Twic Update - Cards And Devices

摘要

The Security Administration in the US has revealed that a special security device for reading TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards could be in test locations by the end of the year.rnTWIC cards are national transportation worker ID cards used in the US. They verify a worker's identity and help facilities manage their security risks.rnThe US government estimates that more than 210,000 TWIC cards have been issued to dockers and maritime workers.rnJohn Schwartz, the TWIC programme's assistant director, said several vendors have proposed designs for devices to begin testing, explaining that the prototype readers must pass evaluation tests before being sent to port locations.