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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: March 28, 2022 | Press Releases

Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The President’s Budget details his vision to expand on the historic progress our country has made over the last year and delivers the agenda he laid out in his State of the Union address—to build a better America, reduce the deficit, reduce costs for families, and grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out. The President's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is $97.3 billion, an increase of $6.5 billion from the Fiscal Year 2022 President’s Budget. 

Last Updated: March 9, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS S&T’s NBAF Awarded Prestigious LEED Gold Certification

DHS S&T announced that NBAF earned a “Gold” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

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 13, 2022 | Press Releases

Feature Article: 22 Questions to Start Off 2022

Following a year of change and growth, S&T Is looking ahead.

Last Updated: December 2, 2021 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Balance of Power—Building a Resilient Electric Grid

S&T has teamed up with industry and one of the nation’s largest (and windiest) cities to study how technology can help keep the lights on during emergencies.

Last Updated: November 9, 2021 | Blog

FFRDC Sponsor Summit Signals Excellence Through Partnership

Event explored how critical partnerships drive homeland security mission excellence.