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The '''Science and Technology Directorate''' (S&T) is a component within the [[United States Department of Homeland Security]]. DHS-ST serves as the [[research and development]] arm of the Department as it fulfills its [[national security]] mission.
The '''Science and Technology Directorate''' ('''S&T''') is a component within the [[United States Department of Homeland Security]]. DHS-S&T serves as the [[research and development]] arm of the Department as it fulfills its [[national security]] mission.


The Science and Technology Directorate is led by the [[Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology]], who is appointed by the [[President of the United States]] with confirmation by the [[United States Senate]]. The current Under Secretary is Dr. [[Tara O'Toole]].
The Science and Technology Directorate is led by the [[Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology]], who is appointed by the [[President of the United States]] with confirmation by the [[United States Senate]]. [[Dimitri Kusnezov]] is the Under Secretary.


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==Initiatives and programs==
==Overview==
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The Under Secretary for Homeland Security Science and Technology currently administers a number of publicly available programs to promote independent development of homeland security technologies.
The Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&Ts) mission is to improve homeland security by working with the other operating components of the [[United States Department of Homeland Security]], as well as State, local, tribal, and territorial emergency agencies to provide state-of-the-art technology and solutions that help them achieve their missions.


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SAFECOM is the federal umbrella program designed to foster interoperability among the nation's public safety practitioners, so that they may communicate across disciplines and jurisdictions during an emergency.
The Science and Technology Directorate has four major program activities:
*'''Acquisition and Operations Support''' - Provides expert assistance to entities across the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) to ensure that the transition, acquisition, and deployment of technologies, information, and procedures improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operational capabilities across the HSE mission. The five areas within AOS are: Operations Research and Analysis; SAFETY Act; Standards; Technology Transition Support; and Testing and Evaluation.
*'''Laboratory Facilities''' - Provides the Nation with a coordinated, enduring core of productive science, technology and engineering laboratories; organizations and institutions, which can provide the knowledge and technology required to secure our preserve [[national security]]. ONL executes two programs: Construction and Laboratory Operations.
*'''Research, Development, and Innovation''' - Provides state-of-the-art technology and solutions to meet the needs of the operational components of the Department of Homeland Security and other first emergency agencies. Includes customer-focused and output-oriented RDT&E programs that balance risk, cost, impact, and time to delivery. The six areas within RD&I include: APEX Research and Development; Border Security; Chemical, Biological, and Explosive Defense; Counterterrorism; Cyber Security; and Disaster Resilience. This includes the [[Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency]].
*'''University Programs''' - Supports critical homeland security-related research and education at U.S. colleges and universities to address high-priority, DHS-related issues and to enhance homeland security capabilities over the long term. The three areas within University Programs are: Centers of Excellence, Education Programs, and Minority Serving Institutions.


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The SAFETY Act provides liability protections that make it feasible for sellers of qualified antiterrorism technologies to introduce homeland security solutions to the marketplace.
==Organization==
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is led by the [[Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology]]. The current Under Secretary is [[Tara O'Toole]], who was appointed by President [[Barack Obama]] on November 4, 2009.


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[[Homeland Open Security Technology]] (HOST) is a five-year, $10 million program to promote the creation and use of [[open security]] and [[open-source software]] in the United States government and military.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hsu |first=Jeremy |date=2011-05-26 |title=U.S. Considers Open-Source Software for Cybersecurity |url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/43182037 |publisher=[[NBC News]] |access-date=2011-10-14}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In October 2011, the directorate won the [[Open Source for America]] 2011 Government Deployment Open Source Award for the program.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rockwell |first=Mark |date=2011-10-18 |title=DHS technology directorate wins awards for cyber security efforts |url=http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/24771 |publisher=[[Government Security News]] |access-date=2011-10-24}}</ref>
The Under Secretary is assisted in the management of the Directorate by an Deputy Under Secretary and several Directors. The Science and Technology Directorate is organized into four groups which work together to ensure each aspect of the Directorate's work is given the appropriate amount of emphasis.


Notable previous Under Secretaries include Dr. Tara O'Toole and Dr. Reginald Brothers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Former Federal Health, Science and Economic Officials on Government Epidemic Response |url=https://www.npr.org/2020/03/20/819186563/former-federal-health-science-and-economic-officials-on-government-epidemic-resp |work=[[All Things Considered]] |publisher=[[NPR]] |date=2020-03-20 |access-date=2021-02-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Peraton Names Former DHS Under Secretary Reginald Brothers as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180116005310/en/Peraton-Names-Former-DHS-Under-Secretary-Reginald-Brothers-as-Executive-Vice-President-and-Chief-Technology-Officer |publisher=Peraton |date=2018-01-16 |via=[[Business Wire]] |access-date=2021-02-18}}</ref>
*[[Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology]]
**Deputy Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology
***Director - Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency
****[[Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency]]
*****[[DHS Borders and Maritime Security Division]]
*****[[DHS Chemical and Biological Defense Division]]
*****[[DHS Cyber Security Division]]
*****[[DHS Explosives Division]]
*****[[DHS Human Factors and Behavioral Sciences Division]]
*****[[DHS Infrastructure Protection and Disaster Management Division]]
***Director - Support to the Homeland Security Enterprise and First Responders Group
***Director - Acquisition Support and Operations Analysis Group
***Director - Research and Development Partnerships Group
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****[[National Urban Security Technology Laboratory]]
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****[[Plum Island Animal Disease Center]]
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****[[National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center]]
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****[[National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility]]


The directorate's Office of National Laboratories operates six facilities:<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Laboratories |url=https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/office-national-laboratories |publisher=Department of Homeland Security |date=2009-07-06 |access-date=2022-01-08 |language=en}}</ref>
Each of the primary divisions has a different set of missions and goals:


* Chemical Security Analysis Center at the [[Aberdeen Proving Ground]] in Maryland
* The [[DHS Science and Technology Border and Maritime Security Division|Border and Maritime Security Division]] develops and transitions tools and technologies that improve the security of the United States' borders and waterways, without impeding the flow of commerce and travelers.
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* [[National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center]] at [[Fort Detrick]] in Maryland

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* [[National Urban Security Technology Laboratory]] in [[Manhattan]], New York
* The [[DHS Science and Technology Chemical and Biological Division|Chemical and Biological Division]] works to increase the United States' preparedness against chemical and biological threats through improved threat awareness, advanced surveillance and detection, and protective countermeasures.
* Transportation Security Laboratory in [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]]

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* [[Plum Island Animal Disease Center]] near [[Orient, New York]]
* The [[DHS Science and Technology Command, Control, and Interoperability Division|Command, Control, and Interoperability Division]] develops interoperable communication standards and protocols for emergency responders, cyber security tools for protecting the integrity of the Internet, and automated capabilities to recognize and analyze potential threats.
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* [[National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility]] in [[Manhattan, Kansas]]

* The [[DHS Science and Technology Explosives Division|Explosives Division]] develops the technical capabilities to detect, interdict, and lessen the impacts of non-nuclear explosives used in terrorist attacks against mass transit, civil aviation, and critical infrastructure.

* The [[DHS Science and Technology Human Factors Division|Human Factors Division]] applies the social and behavioral sciences to improve detection, analysis, and understanding and response to homeland security threats.

* The [[DHS Science and Technology Infrastructure/Geophysical Division|Infrastructure and Geophysical Division]] focuses on identifying and mitigating the vulnerabilities of the 17 critical infrastructure and key assets that keep the United States' society and economy functioning.


==Budget==
==Budget==
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|+DHS Science and Technology Budget, FY11-13 ($ in thousands) <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/mgmt/dhs-budget-in-brief-fy2013.pdf | title= Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget Budget in Brief, DHS, pg 169 | publisher=Department of Homeland Security | year=2012 | accessdate=2011-08-29}}</ref>
|+DHS Science and Technology Budget, FY11-13 ($ in thousands) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/mgmt/dhs-budget-in-brief-fy2013.pdf | title= Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget Budget in Brief, DHS, pg 169 | publisher=Department of Homeland Security | year=2012 | access-date=2011-08-29}}</ref>
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==Initiatives and Programs==
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The Under Secretary for Homeland Security Science and Technology currently administers a number of publicly-available programs to promote independent development of homeland security technologies.

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SAFECOM is the Federal umbrella program designed to foster interoperability among the Nation’s public safety practitioners, so that they may communicate across disciplines and jurisdictions during an emergency.

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SAFETY Act provides liability protections that make it feasible for sellers of qualified antiterrorism technologies to introduce homeland security solutions to the marketplace

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[[Homeland Open Security Technology]] (HOST) is a five-year, $10 million program to promote the creation and use of [[open security]] and [[open-source software]] in the United States government and military.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43182037/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/t/us-considers-open-source-software-cybersecurity/#.TpfUb0wf64Y|title=U.S. Considers Open-Source Software for Cybersecurity|first=Jeremy|last=Hsu|work=[[MSNBC]]|date=2011-05-26|accessdate=2011-10-14}}</ref> In October 2011, the directorate won the [[Open Source for America]] 2011 Government Deployment Open Source Award for the program.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/24771|title=DHS technology directorate wins awards for cyber security efforts|publisher=Government Security News|first=Mark|last=Rockwell|date=2011-10-18|accessdate=2011-10-24}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dhs.gov/files/scitech.shtm S&T's Web page on DHS.gov]
* {{official website|1=https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology|2=S&T's Website on DHS.gov}}
* [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/sant-org-chart.pdf S&T organizational chart (May 12, 2011)]
* [https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/ST_OrgChart_05-16-2022.pdf S&T organizational chart (May 16, 2022)]
* [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/st-directorate-strategic-plan-2011.pdf S&T 2011 Strategic Plan]
* [https://www.dhs.gov/publication/st-strategic-plan-2021 S&T 2021 Strategic Plan]
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[[Category:United States Department of Homeland Security]]
[[Category:United States Department of Homeland Security]]

Latest revision as of 17:30, 3 August 2024

DHS Science and Technology Directorate
Agency overview
Formed2003
JurisdictionUnited States
HeadquartersDHS Nebraska Avenue Complex, Washington D.C.
Employees491 (2012)
Annual budget$0.8 billion (2012)
Agency executive
Parent agencyDepartment of Homeland Security
Websitewww.dhs.gov/science-and-technology Edit this at Wikidata

The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is a component within the United States Department of Homeland Security. DHS-S&T serves as the research and development arm of the Department as it fulfills its national security mission.

The Science and Technology Directorate is led by the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology, who is appointed by the President of the United States with confirmation by the United States Senate. Dimitri Kusnezov is the Under Secretary.

Initiatives and programs

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The Under Secretary for Homeland Security Science and Technology currently administers a number of publicly available programs to promote independent development of homeland security technologies.

SAFECOM is the federal umbrella program designed to foster interoperability among the nation's public safety practitioners, so that they may communicate across disciplines and jurisdictions during an emergency.

The SAFETY Act provides liability protections that make it feasible for sellers of qualified antiterrorism technologies to introduce homeland security solutions to the marketplace.

Homeland Open Security Technology (HOST) is a five-year, $10 million program to promote the creation and use of open security and open-source software in the United States government and military.[1] In October 2011, the directorate won the Open Source for America 2011 Government Deployment Open Source Award for the program.[2]

Notable previous Under Secretaries include Dr. Tara O'Toole and Dr. Reginald Brothers.[3][4]

The directorate's Office of National Laboratories operates six facilities:[5]

Budget

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DHS Science and Technology Budget, FY11-13 ($ in thousands) [6]
Line Item FY11 Actual FY12 Actual FY13 Request
Management and Administration 140,918 135,000 138,008
Acquisition and Operations Support 47,080 54,154 47,984
Laboratory Facilities 140,000 176,500 127,432
Research, Development, and Innovation 459,690 265,783 478,048
University Programs 39,890 36,563 40,000
Total Budget 827,578 668,000 831,472

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hsu, Jeremy (2011-05-26). "U.S. Considers Open-Source Software for Cybersecurity". NBC News. Retrieved 2011-10-14.[dead link‍]
  2. ^ Rockwell, Mark (2011-10-18). "DHS technology directorate wins awards for cyber security efforts". Government Security News. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
  3. ^ "Former Federal Health, Science and Economic Officials on Government Epidemic Response". All Things Considered. NPR. 2020-03-20. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  4. ^ "Peraton Names Former DHS Under Secretary Reginald Brothers as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer" (Press release). Peraton. 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2021-02-18 – via Business Wire.
  5. ^ "National Laboratories". Department of Homeland Security. 2009-07-06. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  6. ^ "Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Budget Budget in Brief, DHS, pg 169" (PDF). Department of Homeland Security. 2012. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
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