Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
TSA moving forward with airport screening system deployment
The agency is also increasing its focus on insider threats and training a division of inspectors focused on pipeline security and cybersecurity.
TSA lines up a facial-recognition proof of concept for Las Vegas airport
It will be the second "short-term" project the Transportation Security Administration has initiated using facial recognition to verify the identity of travelers.
DOE teams with industry on pipeline cybersecurity
Questions have been raised about TSA's process for updating pipeline security guidelines and whether it's even the right agency for the job.
Biometrics are pushed to improve as DHS, NIST continue to test algorithms
Customs and Border Protection relies on both agencies to test the face recognition algorithms it uses.
Steve Rice stepping down as DHS deputy CIO
Rice will leave the department July 19 to take over as deputy CIO of Navy Federal Credit Union.
Lawmakers question why Biometric Exit Program has pictures of U.S. citizens
House Democrats want to know which laws give Customs and Border Protection the authority to collect images of Americans under the program, which is currently at 17 airports.
