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Released: 12-Aug-2016 1:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Awards $1.3 Million to Small Businesses for Cyber Security Research and Development
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded $1.3 million to 13 small businesses for the development of new cyber security technology.

     
Released: 8-Aug-2016 1:05 PM EDT
DHS Announces $40M Funding Opportunity for Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis Center of Excellence
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T today announced a $40M funding opportunity for an institution to lead a new DHS Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis.

     
Released: 8-Aug-2016 9:10 AM EDT
NICS, a Communication Platform for First Responders, Now Available Worldwide
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T has announced the Next-Generation Incident Command System (NICS,) an information sharing tool for first responders, is now available worldwide.

Released: 8-Aug-2016 9:00 AM EDT
DHS S&T Announces Next Accelerator Topic
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T announced the kickoff of EMERGE 2016: Wearable Technology, seeking the development of state of the art wearable technologies on the commercial market that can be modified for first responders.

Released: 27-Jul-2016 2:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Working to Combat Electronic Jamming
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate is working to combat electronic jamming of first responders’ radio communications systems by enhancing jamming prevention, detection and mitigation technologies.

   
Released: 25-Jul-2016 9:00 AM EDT
IMPACT is Advancing Cyber Security R&D
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

To develop advanced knowledge, test products and technologies and prove the utility of research in large-scale network environments, the R&D community requires real-world data. To meet this need, the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Cyber Security Division (CSD) has created the Information Marketplace for Policy and Analysis of Cyber-risk & Trust (IMPACT), a publicly available electronic library to provide the industrial and academic research community access to infrastructure and event data.

   
Released: 20-Jul-2016 3:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T, DARPA Co-Leading Development of Higher-Level Mobile Device Authentication Methods
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DARPA DHS S&T Cyber Security Division are collaborating actively to make enterprise-grade mobile security solutions commercially available to government agencies with high assurance needs as well as the broader community.

     
Released: 19-Jul-2016 12:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Announces Industry Day with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seeking New R&D Opportunities
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T will host an industry day, July 29, in Menlo Park, California, to connect technology startups and investors to the CBP mission in the areas of sUAS Capabilities and Enhancing Airport Passenger Processing.

     
Released: 18-Jul-2016 12:05 PM EDT
DHS Seeks Input to Study Safeguards to Mobile Devices; Industry Day Events to Follow
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T seeks input from the mobile and cellular industry to study defense capability gaps and additional safeguards for government devices & will hold two Industry Day events.

     
Released: 18-Jul-2016 12:05 PM EDT
Let's Talk About Flood & Flood Prep!
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The town hall will be held online from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, but the conversation won’t stop there – visit the S&T Collaboration Community or scitech.ideascale.com to share your flood stories & more!

   
Released: 18-Jul-2016 12:05 PM EDT
DHS Report Highlights R&D Priorities for Technologies Used in the Field
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The report identifies 24 focus areas for technological research and development (R&D), which fall under five mission areas: aviation security, biological threats, border security, cybersecurity and counterterrorism.

     
Released: 14-Jul-2016 5:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Awards $3.66M for Privacy-Enhancing Technology Research and Development
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T has announced the award of three contracts totaling $3.66 million to fund the R&D of privacy-enhancing technologies that better defend personally identifying information and protect privacy in cyber space.

     
Released: 14-Jul-2016 4:05 PM EDT
Cyber Security Division’s TTP Program Hosts Tech Showcase Series
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The demo events—hosted by the DHS S&T Cyber Security Division—showcased technologies developed by DoE national laboratories, DoD-affiliated labs, and National Science Foundation-funded university projects.

   
Released: 13-Jul-2016 9:05 AM EDT
S&T Demonstrates Integration of First Responder Technologies
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

&T’s NGFR program recently held a demonstration highlighting innovative technologies that combined to improve communications and situational awareness of first responders during disasters and critical incidents.

   
Released: 6-Jul-2016 11:05 AM EDT
CAUSE IV - Lessons Learned From the U.S. Canadian Cross-Border Experiment
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

In April DHS S&T, the Defence Research and Development Canada’s Centre for Security Science (DRDC CSS) and Public Safety Canada collaborated on a cross-border experiment with a focus on preparing emergency responders.

Released: 27-Jun-2016 11:05 AM EDT
Application Provides New Platform to More Effectively Train DHS First Responders
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

A new part of the FLETC Seaport Facility Inspection Course, ETRA streamlines data entry for calculations, assessments, reports, and briefings.

Released: 7-Jun-2016 10:05 AM EDT
DHS Announces $40M Funding Opportunity for New Criminal Investigations Center of Excellence
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T announced a $40 million funding opportunity for an institution to lead a new DHS Center of Excellence (COE) for Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis.

   
Released: 7-Jun-2016 10:05 AM EDT
DHS Announces $3 Million in Small Business Innovation Research Awards
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T announced a total of $3.1 million in competitive research awards for 29 small businesses located across 12 states, and Washington, D.C.

Released: 6-Jun-2016 4:05 PM EDT
DHS to Hold Mobile App Security Research and Development Industry Day
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T will hold an Industry Day to present information and answer questions regarding Broad Agency Announcement BAA call HSHQDC-16-R-B0006, which solicits proposals for mobile application security research and development.

Released: 6-Jun-2016 4:05 PM EDT
DHS Under Secretary Dr. Reginald Brothers to Deliver Remarks at 2016 Smart Cities Innovation Summit
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Dr. Brothers will discuss how advanced technologies, like the Internet of Things (IoT) are changing the security landscape and how government is making research, development and deployment investments to enhance security and resiliency.

Released: 17-May-2016 8:05 AM EDT
NYPD, FDNY and DHS Stage Active Shooter Scenario at Brooklyn High School to Test New Technologies
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The NYPD, FDNY and DHS S&T took part in an active shooter exercise May 15 at a Brooklyn high school to evaluate tactics and technologies for responding to and containing rapidly escalating shooting incidents.

Released: 11-May-2016 6:05 PM EDT
Let Us Show You What We Did Last Year!
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

S&T’s Year in Review includes highlights from 37 of S&T’s projects that represent the directorate’s progression toward meeting long-term visionary goals.

Released: 9-May-2016 2:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Deputy Under Secretary Dr. Robert Griffin to Speak at 2016 IOT World Event
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Dr. Griffin will discuss how integrated IoT platforms and sensors reshape our security landscape with increased connectivity and real-time data and other information sharing.

Released: 9-May-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Video Forensic Tools Track Suspicious Objects Left in Public Places
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Video cameras zero in and allow security personnel to track footage backward to identify who left unattended bags. Now, they can track the suspect’s movements to catch the culprit and save the day.

Released: 9-May-2016 11:05 AM EDT
DHS Partners With University of North Dakota to Research Unmanned Aerial Technology
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The three-year cooperative research and development agreement is designed to explore the uses of unmanned aerial technology as well as mitigations for possible misuse.

Released: 6-May-2016 12:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T to Conduct Airflow Study in NYC Subway
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T will conduct a airflow study in portions of the NYC subway system May 9 to May 13 to gather data on the behavior of airborne particles in the event contaminants were released. This study poses no risk to the general public.

Released: 21-Apr-2016 3:05 PM EDT
DHS to Host Innovators at Silicon Valley Homeland Security Day
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T and CBP will host a Homeland Security Day in Silicon Valley on April 29 to bring together technology startups, investors, and CBP leaders to discuss unique opportunities to promote the safety of the traveling public and CBP officers.

Released: 20-Apr-2016 8:05 AM EDT
DHS S&T Demonstrates Precision Timing Technology at the New York Stock Exchange
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T announced today the successful demonstration of the eLoran, a precision-timing technology for financial transactions at the New York Stock Exchange.

Released: 13-Apr-2016 5:05 AM EDT
DHS, NASA Partner in Search of Innovation in Homeland Security
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS announced today a partnership with the NASA Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI) to develop new technology solutions through publicly crowdsourced prize competitions.

Released: 13-Apr-2016 5:05 AM EDT
DHS S&T Announces New Cybersecurity Risk Analysis Tool on the Commerical Market
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T announced a fifth cybersecurity technology has been licensed for commercialization as a part of the Cyber Security Division’s Transition to Practice program.

Released: 11-Apr-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Is Your Anti-Terrorism Technology SAFETY Act Certified? It Should Be!
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The SAFETY Act provide critical incentives for the development and deployment of anti-terrorism technologies by providing liability protections for sellers of "qualified anti-terrorism technologies."

Released: 11-Apr-2016 10:05 AM EDT
DHS S&T Undersecretary Reginald Brothers to Speak at 2016 U.S. Science & Engineering Festival
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

In addition to Dr. Brothers’ keynote address, DHS S&T, the Museum of Science Fiction, and the Prince William County Fire Department will cohost an exhibit showcasing how the first responder community uses new technology.

Released: 8-Apr-2016 7:05 AM EDT
DHS S&T’s Mobile Security Performer to Be First R&D Performer Added to GSA It Schedule 70
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T announced that their first cybersecurity R&D mobile security performer is now available to federal agencies through General Services Administration’s (GSA) IT Schedule 70.

Released: 7-Apr-2016 5:05 PM EDT
DHS to Host Innovators at Silicon Valley Homeland Security Day
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T and CBP announced today they will host a Homeland Security Day in Silicon Valley on April 29, bringing together technology startups, investors, CBP leaders and stakeholders to discuss unique opportunities to further promote the safety of the traveling public and CBP officers, as well as the security of the global supply chain.

Released: 7-Apr-2016 3:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T to Launch New Center of Excellence to Study Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

On April 12, DHS S&Tand the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will officially launch their Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute (CIRI) Center of Excellence.

Released: 7-Apr-2016 10:05 AM EDT
DHS S&T Employs New Technology to Trusted Information Sharing Network for Homeland Security Operations
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Backend Attribute Exchange will simplify user identification and verification between different organizations for HSIN, by eliminating redundancies while ensuring proper security.

Released: 5-Apr-2016 10:05 AM EDT
2016 Research and Development Showcase Connects Developing Technologies with Industry Partners
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

S&T hosted 2016 R&D Showcase where members of the public, industry, academia, and cybersecurity professionals gathered to observe and discuss CSD-funded research.

Released: 21-Mar-2016 4:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Hosts Plugfest
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Plugfest is an interactive, hands-on demonstration of disparate technology solution providers that allows innovators to “plug” into an information-sharing environment and showcase their individual capabilities.

Released: 17-Mar-2016 5:05 PM EDT
S&T Announced Facebook Town Hall!
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&Twill host a Facebook Town Hall with first responders nationwide to discuss the technologies necessary to better protect and connect the Next Generation First Responder.

Released: 13-Mar-2016 8:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Undersecretary Reginald Brothers to Speak at 2016 SXSW Interactive Festival
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The panel will focus on how imagination inspires innovation in the real world and the government’s role in developing the art of possible ideas into reality.

Released: 1-Mar-2016 1:05 PM EST
DHS S&T and Israeli Ministry of Public Security to Award Funding for Nextgen First Responder Technologies
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Applications are now being accepted through March 9, 2016 for the NextGen First Responder Technologies solicitation, an opportunity for joint-funding DHS S&T and the Israeli Ministry of Public Security.

Released: 1-Mar-2016 10:05 AM EST
DHS S&T Awards Yale University $1.7M For Data Privacy Research
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T awarded $1.7 million to Yale University for the development of technology that can help protect the identity and location of individuals against malicious tracking and surveillance.

Released: 29-Feb-2016 3:05 PM EST
DHS, DoE, and Army Collaborate to Test Technology Solutions
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Recently, DHS S&T collaborated with the U.S. Army to assess the operational effectiveness of 25 technologies through practical application.

Released: 22-Feb-2016 11:05 AM EST
DHS S&T Awards $200k for Internet of Things Systems Security
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T awarded $200,000 to Pulzze Systems, Inc., a small business based in Santa Clara, California, to advance detection capability and security monitoring of networked systems, collectively known as the Internet of Things.

Released: 10-Feb-2016 6:05 AM EST
DHS S&T Hosts Cyber Security Research & Development Showcase
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T Cyber Security R&D Showcase will provide technology investors, integrators and IT companies info on S&T-funded research and development on technologies, tools and techniques that can strengthen the nation's cyber security posture.

Released: 9-Feb-2016 2:05 PM EST
Working with Local Law Enforcement to Share Data
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Datacasting project is part of the ongoing efforts to ensure first responders have the tools, technologies, and knowledge they need to save lives and protect property while staying safe.

Released: 8-Feb-2016 11:05 AM EST
DHS S&T Announces Winners of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Think-and-Do Challenge
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced the winners of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Think-and-Do Challenge.

Released: 2-Feb-2016 1:05 PM EST
DHS S&T Awards Minneapolis Company $2.2M for Medical Device Cyber Security Research
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded $2.2 million to Adventium Enterprises of Minneapolis for the development of technology that can help defend medical devices from cyber-attacks.

Released: 29-Jan-2016 3:05 PM EST
Solutions for Cybersecurity Gaps and Challenges -- S&T Has Tech for That!
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T showcased technologies to private industry cybersecurity investor, integrators and IT professionals and provided live in-depth demonstrations of the technologies.

Released: 14-Jan-2016 12:05 PM EST
January Twitter Chat: First Responders, Can You See Us Now?
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Please join @dhsscitech on Wednesday, January 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET for a chat to discuss the importance of building relationships with the state and local response community and learn about some of S&T’s ongoing partnerships testing video datacasting and LTE technologies.



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