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S&T Establishes Advisory Panel to Help Ensure Radio Interoperability Among Responders
DHS S&T today announced the membership of its Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) Advisory Panel, to help establish standards for interoperability among digital two-way land mobile radio communications products
S&T Tackles IOT Security
Technology allows us to be increasingly efficient in our everyday lives by integrating more of the speed and connectivity of the Internet into our physical world. Whether it’s a thermostat, an automobile or a medical technology, these devices— and countless others — make up what is known as the Internet of Things (IoT).
DHS S&T Awards $7.8 Million for Cyber Physical System Security Research
DHS S&T $7.8 million for research on technologies to help defend against attacks on cyber physical systems.
Resilient Communities Discussion
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. Throughout this month, S&T has leveraged our Facebook and Twitter accounts to provide updates on the work S&T oversees in support of the nation’s critical infrastructure. If you haven’t seen our video that explains projects that help us “Get Ahead of the Storm,” I encourage you to do so. It’s a fun way to look at some very serious and needed resources.
S&T Supports NYPD Active Shooter Exercise
After months of coordination between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the New York Police Department (NYPD) Counter Terrorism Division, the NYPD conducted an active shooter training exercise on November 22. The exercise not only tested their training and proficiency, but also allowed them to incorporate several commercial technologies that could benefit future emergency situations.
Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I think of all the things we celebrate as a country. And while there are all types of celebrations, the constant is the coming together.
Responder News: Responding to People with Mental Illness
Emergency responders face an increasing number of calls involving people with behavioral and mental health issues. To deal effectively and safely with these individuals, responders must be able to recognize signs of mental distress, apply proven techniques for de-escalating potentially dangerous situations and make appropriate referrals for them to obtain mental health care.
S&T, EPA test radiological tech
As part of our Nation’s efforts, earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demonstrated new technology developments at the Columbus, Ohio, Battelle Memorial Institute facility that will enable more effective radiological decontamination.
NBAF Prize Challenge
On September 30, we launched the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) Think and Do Challenge, our second prize competition under the America COMPETES Act. S&T is challenging thinkers, doers, and entrepreneurs to offer fresh approaches, unique ideas or proven methods to jumpstart the development of an instrument that enhances the NBAF’s role in shaping bio/agro security for the 21st century.
Responder News: Value of IoT in the Federal Mission
Recent panel discussed what “Internet of Things” means for the federal government and how it can add to its mission.
Responder of the Future Dialogue Creates Community and Gathers Ideas
Over the past several months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has led the National Conversation on Homeland Security Technology, a series of online and in-person discussions among responders, operational users, and innovators to generate sustainable homeland security solutions to help keep our communities and those who protect them safe and resilient.
S&T Awards NY Based Consortium $1.8M for Medical Device Cybersecurity Research
DHS S&T awarded $1.8 million to the Medical Device Innovation, Safety and Security Consortium based in the Bronx, New York, for the development of technology that can help defend medical devices from cyberattacks.
S&T Awards KSU $900K for Building Control Cyber Security Research
DHS S&T awarded $900,000 to Kansas State University for the development of technology that can help defend building controls from cyber-attacks.
Responder News: Fall 2015 Project Roundup
Learn what the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s First Responders Group was up to in September and October.
DHS S&T Funded Technology Helps Protect Devices from Cyber Attacks
DHS S&T Funded Technology Helps Protect Devices from Cyber Attacks
HSSSTAC Members Announced
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has announced the appointment of 28 new members to the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC).
Getting Ahead of the Storm
Today marks the start of Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. Today marks the start of Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month.
Responder News: Wireless Emergency Alerts Guided by Lessons Learned
Lessons learned reports and best practices increase understanding of wireless emergency alerts and their implementation strategies.
S&T Awards HRL Labs $2.5M for Automotive Cyber Security Research
Archived - DHS S&T awarded $2.5 million to HRL Laboratories, LLC, of Malibu, Cal., to develop tech that can help defend cyber-attacks on government vehicles.
S&T Awards the Univ of Michigan $1.2M for Automotive Cyber Security Research
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded $1.2 million to the University of Michigan for the development of technology that can help defend government and privately owned vehicles from cyber-attacks.
Arctic Domain Awareness Center launched
DHS S&T launched its Arctic Domain Awareness Center at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Anchorage October 21.
Responder News: NUSTL Provides Radiation Detection Equipment to the Amtrak Police Department for Pope Francis Visit
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is strategically located in New York City and performs functional testing, evaluation and operational assessments on first responder technologies.
IPT
Secretary Johnson and I agree on this one hundred percent, and we believe that the best way to find effective technological solutions is through integrated product teams (IPTs) that unify research and development (R&D) efforts across the department. Established in August of this year with the Science and Technology Directorate as the lead, IPTs have begun to convene mission-focused teams of component operators and DHS technical experts.
Rapid DNA
Archived - Rapid DNA, a newly commercialized technology developed by S&T, addresses challenges by speeding up DNA testing to verify family relationships.