Atlanta, Georgia-based internet of things company Bastille Networks has received an other transaction agreement from the Department of Homeland Security through Phase 5 of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program to continue the development of a technology designed to protect wireless devices from intruders.
Read More »IProov Secured DHS Funds to Demo Biometric Traveler Identity Verification Tech
London-based biometric technology provider iProov has secured a $198,407 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to pilot the use of an integrated platform for submitting travelers' border entry and exit reports via mobile devices.
Read More »CryptoMove to Further Test Data Protection Platform With CBP Network
Oakland, Calif.-based cybersecurity startup CryptoMove will continue to test a data protection platform with the Custom and Border Protection's enterprise information technology network under a contract from the Department of Homeland Security.
Read More »DHS Seeks Commercial Tech to Support COVID-19 Response, Mitigation Pilot Effort
The Department of Homeland Security is looking for potential sources of technologies to help various DHS components prevent the spread of COVID-19 at designated government facilities and points of entry.
Read More »Bastille to Test IoT Security Tech for DHS
Bastille Networks has received a $199.7K contract to test an internet of things security system for the Department of Homeland Security.
Read More »CryptoMove Receives DHS Funding to Update CBP Small Drone Data Protection System
CryptoMove, a startup firm based in San Mateo, Calif., has received $200K in funds from the Department of Homeland Security's science and technology directorate via the Silicon Valley Innovation Program to continue optimization efforts for a data protection tool equipped on small unmanned aircraft systems used by the Customs and Border Protection.
Read More »Planck Aerosystems Secures DHS Funding for Drone Tests
San Diego-based drone system provider Planck Aerosystems has secured $200K worth of funds from the Department of Homeland Security's science and technology directorate through the Silicon Valley Innovation Program to demonstrate the operational capacity of a small unmanned aerial vehicle.
Read More »In-Q-Tel, Tamr Partner to Develop Machine Learning-Based Data Unification Software
In-Q-Tel and Tamr have formed a strategic partnership that seeks to help government agencies address data unification challenges with the use of a machine learning-based technology. IQT said Wednesday it will help the company further develop and field its patented enterprise software platform Tamr Unify, which uses machine learning and human expertise to unify data across multiple silos to generate insights.
Read More »DHS to Host Three-Day Cybersecurity Conference
The Department of Homeland Security's science and technology directorate will host a three-day cybersecurity event that will kick off on March 18 in Washington, D.C. The 2019 S&T Cybersecurity and Innovation Showcase will allow technology professionals, government and industry stakeholders to view over 130 presentations on federally funded cyber research-and-development initiatives valued at $250M combined, DHS said Monday.
Read More »Cyber 20/20 to Develop Financial Network Security Tech Under DHS Innovation Program
The Department of Homeland Security has selected Cyber 20/20 to develop a platform for financial services organizations to secure networks from malicious threats. DHS said Monday its science and technology directorate awarded $200,000 for the Newark, Del.-based technology startup to demonstrate a proof-of-concept prototype of the company’s proposed Trained Using Runtime Analysis from …
Read More »Factom to Test Blockchain-Based Data Security Tech Under DHS Program
Factom has received a Department of Homeland Security grant worth $192,380 to start beta testing of a blockchain technology designed to secure data in connected devices. DHS said Friday the Austin, Texas-based company will evaluate a combination of blockchain and critical infrastructure sensor technologies in an outside location with minimal connectivity under the final …
Read More »Intelleuron Secures DHS Funds to Build, Test UAS Reconnaissance Tech
Intelleuron will design, build and test a reconnaissance technology to aid in Customs and Border Protection operations as part of a $199,977 contract from the Department of Homeland Security. DHS said Tuesday the company aims to produce a portable small UAS designed to help CBP agents detect potential threats across different types of terrain and weather. The …
Read More »DHS Moves Ionic’s Video Surveillance Data Security Tool to Pilot Deployment Phase
Ionic Security has completed the testing phase of a video surveillance data security tool developed through the Department of Homeland Security‘s Silicon Valley Innovation Program. DHS said Monday the company Data Trust Platform works to protect feeds against targeted attacks without requiring the use of additional encryption, proxies and new technology. The platform is designed …
Read More »TSA Solicits Screening Tech from Startups Via DHS’ S&T Directorate
The Transportation Security Administration has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security‘s Science and Technology Directorate to request potential detection and screening technologies from startups, which will have the opportunity to receive up to $800,000 in non-dilutive funds. The TSA’s Object Recognition and Adaptive Algorithms in Passenger Property Screening solicitation through S&T’s Silicon …
Read More »DHS’ S&T Directorate, TSA to Discuss Partnership Opportunities at Joint Industry Day
The Department of Homeland Security‘s Science and Technology Directorate and Transportation Security Administration plan to host a joint event on May 4 in Menlo Park, California. DHS said Friday the Homeland Security Industry Day aims to inform technology startups of the department’s current operational requirements and identify opportunities for collaboration …
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