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5G/6G

Fifth Generation, or 5G, networking technologies have become ubiquitous in our everyday lexicon. From cellphones to broadband service to “smart” products, 5G is being touted as the wave of the future and the next giant step forward in global connectivity. Come explore the components that make 5G possible, the devices that aim to take advantage of 5G’s claims, and the implications of these advancements to everyday consumers and the greater homeland security enterprise (HSE).

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News Release: S&T SVIP Continues Partnership with Atlanta-Based Start-Up

DHS S&T's Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), has awarded a Phase 5 Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to Bastille Networks, an Internet of Things (IoT) technology company located in Atlanta, Georgia, to continue their work with DHS.

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Feature Article: 5G Introduces New Benefits, Cybersecurity Risks

5G advances existing telecommunication infrastructure, improves bandwidth and capabilities, and reduces network-generated delays—and it also introduces new cyber risks that S&T is working to address.