As President of NEC NSS, Dr. Kiernan is responsible for the design and implementation of an identity management eco-system, including world-class multi-modal biometrics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision applications for federal government agencies in defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security agencies.

Dr. Kiernan Joins San Diego Harbor Police Foundation Board of Directors

The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation (SDHPF), a recognized 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner, has announced the addition of Dr. Kathleen L. Kiernan to its board of directors. A 29-year veteran...
Dedrone most recently introduced DedroneDefender, a handheld, low-collateral mitigation tool designed for law enforcement in even the most complex of urban environments. At only 7.5 pounds and just 22 inches long, DedroneDefender is one of the lightest and smallest precision jamming systems available on the market, and comes comes equipped with narrow-band jamming to minimize disruption to other devices and meets military standard MIL-STD-810H. 

Dedrone Accelerates Airspace Security Leadership with Aerial Armor

Market leader in smart airspace security Dedrone, and Double Platinum Award Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has acquired Aerial Armor, a leader in counter-drone systems and an...

Shooter Detection Earns U.S. Patent for Cable-Free Gunshot Detection

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, and the Platinum 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Gunshot Detection Solution, has been issued its seventh patent...
Interest in Robots is Growing, and new networking options are a significant factor explains Chris Wall, Sales Director for Rajant Corporation.

Empowering Public Safety and Industrial Security with Robotics

Guest Editorial by Chris Wall, Sales Director for Rajant Corporation Public safety and security organizations are continuously looking for greater operational efficiencies and cost savings. The likes of autonomous robotics solutions will...
The 2021 'ASTORS' Award Winning MX908 mass spectrometry device will be used in the Army’s mixed-reality headset technology to provide chemical identification information.

MX908 Helps Corrections Quickly ID Illegal Drugs in Incoming Mail

908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices, who took home a Gold in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is sharing the positive impact of the...
The 2022 'ASTORS' honors mark the third consecutive year Rajant radio nodes have been distinguished for enabling highly mobile IoT applications for public safety and security.

Rajant Earns 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Win for Industry Leadership & Innovation

Rajant, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, and recipient of Triple Platinum Homeland Security Awards in American Security Today's 2022 'ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards, is pleased to announce the company...
“2023 promises to be an impactful and transitional year for security professionals as businesses seek stability while also having less resources to work with,” explained Norio Hitsuishi, Global Head of Product Management, i-PRO Co., Ltd.

‘ASTORS’ Champion Shares Top Video Surveillence Predictions for 2023

i-PRO, a 2022 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner, and global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety is sharing its top five predictions for the physical security...
Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions Acquires ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champion Rave Mobile Safety

Motorola Solutions, a global leader in public safety and enterprise security has acquired Rave Mobile Safety, a leader in mass notification and incident management, and a Double-Award Winner in the 2022...
“It is extremely satisfying to see our company and our brand be recognized as the market-leader in gunshot detection,” said Kendra Noonan, Director of Communications for Shooter Detection Systems at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony in New York City.

Shooter Detection Wins 2022 ‘ASTORS’ for Best Gunshot Detection

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a leading provider of gunshot detection solutions to schools, governments, and commercial businesses, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the 2022 'ASTORS' Platinum Award...
The NEC IPDIDS solution was selected as the Platinum Award Winner for Best Perimeter Protection Solution for its innovative fiber optic sensing technology, among other awards.

NEC NSS’ Fiber Optic Intrusion Detection Wins Top ‘ASTORS’ Award

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS) announced that its Intelligent Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (IPIDS) won the top award from American Security Today in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award program....