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Disaster Prevention

Fear of Insider Attack, Service Members Vetted by FBI- Who Dropped...

Tammy Waitt - January 18, 2021

January 11, 2021 – In Breaking News – AP News U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from...

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Physical Security

Dual-Sensor Wisenet TNM-3620TDY Uses Thermal Imaging and AI Technology to Accurately Identify Health Risks and Monitor Activity in Public Spaces (Courtesy of Hanwha Techwin)

Hanwha Expands Public Health Surveil with TNM-3620TDY Camera

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - January 11, 2021

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Greater demands for safety and security in both public and commercial sectors are driving contactless biometrics deployments in government, financial services, retail, healthcare, industrial/manufacturing, and enterprise sectors. But which is right for you?

Comparing Options of Contactless Access Control by Iris ID...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - January 8, 2021

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HIGH RISE ESCAPE

High Rise Escape, Self-Evacuation & Rescue: Plan 2...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - January 6, 2021

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Government Security

U.S. Army by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht

Fear of Insider Attack, Service Members Vetted by FBI-...

Disaster Prevention Tammy Waitt - January 18, 2021

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The father of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, said his son "a gentleman" who "loved his job,” and said he hopes his son's death will serve to stop "all the lunacy that's been going on in this country."

Heroes Down: 2 Officers Die Following Capitol Protest Turned...

Crisis Responders Tammy Waitt - January 12, 2021

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The NJCU Professional Security Studies Department is one of the few programs nationally in higher education designated an Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) per the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and a Cyber Defense CAE per the National Security Agency. (Courtesy of NJCU)

NJCU Professional Security Studies Honored with 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award

Education Tammy Waitt - January 12, 2021

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IT Security

Siklu recognized for its groundbreaking “Best COVID-19 Communication Solution”, MultiHaul™ Gigabit Wireless for establishing broadband communications at temporary and "pop up” medical facilities, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Easily installed on street-fixtures or rooftops, these radios have been proven to be the ideal solution for networks requiring fast and simple deployment of secure, wireless fiber.

Siklu Honored with 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award for Emerg Communications

Communications Tammy Waitt - January 11, 2021

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'ASTORS' Award Winning GrammaTech is developing the ReMath Program, focuses on Automating the Analysis of Mathematical Models in Cyber Physical System Binaries for maintenance and modernization.

DARPA Taps GrammaTech for Artifi-cial Intel Exploration (AIE) Program

Federal Tammy Waitt - January 7, 2021

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As we navigate the growing surge of COVID cases this winter, public safety agencies will have to again ramp up communications with citizens about the virus. With 2020 Multi-'ASTORS' Award Winner Rave Mobile Safety, your agency can leverage integrated critical communication, data and response capabilities for safer communities.

Lessons Learned: How to Use COVID-19 to Prepare for...

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - January 7, 2021

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Port Security

BriefCam Experts Share their 2021 Video Analytics Predictions &...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - January 3, 2021

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Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents seized 25 pounds of meth on Christmas.

Christmas Meth Smuggling Attempt Foiled by Border Patrol Canine

Border Tammy Waitt - December 29, 2020

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SAFMS and SAFMS-T systems provide autonomous scheduled and on-demand flights that transmit the real-time HD and thermal data needed to protect both airmen and assets against airborne, ground, and potentially water-based threats in all environments.

Travis Air Force Base First to Deploy Drone-Based Security...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - December 27, 2020

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