As President of NEC NSS, Dr. Kiernan is responsible for the design and implementation of an identity management eco-system, including world-class multi-modal biometrics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision applications for federal government agencies in defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security agencies.

Dr. Kiernan Joins San Diego Harbor Police Foundation Board of Directors

The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation (SDHPF), a recognized 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner, has announced the addition of Dr. Kathleen L. Kiernan to its board of directors. A 29-year veteran...
Ten people were killed and another 10 were injured when a gunman opened fire at a dance hall as residents gathered for Lunar New Year celebrations. (Courtesy of YouTube.)

10 Killed in Monterey Park Dance Hall Mass Shooting (Learn More, Videos)

January 23, 2023 – Breaking News – NBC News The gunman behind the deadly dance hall shooting in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park that left 10 people dead and at least 10...
UiPath has the vision to deliver the Fully Automated Enterprise™, where companies use automation to unlock their greatest potential. They make software robots, so that people don’t have to be robots. (Courtesy of UiPath)

Tackling Cyber Threats with Automation & AI in 2023 and Beyond

Guest Editorial by Mike Daniels, Senior Vice President of Public Sector, UiPath Automation technology company UiPath recently released its predictions for the top public sector automation and artificial intelligence trends in 2023....

ZeroEyes Earns Patent for its AI-Based Gun Detection Methodology

ZeroEyes, creators of the only proactive AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and a New Double Platinum 2022 'ASTORS' Award...
Keith Terreri, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Services and Business Operations, NEC Corporation of America, explains why NEC supports the Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and American Security Today’s Mission

Why NEC Supports AST’s Mission & ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America, was recognized with Multiple Top-Level Awards from American Security Today in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Award program. This is the...
NEC's biometric face recognition technology is used worldwide for fighting crime, preventing fraud, securing public safety, and improving customer experience across a vast range of locations and industries. (Courtesy of NEC)

NEC Noted for Implementing Industry-Leading Biometric Technologies

In recognition of its accurate and ethical biometric technology, NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a Winner in the Annual 'ASTORS' Awards Program for the last Five Consecutive Years, has officially been...
LINEV Systems purchased Liberty’s first commercial HEXWAVE unit to bring the technology to the corrections and educational industries.

Liberty Defense Receives Order for ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning HEXWAVE

Liberty Defense, a leading technology provider of concealed weapons and threat detection solutions, who took home the Gold for Best Metal/Weapons Detection Solution in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program,...
The family of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols pleaded for peaceful protests ahead of the release of bodycam video of the incident Friday evening, as protesters in New York, Memphis, Los Angeles and many other locations across the country prepared to take to the streets. (Courtesy of the Family of Tyre Nichols and social media.)

Protesters Across the US Decry Police Brutality After Death of Tyre Nichols

January 29, 2023 - Breaking News - CNN Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic videos and descriptions of violence. Protesters once again took to the streets over the weekend to decry police brutality after...
Traumatic experiences resulting in mental health conditions and symptoms are major factors impacting veterans, who both pre-and post-9/11, say that they didn’t feel prepared for civilian life.

Private & Gov’t Programs Support Veterans in Transition to Civilian Life

Shifting from military to civilian life always presents challenges, but veterans today may be facing even more difficulties than in the past. According to research, veterans who served after 9/11 have...
Through this new integration, CrisisAlert badges/panic buttons will now be able to initiate Singlewire’s Award-Winning InformaCast notifications so that teachers can request help the moment they encounter an issue.

Singlewire to Expand CrisisAlert™ Communication Capabilities for K12

Singlewire Software, a industry leading mass notification technology developer, and Triple Platinum Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has entered into a strategic partnership to enhance CENTEGIX's CrisisAlert™ system through...