Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service

DHS Federal Protective Service in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Multi-Video)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service is pleased to announce the Modified Infrastructure Survey Tool (MIST), has been nominated to compete in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program. If you...
SOCOM and U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command wants SEALs to be wirelessly networked and communicating clearly at ever-deeper depths, and to pass information to operators both over the horizon and on the beach.

SOCOM Looking for Underwater Comm Solutions (Learn More)

By iHLS (Israel’s Homeland Security) The SEALs US Navy elite force is tasked with carrying out covert, dangerous and challenging missions across the globe. The Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is investing in new maritime technology...
Ronald D. Vitiello has been named the Deputy Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) effective immediately upon the retirement of Acting Director of ICE, Tom Homan.

ICE & DEA Look to New Leadership Effective Immediately (Multi-Video)

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen has announced that Ronald D. Vitiello will serve as Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), effective Saturday, June 30. He will...
Veridium has closed its Series B funding round on $16.5m. The financing round was led by UK entrepreneur and philanthropist, Michael Spencer, with participation from Citrix Systems and financial services executive and investor Michael Powell.

Veridium Transforming Authentication with Investor Michael Spencer (Video)

Veridium, a leader in strong authentication solutions using biometrics instead of passwords and tokens, and a competitor in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has closed its Series B funding round...
The WASP has participated in a series of the Army’s Network Integration Experiment (NIE) and has been recognized as a solution that can support the warfighter.

Drone Aviation Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program (Video)

Drone Aviation Corporation, a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, is pleased to announce the company's WASP Tactical Aerostat has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards...

Naval War College Launches Int’l Wargaming Course (Learn More)

U.S. Naval War College's (NWC) International Programs and NWC's Wargaming Department have teamed up to launch the first international wargaming course. The purpose of this course is to introduce international partners to...
A recently released update of the San Francisco-based Lookout, Inc. Mobile Endpoint Security platform offers enhanced endpoint and new mobile phishing protections. The enhanced platform, funded in part by S&T, is now available for iOS and Android operating systems.

DHS S&T Transitions New Phishing Protection for Mobile Devices (Video)

New and enhanced mobile phishing and content protection capabilities are being transitioned to the government and private-sector, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has announced. A recently released update...

SafeLogic Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

SafeLogic, an innovator of encryption products for applications in mobile, server, appliance, wearable, and other constrained environments, is pleased to announce that their flagship product, CryptoComply™, has been nominated to compete in...
Bring your questions and join the conversation on S&T’s YouTube page July 17 at 1 p.m. ET for a live tech talk discussion about screening technologies and tools under development that can find explosives in baggage, oddly shaped objects, and other checked items as well!”

Checked Baggage Screening – Preventing New Threats (Videos)

Do you ever wonder where your bag goes after it enters the curtain behind the person who helped you check it in? What are those machines doing? What goes on back there?...
There will be a significant increase in the use of biometric payments authentication in the coming months, according to Mastercard. (Courtesy of Mastercard and YouTube)

Mastercard Predicts Biometric Payment Boom Coming (Multi-Video)

By Alison McGuire, Irish Tech News With new EU regulations coming into place next September, Mastercard is predicting a significant increase in the use of biometric technology to authenticate who is paying. With...