Through this new acquisition of the innovator of the Halo Smart IOT Sensor, the ViewScan Concealed Weapons Detection and Loss Prevention System, and most recently the Sentry ERS Lockdown & Emergency Response System, Motorola Solutions is reinforcing its commitment to improving safety and security by offering a cost-effective sensor that is easy to deploy and operate for enterprises of all sizes.

2023 ‘ASTORS’ Multi-Award Champion – Now a Motorola Solutions Company

IPVideo Corporation, an industry pioneer since 1996 - who earned Six 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards in the 2023 'ASTORS' Awards Program - is now a Motorola Solutions company. With a purpose-driven mission...
Craig Debban, CISO of 2023 ’ASTORS’ Awards Champion QuSecure, and a former Information Systems Management Officer in the United States Marine Corp, shares some tips for AST readers to consider so cyber criminals cannot ruin your holiday season!

‘ASTORS’ Champion QuSecure: Tips to Stay Safe this Holiday Season

Guest Editorial by Craig Debban, Chief Information Security Officer of QuSecure Have you ever been on a trip and realized you forgot to pack something important? It’s easy to overlook things during...
As a pioneer in gunshot detection technology, 'ASTORS' Awards Champion SDS never stops innovating to save lives threatened by gun violence. (Courtesy of SDS and YouTube)

Empower Communities, Workplaces & Increase Safety with Gunshot Detect

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS),  a provider of world-leading gunshot detection solutions - and a 2023 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Champion for Best Gunshot Detection Solution - plans to introduce a...
David Antar, President of IPVideo Corporation and A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc., CEO of ACG, is presented with the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Industry Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year Award on November 16th, 2023, accompanied by 2022 Industry Person of the Year Jim Robell, President of Fortior Solutions, and 2021 Industry Person of the Year Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems (NSS).

2023 ‘ASTORS’ Honors Leadership & Innovation Award Winners in NYC

American Security Today's Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, now in its Eighth Year, recognizes industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management...
Unlike other XDR products that rely heavily on endpoint detection and response solutions to identify threats, the Stellar Cyber Open XDR platform augments EDR alert data with native threat detection with built-in NDR, UEBA, IDS, Sandbox analysis, and TIP to deliver the critical security capabilities required to keep a business secure without complexity. Blackberry Cylance and Stellar Cyber combine two innovative solutions in a proper 1 + 1 = 3 formula.

Stellar & Blackberry Join to Deliver Open XDR to MSSPs and Enterprise

Stellar Cyber, a Double Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Champion in the 2023 Homeland Security Awards Program, and the innovator of Open XDR, has entered into a new partnership with BlackBerry to deliver...
Firefighter Joshua Raeben, Lieutenant Thomas Bendick, and Captain Jerry Perillo, of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), accept 2023 ‘ASTORS' Excellence in Public Safety and Community Resilience Honors on behalf of the FDNY Bureau of Training Learning Technologies Unit.

2023 ‘ASTORS’ Honoring Government Excellence Award Winners in NYC

American Security Today's Excellence in Public Safety and Government Excellence Award Winners are a Special Breed of Individuals and Agencies whose efforts have far-reaching Impacts on our Communities through their Commitment,...
According to the National Fraternal Order of Police's newly released 'Officers Shot in Line of Duty' report - there have been 108 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers this year. (Courtesy of National Fraternal Order of Police)

Over 350 Police Officers Shot TYD as of Midnight 30 November 2023

The National Fraternal Order of Police, whose Director of FOP Officer Wellness Services, Ms. Sherri Martin, was Recognized in the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security and Government Excellence Awards for "Excellence in...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning its agents to "exercise extreme caution and should report any possible armed subjects approaching the border with possible explosive devices," after the Mexican military recently seized 10 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at the border.

US Border Patrol Warned to be Safe, Vigilant After IEDs Found at Border

December 15, 2023 – In Breaking News – FOX BUSINESS U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning agents to be on the lookout for explosive devices. A federal law-enforcement source shared with FOX Business Network...
LEARN about the HAZARDS of Lithium-Ion Batteries: Plus How to Properly Charge, Store, or Dispose of Lithium-Ion Batteries, courtesy of 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Excellence in Public Safety and Community Resilience Champion: FDNY. (Courtesy of FDNY and YouTube)

FDNY is SOUNDING THE ALARM to PREVENT Lithium-Ion BATTERY FIRES

Courtesy of The Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries have increased dramatically in New York City with deadly consequences. These rechargeable batteries are found in electric...
ATF Director Steven Dettelbach is presented with the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Government Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year Award, by Tammy Waitt, Editorial Director at AST (at center), and New York/Newark Port Director Tenable Thomas (at right), on behalf of the 2022 ‘Government Person of the Year, CBP OFO Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane Sabatino, at the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security and Excellence in Public Safety Awards Ceremony in New York City.

2023 ‘ASTORS’ Honors Homeland Security & Public Safety (A – GL)

American Security Today's Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, now in its Eighth Year, recognizes industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management...