DHS Science and Technology Directorate

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Did You Know that with over $5.4 trillion in economic activity and over 90% of overseas trade moved through our ports, a cyberattack could cause cascading impacts to both domestic and global supply chains? Through funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), S&T worked with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to develop a laboratory sized platform and controlled environment that emulates seaport facilities and technologies, providing port operators, controllers, and incident responders the ability to safely simulate cyberattacks, study cyberattack indicators and impacts, and practice countermeasure efforts. This experience can bring to light areas for improvement in their own operational environments and lead to more cyber resilient ports. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eeSV8BiC #IIJA #BIL #resilience #criticalinfrastructure #industrialcontrolsystems #ICS #CELR #cybersecurity #portsecurity

Summer PAID Internship Alert! Student Workforce to Experience Research Program (HS-POWER) internships with the DHS provide invaluable opportunities to participate in cutting-edge, mission-relevant research while cultivating relationships with DHS personnel, researchers, and fellow students. Graduate and undergraduate students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security-related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Apply now through December 15. https://lnkd.in/eDKa4g_M

November isn’t just about gratitude—it’s also about Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. S&T is investigating infrastructure improvements to protect our communities against evolving threats. From renewable energy solutions for Arctic communities to cybersecurity upgrades for public water systems, S&T’s CISRR Program is transforming how we safeguard essential systems. Explore cutting-edge projects from CISRR aimed at making our nation safer: https://lnkd.in/gD6zUc5J #CriticalInfrastructure

S&T remains committed to strengthening our nation’s security through technological innovations and scientific advancements. This Thanksgiving, we're reflecting on what we’re most grateful for: the opportunity to drive innovation with our partners from across industry, academia, and government to strengthen our nation’s security. Happy Thanksgiving from S&T! 🍂

The DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program just released five topics from the 25.1 Pre-Solicitation. Discover more about each topic and enhance your understanding on the requirements by submitting questions by December 11. https://bit.ly/DHSSBIR Topics include: ➡️ DHS251-001 – Fentanyl Attribution Forensics/Source Profiling ➡️ DHS251-002 – Enabling Data Analysis, Situational Awareness and Cyber Security for NG911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) ➡️ DHS251-003 – On-Person Screening Stream of Commerce Analysis Tool ➡️ DHS251-004 – Securing Video Communications to Prevent Digital Injection Attacks ➡️ DHS251-005 – Wired Interconnection Cable/Adapter from Mobile Device to Biometric Collection #SBIR #innovate #fundingopportunity

📣 Attention faculty at Minority Serving Institutions! Interested in a summer research team experience with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? Applications are open for the DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions! This program provides faculty and student research teams with the opportunity to conduct research a university-based DHS Centers of Excellence. ⌛ Deadline to apply: Dec. 30, 2024 ➡️ Learn more about the program: https://buff.ly/3CEUaA5 ➡️ And submit your application: https://buff.ly/4g265WX #faculty #research #science #technology #HomelandSecurity #MSI #DHS #ExperienceORISE DHS Science and Technology Directorate | ADAC-ARCTIC | Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE) | Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center at George Mason University | National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE)

Did You Know that S&T is partnering with Canada for an autonomous vehicle wireless communications experiment called Cross Border Autonomous Session Persistence Experiment and Research (CASPER)? Through funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), S&T is working to further inter-governmental policies on autonomous vehicle (AV) and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) usage across national borders, and advance emergency response capabilities. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eGszEUGh #IIJA #BIL #resilience #criticalinfrastructure #communications #wirelesscommunications #autonomousvehicles #UAS #collaboration

We had a truly impactful time at #IAEM24! S&T’s Executive Director of the Office of Science and Engineering joined a panel of leaders from government, research, and industry to discuss how new innovations—including #AI—can support emergency managers. By connecting with stakeholders to identify areas of opportunity, DHS’s Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research Program is exploring the AI and emergency management landscape. Explore S&T’s approach to harnessing emerging technologies to better prepare emergency managers: https://lnkd.in/ebDxGUDk

Did You Know that real-time data exchange between different systems, or interoperability, is critical to the next generation of 911 operations? Through funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), S&T is working with the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute (CIRI) to conduct interoperability testing that will improve the security and resilience of critical communications systems, by ensuring first responders and operators nationwide are equipped with the technology necessary to answer calls promptly, share information with neighboring jurisdictions, and keep communities safe. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/erUepmkQ #IIJA #BIL #resilience #criticalinfrastructure #communications #telecommunications #911 #NextGen911 #firstresponders #communicationssecurity