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News Release: S&T Awards Ionic Security $119K
DHS S&T awarded $119,000 to Ionic Security, Inc. based in Atlanta, Georgia, to advance detection and monitoring for IoT systems security.
Responder Spotlight Robert McLafferty
This series highlights an FRRG member, offering a glimpse into their daily responsibilities, as well as their ongoing support of S&T technology development.
Securing our Country, Protecting its People
As we celebrate our patriotism for our country and the freedoms we enjoy, this is a time to reflect on what is truly important.
News Release: S&T Awards USC $800K for Internet Outage Tracking R&D
DHS S&T has awarded $800,000 to USC ISI to develop new tools to enhance capabilities to detect, report and study internet outages and network security incidents.
News Release: S&T Awards TDA Research, Inc. $981K for R&D
DHS S&T awarded $980,531 to TDA Research, Inc. based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, for an 18-month project to develop a respiration protection system that will protect firefighters against chemical vapors and particulate hazards during overhaul operations.
News Release: ST Awards $442K for Auto-Activated Body-Worn Cameras Development
DHS S&T has awarded a 16-month project for $441,706 to Hitron Technologies, Inc., based in Lexington, Kentucky, to develop an automated activation system for body-worn cameras for law enforcement.
News Release: ST Awards ICSI $664K for Data Privacy R&D
DHS S&T has awarded $664,378 to Berkeley, California-based International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) to develop a first-of-its-kind technology that will detect privacy intrusions on mobile devices and alert the device owner to act to protect their private information.
The City of the Future is Smart and Resilient
What do you think about smart cities and resilience? I think now is the time to shape the future.
News Release: S&T Awards Charles River Analytics $500K for Research
DHS S&T has awarded $500,000 to Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Charles River Analytics Inc. to develop malware defense technology that will alert and empower IT administrators to fend off an impending cyber attack.
Snapshot: Application Provides New Platform to More Effectively Train DHS First Responders
On April 19, 2016, DHS S&T successfully transitioned The Enhanced Threat and Risk Assessment (ETRA) Tablet Application into utilization for DHS’ Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC).
Teamwork for First Responder Technologies
I brought my team to Capitol Hill last week for the First Responder Technology Hill Day where we showed Congressional representatives how we are helping responders across the country.
S&T Awards $199K to Austin Based Factom Inc. for IOT Systems Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today awarded $199,000 to Factom Inc. based in Austin, Texas, to advance the security of digital identity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Preparing for the Storm
June 1 marked the first day of hurricane season. For emergency managers and state and local decision makers, particularly along our coastlines, this season that runs through November 30 can bring many challenges. One of those challenges is when to order evacuations when a storm is moving in.
Snapshot: Live Video Streaming via Smartphone, Brought to You by Datacasting
Datacasting provides public safety users with the capability to transmit secure video and data over existing broadcast television signals to a targeted audience.
DHS announces $40M for new Criminal Investigations COE
DHS S&T announced a $40M funding opportunity for an institution to lead a new DHS Center of Excellence (COE) for Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis.
DHS S&T Announces $3M in SBIR Awards
DHS S&T announced $3.1M in competitive research awards for 29 small businesses located across 12 states, and Washington, D.C
S&T to Hold Mobile App Security Research & Development Industry Day
The Cyber Security Division of DHS S&T will hold an Industry Day to present information and answer questions regarding Broad Agency Announcement BAA call HSHQDC-16-R-B0006, which solicits proposals for mobile application security research and development.
Under Secretary Dr. Reginald Brothers to Deliver Remarks at 2016 Smart Cities Innovation Summit
On June 13, DHS S&T, Dr. Reginald Brothers will deliver keynote remarks at the 2016 Smart Cities Innovation Summit.
Why the SAFETY Act is a Safe Bet
“Why the SAFETY Act?” Because we need that tech. Because it’s a part of securing the homeland. To put it simply: because it matters.
The Floodgates are OPEN
Flood Resilience dialogue sees answers to tough questions, like where do individuals go for information about flood risk? Would you rebuild after a flood? What expectations does the public have of their community, state and federal resources?
DHS Awards Local Maui Innovator $10,000 for Environmentally Friendly Alternative Marine Technology
DHS S&T, in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center, has awarded local Maui man Cole Keaoulu Santos $10,000 for his unique and environmentally-friendly buoy mooring system which stabilizes a boat on the ocean surface.
S&T Awards $200K to Whitescope LLC for Internet of Things Systems Security
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded $200,000 to Whitescope LLC based in Half Moon Bay, CA to build a secure wireless communications gateway made specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and compliant with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard.
Helping Responders Save Lives Safely
For first responders, arriving at an incident where there could be deadly threats is an everyday possibility. Saving lives is a dangerous business.
Responder News: Help Communities Become More Resilient
Did you know floods are one of the most common types of natural disasters? Or in 2015, floods caused more deaths and destruction of property than any other natural disaster? Floods affect the entire country – no state or region is immune to their threat.