HSSEDI

Our Mission

The Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute™ (HSSEDI) strengthens the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ability to safeguard our border, enforce immigration policies, and accelerate investigations to combat transnational criminal and terrorist organizations.

We provide vital support by offering unique innovative solutions, accelerating industry’s ability to deliver solutions to the mission users, and delivering actionable insights to decision makers. Through our work, we enhance DHS’s capacity to address evolving threats and protect the nation’s safety and security.

Our Impact

HSSEDI serves as a trusted partner to the federal government, equipping DHS with the tools, data, and technology needed to tackle critical homeland security challenges. We provide timely and accurate data to decision-makers, accelerate investigations, and support the evaluation and integration of commercial technologies to mission operators. Our solutions help scale investigations, generate actionable leads, and enable law enforcement to act swiftly and effectively to mitigate threats, ensuring public safety and national security.

Our Work

01 FDNY and NYPD Help Test MITRE's Latest UAS Innovation

02 MITRE Unveils Full Release of EMB3D Threat Model

03 MITRE Licenses CARPE Dronvm Technology

04 Advancing Technology and Supporting School Resource Officers

05 Drone as First Responder Programs

man with baseball hat working on a drone

FDNY and NYPD Help Test MITRE's Latest UAS Innovation

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) and New York City Fire Department (FDNY) are helping MITRE create and test a new system that transforms small drones into hazardous response units to protect first responders and the public they serve.

MITRE Unveils Full Release of EMB3D Threat Model

Expanded model helps identify threats and implement tailored security for embedded devices.

MITRE Licenses CARPE Dronvm Technology

MITRE and AeroParagon have established a licensing agreement to integrate MITRE’s CARPE Dronvm smartphone app into AeroParagon’s product suite.

Advancing Technology and Supporting School Resource Officers

More than 20 years after the Columbine massacre, the nation is still grappling with how to protect students in schools. This report includes recommendations on improving school safety through advanced technology and the deployment of school resource officers.

Drone as First Responder Programs

Drone as First Responder programs introduce a new paradigm in public safety. These novel initiatives bring many reported benefits and challenges.

FDNY and NYPD Help Test MITRE's Latest UAS Innovation

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) and New York City Fire Department (FDNY) are helping MITRE create and test a new system that transforms small drones into hazardous response units to protect first responders and the public they serve.

MITRE Unveils Full Release of EMB3D Threat Model

Expanded model helps identify threats and implement tailored security for embedded devices.

MITRE Licenses CARPE Dronvm Technology

MITRE and AeroParagon have established a licensing agreement to integrate MITRE’s CARPE Dronvm smartphone app into AeroParagon’s product suite.

Advancing Technology and Supporting School Resource Officers

More than 20 years after the Columbine massacre, the nation is still grappling with how to protect students in schools. This report includes recommendations on improving school safety through advanced technology and the deployment of school resource officers.

Drone as First Responder Programs

Drone as First Responder programs introduce a new paradigm in public safety. These novel initiatives bring many reported benefits and challenges.