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S&T Awards USC-ISI $1.8M for Cyber Security Research
DHS S&T awarded a contract to the University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute to create technology to defend against large and sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service attacks.
S&T Awards Univ of Calif San Diego $1.3M for Cyber Security Research
DHS S&T today awarded a contract to the University of California San Diego (UCSD) to create technology to defend against large and sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service attacks.
Plum Island Crew Rescues Two from Sinking Vessel
I am excited to be able to recognize several members of our Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) team for their part in rescuing two lives.
DHS S&T Awards Portland Company $1.7M Contract for Cyber Security Research
DHS S&T awarded Galois, Inc. of Portland, Oregon a contract to create technology to defend against large and sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
DHS S&T Awards $629K to Waterford Company for Cyber Security Research
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded a $629,993 contract to Waverley Labs of Waterford, Virginia. Waverley will create new tools to defend against large and sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
Responder News: Coastal Resilience Center Charts Path for Safer Communities
New Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence is making strides with communities on how to be ready before storms hit the shore.
Responder News: Social Media Guidance for Emergencies
This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make a Plan.” While the campaign is primarily directed towards the public, it is equally applicable to first responders and their agencies.
DHS S&T to Showcase New Tech for First Responders
Washington, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will hold a demonstration day in San Francisco on Wednesday, Sept. 23, to showcase a wide range of innovative technologies discovered through its first accelerator program, EMERGE.
Recognizing Dedication
This week, I’m going to change things up and talk about one of our dedicated federal employees who was recently recognized for her work in making the nation safer and more resilient.
EMERGE Demo Day
S&T first announced the EMERGE Accelerator program for Wearable Technology for First Responders to reach entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. After issuing a nationwide call for applicants throughout the entrepreneurial community, the program selected 20 startups and second-stage companies from more than 100 candidates, and has helped innovators to develop and launch their ideas into investable companies.