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Cybersecurity Education
As we close out National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I want to touch on a topic that is important to me personally and professionally -- Education.
News Release: ST Awards UC San Diego $1.4M for Measurement and Analysis Research on the Global Internet
DHS S&T has awarded $1,356,071 to the University of California San Diego to develop new capabilities to better enable cyber security researchers to measure the Internet’s vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks.
Snapshot: S&T's Under Secretary Discusses Resilience in Smart Cities
The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) conducts research to develop and enhance technologies that will support safety, security, and resilience in cities across the country.
Responder News: New Report Highlights Key Lessons Learned During Cross-Border Experiment
First Responders Group (FRG) Program Manager Denis Gusty offers key takeaways from the fourth installment of the Canada-United States Enhanced (CAUSE) Resiliency Experiment.
Snapshot: BioSwimmer is changing the game in marine inspection
The BioSwimmer is a semi-autonomous underwater vehicle equipped to inspect a vessel's exterior and/or harbor facilities for illicit cargo or unwanted activity.
Ten Startups Join EMERGE 2016
All 10 startups are working on solutions that can help the Responder of the Future.
Snapshot: Cybersecurity Needed for Autos, Too
Most people are familiar with the process of updating the software on their computer and mobile phone, but cyber components—and cybersecurity—are not limited to computers and smart phones.
Responder News: New Partnership to Improve Collaboration and Information Sharing for the Nation’s First Responders
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) First Responders Group (FRG) recently announced a partnership with America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) to further FRG’s mission by developing a strategy to make the datacasting technology available nationwide.
Responder News: FRRG Spotlight - Jill Ramaker
The DHS S&T FRG relies on experienced emergency response and preparedness professionals to guide its research and development efforts. The First Responder Resource Group (FRRG) fills that role.
Fire Prevention Week
This weekend marked the 35th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, which leads us into annual Fire Prevention Week, when we encourage all Americans to learn about and adopt fire safety best practices.