Honored in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Luncheon Commissioner Bill Bratton Executive Chairman, of TENEO Risk Advisory; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Solutions; and Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral (Rtd) David Pekoske.

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...
In this article, the author Andrew Deen takes a look at how healthcare can keep a stronger lockdown on their cybersecurity.

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,...
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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...
In 2022, Lipstick Mafia founder and President of NEC National Security Systems (center), welcomed LTG (Ret) Karen Gibson, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper at the U.S. Senate (at left), and Deputy Assistant Secretary Annette Redmond for Intelligence Policy and Coordination at the U.S. Department of State (at right), for an evening of community building and mentorship connections.

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...
BioWatch hosts regular training exercises across jurisdictions to equip public and private sector partners with the guidance, tools, and expertise to develop response plans to address worst-case scenarios.

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...

Was Darwin Right? A Look at How Evolution Relates to Physical Security

Guest OpEd by Doug Haines, Owner, Haines Security Solution In the Theory of Evolution, Darwin suggests that evolution is about the survival of the fittest. It is generally accepted that he was...
Trenton Navy Week will feature demonstrations on the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy. Navy Weeks are the service’s signature outreach program, designed to allow U.S. citizens to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity.

Navy Week to Set Sail for Trenton May 2nd thru 8th (Learn More, Multi-Video)

By Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Chambers, U.S. Navy, Navy Office of Community Outreach The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week to Trenton, N.J. during the week of May 2-8, as the fourth...
“Human trafficking is a threat to not only public safety and national security, but to the dignity and worth of all human life,” said Maureen O’Connell, President, InfraGard National Members Alliance. “Law enforcement and the private sector must work together to raise awareness about the atrocities being committed in cities and neighborhoods across America.

InfraGard & NEC Join Forces in Fight Against Human Trafficking (Videos)

The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), an FBI-affiliated nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting U.S. critical infrastructure and the American people, and NEC Corporation of America, both of which were recently recognized...
Scott Brown, special agent in charge for HSI Phoenix

HSI Seeks Community Support in Human Trafficking Efforts (Videos)

Special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which was recognized for 'Excellence in Homeland Security' in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, will come together on...
Pangaro training helps officers to see how they can properly respond to a potentially violent person in crisis, and resolve the situation safely, while also preparing them to de-escalate in other non-life-threatening situations that they come across interacting with the public. (Courtesy of True Security Design and YouTube.)

True Security Design Takes Platinum in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

In 2021 True Security Design released Remote-Live Training and an On-Demand Police Training subscription service to address Budget, Social Distancing and Scheduling Issues Departments are Facing. These remote services enable police agencies...