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Ensuring the Nation’s Cybersecurity Is a Whole-of-Government Effort
Learn how the Software Assurance Community of Practice (SwA CoP) working group is helping S&T implement and improve state-of-the-art technologies that will ensure our nation’s cybersecurity.
Feature Article: S&T Continues Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Technologies Testing
S&T's Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) program and partners are furthering a public-private collaboration to assess innovative C-UAS technologies to thwart drones being used for nefarious purposes.
Ongoing Hurricane Recovery Efforts
S&T continues to support hurricane response and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Feature Article: Leveraging AI to Enhance the Nation’s Cybersecurity
S&T is exploring the possibilities of using artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the homeland’s cybersecurity posture.
S&T Works Tirelessly to Ensure Our Cybersecurity
One way that S&T is working to remain vigilant and prepared to protect our nation’s cybersecurity is through our CAPC Research Initiative, a cutting-edge cybersecurity research and development (R&D) program.
Feature Article: When S&T and HSWERX Partner, the Results Are Out of Sight
S&T and HSWERX recently brought industry partners together to showcase drone solutions in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Similar public-private partnerships are on the horizon for 2025.
S&T Awards Contracts to Four Startups to Develop Privacy-Enhancing Synthetic Data Generation Capabilities
DHS S&T announced four contract awards to Betterdata, DataCebo, MOSTLY AI, and Rockfish Data to develop synthetic data capabilities that model and replicate the shape and patterns of real data, while safeguarding privacy and mitigating security harms.
Sending our Support after Hurricane Helene
The Science and Technology Directorate’s Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform is providing emergency managers in the region critical data that is informing response and relief efforts in real time.
Feature Article: Unmanned Aircraft Systems for First Responders in Rural Environments
S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory tested how UAS systems support first responders in the field.
Feature Article: SARCOP: One Team. One Mission. One Map.
The Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) connects all levels of disaster response to increase speed, efficiency, and save lives.
S&T Marks National Preparedness Month with Colorado Wildfire Sensor Delivery and First Responder Forum
DHS S&T announced the delivery and phased implementation of wildland fire sensors throughout Colorado that can detect the early stages of wildfires before they spread
Feature Article: How S&T Supports the Next-Generation Emergency Operations Center
With the Community Lifeline Status System, emergency managers can now easily communicate with teams and maintain data-informed situational awareness through every stage of planning, response, and recovery.
DHS Seeks Maritime Port Infrastructure Information from U.S. Port Community
DHS S&T published a Request for Information (RFI) for commercial port operators to advance the work of the Directorate’s Maritime Port Resiliency and Security Research Testbed project
Feature Article: Communications From Above
S&T brought law enforcement personnel from all over the country to the fields of Mississippi to test and evaluate a new way to communicate with crowds.
Celebrating National Aviation Day: Labs Work Together to Deliver Innovation
Today, on National Aviation Day, DHS S&T celebrates the remarkable advancements in aviation technology and explores the collaboration between S&T labs and other government agencies in this area.
S&T Seeks Solutions for Software Artifact Dependency Graph Generation
DHS S&T announced a new solicitation seeking Software Artifact Dependency Graph (ADG) Generation capabilities to better understand, manage, and reduce risk to the software that powers cyber and physical infrastructure.
Feature Article: Keeping Our Seaports Cyber Secure
A new tool developed by S&T and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will help the Coast Guard improve the cyber strength of our nation’s harbors.
S&T Invites Scientific and Technical Communities to Propose Research and Development Projects that Support National Security
DHS S&T released a new Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) 24-01, which is a standing, open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to propose research and development projects in support of our nation’s security.
S&T Marks Successful Installation and Operationalization of Fire Sensors in Hawaii
Today, DHS S&T announced the placement of 80 wildfire detection sensors across Maui and the Hawaiian Islands.
Cultivating Relationships Today to Solve Tomorrow’s Homeland Security Challenges
This summer, S&T ONL hosted the event, a space where program managers from within S&T, and from across DHS’s operational components, could hear from leading S&T and DOE experts on future and current RDT&E capabilities, have meaningful discussions, and forge relationships to further innovation and collaboration.
Feature Article: S&T Deploys DETER at the Indy 500
See how S&T joined forces with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to deploy a new vehicle barrier at this year’s race.
Managing Emergencies Today While Planning for Tomorrow
New S&T landscape assessment report explores the current state of emergency management, identifies areas of opportunity, and drives proposals for future R&D investment.
Feature Article: The Question of Who You Are
S&T is helping to facilitate the creation of secure, self-generated digital IDs to give people more control over their personal information.
Homeland Security Awards Contracts to Six Startups to Identify, Develop, and Implement Privacy-Enhancing Digital Wallets Technologies
DHS S&T announced that Credence ID, Hushmesh, Netis d.o.o., Procivis, SpruceID, and Ubiqu have each won a government contract to develop technologies that protect the privacy of individuals using digital versions of credentials issued for immigration and travel.
S&T Makes Innovative Fire Safety Technology available for Real World Testing
DHS S&T announced that interested fire departments across the country can now apply to test an innovative new fire safety tool: a helmet-mounted, indoor visualization and navigation device that allows first responders to see through dark smoke.