Honored in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Luncheon Commissioner Bill Bratton Executive Chairman, of TENEO Risk Advisory; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Solutions; and Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral (Rtd) David Pekoske.

Final Weeks for Nominations in 2022 ‘ASTORS Homeland Security Awards

AST is accepting Final Nominations for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program; the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, in its Seventh Year, to ecognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security,...
Sanjay Raja, VP Product Marketing and Solutions, Gurucul

Improving Threat Detection and Response is Key in 2022 and Beyond

By Sanjay Raja, VP Product Marketing and Solutions, Gurucul One of my top cybersecurity initiatives for 2022 is improving threat detection and response. Initial compromises are inevitable, and most often originate from...
Security Center 5.11 simplifies the path to unification with a redefined product licensing model, and introduces Genetic’s Streamvault Edge™ appliances, which simplify the path to hybrid-cloud, along with the upcoming Genetec Web App1, providing an intuitive and easily portable window on your security system.

Genetec Announces Significant New Release of Security Center 5.11

Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, who took home a Gold in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a...
New SHIELD-Cyber is a Multi-Domain Defense System, offering an enhanced multilayered solution to address today’s complex drone threats from both RF control and RF silent waypoint navigation. (Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions)

D-Fend Solutions and Liteye Systems Integrate C-UAS in New SHIELD-Cyber

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, and a 2021 'ASTORS' Award for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution,  has announced a system integration between EnforceAir and Liteye...
At least one of the shootings was apparently streamed on Facebook Live, which ultimately led to the arrest of 19 year old Ezekiel Kelly following a high-speed pursuit, explains Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis at a news conference early Thursday. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Memphis Shooting Rampage Leaves 4 People Dead, 3 Hurt (Multi-Video)

September 8, 2022 – In Breaking News – CNN A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after live streaming part of a shooting rampage that left four people dead and three others injured...
ecamsecure The security of local, state, and federal government assets deserves the highest priority, certification, and innovation. With those imperatives in mind, it’s clear to see why government agencies trust remote guarding to meet the moment’s security needs proactively, and decisively.

Learn How Remote Guarding Helps to Respond to Threats in Real-Time

Guest Editorial by Jordan Lippel, CPP at ECAMSECURE, a GardaWorld company Modern security risks command an agile response from key institutions like local, state, and federal government agencies/services. American citizens depend on the...
Riley the Golden Retriever assisted in the 9/11 search and rescue efforts. He was trained to find live people and helped recover several bodies of firefighters. (Courtesy of YouTube)

9/11 Heroes Worth Remembering: the Dogs who Served (Multi-Video)

September 11, 2022 – In Breaking News – The Times If I told you that there’s a group of people who, for generation after generation, were devoted to being experts in: Lifesaving in...
Courtesy of Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI)

#STOPTrackTragedies: Rail Trespass Dangers, Safety Tips & RISC Training

While the number of highway-rail crossing collisions, deaths, and injuries has dropped over the past five decades, it’s still a startling fact that about every three hours in the U.S., a...
solarwinds

State of the Tech Job Market Amid Labor Shortages, Hiring Challenges

SolarWinds, an industry-leading provider of simple, powerful, and secure IT management software, and a Triple Award Winner in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program recently nominated to compete in the...
I’m Katherine Schweit, an attorney, security consultant, and retired FBI special agent. I was tagged by the FBI to create their Active Shooter program after the terrible tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Since then, I’ve devoted my energy to helping prevent more tragedies. My mission is to teach people their role in ending gun violence in their community. You can make a difference. Parents, educators, community leaders, policymakers, and security professionals can all help stop the killing. It starts with knowledge. You are part of the solution.

Kate Schweit’s ‘STOP THE KILLING’ at 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon

Planning is underway for the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Presentation Banquet Luncheon taking place on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. American Security Today’s Annual...