Technology

Technology is an ever growing area of Homeland Security and Homeland Defense.  This section contains documents, studies, papers and links concerning the use of technology not only to fight terrorism, but to ensure privacy as well. 

 Department of Homeland Security, Directorate of Science and Technology
 Counter IED Capabilities, Yuma Test Center (US Army)
 Securics, a Colorado Springs-based startup company providing technology-based biometric and security solutions; Click here to read their paper presented at the NHDF Symposium VI Emerging Technology Day 27 Oct 08
 Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) Web Site (May require a certificate to access)
 Y12 National Security Complex, Y‑12 helps ensure a safe and reliable U.S. nuclear weapons deterrent.
 Technologies for Public Safety and Security (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
 [March 2004] Report of the Technology and Privacy Advisory Committee"Safeguarding Privacy in the Fight Against Terrorism"
 [12 Dec 2003] DoD Inspector General Report "Terrorism Information Awareness Program"
 [27 Oct 08] BBC News article "US Army warns of Twitter Danger"



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With Symposium VII in the can you don't have to wait until next year to enjoy the benefits of this site.  We will be posting full videos of all the great speakers, panel members and audience questions here in the library.  We have also added new content every day since the symposium that we gathered up from attendees.  Thanks to all that contributed new and fresh content!!