The real-time detection of concealed threats is critical for protecting public transportation, sports arenas, and other open, difficult-to-secure environments. New sensing technologies, such as standoff active-RF imaging with the HIVE algorithmic framework, can help security personnel screen customers and bags quickly without affecting the flow of traffic. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

S&T Office of Mission Capabilities & Support Competes in 2022 ‘ASTORS’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, which has been Recognized in AST's Annual 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Five Consecutive Years, is pleased to announce the HIVE...
Mr. Breslin currently serves as the Director, Strategic Client Relationships, Public Safety for LexisNexis. Additionally, he is a retired federal law enforcement senior executive with twenty-four years of law enforcement and homeland security experience.  Most of Mr. Breslin’s career was spent with the United States Secret Service (USSS), where he served as Deputy Assistant Director in the Office of Investigations, focusing on the integrated mission of investigations and protection. 

Michael Breslin Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

Michael Breslin serves as the Director, Strategic Client Relationships, Public Safety for LexisNexis, where in this role, he supports the LexisNexis Federal Government team by managing and establishing the executive relationships...
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Subcommittee Chair Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced legislation that would reauthorize the Coast Guard for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 on September 8, 2022.  (Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard by PAC Tom Sperduto, and Wikipedia)

Cybersecurity is Front and Center in Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill

September 12, 2022 – In Breaking News – FCW A new bill to reauthorize the Coast Guard service through fiscal year 2023 would task the military branch with developing Artificial Intelligence and...
New Gurucul survey responses were collected at Black Hat 2022 and via email in the two weeks after the show, from security professionals from a wide range of organizations, sizes, and verticals.

Behavioral Analytics a Top Priority for SOC, New Gurucul Survey Finds

Gurucul, a leader in Next-Gen SIEM, XDR, UEBA, and Identity Access Analytics, and Returning Competitor to the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has unveiled the results of their new Black...
Layered on top of the schools’ existing security cameras, 2022 'ASTORS' Competitor ZeroEyes’ proprietary software will automatically identify guns the moment they become visible and alert school administrators and safety personnel within 3 to 5 seconds.

ZeroEyes to Prevent & Mitigate Active Shooter Events at Vassar Schools

ZeroEyes, the Newest Competitor in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has been chosen by Vassar Public Schools in Michigan to help protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. Layered on...
From tracking criminals to analyzing the flow of traffic in a parking lot to automating tasks, few technologies can be applied as widely as ALPR can, and PlateSmart Technologies has found a way to address virtually every application, from commercial to government use

PlateSmart’s New Mobile Defender Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

PlateSmart Technologies, a Recognized Winner in the Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program for Six Consecutive Years, is pleased to announce its PlateSmart Mobile Defender has been Nominated to Compete in...
Deputy Michael Hartwick, 51, was struck by a construction worker operating a front-end loader at a roadwork site near, deputies said. (Courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)

Pinella’s County Deputy Killed, Hurricane Ian Continues to Intensify

September 23, 2022 – In Breaking News – FOX 13 The two men arrested in the death of Pinellas County Deputy Mike Hartwick were undocumented workers, both from Honduras. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said both of...
There has been an explosion in human and machine identities with the rapid acceleration of major initiatives such as digital transformation, cloud migration and more. While the attack paths from internal and external threats have not changed, the complexity of managing cyber risks has magnified. (Courtesy of CyberArk)

CyberArk Returns to Compete in Fifth Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Escalating numbers of high-profile breaches impacting federal entities and private organizations have revealed the depth and breadth of enterprises’ cybersecurity debt (a combination of expanding attack surfaces, rising numbers of identities,...
Jon Gruen, Chairman Named New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Fortem Technologies

Fortem Announces Exec Leadership Growth with Jon Gruen Named CEO

Fortem Technologies, a leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense, and a Double 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced that Jon Gruen, the company's existing Executive Chairman will be...
SolarWinds

SolarWinds Worldwide Nominated in 7th Consecutive ‘ASTORS’ Awards

The job of the technology professional is hard. Technology is pervasive, complex and always changing. End users can be demanding, and businesses need constant access to an ever-expanding ecosystem of applications and infrastructure. The...