The agency provided vendors of such equipment with 17 requirements for improving security in a special notice.

Things like metal detectors and explosive screeners can lose efficacy over time.

The agency wants "one, seamless airport environment."

The research kicked off last month with a visit to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Here's where it's going next.

A hybrid cloud architecture should help the agency better manage data as it adopts new passenger screening technology.

The agency is also increasing its focus on insider threats and training a division of inspectors focused on pipeline security and cybersecurity.