Approved Technologies

The SAFETY Act provides two levels of liability protections for approval: Designation and Certification. By obtaining either Designation or Certification, companies obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever put to use during a terrorist attack. See below for a list of approved technology certifications.

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RhinoCorps, Ltd., Co. Approved: December 12, 2014 \| Expires: December 31, 2019 RhinoCorps Ltd., Co. provides Simajin/Vanguard Vulnerability Assessment Tool (the “Technology”). The Technology is a software tool used to assist facility operators in conducting risk assessments of their critical infrastructure and in quantifying the effectiveness of security procedures and defensive countermeasures. The Technology also includes systems engineering and technical assistance support services, execution of attack scenario simulations based on customer guidance and facility information, customer training, and technical documentation.
Messinger Mortuary & Chapel, Inc., d/b/a Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Inc. Approved: December 11, 2014 \| Expires: January 31, 2020 Messinger Mortuary & Chapel, Inc., d/b/a Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Inc., and its three subsidiaries Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary, Inc., Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, Inc., and Messinger Payson Funeral Home, Inc., provide Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (the "Technology"). The Technology is designed to aid in meeting the congressional mandate that 100 percent of cargo placed on passenger airplanes be screened. The Technology includes, and provides, screeners and programmatic personnel for the screening of cargo in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”)’s Certified Cargo Screening Program at TSA-approved Certified Cargo Screening Facilities.
International Business Machines Corporation Approved: December 11, 2014 \| Expires: January 31, 2020 International Business Machines Corporation provides the Risk Assessment Platform (“RAP”) system (the “Technology”). The Technology is a system of integrated hardware, software, and services incorporated into an operating framework that can provide authentication and risk assessment information to the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”). The main technical components that comprise the Technology are the TSA Consolidated Screening Gateway, the TSA Secure Flight program, and the TSA Transportation Vetting System. The Technology also includes installation and configuration, training, and maintenance services.
Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC Approved: December 11, 2014 \| Expires: January 31, 2017 Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC provides Management and Operations Services for the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (the “Technology”). The Technology is science–to-operations services for the Federally Funded Research and Development Center designed for biological threat characterization, forensic analysis, and scientific, technical, and program support.
The Boeing Company Approved: December 10, 2014 \| Expires: January 31, 2020 The Boeing Company provides Tier 3 Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Services (the “Technology”). The Technology is the provision of services for the securing of cargo from importers who exceed the Tier 3 minimum security requirements promulgated by Customs and Border Protections’ Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program. The Technology includes the implementation of policies, procedures, training, and a risk management framework to secure the goods of the supply chain being imported into the United States.
CBRE Group, Inc. Approved: December 10, 2014 \| Expires: August 31, 2018 CBRE Group, Inc. provides Willis Tower Security and Life Safety Services (the “Technology”). The Technology is security and life safety services provided to the Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois. The Technology comprises a security management program designed to plan for and respond to emergencies, control access to, screen packages and parcels entering, and provide for the evacuation of Willis Tower. Components of the Technology include physical security, security plans and procedures, emergency response, training and coordination with Federal, State, and local law enforcement. The Technology also includes security training for tenants and security personnel, coordination with Federal, State, and local law enforcement, and other documentation.
Smiths Detection, Inc. Approved: December 09, 2014 \| Expires: January 31, 2020 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides FirstView and FirstView-LINX (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of Web-based sensor management software systems that can offer real-time monitoring of Seller and third-party hardware. The Technology also includes engineering of networks, system installation, software development, training, and maintenance.
BOS Security, Inc. Approved: December 09, 2014 \| Expires: January 31, 2020 BOS Security, Inc. provides Airport Passenger and Baggage Security Screening (a/k/a Screening Partnership Program Services) (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of trained and certified personnel who conduct passenger, airport employee, and baggage screening in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Covenant Aviation Security, LLC Approved: November 21, 2014 \| Expires: December 31, 2019 Covenant Aviation Security, LLC provides Private Screening Services (a/k/a Screening Partnership Program Services) (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of trained and certified personnel who conduct passenger, airport employee, and baggage screening in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) guidelines and standard operating procedures.
The Mizel Museum dba The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (“The C.E.L.L.”) Approved: November 18, 2014 \| Expires: November 30, 2019 The Mizel Museum doing business as The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (“The C.E.L.L.”) provides the Community Awareness Program™ (“CAP™” or the “Technology”). The Technology is a classroom-based terrorism awareness training course for first responders, members of the public, and sports venues and events. The Technology also includes worksheets, guides, handouts, videos, and testing materials.