AlertMedia Competes in 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

AlertMedia, one of the fastest-growing mass notification providers in the world, serving companies in 80+ countries, is pleased to announce their AlertMedia Mass Notification Software, has been nominated to compete in...

The FAA’s Small Drone Rule Lets sUAS Soar (See How, Multi-Video)

A host of new users are changing the world of commercial aviation thanks in large part to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) small unmanned aircraft rule, Part 107 (PDF), which has now been in place...

FL Sheriff Offers Suspects Shelter from Irma, in Jail (Multi-Video)

By Christal Hayes, The Orlando Sentinel Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is threatening to jail wanted people seeking shelter due to Hurricane Irma. The sheriff, who is known for his outspoken comments, made the threat...

General Dynamics to Upgrade Abrams Main Battle Tanks (See in Action)

General Dynamics Land Systems has received two contract awards from the U.S. Army for Abrams main battle tank upgrades, which will boost the platform’s capabilities and help the Army lead the...

DHS S&T Awards $8.6M for Gov’t Mobile App Security R&D Projects

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded funding to five research and development (R&D) projects that will enhance the secure use of mobile applications (apps)...

ISIS Shifts Women’s Role in Jihad to Female Fighters (Learn More, Video)

The Islamic State is urging women to become actively engaged in its battles, in a significant ideological move that highlights the group’s bid to increase its manpower, according to new analysis...

OSI Wins $21M Z Portal Screening Award from CBP (Multi-Video)

OSI Systems' Security division has received a delivery order valued at approximately $21 million from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide Z Portal® cargo and vehicle screening systems. Threats and Contraband - Stopped...

With Radware Continent 8 Plays a Winning Hand Against DDoS Attacks

Radware, a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, and a competitor in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has expanded its network within Continent 8 Technologies. Not only does Radware...
Follow a class of trainees as they spend more than 20 weeks at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where they’ll learn what it takes to become a special agent. The training will be taxing on many levels—academically, physically, and psychologically—and success is far from guaranteed. (Courtesy of the FBI)

Becoming an FBI Agent, An Inside Look at What It Takes (Multi-Video)

By the FBI The First Week It’s a hot afternoon in August, and the last of the trainees steps off a coach bus parked outside a dormitory at the FBI Academy. One by one,...

Blighter’s New Lower Cost Radar for Airports & Critical Infrastructure

Blighter Surveillance Systems has introduced a lower cost, entry level version of its Blighter B400 Series Doppler ground surveillance radar aimed specifically at airports and critical infrastructure sites such as oil/gas facilities,...