The Department of Homeland Security has awarded $199,950 to Lauretta AI for a video analytics technology that would reduce physical human interactions as Transportation Security Administration personnel conduct airport security checks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. DHS said Friday the Massachusetts-based start-up will further develop its existing technology to help airports verify if passenger screening processes are moving properly while still maintaining social distancing.
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 »StackRox to Help Secure Cloud-Based Financial Infrastructure Under DHS Contract
StackRox has received a contract from the Department of Homeland Security to help a large U.S. financial services provider protect cloud-based applications through the implementation of a Kubernetes and container security platform.
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 »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 »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 …
Read More »DHS Taps Heilig Defense for Finance Sector Cybersecurity Grant
Heilig Defense has received a $67,152 grant from the Department of Homeland Security‘s science and technology directorate to help strengthen the cybersecurity of financial institutions with a company-built technology. DHS said Tuesday the company will further develop its Memory Sentry platform designed to guard applications against memory-safety bugs. Eric Harder, program manager for DHS S&T’s Next …
Read More »DHS S&T Awards Contract to NexiTech for Finance Sector Cybersecurity
The Department of Homeland Security science and technology directorate has awarded a $194,000 contract under the Financial Services Cyber Security Active Defense program to NexiTech for the company’s cybersecurity technology. FSCSAD is part of S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program other transaction solicitation authority, which funds nontraditional companies to develop products that address threats against homeland security …
Read More »Veramine to Help DHS Boost Cyber Defense for Financial Services
Veramine has received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security‘s science and technology directorate research and develop tools to strengthen the cyber defense systems of financial institutions. DHS said Thursday the project falls under the Silicon Valley Innovation Program and aims to integrate moving-target defense, cyber-intrusion deception, isolation and …
Read More »Planck Aerosystems, Asymmetric Technologies to Develop Small UAS Platforms for CBP
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Planck Aerosystems and Asymmetric Technologies separate contracts worth up to $352,000 combined to develop small unmanned aerial systems and related platforms in support of the Customs and Border Protection’s operations. CBP said Thursday San Diego-based Planck Aerosystems will build a truck-based small aerial drone designed to …
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