; and (C) the technology assessment office of any other operational component; (6) the technology needs for improving border security, such as— (A) information technology or other computer or computing systems data capture; (B) biometrics; (C) cloud storage; and (D) intelligence data sharing capabilities among agencies within the Department; (7) any other technological needs or factors, including border security infrastructure, such as physical barriers or dual-purpose infrastructure, that the Secretary determines should be considered; and (8) currently deployed technology or new technology that would improve the Department's ability— (A) to reasonably achieve operational control and situational awareness along the Southwest border; and (B) to collect metrics for securing the border at and between ports of entry, as required under subsections (b) and (c) of section 1092 of division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( 6 U.S.C. 223 ). (c) Updates (1) In general Not later than 2 years after the submission of the analysis required under subsection (a), and biannually thereafter for the following 4 years, the Secretary shall submit an update to such analysis to the appropriate congressional committees. (2) Contents Each update required under paragraph (1) shall include a plan for utilizing the resources of the Department to meet the border security technology needs and gaps identified pursuant to subsection (b), including developing or acquiring technologies not currently in use by the Department that would allow the Department to bridge existing border technology gaps along the Southwest border. (d) Items To be considered In compiling the technology needs analysis and updates required under this section, the Secretary shall consider and examine— (1) technology that is deployed and is sufficient for the Department's use along the Southwest border; (2) technology that is deployed, but is insufficient for the Department's use along the Southwest border