The TWIC program is one of the most important homeland security initiatives to be launched by the federal government since 9/11. Once implemented, the TWIC will increase security at seaports, airports, railways, pipeline, trucking, and mass transit facilities by creating a standard credential that can be issued to all transportation workers who have access to those facilities. A standard TWIC would improve the flow of commerce by eliminating the need for redundant credentials and streamlining the identity verification process. The initial phase of the TWIC rollout will facilitate the enrollment of 850,000 maritime workers, with following phases focused on other sectors of the transportation industry with up to six million workers potentially enrolling.
"We are excited to be a part of this important Homeland Security initiative, which once implemented, will mark a giant step forward in enhancing the security of the nation's ports and other transportation infrastructure," said Gordon Hannah, Managing Director of Security and Identity Management Practice for BearingPoint. "BearingPoint is well positioned to compete for this contract, having already successfully delivered TWIC prototype tests across the country since 2002."
