Tag Archives: Transportation Security Administration

The Department of Homeland Security has awarded $199,950 to Lauretta AI for a video analytics technology that would reduce physical human interactions as Transportation Security Administration personnel conduct airport security checks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. DHS said Friday the Massachusetts-based start-up will further develop its existing technology to help airports verify if passenger screening processes are moving properly while still maintaining social distancing.

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has developed a software package that simulates the Transportation Security Administration’s passenger scanning systems to potentially inform the development of future detection platforms.

The Transportation Security Administration is looking for information on identity verification approaches to support the agency’s vetting procedures for passengers without physical identification documents.

Integrated Defense and Security Solutions has received a contract from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop algorithms for a pilot program aimed at automating the detection of illegal opioid shipments coming into the country through mail.

The Department of Homeland Security is looking for potential sources of technologies to help various DHS components prevent the spread of COVID-19 at designated government facilities and points of entry.

The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration has asked vendors for information on platforms that use automation, cloud-based software and artificial intelligence and could help TSA hire, retain and manage employees, Bloomberg Government reported Wednesday.

The Department of Homeland Security asks industry for information about a passenger screening system that will help modernize the Transportation Security Administration’s operations.

The Transportation Security Administration seeks to implement information security requirements across practices and activities in both public and private sectors.

Synthetik Applied Technologies, an artificial intelligence technology developer, has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology directorate to develop a synthetic data generation tool for training AI systems in baggage screening activities.

TechFlow has named three executives to oversee the company’s contracts and business development and human resources functions.

Rod Allison, a 15-year veteran at the Transportation Security Administration, has joined New York-based biometrics firm Clear as vice president of operational security, Biometric Update reported Tuesday.

Idemia's identity and security business in North America, led by Ed Casey, partners with professional sports teams and music festival organizers to help fans register on-site for the Transportation Security Administration's expedited screening program and get into event venues faster, USA Today reported Friday.

The Transportation Security Administration asked industry to suggest approaches, platforms and mechanisms that can facilitate a third-party testing process.

Justin Oberman, a former Transportation Security Administration official, has been named vice president of new markets at Cubic's government relations and strategy group.

The Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) awarded Chenega Infinity, an operating company of the Chenega Corporation, a potential five-year, $74 million task order to provide protective security officer services across multiple TSA locations throughout the National Capital Region.