Cybersecurity in the USA's TSA

I found an article created by the TSA about a year ago that details their need to add a layer of digital protection to their list of many safety procedures. This need mainly came about due to "persistent cybersecurity threats against U.S. critical infrastructure, including the aviation sector" (TSA). As we approach an age that sees us relying on compromisable technology, the threat of hackers and viruses causing catastrophes in the public medium becomes more and more of a realistic threat that must be considered and dealt with.

The already-present layer of TSA security regarding background checking and information is one major digital step in utilizing technology to enforce safety and order in transportation, but cyberattacks have the capability of undermining most layers of precaution and security; not just info research, but chiefly the tech being used at airport security checkpoints. Because of this, it's only fair and logical that the TSA have a new layer made specifically to build a defensive barrier and resist these crippling attacks, protecting the system that's already been working very well for so long.

Referencing TSA's article, "the Biden-Harris Administration announced the National Cybersecurity Strategy to secure the full benefits of a safe and secure digital ecosystem for all Americans". The TSA is also employing multiple tactics to stop cyberattacks from compromising their digital or technological layers of security, and to safeguard it all from intruders or any other immediate threats or weaknesses (TSA). It could be debated that a need to replace security measures involving technology with 'primitive' strategies (an officer patting someone down instead of using an x-ray for example) could reduce this risk, and although it might take a slightly longer or inconvenient time to process paying passengers through checkpoints, it's better for them to arrive alive and safe than not at all. We can only hope that the TSA is actively combating this new, critical threat to our safety and neutralizing it before it takes advantage of the vulnerabilities in our nation's security.

References:

TSA. (2023, March 7). TSA issues new cybersecurity requirements for airport and aircraft operators. Transportation Security Administration. https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2023/03/07/tsa-issues-new-cybersecurity-requirements-airport-and-aircraft