Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that a fifth cybersecurity technology has been licensed for commercialization as a part of the Cyber Security Division’s Transition to Practice (TTP) program. The TTP program builds on the S&T process of funding projects through the full research and development lifecycle through to the commercial marketplace. The Physical and Cyber Risk Analysis Tool (PACRAT) technology, developed by researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), assesses cyber risks simultaneously with physical risks. RhinoCorps, a small business and vulnerability assessment tool developer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is licensing the tool and plans to integrate PACRAT’s capabilities into their physical vulnerability assessment tool called Simajin. The resulting assessment tool will enable users to examine how their cyber security and physical security postures impact one another. “S&T’s TTP program is leading the way in assisting the transition of government funded technology into the marketplace,” said DHS Under Secretary for Science and Technology Dr. Reginald Brothers. “Some of the most innovative technologies have been developed by our national lab partners and it’s essential we help them provide a positive impact on the nation’s cybersecurity posture.” In 2013, the TTP program […]
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