DHS CWMD and Seattle Conduct a Bio-Threat Preparedness Exercise
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), along with Seattle area emergency managers, public health officials, laboratory officials, and first responders participated in a virtual...
See New Safety Preparedness Tips to Aid Kids, Families & Communities
PWPORG, a Platinum Award Winner for Excellence in Public Safety & Community Enrichment in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has launched Edition Six of the Parents With Preparedness digital...
The Importance of Mentorship from GREAT Women in National Security
In its inaugural year, the 2022 Women in National Security (WINS) Media Festival brought together many organizations serving the National Security, Defense, and Intelligence communities, and AST Editorial Director was delighted...
How Can Healthcare Keep a Stronger Lock Down on their Cybersecurity
Guest Editorial by Andrew Deen
The healthcare industry has been transitioning into an increasingly digital space for years. Health records are now available online. This has given patients more autonomy than ever,...
AST Extends 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Early Entry Discount – by Popular Demand
In response to the unprecedented requests of New and Returning Clients, American Security Today (AST) has decided to extend our early entry deadline for our 2022 AST Homeland Security Awards Program...
Accelerate Your Fire Investigator Professional Dev’t with USFA
By the U.S. Fire Administration
The National Fire Academy (NFA) fire investigation curriculum was developed to provide students with training that features cutting-edge technology, up-to-date legal information, and proven teaching techniques from...
$1.6B Available in DHS Homeland Security Preparedness Grants
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced $1.6 billion for eight Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) preparedness grant programs to provide critical funding to help state and local officials prepare...
NPS and Microsoft Bringing Emerging Technologies to U.S. Navy Fleet
May 2, 2022 – In Breaking News – Naval Postgraduate School
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is teaming up with Microsoft to explore how rapidly evolving commercial technologies can solve operational challenges faced...
Navigating Public Life In the Age of “INFLUENCERS” (Learn More, Videos)
By John Muffler MS, CTM Principal, Aequitas Global Security, LLC
Selena, Rebecca Schaeffer, and Christina Grimmie are recognizable celebrity names from the entertainment industry. Each was loved and admired by millions but...
HALO IoT Smart Sensor Returns to Compete in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards
An industry pioneer since its introduction of one of the first network-based surveillance recording solutions in 1996, IPVideo Corporation is now at the forefront of developing unique, innovative solutions that harness...
