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Last Updated: June 20, 2023 | Publication

DHS SBIR Success Story “Protecting Networks with Cyber Threat Intelligence Enforcement”

DHS SBIR Program is committed to identifying promising small businesses and innovative approaches to help address homeland security needs. This success story highlights the DHS SBIR company Centripetal., of Reston Virginia, which developed a disruptive solution to augment the CTI cycle with machine intelligence to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs of cybersecurity analysis.

Last Updated: March 20, 2023 | Publication

Taskings to FBSAC from DHS Secretary

The attached taskings were sent from the Secretary to the FBSAC on January 24, 2023. 

Last Updated: April 29, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS CWMD Assists to Keep the Boston Marathon Safe

On Apr 18, 2022, the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) assisted state and local law enforcement with protecting Boston Marathon participants and observers.

Last Updated: August 9, 2021 | Blog

Showcasing Critical R&D Partnerships

Join us for Series 4 of our four-part Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase, focusing on Building Whole-of-Government R&D Partnerships.

Last Updated: July 22, 2021 | Press Releases

Feature Article: New Handheld Screening Wands Could Reduce the Need for Airport Pat-Downs

S&T’s Screening at Speed Program partners with government, academia, and industry to increase security effectiveness at the airport to reduce screening wait times and improve the passenger experience.

Last Updated: July 7, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS Awards to Secure NG9-1-1 Multimedia Content

DHS SBIR Program recently awarded $997,526.67 to San Antonio, Texas-based SecureLogix to secure responders data against increased cyber threats.

Last Updated: June 30, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T Transitions Resilient PNT Conformance Framework

DHS S&T transitioned the Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Conformance Framework to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers to further refine into international industry standards. 

Last Updated: June 10, 2021 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Evaluating Border Security Technologies in the Plains of North Dakota

S&T and NUSTL have been working with a coalition of partners (including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, and industry) for more than a year on Air Domain Awareness (ADA) efforts, culminating with a series of technology demonstrations that kicked off in April 2021.

Last Updated: May 19, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS S&T Calls for Submissions to Biometric Tech Rally

DHS S&T invites biometric technology developers to apply to participate in the 2021 Biometric Technology Rally.

Last Updated: April 27, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS-Funded Security Technology Licensed for Commercialization

S&T is pushing the boundaries of technology, architecture, and industry partnerships to meet TSA’s current and future challenges and improve the screening experience for both travelers and screeners.