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DHS
DHS stands for the Department of Homeland Security, a U.S. federal agency created after the 9/11 attacks. Its mission is to protect the United States from threats like terrorism, secure the nation's borders, and respond to natural disasters.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a U.S. federal executive department responsible for a wide range of public security missions, including counter-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs enforcement, cybersecurity (via CISA), and disaster preparedness and response (via FEMA). It integrates numerous federal agencies, such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to safeguard the American homeland.
BACKGROUND
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for cybersecurity and infrastructure protection across all levels of government, coordinating cybersecurity programs with U.S. states, and improving the government's cybersecurity protections against private and nation-state hackers.
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- Department of Homeland Security
- Homeland Security
- HLS
- Dept. of Homeland Security
USAGE NOTE
When discussing specific functions, it's often more precise to name the relevant DHS component agency, such as FEMA, CISA, or TSA.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to DHS.
The primary research and development arm of the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for identifying, developing, and transitioning technology solutions to support the department's missions, including cybersecurity, border security, and disaster resilience.
A component of DHS that leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to cyber and physical infrastructure. CISA develops and deploys tools, provides services, and builds partnerships to defend against today's threats and build a more secure and resilient future.
A not-for-profit organization that operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), including the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute (HSSEDI). MITRE provides DHS with systems engineering, research, and technical expertise to address complex homeland security challenges.
A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory that conducts significant research and development for DHS. PNNL develops technologies in areas such as chemical and biological threat detection, cybersecurity for industrial control systems, and advanced data analytics for national security.
A multi-mission engineering and science laboratory that provides technology solutions for national security challenges. Sandia partners with DHS to develop technologies for explosives detection, critical infrastructure protection, border security, and nuclear/radiological threat defense.
A software company that develops data analytics platforms used extensively by various DHS components, including ICE and CBP. Their technology integrates vast amounts of data to help analysts identify patterns, track threats, and support investigations and operations.
A major defense and technology contractor that provides a wide range of solutions to DHS. They develop and maintain security screening technologies for airports and ports, provide IT infrastructure modernization, and offer data analytics and systems integration services.
A defense technology company specializing in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Anduril develops and deploys technology for DHS components like Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including autonomous surveillance towers and drones for border security.