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Birmingham Safe Neighborhoods Task Force Launched (Multi-Video)

Tammy Waitt - May 19, 2018

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched the Birmingham Safe Neighborhoods Task Force (BSNTF) to offer prevention and community outreach programs within the city. This task...

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Physical Security

Desktop Alert Inc.is a worldwide recognized leader in providing best-of-breed enterprise-class, network-centric emergency mass notification systems to private, industrial, military, government and commercial organizations.

Desktop Alert Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program (Video)

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - May 18, 2018

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KDADS’ background check portal, KanCheck, has been developed and built through a grant from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at no cost to the State of Kansas.

Kansas Starts Care Home Fingerprint Background Checks (Learn More)

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - May 18, 2018

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Active Shooters: An Evolving Threat Requires an Updated Solution

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - May 18, 2018

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Government Security

Birmingham Safe Neighborhoods Task Force Launched (Multi-Video)

Crisis Responders Tammy Waitt - May 19, 2018

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Desktop Alert Inc.is a worldwide recognized leader in providing best-of-breed enterprise-class, network-centric emergency mass notification systems to private, industrial, military, government and commercial organizations.

Desktop Alert Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program (Video)

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - May 18, 2018

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KDADS’ background check portal, KanCheck, has been developed and built through a grant from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at no cost to the State of Kansas.

Kansas Starts Care Home Fingerprint Background Checks (Learn More)

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - May 18, 2018

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IT Security

Desktop Alert Inc.is a worldwide recognized leader in providing best-of-breed enterprise-class, network-centric emergency mass notification systems to private, industrial, military, government and commercial organizations.

Desktop Alert Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program (Video)

Campus Security Tammy Waitt - May 18, 2018

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The American Bar Association estimates almost one in four law firms with more than 500 attorneys experienced a security breach in 2017. Deploying a strong, well-managed email authentication solution can help prevent these fake messages from arriving and spreading to other staff, and potentially to clients. (Courtesy of DLA Piper)

Most Top Law Firms Worldwide Vulnerable to Phishing Attacks

Communications Tammy Waitt - May 16, 2018

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Ivanti Identity Director powered by RES provides an attribute-based approach to identity and access with automated provisioning, workflows, and self service. People get the right levels of access based on their identity, giving them the ability to stay productive, while the business remains secure.

Ivanti Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - May 16, 2018

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Port Security

Gatwick will be looking at how long each interaction takes, what this means for queue times, how it simplifies the passenger journey, how passengers interact with the technology, and how intuitive the process is - which also has the potential to improve aircraft departure times.

Gatwick & easyJet Launch ‘UK First’ Biometric Boarding Trial...

Access Control & Identification Tammy Waitt - May 18, 2018

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CBP Officers Luis Castineiras (left) and Mohammed Sajib at the spot where they rendered life-saving aid.

CBP Officers Resuscitate Unresponsive Woman at PHL Airport

Airports/Aviation Tammy Waitt - May 17, 2018

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USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118) will be an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the United States Navy. The ship will be named to honor former United States Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii. Inouye was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Tuscany, Italy, during World War II.

Keel Laid for Future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118)...

Disaster Prevention Tammy Waitt - May 16, 2018

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