D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency cyber-based counter-drone takeover technology, and Double ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner in the AST 2022 Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced its flagship product, EnforceAir, was selected as the 2023 Intersec Homeland Security/Service of the Year Award winner at the 2023 Intersec Expo on January 18 in Dubai, UAE.
EnforceAir was selected by a rigorous panel of jurors, joining four other finalists within the Homeland Security and Defense sector.
In either autonomous or manual mode, EnforceAir detects, locates, and identifies rogue drones in clients’ airspace and then neutralizes the threat by allowing them to take full control over the drone and land it safely in a predefined zone.
Since the system does not rely upon jammers or kinetic technology, EnforceAir avoids collateral damage, interference, disruption, and disturbance. Continuity prevails as communications, commerce, transportation, and everyday life smoothly proceed.
(With the recognized increase of threats from potentially dangerous drones, D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir anti-drone system assists varied organizations worldwide to maintain full control of drone incidents in complex environments and be prepared for future threats. See D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir announced as the Intersec 2023 Homeland Security Product Service of the Year award for innovation, performance, installation, manageability, value, and industry appeal. Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions and YouTube.)
The Intersec Homeland Security Product/Service of the Year selection criteria are innovation, performance, installation, manageability, value, and industry appeal. The Awards, which recognized people, products, and companies for exceptional performance, attracted almost 1300 entries across ten categories.
“They’ve developed a product that not only has a wide bandwidth of capture from potentially hostile drones, but also they’ve developed technology that can take control of that drone and send it to a safe place,” explained Howard Leedham, MBE, MSc, Aviation and Security Expert Consultant, former UK Special Forces Officer, former Royal Navy Commando Pilot, and 2023 Intersec Award Juror.
“The company is well deserved of this award.”
“We are immensely honored that EnforceAir’s innovative technology has been objectively recognized on the global stage by such a highly qualified, prestigious and independent jury of expert security leaders at the 2023 Intersec Awards,” shared Jeffrey Starr, D-Fend Solutions Chief Marketing Officer. “
“The criteria, competitiveness, and rigorous selection process, combined with the specific mention of our capture, control, and safety attributes, represents tremendous validation for our performance in the growing and demanding counter-drone space.”
D-Fend Solutions enables full control, safety, and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive environments, to overcome both current and emerging drone threats.
With hundreds of deployments worldwide, EnforceAir focuses on the most dangerous drone threats in the military, public safety, airport, prison, major event, and critical infrastructure environments.
D-Fend Solutions’ technology has been chosen as best-in-class and is in deployment at top-tier U.S. government agencies, including with U.S. military, federal law enforcement, and homeland security, as well as major international airports globally.
EnforceAir autonomously executes RF, and cyber-takeovers of rogue drones for a safe landing and outcome, ensuring the smooth flow of communications, commerce, transportation, and everyday life.
To learn more about D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir anti-drone system, please visit d-fendsolutions.com.
D-Fend Takes Platinum & Gold in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now entering it’s Eighth Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.
D-Fend Solutions (First of Two)
Best Counter-UAS Solution
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EnforceAir
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Unidentified drones entering unauthorized airspace and more, specifically crossing borders and state lines, have become a frequent occurrence that can pose a serious security threat.
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Military agencies, public safety organizations, government agencies, border security, and critical infrastructure environments rely on aerial monitoring technology to help reduce the threat of rogue drones and to amplify situational awareness at these borders. Sophisticated aerial monitoring is also crucial in sensitive environments like airports and for VIP protection.
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EnforceAir, D-Fend Solutions’ advanced, anti-drone, radio frequency (RF)-based cyber solution, passively and continuously scans and monitors unique communication signals used by commercial drones, without producing false positives.
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Once detected, EnforceAir can understand drone information and protocols, for a classification process, and tag specific drones as authorized or unauthorized.
(See how D-Fend’s Solutions RF cyber C-UAS empowers security agencies to protect sensitive sites with quick detection and control capabilities, as permitted by regulations and performed by authorized personnel, for safety and continuity. Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions and YouTube.)
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The EnforceAir system can obtain relevant information, determine the type of drone, and accurately determine the drone position, including the take-off position and often also the pilot position, in real-time, which can help security officials deal with the drone pilots.
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This cyber aerial monitoring solution delivers accurate location, is not affected by weather, and may operate without a clear line-of-sight. Additionally, there is no need for human intervention to identify threats.
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EnforceAir continues to showcase the most viable aerial monitoring solution for these high-risk situations. D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir had public case studies from the past year, including detecting and mitigating a rogue drone during an open-air mass in Slovakia, as well as safeguarding world leaders at the G7 Summit in Cornwall, England.
(Slovak news report of how D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir anti-drone system successfully identified and fended off a rogue drone at Pope Francis’ mass with 60,000 worshippers. Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions and YouTube.)
D-Fend Solutions (Second of Two)
Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution
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National and homeland security personnel face a wide variety of scenarios and drone threats. In response to these threats EnforceAir anti-drone technologies, feature counter-drone, cyber, and radio frequency (RF)-based takeover technology to provide users with operational agility and flexibility.
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EnforceAir, in either autonomous or manual mode, detects, locates, and identifies rogue drones in your airspace and then neutralizes the threat by allowing you to take full control of the drone and land it safely in a predefined zone.
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Since the system does not rely upon jammers or kinetic technology, EnforceAir avoids collateral damage, interference, disruption, and disturbance, and continuity prevails as communications, commerce, transportation, and everyday life smoothly proceed.
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EnforceAir is lightweight, and its core elements can be easily transferred, mounted, and configured within minutes, enabling personnel to go anywhere at any time, including vehicle, stationary and tactical installations.
(D-Fend Solutions focuses on the real threats from potentially dangerous drones so that varied organizations worldwide can maintain full control of drone incidents in complex environments and be prepared for future threats. The EnforceAir anti-drone system, automatically executes radio frequency, and cyber takeovers of rogue drones for safe landings and safe outcomes. Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions and YouTube.)
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D-Fend was also recognized as an ‘ASTORS’ Award Champion in the 2021 Homeland Security Awards Program.
Homeland Security remains at the forefront of our national conversation as we experience an immigration crisis along our southern border and crime rates that are dramatically higher than before the Pandemic across the United States.
These challenges have become a national priority with an influx of investments in innovative new technologies and systems.
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The pinnacle of the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Ceremony Luncheon Banquet, an exclusive, full-course plated meal event, in the heart of New York City.
This year’s exclusive sold-out ‘ASTORS’ luncheon featured representatives of law enforcement, public safety, and industry leaders who came together to honor the selfless service of those who stand on the front lines, and those who stand beside them – providing the capabilities and technologies to create a safer world for generations to come.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which came out in force, to discuss comprehensive collaborations between private and public sectors that have led to the development of intelligence and technologies which serve to protect our nation.
The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program emphasized the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2022, as well as the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders.
The keynote address was provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) Diane Sabatino, who described the changes to CBP through the tragedy of 9/11 and the relentless commitment to its mission and ongoing investment in the latest technologies and innovations to protect our borders and Homeland.
The resounding theme of the DEAC’s remarks was her pride in the women and men of the CBP and their families who support them.
AST was also joined by Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton, who spoke, as always, about his love for the City of New York, the Profession of law enforcement to which he has dedicated his life, and for which he continues to drive thought leadership and innovation.
New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Department Kenneth Corey, came out to address Luncheon attendees and shared some of his experiences and the changes in policing he’s witnessed over his more than three decades of service.
FDNY Chief Joseph Jardin honored the men and women of the FDNY, not only those who currently serve but all of those who have selflessly served, with special recognition of those lost on 9/11.
Chief Jardin spoke about the continuing health battle of many following 9/11 with cancer and respiratory disease, yet now knowing the full consequences, would not have made a different decision to respond.
As Chief Jardin noted, mission-driven service is in the lifeblood of every firefighter, volunteer and sworn and has been so throughout the history of the Fire Service.
Former head of the FBI’s active shooter program, Katherine Schweit joined AST to sign complimentary copies of her book, ‘STOP THE KILLING: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis,’ thanks to the generosity of our 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Sponsors.
The 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by NEC National Security Systems (NSS), ATI Systems, Automatic Systems of America, guardDog AI, Fortior Solutions, IPVideo Corporation, Rajant Corporation, RX Global, and SIMS Software!
We were pleased to welcome the esteemed New York City Fire Department (FDNY); the New York City Police Department (NYPD); and the NYC Hospital Police, as well as Executive Management from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and many other DHS agencies, Federal law enforcement agencies, and private/public partnerships such as the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE), the 30×30 Initiative, a coalition of professionals advancing the representation of women in policing; and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) (rail safety advocates).
The prestigious Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program highlights the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
In 2022 over 240 distinguished guests representing Federal, State, and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields.
Each year, to keep our communities safe and secure, security dealers, installers, integrators, and consultants, along with corporate, government, and law enforcement/first responder practitioners, convene in New York City to network, learn and evaluate the latest technologies and solutions from premier exhibiting brands at ISC East, the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management Expo (NDEM EXPO), and the ASIS NYC Expo.
ISC East is the Northeast’s leading security & public safety event, hosted in collaboration with sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC.
Corporate firms, the majority of which return year to year to build upon their Legacy of Wins, include:
Advanced Detection Technologies, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Cellbusters, CornellCookson, CyberArk Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, High Rise Escape Systems, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Select Engineering Services LLC, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and West Virginia American Access Control Systems, just to name a few!
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To learn more about ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, Be On the LookOut for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2022 ‘A Year in Review’.
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It will serve as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2022 Products and Services’ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware, and Networking Security – to name a few), the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION will have what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It will also include featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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