Preparation makes all the difference in both preventing these attacks and responding to them.

American Society of Safety Pros Aims to Reduce Risk of Workplace Violence

Violence in workplaces across the United States is a growing problem, with shootings too often reported at manufacturing plants, shopping centers, schools, night clubs, churches and many other places. No industry or...
Detecting threats needs to be comprehensive, however it doesn't have to be complicated. Designed for simplicity, Attivo Networks redirects attackers away from the target assets and provides high-fidelity alerting and intelligence on malicious activity and insider policy violations.

No Nonsense Cyber Threat Detection Made Simple with Deception

For years, attackers have successfully used deception tactics for breaching networks. They masquerade as legitimate employees, using stolen credentials and deceptive measures to infiltrate a network, all while remaining undetected for lengthy...
Crews work as United States Border Patrol Acting San Diego Sector Chief Kathleen Scudder delivers remarks applauding the completion of 14 miles of new border wall construction in San Ysidro, California, August 9, 2019. (Courtesy of CBP, by Tim Tucciarone)

New Border Wall Project Completed in San Diego (Learn More, Multi-Video)

On August 9, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), completed construction on approximately 14 miles of new border wall system...

AST Travels to Italy to Check Out Security in the Eternal City of Rome

As American Security Today's Editorial Director, I am excited to travel to Italy: Rome & Pompeii on August 27-31, and I am just dying to get on the plane!  Among us will be...
Soter Technologies’ FlySense™, a 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner for Best Alert Notification System, is an innovative real-time vaping and elevated sound incident detection solution and smart alert system that provides visibility to areas where cameras are not permitted. (Courtesy of Soter Technologies and YouTube)

‘Alarming’ First Vaping Death Reported in US (Multi-Video)

By Medscape Medical News An individual who had recently vaped and was hospitalized with severe respiratory illness in Illinois has died, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and US Centers for...
New CT baggage-screening devices can remove the need for passengers to remove both large electronic devices and liquids in their bags as they pass through security, reducing stress at the start of a journey and contributes to a more enjoyable passenger experience.

Smiths Detection CT Boosts Security & Improved Passenger Experience

Airport security can often be a frustrating and anxiety-inducing experience for travelers. While 57% of passengers feel uncomfortable with the removal of personal items from bags, 48% would prefer not to be...
Gallagher Security Health Check (SHC) is a free tool designed to help you identify and understand vulnerabilities that could exist within your Gallagher security system.

‘ASTORS’ New Competitor Gallagher Wins a Product of the Year Award

Gallagher, a global technology manufacturer and new competitor to the Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced its Security Health Check auditing tool has won a New Product of the...

Terrorist Sympathizer Placed Bombs in South Carolina & Gets 30 Yrs

By the FBI A man and his daughter were driving down a rural highway in Anderson County, South Carolina, on January 30, 2018, when they noticed something odd—a glowing wicker basket in...
Authorities announced this weekend they had foiled three potential mass shootings after arresting three men in different states who expressed interest in or threatened to carry them out, brought to the attention of authorities thanks to tips from the public. James Patrick Reardon (Courtesy of the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office), (at left), and Brandon Wagshol (Courtesy of the Norwalk Police Department)

3 Potential Mass Shootings Averted by Arrests (Learn More, Multi-Video)

August 18, 2019 – In Breaking News – CNN Authorities this weekend announced they had foiled three potential mass shootings after arresting three men in different states who expressed interest in or...
Are you at risk for rabies? Learn what Americans should know about current rabies risks from wild animals in their area and how the public, international travelers, and healthcare providers can prevent rabies. (Courtesy of Vital Signs, CDC and YouTube)

Bats Lead US Rabies Risk: Awareness Crucial to Preventing Deadly Disease

Bats are responsible for roughly 7 in 10 rabies deaths among people who are infected with the rabies virus in the United States, possibly because people may not know of the...