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Released: 7-Dec-2018 5:05 PM EST
Nearly $1 million NSF grant to bolster cyber-physical systems security
Missouri University of Science and Technology

A team of Missouri University of Science and Technology researchers has received a National Science Foundation research grant of nearly $1 million to develop stronger safeguards for a wide array of complex systems that rely on computers – from public water supply systems and electric grids to chemical plants and self-driving vehicles.

Released: 7-Dec-2018 5:05 PM EST
Does having autism make you more vulnerable to cyber phishing attacks?
University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB study suggests individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may not be more prone to cyber phishing attacks compared to those without the disorder.

Released: 6-Dec-2018 12:05 PM EST
DHS S&T Awards $1.14M to Two Organizations to Improve Cyber Data Privacy
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded a total of $1,149,900 across two organizations to develop new research and development (R&D) capabilities to enhance the management of privacy threats and vulnerabilities.

Released: 5-Dec-2018 9:00 AM EST
FAU Appointed to Serve on the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations
Florida Atlantic University

FAU is spearheading a sub-group on global quantum-safe communication standards in collaboration with leading academic institutions in Europe, Asia and throughout the world, to shape all future requirements from both a government and industry perspective.

Released: 4-Dec-2018 1:05 PM EST
More Tests for Arctic Oil-spill-mapping Robot
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

To help the Coast Guard map oil spills under ice, the DHS S&T has been working on an underwater robot for the past four years through a DHS Center of Excellence, ADAC at the University of Alaska Anchorage, in partnership with WHOI and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

Released: 4-Dec-2018 12:05 PM EST
Coast Guard, DHS S&T To Venture into Space with Polar Scout Launch
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Coast Guard Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), today launched two 6U CubeSats from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

Released: 3-Dec-2018 12:05 PM EST
DHS S&T to Demonstrate Tech Integration During Hazmat Scenario
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is presenting a demonstration of integrating emergency response technologies during a simulated HAZMAT scenario at the Port of Houston on December 5, 2018.

Released: 30-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
United States Department of Energy to host multi-laboratory CyberForce Competition™
Argonne National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host its fourth collegiate CyberForce Competition™ on December 1.

Released: 28-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
Computer Hackers Could Be Thwarted by New “Deception Consistency” Method
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Can you deceive a deceiver? That’s the question that computer scientists at Binghamton University, State University of New York have recently been exploring. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Guanhua Yan and PhD student Zhan Shu are looking at how to make cyber deception a more effective tool against malicious hackers.

Released: 26-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
U.S. Department of Energy to Host Nationwide CyberForce Competition™ December 1
Argonne National Laboratory

Students from dozens of colleges/universities will participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's CyberForce Competition™ this weekend

Released: 26-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
DHS S&T to Demonstrate Technology Integration During a Hazmat Scenario
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T will host a demonstration of integrating emergency response technologies during a simulated HAZMAT scenario at the Port of Houston on December 5, 2018.

Released: 21-Nov-2018 12:05 PM EST
Department of Energy Announces 32 R&D 100 Award Winners
Department of Energy, Office of Science

DOE researchers have won 32 of the R&D 100 awards given out this year by R&D Magazine. The annual awards are given in recognition of exceptional new products or processes that were developed and introduced into the marketplace during the previous year.

Released: 20-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
S&T Dam-breach Simulation Software Helping Communities Plan for Emergencies
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Two days after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, 70,000 residents in the vicinity of the Guajataca Dam were urged to evacuate as a precaution. Heavy rains were rapidly filling up the island’s 36 dams.

Released: 20-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
DHS Partners with Industry for Operational Experimentation in Houston, Texas
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), DHS S&T is partnering with industry to evaluate first responder technologies. DHS, industry partners and 13 local Houston-area public safety agencies will integrate existing first responder technology with DHS-developed and commercial technology during a HAZMAT scenario.

Released: 19-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
Best practices on avoiding credit card identity theft this holiday season
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Security tips on protecting your identity during online and in-store holiday shopping sprees.

Released: 19-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
Engineers use game theory to quantify threats of cyberattacks on power grid
Iowa State University

Iowa State engineers are turning to game theory to help quantify threats of cyberattacks on the power grid. They're also developing cybersecurity tools that could help protect the grid and could be adapted to other cyber-physical infrastructure such as oil, natural gas and transportation systems.

Released: 19-Nov-2018 12:05 AM EST
New Survey Highlights Digital Health Challenges
Center for Connected Medicine

New survey: Health system leaders plan to increase spending to defend against cyberattacks, express optimism about reimbursement for telehealth services, and feel anxiety about Apple, Amazon and Google entering the health care space.

Released: 16-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
DHS S&T and Dutch Partners Award $2.5M to Support Collaborative Cybersecurity R&D
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T and its counterparts in the Netherlands jointly announced today a total of $2.5 million in collaborative cybersecurity research and development (R&D) across five U.S-Dutch research teams.

Released: 14-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
World’s Biggest Student-Led Cybersecurity Games Announce Winners of CSAW 2018
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

A team of four computer science students from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) once again took home top honors at the 15th anniversary edition of Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW), the world’s largest student-run cyber security event.

   
Released: 14-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
S&T-sponsored Technology Assesses Bridge Safety after Powerful Storms
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Loose or loosening soil is often the culprit in weakening bridge stability. Thus, an instrument that can quickly assess the soil conditions around bridge pillars became a top priority for DHS S&T, as well as state and local governments.

Released: 12-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Indiana University among first to endorse Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace
Indiana University

Indiana University has joined in endorsing the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace, a document calling for international cooperation in the realm of cybersecurity, presented today by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Paris Peace Forum.

   
Released: 9-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
‘Woz’ Up? UND Partners with Technology-Based Training Leader Started by Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Computers
University of North Dakota

As the executive director of the Teaching Transformation & Development Academy and director of extended learning, Krenelka wants UND to serve everyone, from new students to alumni to lifelong learners.

Released: 8-Nov-2018 1:05 PM EST
News Release: DHS S&T Awards $1.27M to Two Universities to Improve Cybersecurity Investment Decision Making
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded a total of $1,272,320 across two universities to develop new solutions to improve the capability of organizations to understand and improve their cybersecurity control investment decisions.

Released: 6-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
S&T, N.C. Partner to Test Flood Sensors, Build Resilience
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

To mitigate the impact of flood disasters, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has initiated multiple projects across the nation through its Flood Apex Program.

Released: 5-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Is Your Smart Fridge Spying on You? Electrical Engineers to Lead Development of Next-Gen Cybersecurity Solutions for Internet of Things
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University professor Fatemeh Afghah is leading the study, which is funded by the NSF's Partnerships for Innovation Program.

   
Released: 31-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
DHS S&T Announces Second Biometric Technology Rally
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is calling for submissions to a Biometric Technology Rally scheduled for Spring 2019

Released: 30-Oct-2018 8:05 PM EDT
The International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation (IFAFRI) Creating a Market for Innovative & Affordable Responder Technology
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Recently, DHS S&T hosted the first North American International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation (IFAFRI) Industry Stakeholder Summit to advance the development of affordable, innovative technology for the more than 7.5 million first responders across IFAFRI member nations.

Released: 30-Oct-2018 9:00 AM EDT
These New Techniques Expose Your Browsing History to Attackers
University of California San Diego

Security researchers at UC San Diego and Stanford have discovered four new ways to expose Internet users’ browsing histories. These techniques could be used by hackers to learn which websites users have visited as they surf the web.

Released: 25-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Looking ahead: What’s the next big thing in aviation screening?
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Although airports are much more secure today, the check-in, security, and boarding process is more time-consuming and intensive which affects the passenger experience. Since the aviation experience has changed so drastically, it begs the question – what will airport security look like 20 years from now?

Released: 25-Oct-2018 11:00 AM EDT
Expert Q&A: Safeguarding the Nation’s Energy Infrastructure
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, cybersecurity expert Sean Peisert of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discusses new methods that have the potential to keep our energy infrastructure safe from a cyberattack.

24-Oct-2018 10:20 AM EDT
$10M grant from NSF Establishes Center for Trustworthy Machine Learning
University of California San Diego

A team of U.S. computer scientists are receiving a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation to make machine learning more secure. The grant establishes the Center for Trustworthy Machine Learning at a consortium of seven universities, including the University of California San Diego. Researchers will work together toward two goals: understanding the risks inherent to machine learning; and developing the tools, metrics and methods to manage and mitigate these risks.

Released: 23-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
S&T Program Seeks Answers to Pressing Cyber-Risk Economics Questions
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

When it comes to improving the cybersecurity posture of the nation’s critical infrastructure and vital data assets, there are a host of questions that need to be answered before actionable cybersecurity risk-management strategies can be developed and resources deployed.

Released: 11-Oct-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Stringent password policies help prevent fraud, study finds
Indiana University

An Indiana University study finds stringent password rules that encourage longer and more complicated passwords significantly lower the risk of personal data breaches, especially among employees at large organizations that handle sensitive data, like universities.

   
Released: 9-Oct-2018 1:00 PM EDT
Study Uncovers ‘Sextortion’ Prevalence in Teens
Florida Atlantic University

Sextortion, the threatened distribution of explicit, intimate and embarrassing sexual images without consent, is the fastest-growing cyberthreat to children. This study is the first to examine the prevalence and effects of sextortion among teens, using data from 5,568 middle and high school students in the U.S. Findings show that more males than females participated in sextortion both as a victim and as an offender. Overall, sextortion occurred within the context of an existing friendship (romantic or otherwise).

Released: 9-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
S&T Founds DHS-Wide Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Community of Interest
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Considering different forms of innovation are rapidly shaping today’s world, few are more consequential than artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). These have a growing impact on many aspects of daily life, powering technologies that benefit health, finance, public safety, and recreation.

Released: 9-Oct-2018 5:55 AM EDT
NYIT Cybersecurity Conference Sparks Wide-Ranging Discussion
NYIT

Ahead of October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, NYIT's Ninth Annual Cybersecurity Conference gathered experts and aficionados to discuss cyber developments affecting businesses and individuals.

Released: 5-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Detecting Anomalies on a Car Computer Network
American University

Using machine learning techniques, American University Computer Science Professor Nathalie Japkowicz and her colleagues designed a way to detect unusual activity in a car’s computer system. Unusual activity could signal a cyberattack.

Released: 2-Oct-2018 3:45 PM EDT
CSU Offers Cybersecurity Training for Families, Small Businesses
Columbus State University

Columbus State University's TSYS Cybersecurity Center will present informational sessions on cybersecurity for families and small businesses on Oct. 6. Attendees will learn tips on how to better protect themselves from cyber threats.

Released: 2-Oct-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Israeli Morphisec Receives $200K for Cybersecurity Tech to Protect Financial Institutions
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that Israel-based Morphisec has been awarded $200,000 to develop technology solutions to prevent cyberattacks on financial institutions.

Released: 2-Oct-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Testing Locations for Homemade Explosives Keep the Traveling Public Safe
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

To keep the nation ahead of emerging threats, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) takes on rigorous explosives threat detection research through its various dedicated labs and projects.

Released: 1-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
DHS Selects Texas A&M University to Lead Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T announced today the selection of Texas A&M University to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners for a new Center of Excellence (COE) for Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense (CBTS). S&T will provide CBTS with a $3.85 million grant for its first operating year of a 10-year grant period.

Released: 28-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
S&T Develops Terrorism Prevention Research Findings Dashboard
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

To counter the continually growing and changing threat of violent extremism, DHS S&T has developed a free and publicly accessible research findings dashboard that hosts more than 1,500 catalogued terrorism prevention and countering violent extremism research documents.

Released: 27-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
S&T Supports FEMA with Comprehensive Flood Insurance Report
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Insurance is a valuable recovery tool for individuals and communities impacted by disaster. While it doesn’t prevent the unexpected from happening, it does provide financial peace of mind, a safety net when disaster occurs. Insurance offers critical financial protection and resources that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance programs do not provide.

Released: 26-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Awards $200K to Bellevue Start-Up for Final Testing of Metamaterials Electronically Scanning Array Radar
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today awarded Echodyne Corporation of Bellevue, Washington $200,000 to begin the final testing phase as part of S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP).

Released: 26-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
On the Road Again: Alerting First Responders and Drivers of Oncoming Roadway Hazards
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Whether at a traffic stop, a vehicle fire or a medical call, responders of all disciplines knowingly place themselves in harm’s way in service to our commuters and our communities. Every year, first responders are killed or severely injured when they are struck by vehicles that fail to slow down or avoid incident scenes. ADRAS, a new technology funded by S&T, aims to drastically reduce this risk.

Released: 21-Sep-2018 2:05 PM EDT
DHS Awards Intafel $168K to Develop Virtual Machine Capability
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded Intafel Corp. of Cambridge, Massachusetts $167,870 to develop a virtual machine capability to protect the operations of financial services.



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