Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of DHS
Ten years ago this month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opened for business. This new enterprise, combining 22 different federal departments and agencies, had a very clear objective: to keep Americans safe. Since then, DHS has made significant progress securing and strengthening our ports and borders, protecting critical infrastructure, securing cyberspace, and increasing our nation's resilience to natural and man-made disasters. DHS has also matured as an organization, and is increasingly strengthening its ability to operate in a more integrated, efficient manner.
On behalf of MITRE and the HS SEDI FFRDC, I applaud the men and women of DHS, who keep our nation safe day in and day out. Thank you for your tireless commitment to the security of the homeland and congratulations for all that you have accomplished. Finally, I would like to thank you for making MITRE a trusted partner in your mission. It is an honor and privilege for all of us here to serve.
Barbara Toohill
Vice President and Director
Homeland Security Systems Engineering & Development Institute
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A federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) assists the United States government with scientific research and analysis, development and acquisition, and/or systems engineering and integration. Governed according to federal acquisition, regulations, FFRDCs operate as long-term strategic partners with their sponsoring government agencies. They are created by the government to address problems of considerable complexity, analyze technical questions with a high degree of objectivity, and provide creative and cost-effective solutions to government problems.
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