# DHS Highlights FY2027 Security Funding in Virginia

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is emphasizing significant investment in protective countermeasures for fiscal year 2027, with a focus on cybersecurity, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), and IT modernization. Key events in Virginia this fall, including the "State of the Sector" briefing in Reston on December 10 and the Homeland Security Summit in Tysons Corner on November 10, provide federal contractors and industry professionals direct access to DHS leaders and decision-makers. Sean Curran, Director of the U.S. Secret Service, will keynote the summit, underscoring a **$102 million** budget request dedicated to modernizing protective technologies. These events offer critical opportunities for government contractors to engage with DHS subagencies, understand evolving procurement priorities, and position themselves for upcoming contract opportunities in cybersecurity and unmanned systems.

- The DHS FY 2027 budget includes **$102 million** for protective countermeasures, with allocations of approximately **$18 million** for cybersecurity and **$9.8 million** for counter-UAS capabilities.
- Procurement professionals should prioritize engagement with DHS and its subagencies such as USSS, CISA, CBP, and the U.S. Coast Guard to align offerings with modernization efforts.
- The Reston and Tysons Corner events provide valuable networking and intelligence-gathering platforms to understand agency priorities and upcoming solicitations.
- Companies specializing in cybersecurity, unmanned systems, and IT modernization technologies can leverage these insights to tailor proposals and business development strategies for FY 2027 opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Defense & Military, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Cybersecurity, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Government
- U.S. Secret Service (USSS)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

### Vendors
- Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Event venue host)

### Key Quotes
> This $102 million investment signals our commitment to modernizing protective countermeasures including cybersecurity and counter-UAS capabilities.
> — Sean Curran, Director, U.S. Secret Service

### Sources
- [State of the Sector - Home](https://events.govexec.com/state-of-the-sector) - GovExec.com
- [USSS’ Sean Curran To Keynote 2026 Homeland Security Summit](https://www.potomacofficersclub.com/articles/sean-curran-secret-service-homeland-security-cuas-cyber-it-ai) - Potomac Officers Club