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Last Updated: May 3, 2023 | Site Page

Report an IT Vulnerability

DHS recognizes that security researchers regularly contribute to the work of securing organizations and the Internet as a whole. Therefore, DHS invites reports of any vulnerabilities discovered on internet-accessible DHS information systems, applications, and websites.

Last Updated: April 27, 2022 | Testimony

Secretary Mayorkas Testifies on the FY2023 DHS Budget

Secretary Mayorkas Testifies on the FY2023 Department of Homeland Security Budget

Last Updated: April 21, 2022 | Press Releases

Fact Sheet: DHS International Cybersecurity Efforts

President Biden has made cybersecurity a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration at all levels of government. DHS plays a lead role in strengthening the nation’s cyber resilience, but cybersecurity is not limited by boundaries, borders, and jurisdictions. Protecting against cyber threats at home also requires collaborating with partners abroad and DHS agencies and offices also play a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity efforts worldwide. 

Last Updated: July 26, 2021 | Blog

Mitigating Evolving Threats and Convergence of Breakthrough Technologies

S&T's Virtual Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase Series 3 serves as a reminder of how important it is to invest in research and science to address those persistent and over-the-horizon threats to our nation.

Last Updated: July 14, 2021 | Press Releases

United States Government Launches First One-Stop Ransomware Resource at StopRansomware.gov

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), together with federal partners, have launched a new website to combat the threat of ransomware. StopRansomware.gov establishes a one-stop hub for ransomware resources for individuals, businesses, and other organizations.

Last Updated: February 25, 2021 | Publication

Vulnerability Disclosure Program Policy and Rules of Engagement

In accordance with Section 101 and Title I of the SECURE Technology Act (P.L. 115-390), this policy provides security researchers with clear guidelines for (1) conducting vulnerability and attack vector discovery activities directed at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) systems and (2) submitting those discovered vulnerabilities. This policy has been developed in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of GSA, and non-governmental security researchers.

Last Updated: November 14, 2018 | Testimony

Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection and House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats & Capabilities hearing regarding Interagency Cyber Cooperation

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cybersecurity and Communication Assistant Secretary Jeanette Manfra addresses DHS’ ongoing and collaborative efforts to strengthen the cybersecurity of the Nation’s critical infrastructure.

Last Updated: January 3, 2018 | Fact Sheets

News Release: S&T Awards $350K to Spur Cybersecurity Info-Sharing

DHS S&T has awarded 418 Intelligence Corporation of Herndon, Virginia $350,000 to develop a forecasting platform that will help critical infrastructure owners and system operators share and keep abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity protection.