TSA Issues Cyber Security Requirements for Security Equipment
The Transportation Security Administration has issued a notice to inform industry of “TSA’s and airport facilities’ quest to merge cybersecurity and information technology,” and includes a list of 17 key requirements “for the information security and security screening technologies industry to ensure that everyone is working towards a common goal.” The requirements also “provide vendors and opportunity to demonstrate their cybersecurity credentials; and provide an aligned approach across the industry-making it easier for vendors to adapt to end user requirements,” the notice says. Some of the requirements include adopting a “cybersecurity by design” culture, ensure that screening algorithms are protected and can’t be compromised, in improving supply chain management by providing a complete list of all software and hardware included in a piece of security equipment. TSA said it has held meetings on information security risk management and cyber security requirements in explosive detection systems (EDS), and automatic tray return systems/automatic screening lanes. Future meetings will address Advanced Imaging Technology, dual and Multiview EDS, and a progress review. Notice ID: TSA25-04-03387. Respond by Jan. 1, 2021. Contact: Jacqueline Stader, [email protected]
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TSA Plans AIT Qualified Products List
The Transportation Security Administration plans to establish a qualified products list (QPL) for Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) systems. The qualification process is the means by which the performance of products is evaluated against requirements. Vendors that successfully meet the requirements are added to the QPL. AIT systems can people’s bodies for potential threats beneath their clothing. Notice ID: TSA25-04-03401. Respond by April 13. Contact: Melyssa Bertucci, [email protected], 571-227-2521.
TSA Offers Vendors Opportunity to Participate in 2020 Checkpoint CT Data Collection
The Transportation Security Administration has issued a special notice inviting vendors whose systems are not currently certified to the latest Accessible Property Screening Systems (APSS) Detection Standard v6.2, an opportunity to participate in the fiscal year 2020 checkpoint computed tomography (CT) data collection and certification process. The data collection effort is a precursor process to support the Checkpoint Property Screening Program by expanding vendor participation. Contact: Jacqueline Stader, [email protected].
Coast Guard Plans CRADA for Wide Area Network on Ships
The Coast Guard is planning to enter into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with several companies to evaluate the suitability of implementing wide area network optimization technology in a shipboard environment. The Coast Guard is considering partnering with SWISH Data Corp. but is also soliciting interest from other parties for the proposed CRADA. Respond via http://www.regulations.gov by Feb. 6. Contact: LCDR Grant Wyman, [email protected], 860-271-2727.