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Cyber Infrastructure

Last Updated: September 26, 2022 | Blog

New Funding Opportunities Aim to Strengthen Cyber Infrastructure

The theme of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which kicks off on October 1, is “See Yourself in Cyber”.

Last Updated: June 30, 2022 | Publication

4G, 5G, and 6G Use Cases for DHS

Developments in wireless networks enable evolving applications for general and DHS mission focused technologies. DHS operators can reference 4G and 5G enabled use cases to understand capabilities that are currently or soon to be available and use projections of 6G use cases to plan for the coming decade.

Last Updated: June 30, 2022 | Publication

Identifying 6G Focus Areas for DHS Infographic

A proactive focus on emerging opportunities and threats associated with 6G development and deployment can enable DHS to prepare the homeland security enterprise to safely transition to the next generation of connectivity.

Last Updated: June 30, 2022 | Publication

Comparing Applications of 4G, 5G, and 6G Infographic

The evolution of information and communications technology (ICT) will continue to enable increasing levels of interconnected and digitized operations within the homeland security enterprise.

Last Updated: June 30, 2022 | Publication

Understanding Technical Advancements of 5G Infographic

Technical advancements that emerged in the transition from 4G to 5G include decreased latency, improved reliability, and expanded capacity, all of which will support new connected capabilities across the homeland security enterprise.
 

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: February 3, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS Launches First-Ever Cyber Safety Review Board

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the establishment of the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), as directed in President Biden’s Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. The CSRB is an unprecedented public-private initiative that will bring together government and industry leaders to elevate our nation’s cybersecurity.

Last Updated: January 18, 2022 | Publication

5G: The Telecommunications Horizon and Homeland Security

A look into the future of 5G/6G connectivity and its relation to the homeland security enterprise.

Last Updated: January 17, 2022 | Site Page

5G/6G

Fifth Generation, or 5G, networking technologies have become ubiquitous in our everyday lexicon. From cellphones to broadband service to “smart” products, 5G is being touted as the wave of the future and the next giant step forward in global connectivity. Come explore the components that make 5G possible, the devices that aim to take advantage of 5G’s claims, and the implications of these advancements to everyday consumers and the greater homeland security enterprise (HSE).

Last Updated: August 5, 2021 | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Keynote Address at Black Hat USA

On August 5, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke at Black Hat USA.