Security Reports & Resources
Reports
05/20/2010
Aviation Security: Efforts to Validate TSA's Passenger Screening Behavior Detection Program Underway, but Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Validation and Address Operational Challenges
03/22/2010
Aviation Security: TSA Is Increasing Procurement and Deployment of the Advanced Imaging Technology, but Challenges to This Effort and Other Areas of Aviation Security Remain.
02/03/2010
Aviation Security: Better Use of Terrorist Watchlist Information and Improvements in Deployment of Passenger Screening Checkpoint Technologies Could Further Strengthen Security
11/09/2009
Aviation Security: DHS and TSA Have Researched, Developed, and Begun Deploying Passenger Checkpoint Screening Technologies, but Continue to Face Challenges
10/14/2009
Aviation Security: TSA Executive Attrition Has Declined, but Better Information Is Needed on Reasons for Leaving and Executive Hiring Process
07/23/2009
Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshall Service-Actions Taken to Fulfill Core Mission and Address Workforce Issues
06/18/2009
TSA's Role in General Aviation Security
05/27/2009
Aviation Security: TSA Has Completed Key Activities Associated with Implementing Secure Flight, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Mitigate Risks
02/24/2009
Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Has Taken Actions to Fulfill Its Core Mission and Address Workforce Issues, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Improve Workforce Survey
02/11/2009
Aviation Security: TSAs Cost and Performance Study of Private-Sector Airport Screening
02/11/2009
Aviation Security: Status of Transportation Security Inspector Workforce
12/17/2008
TSA's Suspension of the Butane Lighter Ban Onboard Commercial Aircraft
12/17/2008
U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program Planning and Execution Improvements Needed
09/09/2008
Aviation Security: TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Screen Passengers against Terrorist Watch-List Records, but Expects Ultimate Solution to Be Implementation of Secure Flight
08/26/2008
Aviation Security: TSA Has Developed a Risk-Based Covert Testing Program, but Could Better Mitigate Aviation Security Vulnerabilities Identified Through Covert Tests
08/26/2008
Review of TSA's Air Cargo Screening Exemptions Report
08/12/2008
TSA's Explosives Detection Canine Program: Status of Increasing Number of Explosives Detection Canine Teams. GAO-08-933R
07/15/2008
Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration May Face Resource and Other Challenges in Developing a System to Screen All Cargo Transported on Passenger Aircraft
05/13/2008
Transportation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Programs, but More Work Remains
05/02/2008
Security Threat Assessment Factsheet
05/02/2008
Security Threat Assessment Flow Chart
04/15/2008
Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains
04/08/2008
TSA's Office of Security & Technology Organizational Chart
04/01/2008
Homeland Security: Strategic Solution for US-VISIT Program Needs to Be Better Defined, Justified, and Coordinated
03/24/2008
Aviation Security: Audit of the U.S. Department of Justice Terrorist Watchlist Nomination Processes
03/17/2008
Aviation Security: TSA Passenger Self Select Program
03/17/2008
ASAC Re-Establishment and Request for Applicants
02/28/2008
Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work Remains
01/29/2008
REAL ID-Final Rule; Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes
01/03/2008
Border Security: Despite Progress Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry
12/20/2007
Observations on Implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
11/15/2007
Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities Exposed Through Covert Testing of TSA's Passenger Screening Process
10/31/2007
Transportation Security: TSA Has Made Progress in Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, but Challenges Remain
10/16/2007
Aviation Security: DHS Has Made Progress in Securing the Commercial Aviation System, but Key Challenges Remain
10/11/2007
Transportation Security: Terrorist Watch List Screening-Opportunities Exist to Enhance Management Oversight, Reduce Vulnerabilities in Agency Screening Processes, and Expand Use of the List
10/10/2007
Transportation Security: Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems
05/11/2007
Aviation Security: Foreign Airport Assessments and Air Carrier Inspections Help Enhance Security, but Oversight of These Efforts Can Be Strengthened
04/25/2007
Aviation Security: TSA's Change to Its Prohibited Items List Has Not Resulted in Any Reported Security Incidents, but the Impact of the Change on Screening Operations Is Inconclusive
03/30/2007
Cost Estimates Related to TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Screening Systems at Los Angeles and Ontario Airports
01/01/2007
Tactical Interoperable Communications Scorecards Summary Report and Findings
12/11/2006
Airport Access Control Pilot Program-Final Program Summary Report
09/29/2006
Transportation Security: DHS Should Address Key Challenges Before Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program
07/31/2006
Aviation Security: TSA Oversight of Checked Baggage Screening Procedures Could Be Strengthened
07/31/2006
Transportation Security Administration: Oversight of Explosive Detection Systems Maintenance Contracts Can Be Strengthened
06/29/2006
Aviation Security: TSA Has Strengthened Efforts to Plan for the Optimal Deployment of Checked Baggage Screening Systems, but Funding Uncertainties Remain
04/04/2006
Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Made Progress in Managing a Federal Security Workforce and Ensuring Security at U.S. Airports, but Challenges Remain
03/31/2006
Aviation Security: Progress Made to Set Up Program Using Private-Sector Airport Screeners, but More Work Remains
01/28/2006
Aviation Security: TSA Oversight of Checked Baggage Screening Procedures Could Be Strengthened
11/29/2005
Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Could Benefit from Improved Planning and Controls
11/16/2005
Aviation Security: Federal Action Needed to Strengthen Domestic Air Cargo Security
10/24/2005
Transportation Security Administration: More Clarity on the Authority of Federal Security Directors Is Needed
05/02/2005
Aviation Security: Screener Training and Performance Measurement Strengthened, but More Work Remains
03/28/2005
Aviation Security: Secure Flight Development and Testing Under Way, but Risks Should Be Managed as System Is Further Developed
03/17/2005
GAO Urges Study of Inline EDS Deployment
02/24/2005
Aviation Security: Measures for Testing the Impact of Using Commercial Data for the Secure Flight Program
02/24/2005
Homeland Security: Some Progress Made, but Many Challenges Remain on U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program
12/14/2004
DHS v2.0: Rethinking the Department of Homeland Security
11/01/2004
GENERAL AVIATION: Increased Federal Oversight is Needed, but Continued Partnership with the Private Sector Is Critical to Long-term Success
09/01/2004
GAO Report
09/01/2004
DHS Inspector General Report
08/04/2004
9/11 Commission Report
08/04/2004
GAO Testimony
06/04/2004
Aviation Security: Further Steps Needed to Strengthen the Security of Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls
05/17/2004
Aviation Security: Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airports
02/13/2004
Aviation Security: Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System Faces Significant Implementation Challenges
Regulations
01/01/2008
Aviation Security: TSA Registered Traveler-Security, Privacy and Compliance Standards for Sponsoring Entities and Service Providers
06/15/2006
Aviation Security: Recommended Security Guidelines for Airport Planning, Design and Construction
06/01/2001
In June 2001 the final rule for Part 107 was issued. After the formation of the Transportation Security Administration
