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DHS Science and Technology Directorate
Government Administration
DC, Washington 15,081 followers
About us
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) serves as the research and development arm of the Department of Homeland Security. We help improve security across the nation by developing innovative technology, knowledge products, methods, and solutions to address the critical needs of the Homeland Security Enterprise. A large part of our mission is finding solutions to better enable and protect the men and women charged with securing our communities and critical infrastructure, including first responders, Border Patrol agents, Transportation Security Officers, cybersecurity professionals, and more. Our responsibilities are wide-ranging, focusing on all aspects of the nation’s security to include first responders, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, community resilience, ports of entry, and chemical/biological threats. We achieve our mission by partnering with the private sector, academia, and other government organizations to develop new technology capabilities and transition them to market. Our dedicated staff embody our commitment of mobilizing innovation to secure our world. Linking to external third party websites does not constitute endorsement of products, information or services contained therein. Visit www.dhs.gov/comment-policy to view the Moderation and Comment Policy associated with S&T's use of third party social media sites.
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http://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology
External link for DHS Science and Technology Directorate
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- DC, Washington
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Research and development, Technology transition, First responders, Cybersecurity, Borders and maritime security, Chemicals and biologics, Explosives, Standards, and Testing and evaluation
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DC, Washington, US
Employees at DHS Science and Technology Directorate
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Reminder: The Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) Software Artifact Dependency Graph Generation at Scale Industry Day is next week! Register today to learn about the solicitation and how to apply, plus ask questions to SVIP and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. To learn more about this hybrid event, visit our event page: https://lnkd.in/e_7-jGtF
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A drone demo this summer intended to test capabilities beyond visual line of sight was the latest cooperative effort between S&T and HSWERX. HSWERX, the Homeland Security Innovation Hub, enables S&T to move with a speed and flexibility of collaboration among different types of partners not typical for a government agency. These particular drones were tested to determine whether they could enhance border visibility for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Find out if they were successful: https://lnkd.in/ewRFh5JF #HSWERX #UAS #Drones
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Thank you to Gina Ligon and the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE), a DHS Center of Excellence led by University of Nebraska Omaha, for hosting two-days of great conversations about election security and counterterrorism research! Bringing together Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, CISA Election Security Advisors, staff from S&T’s Office of University Programs, Secretaries of State from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota, as well as utility representatives, community leaders, and students led to timely discussions filled with expertise and depth. Discover more about NCITE and their collaboration with S&T: https://lnkd.in/egGfsjP4 #DHS_COE_research #cybersecurityawareness
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DHS Science and Technology Directorate reposted this
Proud of our work with DHS Science and Technology Directorate and FEMA in the wake of #HurricaneHelene #TakingCareOfWhatMatters
Mississippi State University uncrewed aircraft systems are providing real-time data in response to Hurricane Helene. MSU’s pilots, engineers and scientists from the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory and the Northern Gulf Institute deployed to Georgia last week for UAS flights over impacted areas in the Southeast. Read more about the help they're providing:
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Technologically Speaking, the official podcast of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is exploring the world of AI and the new threat of Adversarial AI with Dr. Amy Henninger, Senior Advisor for Advanced Computing at S&T. AI, like any tool, can be used for good, or evil, and S&T is working every day to be prepared for this new challenge. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eQ99fMVR
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S&T has awarded four contract awards to startups Betterdata, DataCebo, MOSTLY AI, and Rockfish Data under the Synthetic Data Generator solicitation launched earlier this year by S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) in partnership with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the DHS Privacy Office (PRIV). Under this topic call, the four companies will develop synthetic data capabilities that model and replicate the shape and patterns of real data, while safeguarding privacy and mitigating security harms. Learn more about these technologies: https://lnkd.in/e3Q77JJZ
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Technology can be a force-multiplier in a crisis, helping response agencies on the ground operate more effectively and efficiently when every minute counts. One technology has been useful in the aftermath of Hurricane #Helene: S&T’s Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) is providing #emergencymanagers in the region critical data that is informing response and relief efforts in real time. This multiagency, urban search and rescue-based platform allows officials to aggregate and share massive amounts of data in an intuitive dashboard, helping improve situational awareness and team efficiency when conducting search and rescue operations. S&T is coordinating closely with our partners at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), NAPSG Foundation, and state/local governments to deploy technologies that can support ongoing response and recovery efforts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euGDRAcm
Sending our Support after Hurricane Helene | Homeland Security
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This week’s #TechnologicallySpeaking episode features Brent Talbot, Office of Mission and Capability Support Program Manager, as he talks about the science behind electromagnetic pulses, known as EMPs, and geomagnetic disturbances. He lifts the lid on the work S&T is doing to think through ways to protect against these energy waves that have the ability to knock out the electricity and make mobile devices inoperable. Listen and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/dt39HAW5
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Drones are undoubtedly revolutionizing public safety by enabling quicker, safer, and more effective responses by our nation’s first responders. But, some drones also present cybersecurity risks and broader implications for national security. To safeguard from these risks, NUSTL teamed up with first responders across the nation to test cybersecure drones from DoD’s Blue UAS Cleared List to see how well they perform during a range of public safety operations. Want to know how well they did? ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBUTEPQ5