The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded a $143,478 contract to digital identity firm Danube Tech for credentialing. The Austrian firm has been tasked with developing blockchain security technology for the DHS to secure associated services such as customs and immigration.
The DHS incorporates U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Transportation Security Administration, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The current system employs paper-based documentation for issuance, validation and verification of licenses and certificates from these federal bodies. This legacy system is susceptible to errors and does not facilitate data exchange between departments.
Meanwhile, the funding was provided under S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) solicitation for Preventing Forgery & Counterfeiting of Certificates and Licenses. SVIP works with private players to advance solutions for homeland security.
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