AST is pleased to announce the newest Magazine is ready for viewing, and includes the following featured articles:
SECURING ENDPOINTS a Top Concern and Challenge in Reducing Attack Dwell Times
Research by Attivo Networks, from 1,200 Cybersecurity Professionals Shows respondents rank detection controls and cite cyber deception as the top attack disrupter among a range of traditional solutions…
111 COVID-19 LINE OF DUTY DEATHS – A Public Safety Crisis New Flexible
The National Fraternal Order of Police sadly reported that as of May 20, 111 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty due to COVID-19.
See a state-by-state breakdown of Line-of-Duty Deaths…
Flexible New Answers to CRITICAL INDOOR MASS NOTIFICATION REQS
When an emergency strikes, effective dissemination of information in a timely manner can be critical, and intelligible voice messages can cover a wide area to alert and direct a large number of people in a short time.
ATI Systems, a recognized leader in the design of Mass Notification Systems (MNS), continues to innovate in providing their worldwide customer base with improved solutions to these demanding applications…
Why Compete in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ HOMELAND SECURITY AWARDS?
90% of Award Winners return to compete in the Annual ‘ASTORS‘ Homeland Security Awards Program, and receive priority coverage throughout the year in AST digital platforms, and benefit from introduction to AST’s 75K+ readers seeking solutions to their most critical Physical and IT security challenges…
TEMPERATURE MONITORING Integrated Entrance Control Solutions
Shaken by an unprecedented global health crisis, respect for measures to protect individuals has become critical in guaranteeing a healthy environment for visitors and employees is an organization’s duty.
Automatic Systems’ pedestrian gates, with the Covid-19 software predisposition option, create an automated process, to help preserve social distances and insure that public health requirements are respected…
GOT PREPAREDNESS? – See Video
The Preparedness Without Paranoia® (PWP®) introduces clarity at the intersection of fear and fact and educates, engages and empowers individuals to make decisions without hesitation if an ordinary day turns extraordinary…
ISC WEST Update
Given the continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic and stay at home guidelines, the July dates are no longer viable for the security industry.
Considering the escalation of COVID-19, travel and social distancing restrictions, and the economic impact over the past five weeks across the United States and the world, it is necessary to reschedule the event to...
5G Cyber Security: THREATS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
As digital transformation sweeps over the world, demanding new and better solutions for connectivity, user experience, and communication.
5G is a new cellular networking standard, built for the purpose of improving mobile connections, however the software-based nature of 5G, as well as its usage of distributed routing, poses critical threats on worldwide networks and users…
5 TIPS for Employees Working Remotely – See Video
Cyber security scientist, Joseph Carson, of Thycotic shares his tips for staying secure while working remotely.
“I’ve been working from home for 15 years, and the past 2 weeks have been a whole new learning experience for me,” says Carson…
Seeking CHAMPION PRODUCTS & SERVICES?
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and VMS), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security), the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitgate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape…
Enter today to Compete in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland SecurityAwards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security and public safety vertical markets.
American Security Today is pleased to announce that Deann Criswell, the NYC Emergency Management Commissioner will deliver the keynote address at the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon Banquet in New York City.The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting 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.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
| Facial/IRIS Recognition | Body Worn Video Product | Cyber Security |
| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | And Many Others! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.
As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
The 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program surpassed expectations with a record number of nominations received from industry leaders and government agencies, and drew over 200 attendees to the ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Banquet – an exclusive gourmet luncheon and networking opportunity which filled to capacity, before having to turn away late registrants.
Why the ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program?
Commissioner Bratton, one of the world’s most respected and trusted experts on risk and security issues and Executive Chairman of Teneo Risk a global advisory firm, was recognized as the ‘2019 ‘ASTORS’ Person of the Year’ for his Lifetime of Dedication and Extraordinary Leadership in Homeland Security and Public Safety.The event featured an impassioned and compelling keynote address by William J. Bratton, former police commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD) twice, the Boston Police Department (BPD), and former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), as he walked attendees through 50 years of American policing history, the impacts on the communities, and the evolution of critical communication capabilities in our post 9/11 landscape.
American Security Today’s comprehensive Annual Homeland Security Awards Program is organized to recognize the most distinguished vendors of physical, IT, port security, law enforcement, and first responders, in acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’
Over 200 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 which included:
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
- United States Marine Corps
- The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- United States Postal Inspection Service
- DHS S&T
- United States Marshals Service (USMS)
- The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Police (PAPD)
- The Department of Justice (DOJ)
- The New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (NYS DHSES)
- United States Border Patrol
- AlertMedia, Ameristar Perimeter Security, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Bellevue University, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., CornellCookson, Drone Aviation, FLIR Systems, Hanwha Techwin, HID Global, IPVideo Corp., Konica Minolta Business Solutions, LenelS2, ManTech, Regroup Mass Notifications, SafeLogic, SolarWinds, Senstar, ShotSpotter, Smiths Detection, TCOM LP, Trackforce, Verint, and More!
Why American Security Today?
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.
American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers eyes throughout the story with cutting edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.
Harness the Power of the Web – with our 100% Mobile Friendly Publications
The AST Digital Publications is distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals in federal, state and local levels.
‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’
AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
