Podcasts about technology directorate

Dr. Derek Gaston is the Chief Computational Scientist for the Nuclear Science & Technology Directorate at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). He earned his Ph.D. in computational nuclear engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2020, studying under advisors Dr. Benoit Forget and Dr. Kord Smith. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a data center insider, or just someone who cares about the future of energy and technology, get ready for a thoughtful, accessible, and powerful conversation that will change the way you think about nuclear energy and its role in the world to come.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Daniel M. Gerstein is a senior policy researcher at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at Pardee RAND Graduate School. Previously, he served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as under secretary (acting) and deputy under secretary in the Science & Technology Directorate. Emerging Technology and risk Assessment: The Space Domain and Critical Infrastructure

The Homeland Security Department is busy these days on a lot of fronts. Among the jobs not so visible: developing the next generation passenger screening technologies. Especially as passenger traffic keeps growing. Here with a report on some developments that promise to make screening both faster and more accurate from the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, John Fortune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Homeland Security Department is busy these days on a lot of fronts. Among the jobs not so visible: developing the next generation passenger screening technologies. Especially as passenger traffic keeps growing. Here with a report on some developments that promise to make screening both faster and more accurate from the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, John Fortune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wireless cellular communications keep growing as an imperative for emergency responders.The Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate has an ongoing research program for development of cellular for details, I spoke with the technology manager for the Science and Technology communications and networking technology center, Sridhar Kowdley, Here's an excerpt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Inside the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's search for better wireless communications The V-22, a Marine Corps aircraft that keeps on killing marines The so-called budget is only the start of a lot of hard work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wireless cellular communications keep growing as an imperative for emergency responders. The Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate has an ongoing research program for development of cellular for details, I spoke with the technology manager for the Science and Technology communications and networking technology center, Sridhar Kowdley, Here's an excerpt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Inside the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's search for better wireless communications The V-22, a Marine Corps aircraft that keeps on killing marines The so-called budget is only the start of a lot of hard work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Tech Speak minisode, the Science and Technology Directorate reports from a field in Mississippi where we tested a new type of drone system—the Bellbird Communications Platform—over the summer with first responders from across the country. With a microphone and a powerful speaker, the Bellbird facilitates important emergency messaging between responders and crowds. Maintaining clear communication without putting people at risk is something that could ultimately help keep everyone safe in challenging situations. Hear from some of the responder evaluators about how this technology meets their needs, as well as S&T Program Manager Brenda Long and National Urban Security Technology Laboratory Test Lead Bhargav Patel about how and why we conduct these types of field tests.    

Daniel M. Gerstein is a senior policy researcher at RAND and professor of policy analysis at Pardee RAND Graduate School. Previously, he served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as under secretary (acting) and deputy under secretary in the Science & Technology Directorate. Security Threats Posed by Drones

For 20 years, the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has operated what it calls centers of excellence. The program matches academics with tough challenges, with the directorate paying for research. For some highlights on the 20-year anniversary, we turn to the deputy director of the office of university programs, Jennifer Foley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For 20 years, the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has operated what it calls centers of excellence. The program matches academics with tough challenges, with the directorate paying for research. For some highlights on the 20-year anniversary, we turn to the deputy director of the office of university programs, Jennifer Foley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can artificial intelligence help fight wildfires? That what a project inside Homeland Security seeks to find out. It's known as WIFIRE. Researchers in the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate takes in loads of historical data. It feeds them into a model for guiding on-the-ground firefighters to where a fire might be headed. For more, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke to program manager Norman Spiecher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can artificial intelligence help fight wildfires? That what a project inside Homeland Security seeks to find out. It's known as WIFIRE. Researchers in the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate takes in loads of historical data. It feeds them into a model for guiding on-the-ground firefighters to where a fire might be headed. For more, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke to program manager Norman Spiecher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intelligence community officials said Friday they expect Russia, Iran and China to increase the cadence of influence operations targeting U.S. voters over the final two months of the 2024 election cycle. The assessment comes after a whirlwind month where U.S. officials accused Iran of engaging in a hack-and-leak operation targeting the presidential campaign of Donald Trump and JD Vance, and this week imposed indictments, seizures and economic sanctions on Russian government officials and members of state media organ RT for a $10 million scheme to covertly launder pro-Russian propaganda through the right-wing media outfit Tenet Media and popular conservative influencers. But officials at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence told reporters Friday that they continue to view these activities as forms of election “influence” as opposed to direct attempts to interfere with or disrupt voting and election infrastructure . The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate plans to award a contract to the nonprofit OpenMined for research and development-related services meant to curb online content related to violent extremism, according to a government posting. The agreement comes as part of the U.S. government's work in response to the Christchurch Call, which the Biden administration joined in 2021. That initiative, which brings together technology platforms and government leaders, was formed following the 2019 mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, that killed 51 people.

Season 4 of Technologically Speaking launches Wednesday, August 7! We're gearing up for another great round of conversations with experts from across the DHS Science and Technology Directorate. Tune in and subscribe today!

Tasked by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate has formulated a plan for the agency's investment goals in specific research areas. This Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan is DHS' first ever. To learn about what it calls for and how it came together, Federal News Network's Eric White talked with Jon McEntee, who is operations and requirements director with DHS S&T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tasked by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate has formulated a plan for the agency's investment goals in specific research areas. This Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan is DHS' first ever. To learn about what it calls for and how it came together, Federal News Network's Eric White talked with Jon McEntee, who is operations and requirements director with DHS S&T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal workplaces aren't what they used to be, not with a third or half of employees teleworking at least some part of the week. Since only a few people telework 100% of the time, that creates difficulties in managing office space. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone dealing with this issue, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate, Margie Rowe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal workplaces aren't what they used to be, not with a third or half of employees teleworking at least some part of the week. Since only a few people telework 100% of the time, that creates difficulties in managing office space. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone dealing with this issue, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate, Margie Rowe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The State Department pursues digital solidarity with like-minded countries. How the Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate is dealing with its telework-induced high-vacancy offices. How the EPA is dealing with its telework-induced high-vacancy offices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The State Department pursues digital solidarity with like-minded countries. How the Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology Directorate is dealing with its telework-induced high-vacancy offices. How the EPA is dealing with its telework-induced high-vacancy offices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With all of the critical cyberattacks executed through the software supply chain in recent years, you're sure to have heard about SBOMs, or software bills of materials, which are essentially ingredients lists of the components that make up a piece of software. The Biden administration in its 2021 cybersecurity executive order introduced new guidance for how federal agencies should request SBOMs from vendors when purchasing software so they can better understand what it's made of and protect against attacks down the supply chain. The Department of Homeland Security, through its Science and Technology Directorate, is advancing federal work on SBOMs, namely through a program led by its Silicon Valley Innovation Program. In partnership with CISA, the Silicon Valley Innovation Program in 2023 awarded funding to a cohort of startups to broadly promote the use of SBOMs by developing two core software modules—a multi-format SBOM translator and a software component identifier translator—to be delivered as open-source libraries which, in turn, will be integrated with their SBOM enabled commercial products. Just recently, that cohort delivered the first of those two tools. Joining the Daily Scoop to discuss the need for SBOMs broadly, the cohort's progress and what's next are Melissa Oh, managing director of DHS's Silicon Valley Innovation Program, and Anil John, SVIP technical manager.

Guests: Melissa Oh, Managing Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), DHS Science & Technology Directorate [@DHSgov]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-oh/Anil John, Technical Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), DHS Science & Technology Directorate [@DHSgov]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniljohn/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/aniltj____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesThis new episode of the 'Redefining Cybersecurity' podcast features a thought-provoking discussion on software development, supply chain security, and the innovative initiatives of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The conversation was led by host Sean Martin, with insights from distinguished guests Melissa Oh, Managing Director at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, and Anil John, Technical Director of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program.Melissa Oh shared her extensive experience in public service and the innovative approach of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program in identifying emerging technology companies. Her background in Silicon Valley and dedication to solving DHS's pain points through collaboration with startups underscored the program's mission of fostering innovation in the government sector.Anil John, a public interest technologist, provided valuable insights into bridging the gap between the government and the startup community. His role in translating government needs into actionable solutions highlighted the importance of leveraging global talent to address local challenges and drive technological advancements in the public sector.The discussion explored the Silicon Valley Innovation Program's unique selection process for startups, focusing on building products that have broad utility and can be readily adopted. The success story of the protobom project transitioning into an open-source tool exemplified the program's commitment to nurturing innovative solutions with real-world applications.The significance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in enhancing software supply chain visibility was emphasized, with a call to action for organizations to prioritize its inclusion in software development processes. By driving awareness and adoption of SBOM, the SVIP is empowering security leaders to enhance software security and visualization in the development pipeline.Security leaders were encouraged to explore tools and technologies that enhance software security and visualization in the development pipeline. A call to action was made to participate in the SVIP demo week to learn about innovative solutions and capabilities and to drive the adoption of SBOM within organizations.Key Questions AddressedHow does the Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) bridge the gap between government needs and startup innovations in cybersecurity?What role does the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) play in enhancing software supply chain security?How can organizations, both public and private, benefit from the innovative solutions developed through the SVIP for software supply chain visibility?___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

Guests: Melissa Oh, Managing Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), DHS Science & Technology Directorate [@DHSgov]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-oh/Anil John, Technical Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), DHS Science & Technology Directorate [@DHSgov]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniljohn/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/aniltj____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinView This Show's Sponsors___________________________Episode NotesThis new episode of the 'Redefining Cybersecurity' podcast features a thought-provoking discussion on software development, supply chain security, and the innovative initiatives of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The conversation was led by host Sean Martin, with insights from distinguished guests Melissa Oh, Managing Director at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, and Anil John, Technical Director of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program.Melissa Oh shared her extensive experience in public service and the innovative approach of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program in identifying emerging technology companies. Her background in Silicon Valley and dedication to solving DHS's pain points through collaboration with startups underscored the program's mission of fostering innovation in the government sector.Anil John, a public interest technologist, provided valuable insights into bridging the gap between the government and the startup community. His role in translating government needs into actionable solutions highlighted the importance of leveraging global talent to address local challenges and drive technological advancements in the public sector.The discussion explored the Silicon Valley Innovation Program's unique selection process for startups, focusing on building products that have broad utility and can be readily adopted. The success story of the protobom project transitioning into an open-source tool exemplified the program's commitment to nurturing innovative solutions with real-world applications.The significance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in enhancing software supply chain visibility was emphasized, with a call to action for organizations to prioritize its inclusion in software development processes. By driving awareness and adoption of SBOM, the SVIP is empowering security leaders to enhance software security and visualization in the development pipeline.Security leaders were encouraged to explore tools and technologies that enhance software security and visualization in the development pipeline. A call to action was made to participate in the SVIP demo week to learn about innovative solutions and capabilities and to drive the adoption of SBOM within organizations.Key Questions AddressedHow does the Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) bridge the gap between government needs and startup innovations in cybersecurity?What role does the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) play in enhancing software supply chain security?How can organizations, both public and private, benefit from the innovative solutions developed through the SVIP for software supply chain visibility?___________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

Everyone knows that Software bills of material (SBOMS) are crucial to cybersecurity. But deciphering these documents has been a challenge for many agencies. The Silicon Valley Innovation Program aims to help. It is part of the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate. It has a program to promote development of what it calls "supply chain visibility tools." For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the managing director of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program, Melissa Oh and with it technical director, Anil John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone knows that Software bills of material (SBOMS) are crucial to cybersecurity. But deciphering these documents has been a challenge for many agencies. The Silicon Valley Innovation Program aims to help. It is part of the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate. It has a program to promote development of what it calls "supply chain visibility tools." For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the managing director of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program, Melissa Oh and with it technical director, Anil John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel (Dan) M. Gerstein is a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Previously, he served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as under secretary (acting) and deputy under secretary in the Science & Technology Directorate.   Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Critical Infrastructure

Daniel M. Gerstein, board member of the Pandemic Mitigation Project, formerly served as the acting undersecretary and deputy undersecretary in the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate from 2011 to 2014. Hidden in Plain Sight: the Next Biosecurity Threat

Show Notes January 12, 20243 Science/Tech at CES 2024 that caught my eye:Headline: An instrument more sensitive than a canine's nose developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Source: The Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/events/pnnl-ces-2024Headline: Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security showcased a variety of programs and technologies at CESSource: Department of Homeland Security websiteLink: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/ces-2024Headline: Crowdfunded hiking exoskeleton debuted this week at CESSource: GlobalData via MSN Story by Sarah BradyLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/crowdfunded-hiking-exoskeleton-set-for-debut/ar-AA1mpXgJSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDbSlarxb-kStory 2: eVince microreactor boasts 8+ years of nuclear power without using waterSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Ameya PalejaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/microreactor-no-water-for-operationSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7zNs2nueQMStory 3: The British start-up plotting to make computer chips in spaceSource: The Telegraph Story by Howard MustoeLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-british-start-up-plotting-to-make-computer-chips-in-space/ar-AA1lWJmlStory 4: Researchers develop sustainable wound dressing hydrogel based on seaweed and carbonated waterSource: Phys.org Story by Science X staffLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/researchers-develop-sustainable-wound-dressing-hydrogel-based-on-seaweed-and-carbonated-water/ar-AA1lzcsYFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Daniel (Dan) M. Gerstein is a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Previously, he served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as under secretary (acting) and deputy under secretary in the Science & Technology Directorate. America has immunized troops since George Washington's time. Here's how to improve military (and civilian) vaccination programs

Technologically Speaking spends some time with Syed Mohammad, lead for the Science and Technology Directorate's Modeling and Simulation Technology Center.  Host Dee Saini has a fascinating conversation about the creation and accuracy of simulations and how they can be used to train first responders in realistic scenarios, plan large events and the movements of crowds through complex venues, and many other important tasks. Syed also talks about the metaverse—how it's already here and what you should know about it.

The Coast Guard has long worked to boost its capabilities of operating in the Arctic, an area of increasing importance to national security. Now the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate will fund research aimed at helping other DHS components operate in the Arctic. For details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Rebecca Medina, Science and Technology Director of the DHS Office of University Programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Coast Guard has long worked to boost its capabilities of operating in the Arctic, an area of increasing importance to national security. Now the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate will fund research aimed at helping other DHS components operate in the Arctic. For details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Rebecca Medina, Science and Technology Director of the DHS Office of University Programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host John Verrico sits down with Arun Vemury, program manager in the Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Biometrics and Identity Technology Center, to discuss facial recognition performance and fairness. They dive into how the technology works, how it has changed over time, current challenges and biases and what S&T is doing to overcome them. Arun and John also touch on whether facial recognition technology can distinguish between identical twins and the need for cameras that are designed to better accommodate the diversity of human faces and skin tones.

This Tech Speak mini episode gives you a unique inside perspective on our 2022 Biometrics Tech Rally. Listen as Arun Vemury, program manager in the Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Biometrics and Identity Technology Center, explains what a ‘Tech Rally' is, the challenges being addressed by the Rally, and the focus of this year's event. Arun also gives a demonstration of the facial recognition technology being tested at the event and walks you through how it works.

If you buy or approve the acquisition of software for the government, you probably already know. You're going to have to deal with something called a software bill of materials, or S-BOM as part of understanding what you're getting. Now the Science and Technology Directorate of the Homeland Security Department is aiming to help with the whole software provenance and supply chain issues. It's calling the Silicon Valley Innovation Program. Here with details, the program technical director, Anil John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you buy or approve the acquisition of software for the government, you probably already know. You're going to have to deal with something called a software bill of materials, or S-BOM as part of understanding what you're getting. Now the Science and Technology Directorate of the Homeland Security Department is aiming to help with the whole software provenance and supply chain issues. It's calling the Silicon Valley Innovation Program. Here with details, the program technical director, Anil John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel M. Gerstein works at RAND and is an adjunct professor at American University. He formerly served as the undersecretary (acting) and deputy undersecretary in the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security from 2011 to 2014. Healthy nation, safe nation: Build health security into national security

The Biden Administration is rolling out its long-awaited national cybersecurity strategy. CyberScoop Senior Editor Elias Groll joins the podcast to discuss his three biggest takeaways from the new White House initiative. At last week's Zero Trust Summit, Donald Coulter, senior science advisor for cybersecurity and zero trust in the office of the undersecretary in the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, and Terry Halvorsen, vice president of client development for U.S. Federal Market at IBM and former Chief Information Officer at the Department of Defense, discuss zero trust adoption across government. The Department of Justice is moving along on its Information Technology Strategic Plan. The plan for fiscal years 2022 through 2024 lays out five goals. One of those goals is elevating cybersecurity and implementing zero trust principles. Also Zero Trust Summit, Department of Justice CIO Melinda Rogers explains the cyber landscape her agency is following. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

Department of Homeland Security scientists think certain facial recognition systems can efficiently verify the identities of small groups of travelers while preserving the privacy of those who opt-out, as the Transportation Security Administration considers how technology could speed up security lines at airports. The results from the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's “2022 Biometric Technology Rally" unveiled this week could inform the way forward for TSA and other government agencies as they increasingly adopt facial recognition systems, despite concerns from some lawmakers and civil liberties groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Department of Homeland Security scientists think certain facial recognition systems can efficiently verify the identities of small groups of travelers while preserving the privacy of those who opt-out, as the Transportation Security Administration considers how technology could speed up security lines at airports. The results from the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's “2022 Biometric Technology Rally" unveiled this week could inform the way forward for TSA and other government agencies as they increasingly adopt facial recognition systems, despite concerns from some lawmakers and civil liberties groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of The Federal Drive with Tom Temin: An update on the cars and trucks that'll in your agency's fleet Why Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate cooks up explosives in test tubes How three agencies are applying zero trust to really button up their cybersecurity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airport security screening is in large measure a function of detection of objects and materials. A recurring challenge comes from non-commercial explosives -- dangerous substances cooked up by criminals for unknown reasons. Before developing technology to detect these substances, the Transportation Security Laboratory, part of the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, must reproduce them in a safe way. That is one of the jobs that falls to the Applied Research Division (ARD). In the fourth and final interview of his series, on location at the lab near Atlantic City, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with the ARD's Chemistry Branch Manager, Dr. John Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of The Federal Drive with Tom Temin: An update on the cars and trucks that'll in your agency's fleet Why Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate cooks up explosives in test tubes How three agencies are applying zero trust to really button up their cybersecurity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Airport security screening is in large measure a function of detection of objects and materials. A recurring challenge comes from non-commercial explosives -- dangerous substances cooked up by criminals for unknown reasons. Before developing technology to detect these substances, the Transportation Security Laboratory, part of the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, must reproduce them in a safe way. That is one of the jobs that falls to the Applied Research Division (ARD). In the fourth and final interview of his series, on location at the lab near Atlantic City, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with the ARD's Chemistry Branch Manager, Dr. John Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the Buzz presents some more highlights from last year's ELC conference.Veteran broadcaster and interviewer Francis Rose closed out ELC 2022 with two insightful interviews about how federal agencies are carrying out IT modernization efforts.First, Francis interviewed Guy Torres, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer at the IRS and experienced federal acquisitions specialist.Next, Francis sat down with Danielle Metz, recently named Director of the Information Management and Technology Directorate in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). You can get access to all of last year's ELC sessions online here: https://web.cvent.com/event/1635a9e7-5864-4abe-b742-6a3abfe9d325/summarySave your spot at ELC 2023 now and save $75 with code EARLYBIRD!Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on Twitter @ACTIAC or visit http://www.actiac.org.

Agencies are finally starting to make progress on their transitions to the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, according to the latest FITARA scorecard. Perryn Ashmore, industry executive director for federal government at Oracle and former chief information officer at the Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the obstacles of change management in government and how to overcome it. The Department of Defense and the Department of Commerce are delaying an agreement again that would codify data-sharing between the two agencies. Mike Peckham, managing director for advisory at KPMG U.S. and former executive director of financial management at HHS, explains the progress federal agencies have made sharing data. The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate will take a three-step approach to bring new technology into the department and to market. The department's new partnership guide lays out the journey for potential partners. Megan Mahle, director of industry partnerships at DHS' Science and Technology Directorate, explains the purpose of the guide and how it will look to help develop homeland security solutions. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

Shep Bostin is an Enterprise Architect for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) working with Systems Integrators focused on the public sector. As an Enterprise Architect, Shep is responsible for designing technology solutions that support and align with customers' organizational missions, technology strategies, and IT processes. He has more than 30 years of IT experience in systems engineering, product management and marketing, and technical presales for hardware and software manufacturers. Shep holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, in Information and Decision Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and is a graduate of Phillips Academy at Andover.Doug Wolfe is currently a Vice President and General Manager for Jacobs. He served as the CEO of BlackLynx from March 2018 until November 2021 when Jacobs acquired BlackLynx.  BlackLynx is an industry leader in delivering high performance computing and cloud infrastructure services to the government, and Wolfe is continuing to enhance and deliver mission-critical capabilities in his new position. A recognized federal government leader, Doug Wolfe served 33 years with the CIA, his last position being Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Directorate. He retired from federal service in December 2017. Wolfe served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the CIA from 2013 to 2016, in charge of Agency Information Technology (IT) vision and strategic direction, along with advising the Intelligence Community (IC).Throughout his career, Wolfe held multiple CIA positions, among them were Deputy Director for Acquisition, Technology, and Facilities at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI); Deputy Director of the Office of Global Access (OGA), and program manager overseeing the end-to-end system acquisition of an innovative new source and method for the Intelligence Community. Wolfe holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern California, and a master's degree in system engineering from Virginia Tech. 

Daniel M. Gerstein is a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Previously, he served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as under secretary (Acting) and deputy under secretary in the Science & Technology Directorate. He has extensive experience in security and defense while serving as a Senior Executive Service (SES) government civilian, in uniform, and in industry. He is also an adjunct professor at American University in Washington, D.C. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/out-of-the-blank-podcast/support