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Snapshot: Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) list of the 25 most dangerous software errors is a compilation of the most frequent and critical errors that can lead to serious vulnerabilities in software.
S&T Impact: Aviation Security
S&T launched our latest S&T Impact Series case study that highlights the numerous detection, mitigation, and prevention efforts we are taking to strengthen our nation’s aviation security.
News Release: S&T to Engage Innovators on Detection Canine Research
Innovators, researchers and canine training experts are invited to learn about funding opportunities in the detection canine field on December 10, 2019, at the Center for Innovative Technology.
News Release: P25 CAP Expands to Include ISSI/CSSI Equipment
DHS S&T's P25 CAP has been expanded to include ISSI/CSSI equipment testing and is working to get laboratories accredited to conduct this testing.
Media Advisory: Winning Opioid Detection Technology
DHS S&T in partnership with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) will announce the winning technologies in the Opioid Detection Challenge at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the DHS Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
News Release: Active Shooter Exercise at George Mason University
DHS S&T evaluated a suite of in-building sensors developed through the Smart City Internet of Things Innovation Labs effort.
Snapshot: High School Students Can Save Lives Too
DHS S&T and FEMA awarded $2.3 million over a three year period to develop lifesaving trauma training for high-school-age students last year.
News Release: DHS awards $197k for tracking raw material imports
DHS S&T has awarded $197,292.00 to Factom, Inc. based in Austin, Texas, to develop a blockchain security system.
News Release: DHS awards $200K
DHS S&T awarded $200,000 to SecureKey Technologies based in Toronto, Canada to adapt its identity network solution to support the issuance and validation of digital credentials.
News Release: DHS Announces FY20 SBIR Topics
The Pre-Solicitation contains 11 topic descriptions, nine from DHS S&T and two from the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.
News Release: DHS Awards $181K to Verify Digital Credentials
DHS S&T has awarded $181,392 to SICPA Product Security, LLC based in Springfield, VA to develop a solution for credential issuers to manage and verify digital credentials that are the secure digital equivalent to secure physical credentials without reengineering their current processes and systems.
News Release: DHS Awards $199K for Blockchain Tech
DHS S&T has awarded $199,984.00 to Digital Bazaar based in Blacksburg, Virginia, to develop blockchain security technology.
News Release: S&T National Pork Board Collaborate
DHS S&T and the National Pork Board entered into a collaborative agreement to assess potential methods to disinfect and decontaminate surfaces from African Swine Fever virus.
News Release: U.S. and UK Celebrate 15 Years of Partnership
Last week, DHS S&T marked the 15-year anniversary of cooperation with the United Kingdom for collaborative research and development efforts aimed at both nations’ mutual homeland security challenges.
Snapshot: What to Do in an African Swine Fever Epidemic in the U.S.
DHS S&T intensified vaccine research efforts in collaboration with USDA by creating an African Swine Fever Task Force, based out of S&T PIADC in New York state.
News Release: DHS Awards 159K to Prevent Credential Fraud
DHS S&T has awarded $159,040 to Learning Machine Technologies, Inc. based in New York, to develop blockchain security technology to prevent credential fraud.
News Release: DHS Awards $198K for Raw Material Import Tracking Using Blockchain
DHS S&T has awarded $198,642 to Transmute Industries, Inc. based in Austin, TX to develop a proof-of-concept application for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to support increased transparency, automation and security in processing the importation of raw materials such as steel, timber and diamonds raw goods entering the United States.
News Release: DHS to Engage with Innovative Small Businesses
Florida and Puerto Rico small businesses in the research and development domain will have an opportunity to meet with DHS SBIR program next week as part of the National SBIR 2019 Road Tour.
News Release: DHS Awards $182K for Cross-Border Oil Import Tracking
DHS S&T has awarded $182,700 to Toronto-based Mavennet Systems, Inc. to adapt its oil and gas industry blockchain security technology for Custom Border Protection (CBP) to track cross-border oil imports.
Snapshot: U.S. Border Patrol Agents Leverage Emerging S&T Tech to Ensure the Security of Our Nation’s Borders
DHS S&T recently collaborated with the USBP and FLETC to deliver a multi-part solution that enable agents to use the knowledge, skills, and abilities of expert trackers (professionals trained to detect, track, follow and apprehend potential adversaries).
News Release: DHS Awards $200K for AI-Based Proof-of-Concept
DHS S&T awarded $199,961.29 to Austin, Texas–based start-up Synthetik Applied Technologies, to develop a proof-of-concept for an artificial intelligence-based object recognition capability for TSA.
Critical Infrastructure and Turkey Dinners: Bringing Americans Together
S&T works with industry, responders, and other stakeholders, before, during and after events happen make sure the nation and critical infrastructure sectors are prepared.
Snapshot: Preparing for the Consequences of a Chemical Attack
DHS S&T has developed a suite of models to help federal agencies analyze threats, vulnerabilities and consequences of potential attacks to prioritize resources for the most effective defense and response.
Snapshot S&T Puts Next Generation Tech in Birmingham First Responders Hands
The DHS S&T recently partnered with public safety agencies from the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County, Alabama, for the NGFR – Birmingham Shaken Fury Operational Experimentation.
News Release: U.S., ROK Partner in Science, Technology R&D
Today, the United States and the Republic of Korea entered into a bilateral partnership for deeper cooperation on science and technology research and development of solutions to disasters such as fire, storm, flood and earthquake and issues closely related to public safety such as security and infectious disease.