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DHS S&T Assesses Technology in Operational Experimentation Program
Recently, DHS S&T collaborated with the U.S. Army to assess the operational effectiveness of 25 technologies through practical application.
Responder News: SAVER Helping Responders Balance Technology
Guest post from Brian Warner, Program Manager for the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program for the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) First Responders Group (FRG).
Silicon Valley Office Update
Earlier this year I shared news of two important initiatives, the opening of the DHS Silicon Valley Office (SVO) and the release of the first call focused on Securing the Internet of Things (IoT).
S&T Awards $200K for Internet of Things Systems Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today awarded $200,000 to Pulzze Systems, Inc., to advance detection capability and security monitoring of networked systems, collectively known as the Internet of Things.
Introducing S&Ts Office of the Chief Scientist
In May 2015, S&T welcomed Chief Scientist Dr. Kevin Brown to the senior management team. Dr. Brown and the newly reinvigorated Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) will provide new ways to monitor technology advancement (both within and outside S&T) and to capitalize on these technology advancements at a rapid pace.
Responder News: DHS Blue Campaign Offers Tools Human Trafficking
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign is the lead effort to combat human trafficking. Working with law enforcement, government, non-governmental and private organizations, the Blue Campaign strives to protect the basic right of freedom and to bring those who exploit human lives to justice.
DHS S&T Hosts Cyber Security Research and Development Showcase
The event will provide an opportunity for cybersecurity technology investors, integrators and IT companies to learn about S&T-funded research and development on technologies, tools and techniques that can be used to strengthen the cyber security posture of the nation.
Working with Local Law Enforcement to Share Data
DHS S&T's First Responders Group’s (FRG) Video Datacasting Project transmits encrypted live video and data over existing broadcast television signals to a targeted audience within public safety.
Responder News: Winter Project Roundup
Check to see what you may have missed from the latest news on S&T projects.
Announcing Prize Competition Winners
Today I congratulate the winners of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Think and Do Challenge.