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Critical Infrastructure

Last Updated: June 16, 2022 | Publication

DHS Space Policy

Within the homeland security enterprise, space-based systems play a critical role in securing the homeland as DHS components and partners rely heavily on space systems to provide information and communications necessary for mission success. The DHS Space Policy guides component efforts internally and across the homeland security enterprise.

Last Updated: June 13, 2022 | Press Releases

S&T Publishes Resilient PNT Reference Architecture and Update to Conformance Framework

DHS S&T has published the Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Reference Architecture.

Last Updated: June 9, 2022 | Publication

Resilient PNT Reference Architecture

The Resilient PNT Reference Architecture continues where the Conformance Framework left off by describing a concrete application of resilience concepts for a holistic approach to next-generation resilient PNT. It provides example implementations of resilience techniques as well as reference designs of architecture instances that align with the resilience levels within the Resilient PNT Conformance Framework.

Last Updated: June 6, 2022 | Publication

Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Research Fact Sheet

Critical Infrastructure (CI) consists of the physical and cyber systems and assets that are so vital to the United States that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on our physical or economic security or public health or safety. The nation's CI provides the essential services that underpin American society.

Last Updated: June 3, 2022 | Site Page

CISRR Program

The Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Research (CISRR) Program manages the broad range of related activities conducted throughout S&T to address critical infrastructure community needs with a whole-of-government approach.

Last Updated: May 24, 2022 | Press Releases

Feature Article: S&T Hackathon Addresses Emerging Threats to Critical Infrastructure

S&T recently partnered with one of its COEs to host a Hackathon that focused on addressing current critical infrastructure risks and related threats.

Last Updated: May 19, 2022 | Site Page

Community Resilience Testbeds

The costs of manmade and natural disasters continue to rise on an annual basis in the United States. DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)’s Community Resilience Testbeds research and development efforts will pursue new technologies designed to streamline and optimize Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster resilience investments in insurance, mitigation, and recovery operations.

Last Updated: May 18, 2022 | Site Page

Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)/Geomagnetic Disturbance

Our goal is to improve understanding of the effects of EMP/GMD events on communications infrastructure.

Last Updated: March 2, 2022 | Press Releases

Joint Statement of Intent Between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Israel National Cyber Directorate

Building on the long-standing relationship between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), DHS Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans, Robert Silvers met Director General of the INCD Gaby Portnoy in Israel at the Cybertech Global Conference and jointly decided to expand cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity and emerging technology.

Last Updated: February 24, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS Designated as the Lead Federal Agency to Respond to Russia-Related Impacts to the United States

The President has designated the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the lead Federal agency to coordinate domestic preparedness and response efforts related to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis. While there are no specific threats to the homeland at this time, DHS is taking appropriate steps to ensure Federal efforts are coordinated should the need arise.