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Short documents with information about a particular issue or topic.

  • NSI Privacy Fact Sheet

    This fact sheet provides an overview of the various components of the NSI Privacy Protection Framework, which is an integral element to the protection of privacy throughout the SAR process and to the overall success of the NSI.

  • Shaken Fury 2019 Fact Sheet

    The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and its vision of a prepared and resilient nation. This effort includes partnering with key stakeholders for FEMA’s Shaken Fury 2019 exercise, which simulates the response and recovery to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake scenario near Memphis, Tennessee.

  • Fact Sheet: Improving communications for fishing vessel inspections - Technology demonstration uses Mobile Maritime Commercial Communications to save operators time and effort

    Radio communications below deck can be patchy. M2C2 shares photos in real time. S&T has conducted tests of the M2C2 system in cooperation with Joint Interagency Task Force-South.

  • Combatting Human Trafficking Through Social Science Fact Sheet

    DHS S&T seeks to address the growing problem of human trafficking through social science-based research.

  • Social Media Business Case Guide Fact Sheet

    To support agencies that are looking to launch and maximize the benefits of a social media program into their communications, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) developed a Social Media Business Case (Guide). The Guide provides step-by-step guidance on developing a social media program to comprehensively plan for and integrate social media emergency management (SMEM) operations.

    After completing the Guide, agencies will have social media processes and plans they can immediately implement to improve operations. Best practices from emergency officials and SMEM subject matter experts (SMEs) captured during development are included throughout the Guide.

  • National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resources

    October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a time to focus on how cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that affects all Americans. NCSAM is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its public and private partners, including the National Cyber Security Alliance, to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and individual cyber hygiene.

  • News Extraction from Public Data Feeds for First Responders Fact Sheet

    The News Extraction from Public Data Feeds for First Responders project seeks to develop a data-sifting social media ingestion system to help responders gain improved situational awareness without requiring large amounts of human attention.

  • Homeland Security Operations and Analysis Center (HSOAC) Fact Sheet

    The purpose of HSOAC is to help the Department address analytic, operational, and policy challenges in its mission areas and across the homeland security environment. HSAOC provides high-quality objective research and analysis and actionable recommendations as well as candid advice. These services are delivered through full studies, rapid-response work, and embedded analysts.

  • Digital Volunteer Program Guide Fact Sheet

    To support agencies that are looking to launch and maximize the benefits of a digital volunteer program, S&T developed a Digital Volunteer Program Guide.

  • System of Systems Operational Analysis: Strengthening Analytics for Quality Decision Making Fact Sheet

    DHS Components have data – they need insight. SoSOA enhances analytic efficiency.