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DHS S&T Announces Winners of NBAF Think-and-Do Challenge
DHS S&T today announced the winners of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Think-and-Do Challenge.
DHS S&T Awards $2.2M for Medical Device Cyber Security Research
DHS 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.
Responder News: Base Ensemble Offers Greater Protection for First Responders
The goal of the Base Ensemble Project is to develop an improved duty uniform designed to provide first responders with better protection from the many hazards they encounter in their daily duties. In partnership with the project performers and the United Kingdom’s Home Office, S&T is testing different prototypes and garment materials to produce a final product. Emergency first responders often encounter unpredictable and dangerous environments when responding to calls.
Responder News: APIs Help Responders Communicate
DHS S&T is providing funding to the Department of Commerce Public Safety Communications Research program (PSCR) to research and prototype a secure Application Program Interface (API) as part of the Broadband Demonstration Network: Local Control project.
2016 Cyber Security R&D Showcase and Technical Workshop
This year, S&T’s 2016 Cyber Security Division Research and Development (R&D) Showcase and Technical Workshop will be February 17 – 19.
Cyber Security Division Showcases Transitionable Technologies
Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Cyber Security Division (CSD) hosted the Transition to Practice (TTP) Investors, Integrators and IT Company (I3) East Technology Demonstration Day, to showcase technologies to private industry cybersecurity investors, integrators and IT professionals.
Responder News US Canada CAUSE IV Experiment
Emergencies pay no heed to international borders. This is why Canada and the United States continue to enhance and develop cross-border cooperation.
S&T Internet of Things Pilot Demonstrates State of the Practical
On January 13th, I had the chance to learn more about S&T First Responders Group Internet of Things pilot project firsthand.
Responder News: OIC Building Strong Relationships Bridging Interoperability Gaps
FRG’s OIC is comprised of programs that address both voice and data interoperability. OIC is creating the capacity for increased levels of interoperability by developing tools, best practices, technologies and methodologies that emergency response agencies can immediately put into effect.
Responder News: Be Prepared Emergencies During Winter Storms
Being prepared for snow storms or other weather-related emergencies can save you time and unnecessary risks when unexpected severe weather strikes. Many resources are available to help you inform yourself and others about the dangers posed by winter weather.