How Federal Agencies Can Reduce Cyber Risk Posed by Contractors

By Brandon Shopp, VP of Product Strategy, SolarWinds Federal IT professionals are making strides to address cybersecurity challenges within their agencies. However, there’s still a lot to do to solve the security...
One thing I know for sure: there will be no going back to the old screening procedures. Why? Because three waves of change are combining to crest and crash down on the thresholds of their venues at the same time. The future of people screening will be quite different indeed, but it will be much, much better—at least for those who learn to adapt.

The RISE of the DIGITAL THRESHOLD

By Peter George, CEO, Evolv Technology The New Normal Throughout this global pandemic period I’ve had many conversations with leaders responsible for people screening at live sports and entertainment venues, workplaces, schools, houses of...
With the increasing strain on public services in response to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the professional firefighters, EMTs and emergency service professionals that make up High Rise Escape Systems, believe it is irresponsible to believe emergency services will be obtainable, timely and equipped to provide rescue from multi-story buildings, Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers or other critical infrastructure environments.

Access to Emergency Self-Evacuation is Critical for Multi-Story Buildings

First responder deaths related to COVID-19 are up this year, and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reports 22* confirmed on-duty firefighter deaths attributed to COVID-19, making it the leading cause of...
The FBI, whose Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been named a Finalist in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Excellence in Homeland Security Awards, has made public the most recent Hate Crime Statistics which show that in 2019, there were 7,314 criminal incidents and 8,559 related offenses as being motivated by bias based on race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, and gender identity.

FBI Releases 2019 United States Hate Crime Statistics

The FBI has released Hate Crime Statistics 2019 which is the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program’s latest compilation about bias-motivated incidents throughout the nation. The 2019 data which was submitted by 15,588...
The boat, being referred to as a new type of ‘narcosub’, is a battery operated watercraft capable of completely submerging for up to 12 hours, in order to evade law enforcement.

DEA Discovers New Type of Drug Running ‘Narcosub’ in Columbia

On November 5th, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), who was recognized for Excellence in Homeland Security in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, working with the Colombian military, discovered a new...
Whether you’re managing high- or low-traffic areas in cities, the inside or outside of your business headquarters after hours, or a high-value asset in a remote location, Intelligent Video lets you monitor what’s important around the clock. See it all without investing the time and resources it takes to manually monitor streaming footage.

BriefCam Analytics to Power Verizon’s Intelligent Video Solution

BriefCam®, an industry’s leading provider of Video Content Analytics and VIDEO SYNOPSIS® solutions, and a Finalist the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company's advanced video...
While the ongoing pandemic has severely disrupted much of our daily life, transnational criminal organizations continue to target the most vulnerable among us. ICE HSI is responding to these threats with Operation Stolen Promise to ensure the continued health and safety of the American public and the American economy. (Courtesy of ICE)

How to Combat COVID Vaccine Fraud and Stay Safe from Counterfeits

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency recognized in the '2020 'ASTORS' Awards for Excellence in Homeland Security', is preparing for a surge in anticipated fraud by criminal networks...
The CIA's Special Activities Center carries out covert operations and has its own paramilitary force that carries out counterterrorism operations. While they act as an independent force, they often rely on the military for transportation and logistical support.

Pentagon to Cut Most of Support to CIA’s Counterterrorism Missions

December 10, 2020 – In Breaking News – ABC News In a surprising move, the Pentagon has told the Central Intelligence Agency that it plans to end the majority of the military...
Aeroturn designs, manufactures, tests, delivers and installs the world’s only Zero-Maintenance standard and custom turnstiles that are 100% Made in the USA.

Aeroturn Takes ‘ASTORS’ Gold for Best Entrance Pedestrian Control

Aeroturn LLC, a leading turnstile manufacturer that offers 100% Made in The USA turnstiles, today announced that the company is the proud recipient of the 2020 Gold ASTORS Award from American Security...
Brandon Bernard, 40, was one of five gang members convicted in the 1999 killing of youth ministers Stacie and Todd Bagley. (Images courtesy of Twitter)

US Executes Brandon Bernard at Federal Prison in Indiana

December 11, 2020 – In Breaking News – AP Brandon Bernard was executed by the federal government on Thursday at the Federal Correctional Center in Terre Haute, Indiana, according to the Bureau...