TSA has established a strong, layered system of security in the air cargo arena and recognizes the need to do more,

In no way do we expect these newly allocated numbers to have any negative or adverse impact on security.

[A TSA spokeswoman said the proposals would not reduce the level of security at airports, adding that no final decisions have been made.] The approach is about focusing the limited resources TSA has where the threat is the greatest, ... The challenge here is to look at security through the lens of threat vulnerability and consequence. The suggestions that are being considered are part of a larger effort to challenge the measures we have in place to help us improve security.

TSA identified a specific need for a reduced size [explosives-detection system] and set a maximum size specification to meet that need. The Reveal CT-80 was the only certified [explosives-detection system] that met the size specification.

The approach is about focusing the limited resources TSA has where the threat is the greatest. The challenge here is to look at security through the lens of threat vulnerability and consequence. The suggestions that are being considered are part of a larger effort to challenge the measures we have in place to help us improve security.

We asked for the criticism, we welcome it, and once we fully review the official report, we'll put it to use.