Existing HSIN Users can register for a HSIN Modernization Demo account here.

Your existing account cannot be used to access HSIN Modernization. Creating an account here will not disrupt your current account. Learn what is new in HSIN Modernization

Department of Homeland Security Employees and Contractors

Your PIV card is your key to HSIN

  • Typically takes under 1 minute
  • Requires your PIV Card
Register using your PIV Card

All Others

Prove your identity through Login.gov

  • Typically takes under 15 minutes
  • Requires a valid state or government ID, Social Security Number, and a Phone
  • Registration must be completed within 15 minutes. If your session is timed-out you will be prompted with help to resume
Register using Login.gov

How to join the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)

HSIN is your trusted resource for information to support your mission with unclassified but sensitive information sharing.

If you register through Login.gov your government ID, Social Security Number, and phone number will be encrypted and held by Login.gov for two years, and will not be disclosed to DHS. Review their security policy.

Information that you provide about your professional role, areas of responsibility, and employer are used by HSIN to provide you with relevant information and tools.

Trust is the foundation of HSIN.

Prove your identity.

A government issued PIV Card is quick and secure. The Government-provided Login.gov service verifies your identity if you don’t have a PIV

Describe your role.

Your role, areas of responsibility, and interests will be used to set your initial access to HSIN and suggest relevant content

Understand HSIN rules.

Review and accept privacy, security, and behavior standards

Login and customize.

You can begin using HSIN right away. You can request further access to information, tools, or groups where you have a need to know

A secure platform for Research and Collaboration

  • Utilize a trusted, secure network to get information about incidents, plan security for large-scale events or conduct daily operations
  • Share information with trusted colleagues and partners for mission support
  • Every effort is made to ensure the quality, integrity, and utility of the information on this site while ensuring privacy and security

Other HSIN users will have the ability to see your contact information, and you can specify what types of HSIN users can see information that you may share.