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DHS Demonstrating Malware Detection Technologies Tuesday

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Cyber Security Division has made it a top priority to develop tools to prevent criminals from using malicious software and is ready to demonstrate its new malware detection technologies at…

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the Transition to Practice Technology Demonstration Day for Investors, Integrators and IT Companies in Santa Clara, California, Tuesday, an S&T blog post said. One of the technologies S&T developed is the Federated Malware Analysis System (FMAS), which is a CSD-funded technology that counters the strengths of a malware attacker by clustering malware behaviors into “families” so it’s easier to detect, the post said. “Our aim is to work with our private sector partners to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure systems and commercial marketplace,” S&T Cyber Security Division Director Douglas Maughan said. “Showcasing and, most importantly, transitioning these technologies into the commercial market will be impactful to all organizations engaged in securing cyberspace and protecting various organizations such as government, public utilities and healthcare,” Maughan said. “We know these solutions can impact the cyber landscape that the Department is working to protect,” said S&T Cyber Security Division Transition to Practice Program Manager Michael Pozmantier.