Alejandro N. Mayorkas serves as the seventh United States Secretary of Homeland Security since February 3, 2021.

New TSA Cybersecurity REQs for Critical Pipeline Owners/Operators

On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which has been nominated in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a Security Directive that will enable...
Evolv Technology is the world’s leading provider of AI touchless security screening systems to enhance safety without sacrificing the visitor, student and employee experience.

‘ASTORS’ Award Winner Evolv Wins U.S. Air Force Award Contract

Evolv Technology, the 2020 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Weapons Detection Solution, has been awarded a contract with the U. S. Air Force to identify opportunities to strengthen national safety...
Please visit the Gabriel B. Taye Foundation at gabrielbtayefoundation.org, a 501(c)(3) foundation created by Gabriel's mother Cornelia Daniels, that is actively working to remove the societal stigma of bullying and mental health to create positive change in the lives of children and teens. (Courtesy of YouTube)

School to Pay $3M after a Bullied 8yo Died by Suicide (Multi-Video)

June 5, 2021 – In Breaking News – THE NEW YORK TIMES For at least a year, Gabriel Taye, 8, was severely bullied at his elementary school in Cincinnati. Gabriel, a third grader...
With a population of nearly five million people, Harris County employs more than 15,000 workers to support its residents with services including public safety, jails, law enforcement, courts (pictured here), library services and licensing facilities. (Courtesy of Harris County Texas)

Harris County, Texas is Increasing Safety in Nearly 150 Public Buildings

The third most populous county in the U.S., is deploying a new, next-generation security system in its buildings that will help make them more efficient and easier to operate. The new Honeywell...
“As employees’ transition from work-from-home to in-office work environments again, it is the perfect time implement password policies and procedures that can keep employees and corporate networks safe,” says Rob Cheng, the CEO and Founder of PC Matic.

20% of Employers Never Require Employees to Change Passwords

PC Matic, an American cybersecurity firm, and a 2020 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Cyber Security Solution in the annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced the release of its...
Combining two key security functions in one cutting-edge product, the Senstar LM100 Hybrid Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Intelligent Lighting System acts as a powerful deterrent against intruders, detecting and illuminating them at the fence line while alerting a security management system (SMS).

Intrusion Detect + Intelligent Lighting for Complete Perimeter Security

Senstar, a world leader in perimeter intrusion detection and video management solutions, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2019 and 2018  'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Programs, is pleased to highlight...

Travel 2021: Staying Safe on the Road

Guest Editorial By Molly Barnes, Digital Nomad Life We’re in a transitional period when it comes to travel. On the one hand, the virus is still out there, and the CDC is...
BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust Returns to Compete in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

BeyondTrust, a global leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), and the Gold Award Winner for Best Privileged Access Security Solution in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, The latest Executive Order...
Forcepoint plans to integrate Deep Secure's Threat Removal Platform within Forcepoint's industry-leading Cross Domain Solutions portfolio optimized for global governments and critical infrastructure environments

Forcepoint to Extend Defense-Grade Security by Acquiring Deep Secure

Forcepoint, a global leader in data-first cybersecurity solutions, and the 2019 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Vulnerability Management, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Deep Secure, a U.K.-based...

Kroger, Eliminate Bee-Toxic Pesticides from Your Food Supply Chain

On the eve of Kroger’s annual shareholder meeting, groups across Europe and North America called on the grocery giant to commit to eliminating toxic pesticides linked to dramatic pollinator declines from...