TSA updates security, safeguard initiatives

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has published new guidance designed to aid in managing new global security risks while safeguarding all modes of transportation.

Administrator’s Intent 2.0 targets tangible security threats across seven broad categories: insider risk, surface transportation, checkpoint strategies, workforce support, cybersecurity, outcome-oriented policy management, and utilization of TSA’s security authorities.

“I am proud of the hard work and achievements TSA has made over the previous two years as a result of the first Administrator’s Intent released in 2018, and am confident in our dedicated professionals as we reprioritize our efforts on emerging threats,” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said. “Administrator’s Intent 2.0 builds upon the successes achieved to date and acknowledges the agility and adaptability necessary in our ongoing response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.”

The initiative establishes new objectives and timelines developed with input and insight from government and industry partners. The new objectives represent implemented priorities through fiscal year 2022, as well as the steps to guide the TSA workforce to safeguard all modes of transportation by raising the baseline of aviation security.

The TSA said the guidance galvanizes the focus and commitment of the agency’s workforce and partners across the transportation sector to safeguard the traveling public.