- The Chertoff Group
- Transportation & Innovation
Securing the Future of Transportation
Enhancing security and resilience, while improving the customer experience at airports worldwide with transportation security consulting.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY SERVICES
Manage Security Risk and Improve Operations
Aviation Regulatory & Technology Best Practices
Airport Security Audits and Assessments
Biometric and Facial Recognition Technology
Federal Aviation Security Grants
Remote Screening for Checkpoints and Checked Baggage
A live demonstration of the system conducted by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) in June 2022 marked a major milestone. In its press release, DHS S&T highlighted the demonstration, DHS S&T called the demonstration successful, and showed that the massive multiplexing system can send computed tomography (CT) X-ray images of carry-on and checked/hold baggage to remote locations for near real-time analysis of potential threats.
The new system enables TSA to optimize workflows and direct images to specialists or TSOs with availability, based on screening requirements and workload demand. Ultimately this enhances security effectiveness and improves the traveler experience by reducing wait times and providing a more seamless experience.
CASE STUDY
Airport Security Compliance
Project Overview
The Chertoff Group completed a comprehensive security compliance study for the National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to serving U.S. airports.
Methodology
We interviewed airports stakeholders nationwide including airport operators, airlines, vendors, subcontractors and federal staff. Common security concerns are unauthorized access, unresolved alarms, badge infractions, unacceptable behavior and prohibited items brought by employees.
Results
The findings offer airports actionable insights to enhance security compliance practices across airport operations.
Key Findings
- Fair Enforcement Protocols
- Targeted, Recurrent Training
- Proactive Identification of Vulnerabilities
- Scalable Solutions for Varying Airport Sizes


