cybersecurity
TSA reporting on security breaches has gaps, IG says
The Transportation Security Administration is not consistently documenting its security breaches at airports, according to a new audit.
Cybersecurity
