Smiths Detection CT Checkpoint Scanner Receives European Approval for C2 Standard
Smiths Detection says it’s computed tomography-based HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX scanning system has demonstrated it meets the European Civil Aviation Conference requirements for automatically detecting explosives in checked bags for portable computers and other large electrical items. This beans the 6040 CTiX system can be used to allow electronic devices to stay in bags. The ECAC standard is known as C2. The company says testing will follow “swiftly” for the C3 requirement, which also includes screening for liquids, aerosols and gels. “The future really is here for checkpoint security,” says Matt Clark, vice president of Technology & Product Development. “Integrating the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX into a smart checkpoint with the latest design and software will revolutionize the screening process and passenger experience. And we can also look beyond the C3 hurdle as CT is also the only technology likely to meet a potential, higher C4 standard. Before long, new algorithms may well be used to identify a range of additional prohibited items and materials.”
Vectra Says Cognito Platform Available under DHS CDM Program
Vectra says its Artificial Intelligence-powered Cognito threat detection and response platform is now available under the Department of Homeland Security’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program, allowing 66 federal civilian agencies, and state and local governments to acquire the company’s cyber security products. Vectra says Cognito is approved for purchase by all civilian organizations and the Defense Department for CDM Phase 3 DEFEND, which focuses on incident response and ongoing assessment. “Our technology uses patented artificial intelligence to identify attacker behaviors in real-tie so security teams can take action before damage is done,” says Sonia Walia, head of Federal Sales at Vectra.
Rohde & Schwarz Introduces QPS 201 AIT System
Rohde & Schwarz this week is demonstrating its new R&S QPS 201 Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) body scanner at the American Association of Airport Executives annual meeting in San Diego. The slim-line, high-speed scanner follows the company’s QPS 200, which was certified by the Transportation Security Administration last year and is being evaluated by the agency in a deployment at Los Angeles International Airport as part of its Innovation Task Force. “Rohde & Schwarz continues to investing advancing the performance and detection capability of the QPS product platform,” says Scott Bausback, CEO of Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. “Our QPS systems are deployed and in use at airport security operations worldwide and screen hundreds of thousands of passengers every day.”