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The '''Command, Control and Interoperability Division''' is a bureau of the [[United States]] [[Department of Homeland Security]]'s Science and Technology Directorate, run by Dr. David Boyd. This division is responsible for creating informative resources(including standards, frameworks, tools, and technologies) that strengthen communications interoperability, improve Internet security, and integrity and accelerate the development of automated capabilities to help identify potential threats to the U.S. The purpose of this division is to enable seamless and secure interactions among homeland security stakeholders. This means enhancing the ability of owners to communicate, share, visualize, analyze and protect information through this practitioner-driven approach. The Command, Control and Interoperability Division's vision is for stakeholders to have comprehensive, real-time, and relevant information to create and maintain a secure and safe nation.<ref name="dhs.gov">{{Cite web |url=https://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1224532340996.shtm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118075109/http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1224532340996.shtm |archive-date=2012-01-18 |dead-url-status=yesdead }}</ref>

The division took over most of the functions envisioned by the U.S. Congress for the Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), which was under the Cybersecurity and Communications unit created by the [[Homeland Security Appropriations Act|Homeland Security Appropriations Act (2007).]]<ref>{{Cite book|title=Public Safety Communications and Spectrum Resources: Policy Issues for Congress|last=Moore|first=Linda|publisher=Congressional Research Service|year=2009|isbn=9781437924695|___location=Washington, D.C.|pages=26}}</ref> These included the coordination of emergency communications planning, preparedness, and response. This particular area serves as the basis for the division's involvement in developing protocols for [[Emergency service|emergency responders]].<ref>{{Cite book|title=Introduction to Homeland Security: Principles of All-Hazards Risk Management|last=Bullock|first=Jane|last2=Haddow|first2=George|last3=Coppola|first3=Damon|publisher=Elsevier|year=2009|isbn=9781856175098|___location=Burlington, MA|pages=553}}</ref>

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Within the Basic/Futures Research Program are actually two programs. The first is known as the Visual Analytics and Precision Information Environments Program; he second includes the Discrete-Element Computing, Privacy, and Forensics Program.

The Visual Analytics and Precision Information Environments Program uses visually based mathematical methods and computational algorithms to discover, manipulate, or comprehend diverse data. The program also conducts research on novel advanced technologies and techniques for understanding and manipulating information in multiple forms or modes. These techniques tend to include text, video, images, audio, databases, and sensor data. The knowledge found through this program helps to anticipate terrorist incidents and/or catastrophic events.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1218474924792.shtm#30 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305162235/http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1218474924792.shtm#30 |archive-date=2012-03-05 |dead-url-status=yesdead }}</ref>

The Discrete-Element Computing, Privacy, and Forensics Program consists of software algorithms and hardware architectures that access, process and manage multiple types and modes of information. This program assesses threats and consequences, ensuring information privacy and securing the cyber infrastructure while protecting telecommunications interoperability.<ref name="cyber.st.dhs.gov">http://www.cyber.st.dhs.gov/public/CATCH/Boyd.pdf</ref> The Discrete-Element Computing, Privacy, and Forensics Program provides real-time data analysis and decision support against potential threats and imminent disasters.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1218474924792.shtm#10 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305162235/http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1218474924792.shtm#10 |archive-date=2012-03-05 |dead-url-status=yesdead }}</ref>

===Cyber security===