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S&T Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Strategic Plan
From the Executive Summary: "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) presents goals that will enable S&T to conduct Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) research, development, test, and evaluation activities to support DHS mission needs, and to advise stakeholders on developments in AI/ML and the associated opportunities and risks. The S&T AI/ML Strategic Plan defines S&T's approach to effectively address the opportunities and challenges that AI/ML poses to the Department, the broader Homeland Security Enterprise, and the missions they serve. The S&T AI/ML Strategic Plan presents three goals: 'GOAL 1: Drive Next-Generation AI/ML Technologies for Cross-Cutting Homeland Security Capabilities'; [...] 'GOAL 2: Facilitate Use of Proven AI/ML Capabilities in Homeland Security Missions'; [... and] 'GOAL 3: Build an Interdisciplinary AI/ML-Trained Workforce'[.]"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2021-08
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Series 3: Mitigating Evolving Threats and Understanding the Convergence of Breakthrough Technologies
This is the third part of the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate's four-part Whole-of-Government Virtual Research and Development Showcase. This eBook highlights expert panels titled, "20 Years Since 9/11: Why Interoperability Still Matters," "CyLab: Advanced Analytics Environments to Protect Critical Infrastructure," "Securing Identity in Modernizing the Future of Air Travel:
Biometrics and Face Masks," and "Building and Securing Air Domain Awareness: Protecting our Border."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2021-07-23?
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GPS Receiver Whitelist Development Guide
From the Abstract: "This publication presents a software assurance approach as a means of addressing potential vulnerabilities and increasing reliability of Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. The approach utilizes input data validation based on whitelist constraints to minimize the processing of malformed navigation messages entering a GPS receiver. An example whitelist was implemented for the navigation data fields documented in the interface specification for a GPS signal; some benefits, limitations, and caveats of the approach are discussed here. Example whitelists are presented to illustrate the concept. Guidance is also provided for navigation device developers seeking to create, implement, and verify GPS whitelists customized to their particular systems."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2021-07-12
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Series 2: Building Resilience and Innovation Equity
This is the second part of the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate's four-part Whole-of-Government Virtual Research and Development Showcase. This eBook highlights expert panels titled, "Research Impacts to Address Chemical and Biological Threats: Project Jack Rabbit," "Enhancing Community Resilience Equity: Civic Innovation Challenge," "Building Infrastructure Resilience: H2Rescue," and "Securing Our Future Through Climate Resilience: Arctic Domain Awareness Center."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2021-07-12?
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Series 1: Enhancing Public Health Security and Resilience
This is the first part of the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate's four-part Whole-of-Government Virtual Research and Development Showcase. This eBook highlights expert panels titled, "Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]," "Detecting Public Health Threats with Wastewater Surveillance: Standardizing Test Protocols," "Opioids Detection and Partnerships: Responding to a Public Health Crisis," and "Securing the Nation's Public Transit Against COVID-19 and Other Threats."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2021-06-21?
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Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Technical Support
From the Document: "The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) executes test and evaluation (T&E) activities and technical advisory support for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) with a special focus on the assessment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technologies. The increasing availability of commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and rapid advancements in the systems' capabilities have led to more opportunities for both legitimate and nefarious UAS applications. NUSTL's T&E efforts provide direct support to S&T's C-UAS and Air Domain Awareness (ADA) programs. [...] UAS pose significant challenges to air traffic safety and homeland security, as well as potential threats to border security, critical infrastructure and the general public. These challenges have driven NUSTL's efforts in the C-UAS technology area, including T&E execution in support of DHS components and the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE). In order to detect, track and identify UAS and effectively respond to these threats in a timely manner, law enforcement entities require specialized equipment based on their operating environment and operational missions."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate; National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (U.S.)
2021-06
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Battling the Invisible Enemy: The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate's COVID-19 Response, One Year Later
From the Document: "For millions of citizens around the world locked down in quarantine, staying at home and waiting to learn more about COVID-19, it may have felt like life was put on pause for most of 2020. But for emergency managers, policy makers, research scientists, countless frontline workers, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), everything kicked into high gear. [...] This document highlights just some of the important work S&T has contributed to during this turbulent time. It describes scientifc [sic] studies and their corresponding conclusions, recounts multifaceted support given without hesitation to fellow DHS components and other key partners, and it looks forward to what's next for this response. I am incredibly proud of the way so many people have stepped up and risen to the challenge to stop this pandemic."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2021-04
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [February 9, 2021]
From the Foreword: "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is paying close attention to the evolving Coronavirus Infectious Disease (COVID-19) situation in order to protect our nation. [...] [T]he DHS Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) developed the following 'master question list' that quickly summarizes what is known, what additional information is needed, and who may be working to address such fundamental questions as, 'What is the infectious dose?' and 'How long does the virus persist in the environment?' The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research." This version is from the February 9, 2021 update.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2021-02-09
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Collaboration Space for Homeland Security Enterprise and First Responders
This factsheet describes the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) facilities in New York. From the Document: "The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) [hyperlink] acts as a bridge between technology developers and first responders as it tests, evaluates and analyzes homeland security capabilities. NUSTL tests homeland security technologies to ensure first responders are equipped with the appropriate tools to meet their mission-critical objectives. State and local decision makers and first responders consult NUSTL as a technical authority to implement new technologies in the field. NUSTL also works to enhance first responder capabilities to respond to and recover from radiological and nuclear threats. To foster this mission, NUSTL is a state-of-the-art facility in New York City. The facility enhances NUSTL's mission of providing innovative tools, resources and capabilities for collaboration. [...] NUSTL welcomes all first responders and members of the Homeland Security Enterprise to share its fully equipped facility and workspace for tests and evaluations, trainings, conferences and meetings. NUSTL serves as a communication hub by providing a workspace that enhances partnerships and encourages integration. The laboratory hosts visitors from law enforcement, fire safety, hazmat, search & rescue, emergency management, interagency working groups, academia and other private sector and government agencies."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate; National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (U.S.)
2021-01-12
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Incident Management Software for Emergency Response: Focus Group Report
From the Executive Summary: "Incident management software (IMS) consists of a suite of mobile-ready tools that aggregate preplanned or no-notice critical incident information in a real-time collaborative environment such that situational status, response priorities, and resource deployment are brought into a common operating picture. [...] Emergency management, fire service, law enforcement, and other emergency response agencies that have a role in the management of incidents and events use IMS to conduct pre-planning, multiagency coordination, resource allocation, asset tracking, and information collection and analysis to aid decision making and after action audits and reports. The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory's (NUSTL) Systems Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program, in cooperation with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), will conduct a comparative assessment of IMS for emergency response to provide emergency responders with information to assist their making operational and procurement decisions. As part of the assessment planning process, NUSTL convened a virtual focus group from September 16-23, 2020. The virtual focus group was conducted in three parts over the course of one week: an introductory video conference, individual participant follow-up interviews, and a final group discussion by video conference. Seven emergency responders from various jurisdictions who have experience using IMS for emergency response participated. The focus group generated recommendations on evaluation criteria, developed product selection specifications, and discussed possible scenarios for assessing IMS."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate; National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (U.S.)
Murtagh, Cecilia; Calhoun, Eliot; Velasco-Lopez, Brenda . . .
2021-01
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Office of National Laboratories: Harnessing a Network of Laboratories to Meet Tomorrow's Homeland Security Challenges
From the Introduction: "Whether operating in times of calm, preparedness, crisis or response, our new reality is that American scientific and technological know-how must exist on the cutting edge of innovation and produce capabilities that match current and future needs. ONL [Office of National Laboratories] embraces its centralized role with all laboratories that provide developmental assistance for products and solutions to support the homeland security community and keep our country safe. ONL is arranged into two branches that work collaboratively with the laboratories and key stakeholders to deliver vital science and technology capabilities. Our Utilization Branch facilitates the effective use of our five in-house RDT&E [Research, Development, Test & Evaluation] laboratories and their capabilities located across seven sites, the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories and other auxiliary RDT&E capabilities and technology transition activities. [...] Our Operations Branch provides oversight for the five S&T [Science & Technology] laboratories and sites to make sure they remain primed and equipped to fulfill mission needs."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate. Office of National Laboratories
2020-12-18?
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Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Conformance Framework
From the Executive Summary: "The Global Positioning System (GPS) and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have enabled widespread adoption of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services in many applications across modern society. [...] This Resilient PNT Conformance Framework was sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate and developed in coordination with industry and federal agency partners. It provides guidance for defining expected behaviors in resilient PNT user equipment (UE), with the goal of facilitating development and adoption of those behaviors through a common framework that enables improved risk management, determination of appropriate mitigations, and decision making by PNT end-users. To encourage industry innovation, this framework is PNT source agnostic and outcome based. It also contains four levels of resilience so that end-users can select a level that is appropriate based on their risk tolerance, budget, and application criticality. Therefore, a lower level receiver is not necessarily better or worse; instead, it simply reflects a level that meets the user's particular needs. This framework focuses on resilience and applies to UE that outputs PNT solutions, including PNT systems of systems, integrated PNT receivers, and PNT source components (such as GNSS chipsets)."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-12-18?
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Enhanced Rescue Hoist Glove: Operational Field Assessment Report
From the Executive Summary: "Rescue hoist gloves protect emergency responders' hands during specialized helicopter hoist rescue operations. To improve the durability and performance of these gloves, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) First Responders and Detection, Office of Mission Capability and Support sponsored the research and development of abrasion-resistant glove materials and alternative glove designs. This effort resulted in two prototype fingerless glove designs. [...] DHS S&T's National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) conducted an operational field assessment (OFA) where five responders from the fire services and members of the uniformed services evaluated the gloves at the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Technical Training Center located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. To replicate manual tasks typically associated with rescue missions, the evaluators used hoist platforms equipped with safety harnesses, rescue gurneys holding weighted mannequins, stationary helicopters, carabiner and various other gear. Equipment at the training center was able to mechanically generated wind and rain to simulate conditions encountered during hoist rescue operations. The evaluators found that the SuperFabric material used in the enhanced gloves had different properties than the leather in their current gloves, which effected operational activities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate; National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (U.S.)
Dooley, Kris; Klemic, Gladys; Mackanin, Tyler . . .
2020-09
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [04 August 2020]
From the Foreword: "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is paying close attention to the evolving Coronavirus Infectious Disease (COVID-19) situation in order to protect our nation. [...] Based on the response to a similar product generated in 2014 in response to the Ebolavirus outbreak in West Africa, the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) developed the following 'master question list' that quickly summarizes what is known, what additional information is needed, and who may be working to address such fundamental questions as, 'What is the infectious dose?' and 'How long does the virus persist in the environment?' The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research." This version is from the August 4, 2020 update.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-08-04
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Test Results for Write-Protected Drive: Apricorn L3 Fortress Firmware Version 0510 [August 2020]
From the Introduction: "The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Programs Office and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). [...] The objective of the CFTT program is to provide measurable assurance to practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and test methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications. [...] This document reports the results from testing the read-only function of the Apricorn L3 Fortress firmware version 0510 using the CFTT Federated Testing Test Suite for Hardware Write Blocking, Version 3.1."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-08
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Battling the Invisible Enemy: The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate's COVID-19 Response
From the Document: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic is a global threat with life and death consequences. The enormity of the situation is something many of us have never seen before. It is also a scientific challenge in need of innovative solutions--something quite familiar to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). S&T was built to take on complex issues of vital importance. It is our mission to enable effective, efficient, and secure operations across the homeland security enterprise and we're certainly not backing down now. We're using every tool at our disposal and calling on every member of our dedicated workforce to join the fight. For many, that means full-time teleworking from home, supporting continuity of operations in this time of crisis. For others, it means using research and development expertise to battle this invisible enemy directly. Our rigorous research and development efforts are bolstered through close collaboration across S&T, our fellow DHS components, other U.S. federal agencies, and our international partners around the world. S&T's research laboratories, centers of excellence, and federally funded research and development centers are sharply focused on COVID-19, with diverse projects underway analyzing various aspects of the pandemic. We're looking at the actual virus and studying its characteristics to better understand infection and transmission. We're investigating effective public health policies to help slow the spread."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-07-09?
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [07 July 2020]
From the Foreword: "The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research. The information contained in the following table has been assembled and evaluated by experts from publicly available sources to include reports and articles found in scientific and technical journals, selected sources on the internet, and various media reports. It is intended to serve as a 'quick reference' tool and should not be regarded as comprehensive source of information, nor as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the DHS or the U.S. Government. DHS does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this document. All sources of the information provided are cited so that individual users of this document may independently evaluate the source of that information and its suitability for any particular use. This document is a 'living document' that will be updated as needed when new information becomes available."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-07-07
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [30 June 2020]
From the Foreword: "The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research. The information contained in the following table has been assembled and evaluated by experts from publicly available sources to include reports and articles found in scientific and technical journals, selected sources on the internet, and various media reports. It is intended to serve as a 'quick reference' tool and should not be regarded as comprehensive source of information, nor as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the DHS or the U.S. Government. DHS does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this document. All sources of the information provided are cited so that individual users of this document may independently evaluate the source of that information and its suitability for any particular use. This document is a 'living document' that will be updated as needed when new information becomes available."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06-30
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [23 June 2020]
From the Foreword: "The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research. The information contained in the following table has been assembled and evaluated by experts from publicly available sources to include reports and articles found in scientific and technical journals, selected sources on the internet, and various media reports. It is intended to serve as a 'quick reference' tool and should not be regarded as comprehensive source of information, nor as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the DHS or the U.S. Government. DHS does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this document. All sources of the information provided are cited so that individual users of this document may independently evaluate the source of that information and its suitability for any particular use. This document is a 'living document' that will be updated as needed when new information becomes available."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06-23
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [09 June 2020]
From the Foreword: "The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research. The information contained in the following table has been assembled and evaluated by experts from publicly available sources to include reports and articles found in scientific and technical journals, selected sources on the internet, and various media reports. It is intended to serve as a 'quick reference' tool and should not be regarded as comprehensive source of information, nor as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the DHS or the U.S. Government. DHS does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this document. All sources of the information provided are cited so that individual users of this document may independently evaluate the source of that information and its suitability for any particular use. This document is a 'living document' that will be updated as needed when new information becomes available."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06-09
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [02 June 2020]
From the Foreword: "The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research. The information contained in the following table has been assembled and evaluated by experts from publicly available sources to include reports and articles found in scientific and technical journals, selected sources on the internet, and various media reports. It is intended to serve as a 'quick reference' tool and should not be regarded as comprehensive source of information, nor as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the DHS or the U.S. Government. DHS does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this document. All sources of the information provided are cited so that individual users of this document may independently evaluate the source of that information and its suitability for any particular use. This document is a 'living document' that will be updated as needed when new information becomes available."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06-02
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Test Results for Disk Imaging Tool: FTK Imager Version 4.3.0.18
From the Document: "This report is organized into the following sections: 1. Tested Tool Description. The tool name, version, vendor information, and support environment version (e.g., operating system version) are listed. 2. Testing Organization. The name and contact information of the organization that performed the tests are listed. 3. Results Summary. This section identifies any significant anomalies observed in the test runs. This section provides a narrative of key findings identifying where the tool meets expectations and provides a summary of any ways the tool did not meet expectations. The section also provides any observations of interest about the tool or about testing the tool, including any observed limitations or organization-imposed restrictions on tool use. 4. Test Environment. Description of hardware and software used in tool testing in sufficient detail to satisfy the testing organization's policy and requirements. 5. Test Result Details by Case. Automatically generated test results that identify anomalies. 6. Appendix: Additional Details. Additional administrative details for each test case such as, who ran the test, when the test was run, computer used, etc."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06
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Test Results for Disk Imaging Tool: Cinolink Dual HDD Dock
From the Introduction: "The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Programs Office and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). CFTT is supported by other organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center; U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division Electronic Crimes Program; and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Secret Service. The objective of the CFTT program is to provide measurable assurance to practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and test methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications. [...] This document reports the results from testing the disk imaging function of the Cinolink Dual HDD Dock using the CFTT Federated Testing Test Suite for Disk Imaging, Version 5."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06
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Test Results for Disk Imaging Tool: Roadkil's Disk Image Version 1.6
From the Introduction: "The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), the National Institute of Justice, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Programs Office and Information Technology Laboratory. CFTT is supported by other organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division Electronic Crimes Program, and the DHS Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Secret Service. The objective of the CFTT program is to provide measurable assurance to practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and test methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications. [...] This document reports the results from testing the disk imaging function of Roadkil's Disk Image Version 1.6 using the CFTT Federated Testing Test Suite for Disk Imaging, Version 5."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06
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Test Results for Write-Protected Drive: Apricorn Secure Key NX Firmware Version 04444
From the Introduction: "The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Programs Office and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). [...] The objective of the CFTT program is to provide measurable assurance to practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and test methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications. [...] This document reports the results from testing the read-only function of the Apricorn Secure Key NX device firmware version 0444 using the CFTT Federated Testing Test Suite for Hardware Write Blocking, Version 3.1."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06
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Test Results for Write-Protected Drive: Apricorn Padlock 3 Firmware Version 0510
From the Introduction: "The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Programs Office and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). [...] The objective of the CFTT program is to provide measurable assurance to practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and test methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications. [...] This document reports the results from testing the read-only function of the Apricorn Padlock 3 device firmware version 0510 using the CFTT Federated Testing Test Suite for Hardware Write Blocking, Version 3.1."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06
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Test Results for Write-Protected Drive: Apricorn Padlock FIPS DT Firmware Version 0510
From the Introduction: "The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Programs Office and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). [...] The objective of the CFTT program is to provide measurable assurance to practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and test methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications. [...] This document reports the results from testing the read-only function of the Apricorn Padlock FIPS [Federal Information Processing Series] DT device firmware version 0510 using the CFTT Federated Testing Test Suite for Hardware Write Blocking, Version 3.1."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06
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Test Results for String Search Tool: EnCase Version 8.09.00.192
From the Introduction: "The Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) program is a joint project of the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Programs Office and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). CFTT is supported by other organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division Electronic Crimes Program, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Secret Service. The objective of the CFTT program is to provide measurable assurance to practitioners, researchers, and other applicable users that the tools used in computer forensics investigations provide accurate results. Accomplishing this requires the development of specifications and test methods for computer forensics tools and subsequent testing of specific tools against those specifications."
National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.). Office of Law Enforcement Standards; United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-06
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2): Weekly Report 26 May 2020
From the Foreword: "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is paying close attention to the evolving Coronavirus Infectious Disease (COVID-19) situation in order to protect our nation. DHS is working very closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), other federal agencies, and public health officials to implement public health control measures related to travelers and materials crossing our borders from the affected regions. Based on the response to a similar product generated in 2014 in response to the Ebolavirus outbreak in West Africa, the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) developed the following 'master question list' that quickly summarizes what is known, what additional information is needed, and who may be working to address such fundamental questions as, 'What is the infectious dose?' and 'How long does the virus persist in the environment?' The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-05-26
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Master Question List for COVID-19 (Caused by SARS-CoV-2) Weekly Report [05 May 2020]
From the Foreword: "The Master Question List (MQL) is intended to quickly present the current state of available information to government decision makers in the operational response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] and allow structured and scientifically guided discussions across the federal government without burdening them with the need to review scientific reports, and to prevent duplication of efforts by highlighting and coordinating research. The information contained in the following table has been assembled and evaluated by experts from publicly available sources to include reports and articles found in scientific and technical journals, selected sources on the internet, and various media reports. It is intended to serve as a 'quick reference' tool and should not be regarded as comprehensive source of information, nor as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the DHS or the U.S. Government. DHS does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this document. All sources of the information provided are cited so that individual users of this document may independently evaluate the source of that information and its suitability for any particular use. This document is a 'living document' that will be updated as needed when new information becomes available."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate
2020-05-05
