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Homeland Security

Briefing

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, February 16th, 2021

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Briefing

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has awarded start-up AppCensus $198,600 to develop testing and validation services for COVID-19 digital contact tracing applications. Under the Silicon Valley Innovation Program phase one award, the California-based company will also provide a free public microsite with results of the app testing. DHS is seeking a robust app testing ecosystem to ensure that digital contact tracing apps are used as intended while protecting individuals’ sensitive and personal information. Rhode & Schwarz…

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