The George Washington University will lead a new Center of Excellence that will deliver a pilot Master of Business Administration program focused on security technology transition from federal research and development to operational use. Keep Reading
In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) have joined forces to use the collective scientific power of their Earth-observing satellite data to document planet-wide changes in the environment and human society. The wealth of these agencies’ collective information now is available at the… Keep Reading
The three agencies selected a public-private partnership to establish and operate the R2 Network, consisting of the following entrepreneurs, early stage investors, local government and public safety stakeholders. Keep Reading
U.K. research establishment QinetiQ is to lead the Horizon 2020 program: ‘Vulnerability of manned aircraft to drone strikes’ – one of five research contracts funded in the latest round of Europe’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. Keep Reading
The Smart Security Vision includes innovations such as artificial intelligence and the increasing use of big data and stand-off detection. Keep Reading
By automating that process, S&T and NIAP offer agencies the ability to quickly, affordably, and reliably determine if their apps meet NIAP’s stringent security requirements. Keep Reading
Administrator’s Intent 2.0 establishes new objectives and timelines, which were developed with input from partners. Keep Reading
Facebook has partnered with other industry leaders and academic experts last year to create the Deepfake Detection Challenge (DFDC) in order to accelerate development of new ways to detect deepfake videos. Keep Reading
The BIRD Homeland Security (HLS) program is a joint initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israel Ministry of Public Security (MOPS). Keep Reading
S&T is seeking to provide firefighters with personal protective equipment that meet these needs and comply with all National Fire Protection Association standards for conventional firefighter missions. Keep Reading
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its database of chemical fingerprints, called mass spectra, that are used to identify unknown chemical compounds. Keep Reading
To enable DHS components to issue and verify identifiers and credentials, this solicitation is seeking start-up companies with solutions that use global, interoperable standards for decentralized identifiers and resilient registries. Keep Reading
Germany’s national Drone Detection System program to develop an integrated drone detection system at the country’s largest airports expects first prototype tests in August 2020. Keep Reading
The app will allow customers to track in real time where seats are available on any train in the electric fleet, which represents more than 90% of all LIRR train cars. Keep Reading
With high demand resulting in limited supply, S&T focused efforts on finding affordable and easy methods that allow masks to safely be reused. Keep Reading
Tamr Government Solutions will broaden the application of the automated solutions it developed to enhance the Open Source Global Travel Assessment System for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Keep Reading
The British government will provide £10 million over four years to develop groundbreaking cybersecurity technologies. Keep Reading
S&T research that uses simulated saliva finds survival of the virus depends greatly on its environmental conditions, with the virus most stable indoors and least stable in the presence of sunlight. Keep Reading
There are 16 designated security lanes – three times the space for security checks. Dynamic signage in the TSA queue displays passenger wait times and allows queue zones to be adjusted based on passenger demand. Keep Reading
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced the award of 26 competitive research contracts with 23 small businesses to participate in Phase I of the DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Keep Reading