Opioid misuse remains at epidemic levels in the United States, and to address this issue DEA will host its 23rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide. (Stock image courtesy of DEA)

Career Offender in the U.S. Illegally Sentenced to 10 Yrs in Federal Prison

A Dominican national previously deported in 2004 following his conviction and incarceration on drug trafficking charges has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison on illegal reentry, drug trafficking, and...
John McDonald began his career as a Westminster, Colorado, Police officer in 1990 and left a year later to take on the demands of a private industry job, jobs he surely could not have known were his first forays into a lifetime caring for the vulnerable. Today he is recognized internationally as the architect of the post-tragedy security and emergency management planning for JEFFCO, as the district is known, and was recently was recently asked to take on a new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the newly formed National Council of School Safety Leadership. (Courtesy of YouTube)

John McDonald Recognized in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards for Excellence

John McDonald has spent a lifetime finding ways to protect others, first as a police officer and most recently as the head of security for the Colorado school district that will...
Cloudastructure offers premiere end-to-end security that combines 21st-century surveillance, cybersecurity, smart parking and remote guarding on one platform. We then pair that with an affordable value proposition by taking proprietary servers out of the equation and offering contract-free, month-to-month pricing and unlimited 24/7 support. (Courtesy of Cloudastructure)

Cloudastructure Unveils New ‘CVR on Cam’ Edge Camera Solution

Cloudastructure, a new Multi-Award Finalist in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a new edge surveillance solution, CVR on Cam. This new offering enables customers to opt for proprietary...
As of April 2022 all Global Entry kiosks have been upgraded to utilize facial comparison technology. This new process has reduced the time it takes an average traveler to use the Global Entry kiosk to fewer than 5 seconds. (Courtesy of CBP)

CBP Global Entry (GE) Recognized in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), whose Office of Field Operations (OFO) was recognized for Excellence in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its Global Entry Modernization Initiative,...
Each passing year sees more businesses and government agencies embrace the benefits of IoT infrastructures, yet, these benefits can come with an unseen threat in the form of RF attacks that may lead to high-level data breaches and foreign government espionage. As we move towards a more interconnected world, it’s imperative that CISOs and their security teams recognize the threat of RF attacks and take all necessary measures to plug their security gaps. (Courtesy of GBT Technologies)

Learn How RF Security Can Ensure Your IoT Safety

Guest Editorial by Dr. Danny Ritttman, Chief Technology Officer at GBT Technologies Government organizations and commercial businesses understand the need to protect themselves from malicious cyberattacks intent on stealing their trade secrets,...
NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey,

NYPD Chief of Department Honored in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Chief Kenneth E. Corey, who is being Recognized for more than 30 Years of Service to the City of New York in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program for Excellence...
Protecting government agencies from software supply chain attacks—and interrupting the Cyber Kill Chain—requires a concerted effort. Let’s look at three key practices agencies can follow to better protect against the growing threat of supply chain attacks and help ensure the software they procure doesn’t serve as a threat vector. (Courtesy of SolarWinds)

3 Ways Govt IT Pros Can Prevent Software Supply Chain Attacks

Guest OpEd by Brandon Shopp, GVP, Product Strategy, SolarWinds Software supply chain hacks are on the rise. According to the 2022 Verizon® Data Breach Investigations Report, 62% of cyberattacks originate through an...

2022 ‘ASTORS’ a Hit in NYC: Honoring Homeland Security Winners (A-Da)

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, now in its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness...
Commissioner Bill Bratton accepts a 2022 'ASTORS' Excellence in Public Safety & Community Resilience Award at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon in New York City.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ a Hit in NYC: Honoring Homeland Security Winners (De-M)

In addition to DEAC Sabatino, AST was also joined by Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton who spoke, as always, about his love for the City of New York, the Profession of...
NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey at 'ASTORS' 2022

2022 ‘ASTORS’ a Hit in NYC: Honoring Homeland Security Winners (N-Sl)

In addition to Commission Bill Bratton joining the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon, New York's Finest, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Department Kenneth Corey,...