Science and Technology Directorate Command, Control and Interoperability Division

Director: Dr. David Boyd

Through a practitioner-driven approach, the Command, Control and Interoperability Division (CID) within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate creates and deploys information resources to enable seamless and secure interactions among homeland security stakeholders.

• A practitioner-driven approach is defined as a process where the needs of end users drive the creation of information resources.
• Information resources include standards, frameworks, tools, and technologies.
• Enabling seamless and secure interactions means enhancing the ability to communicate, share, visualize, analyze, and protect information.
• Stakeholders include all local, tribal, state, federal, international, and private entities engaged in homeland security.

With its federal partners, CID is working to strengthen communications interoperability, improve Internet security and integrity, and accelerate the development of automated capabilities to help identify potential national threats.

The scope of CID's services is broad. Customers include local, tribal, state, and federal emergency response agencies; federal agencies that plan for, detect, and respond to all hazards; and private-sector partners that own, operate, and maintain the nation's cyber infrastructure.

CID is organized into five program areas: Basic/Futures Research; Cyber Security; Knowledge Management Tools; Office for Interoperability and Compatibility; and Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Investigative Technologies. Learn more about Command, Control, and Interoperability Projects.

CID Basic/Futures Research Program Area

Lead: Dr. Joseph Kielman

The Basic/Futures Research program area, led by Dr. Joseph Kielman, conducts long-term, fundamental research in support of CID; develops and fosters a research community to identify and demonstrate novel information discovery, analysis, and management concepts and capabilities to identify, assess, prevent, and minimize the impact of terrorist attacks and natural or man-made disasters; and advances technologies that serve the Department as well as local, tribal, state, federal, and international partners.

CID Cyber Security Program Area

Lead: Dr. Douglas Maughan

The Cyber Security program area of CID leads cybersecurity research, development, testing, and evaluation to secure the nation’s current and future critical cyber infrastructure.

CID Knowledge Management Tools Program Area

Lead: Dr. John Hoyt

The Knowledge Management Tools program area provides information sharing and knowledge management capabilities to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks and to prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters; develops tools and methods to process and analyze massive amounts of information that are widely dispersed and in multiple forms; and works collaboratively to complement efforts in the intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security communities.

CID Office for Interoperability and Compatibility

Lead: Jeff King (Acting)

The Office for Interoperability and Compatibility strengthens interoperable wireless communications and improves effective information sharing by developing tools—such as standards, reports, and guidelines—and technologies to enhance overall planning and coordination at all levels of government.

CID Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Investigative Technologies Program Area

Lead: John Price

The Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Investigative Technologies program area researches and develops technologies that aid in the discovery, investigation, and prosecution of terrorists and criminals, with a major emphasis on Department of Homeland Security law enforcement components.