TSA Unveils Horizon 25 Strategy to Modernize Checkpoints and Elevate Traveler Experience
Event summary
- TSA Administrator David P. Cummins launched the Horizon 25 Strategy on August 24, 2026, marking the agency's 25th anniversary.
- The strategy focuses on three primary goals: modernizing checkpoints, elevating the traveler experience, and hardening multi-modal transportation security.
- Cummins plans to enhance TSA PreCheck®, improve passenger experience, and streamline technology acquisition.
- An evolved Screening Partnership Program will replace TSA Gold+ to better leverage private sector involvement.
The big picture
The Horizon 25 Strategy reflects a broader trend in government agencies leveraging private sector innovation to modernize critical infrastructure. Cummins' background in private sector transportation strategy suggests a shift towards agile, resilient security frameworks. The strategy's success will hinge on balancing security, efficiency, and traveler experience in an era of record-breaking passenger volumes and evolving threats.
What we're watching
- Modernization Pace
- The pace at which TSA integrates new technology and streamlines checkpoints will determine the strategy's success.
- Private Sector Role
- Whether the evolved Screening Partnership Program can effectively harness private sector capabilities to enhance security and efficiency.
- Threat Adaptation
- How TSA's capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems and other evolving threats will evolve under the new strategy.