CAT

Definition	:	Credential Authentication Technology
Category	:	Governmental » Security & Defence
Country/Region	:	United States
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Type	:	Acronym

What does CAT mean?

Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) is used by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers to confirm the Identification (ID) validity and flight information in near real-time. The system verifies driver’s licenses, passports, and other forms of identification and verifies a traveler’s flight status in real-time.
CAT has the capabilities to detect a fraudulent ID, such as driver’s licenses and passports at checkpoints, and increase efficiency by automatically verifying passenger identification.