The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in response to the Saturday, Feb. 28, coordinated strikes against Iran and retaliatory missile attacks targeting U.S. and Israeli interests have increased the potential for threats to the homeland, including cyberattacks, acts of violence, and hate crimes.
“There are currently no specific credible threats to the homeland or civil aviation operations,” TSA said in a memo to the trade. “While there are no specific or credible threats, at this time, TSA recommends that stakeholders remain vigilant and ensure that all security measures and protocols are strictly followed. Foreign adversaries—including nation-state actors—may continue to seek opportunities to exploit current events, aiming to sow discord or inspire violence against transportation infrastructure, crowded places, or other soft targets.”
Recommended Actions:
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Review reporting procedures and ensure employees have updated instructions and contact information for company security personnel, local law enforcement, and TSA’s Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) at 1-866-615-5150 to facilitate timely reporting of suspicious activities.
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Review your security programs and other procedures for mitigation of common attack types against civil aviation, including access control, insider threat, active shooter, and cybersecurity.
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Remind employees, “If You See Something, Say Something”, by reporting suspicious inquiries or activities in accordance with company policy.
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Monitor networks for suspicious activity, update software and systems, and remind staff to avoid phishing attempts and suspicious links.
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Review the advisories and guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) about cyber threats from Iran.
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Monitor official threat advisories and intelligence updates from DHS, TSA, and other relevant authorities. Report suspicious activity immediately.
