Two people are dead, medical centers are rushing to administer vaccines before they go bad, flights are grounded, and more than one million barrels a day of oil and 10 billion cubic feet of gas production are shut and massive refineries have halted gasoline and diesel output.

US Power Crisis Leaves Millions Cold, Dark as Blackouts Expand (Videos)

February 16, 2021 – In Breaking News – CNBC News and Bloomberg The energy crisis crippling power grids across the U.S. showed no sign of abating on Tuesday morning as blackouts left...
Richard Simone, CEO of Cherry Americas Experienced Sales and Merchandizing Executive Richard Simone joins CHERRY Americas as CEO, Focuses on Next Stage of Growth for Global Manufacturer of Computer Input Devices and Technologies

Richard Simone Named CEO of 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner CHERRY

CHERRY, a leading global manufacturer of computer input devices and switches for mechanical keyboards, and a Recognized Platinum Award Winner in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced the...
Mobile team communications apps are fast becoming the go-to solution across the spectrum, from small business to major enterprises, and spanning every industry, whether working in a shared workplace or remotely.(Courtesy of Chris Montgomery on Unsplash)

Redefining Communications for Today’s Mobile Workforces

Guest OpEd by Chief Technologist Dave George Communicating with personnel was already a challenge for companies with workers in the field, widespread workforces in siloed divisions and office locations, or deskless staff who...
“Working alongside our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, as well as specialists in prevention, treatment, and education, we are raising awareness to make our communities safer,” said DEA Acting Administrator D. Christopher Evans. “We will help empower individuals, families, and communities to do their part to help reduce the demand for drugs and get help for those who need it.”

DEA Rolls Out New Initiative Focusing on Opioids Top Drug Threats

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which was Recognized for 'Excellence in Homeland Security' in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has launched a comprehensive law enforcement and prevention...
2020 'ASTORS' Award Winner Mark43 RMS is optimized to allow patrol officers to quickly and accurately capture incident information so records admins and analysts can focus on putting that data to work.

Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Launches Mark43 Records Mgmt System

Mark43, the leading cloud-based public safety software company, and 2020 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner in Best COVID-19 Communications Solution (Tie) for the Pandemic Preparedness Package in the American Security Today's 2020...
FLIRs New High-Performance identiFINDER-R440 Detectors and Advanced Algorithms Identify Radioactive Threats Faster and from Farther Away

FLIR Launches Upgraded FLIR identiFINDER R440 (See in Action)

FLIR Systems, who was recently recognized a Winner in their Fifth Consecutive ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, has launched the upgraded FLIR identiFINDER® R440, the next-generation of its field-trusted premium handheld radiation detection system. The...
A U.S. Army reservist captures GPS coordinates in Afghanistan’s Noorgul district. (Courtesy of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky and the U.S. Air Force)

Free S&T Suite Helps Protect Critical Infrastructure from GPS Spoofing

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), which was Recognized with Three Platinum 'Excellence in Homeland Security' and One 'Excellence in Public Safety' Awards in the 2020...
In anticipation of a busy summer travel season this year, the TSA wants to fill more than 6,000 airport security screening officers positions by summer 2021.

TSA Prepares for ‘Return to Travel’ with Airport Security Hiring (Videos)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is launching recruitment and hiring efforts nationwide in anticipation of a busy summer travel season this year. After the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced air travel, the TSA...

Protecting Our & Your Health Data: 3 Pillars of COVID-19 Era Data Security

Guest OpEd by Scott Pettigrew, Chief Security Officer at HMS The year 2020 was one of unprecedented change and uncertainty. Much of the world’s economy — including, notably, the healthcare sector — has...

Help FBI Find the Murderer of 3yo VA Child Sharmar Hill, Jr., $10K Reward

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who was recently Recognized in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, along with Richmond’s Central Virginia Violent Crimes Task Force and investigators with the...