New Aerosol Module for Handheld MX908 addresses gaps in responders’ workflows and speed chemical detection at the point-of-need for multiple missions.

908 Devices Adds New Capabilities to Identify and Respond to Toxic Threats

Whenever an elite operator encounters a highly toxic advanced threat, they must be able to move forward with fast and intelligent remediation supported by rapid access and data sharing capabilities.  908 Devices,...
cyber security

Why Veterans are Ideal Hires in the Cyber Security Industry

Guest OpEd by Kayleigh Alexandra Life after time serving in the armed forces comes with a lot of questions. Who am I? Where do I go from here? Can I return to ‘normal’...
Military recruit training involves thousands of participants and requires massive internal coordination, with all participants requiring training, assessments and evaluation on their physical conditioning, skill set, qualifications and aptitude in a variety of diverse ways, which requires synchronized planning, scheduling, resourcing and student tracking.

Taking Charge of Military Training with Smart Monitoring

Guest OpEd by Ari Vidali, Founder & CEO, Envisage Technologies  Military training oversight has never been easy. Every day poses challenges big and small, but there are specific actions leadership can adopt...
Going dramatically beyond other available solutions with truly innovative capabilities integrated into one platform, the Mission Secure Platform is the first integrated cyber-protection platform for complete visibility, segmentation, protection, and patented signal-integrity monitoring.

Mission Secure is Newest Competitor in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Mission Secure, an industry leader in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity, is pleased to announce the company's program has been nominated to compete in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program. The Mission...
Government organizations are adopting new service delivery models, resulting in the ‘modernization of government’ which is taking place during increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and a dramatic expansion of the government’s cyber defense operations. With this changing landscape, there is an urgent need to upgrade network security architectures to provide cyber defenders with the enhanced capabilities needed for assigned missions, according to Michael Wood, CMO at Versa.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Helps Modernize Government IT 

Guest OpEd by Mike Wood, CMO, Versa Networks Government organizations, like many large enterprises, are experiencing significant changes in how users expect and need to access information and services.   Government organizations are adopting...
Evolv Technology is the world’s leading provider of AI touchless security screening systems to enhance safety without sacrificing the visitor, student and employee experience.

‘ASTORS’ Award Winner Evolv Wins U.S. Air Force Award Contract

Evolv Technology, the 2020 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Weapons Detection Solution, has been awarded a contract with the U. S. Air Force to identify opportunities to strengthen national safety...
Join Discovery Education and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden as they welcome students to a behind-the-scenes Virtual Field Trip to experience the history and beauty of our nation’s capital, from the U.S. Capitol Building, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (Courtesy of Discovery Education and YouTube.)

Share ‘Washington DC Virtual Field Trip’ with the Kids You Hold Dear

For many American students, whether they be in elementary or middle school, a field trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can opens their eyes to an exciting world...
PWPORG.ORG (Preparedness Without Paranoia) is a 501(c)(3) built by law enforcement and security industry practitioners and educators to provide educational resources to kids, families and communities on safety and emergency preparedness.

AST Editorial Director Joins PWPORG Preparedness Advisory Board

AST is pleased to announce that Tammy Waitt, Editorial and Managing Director at American Security Today has been invited to join the PWPORG Advisory Board, effective immediately. Ms. Waitt holds a degree...

MCSF to Award $9.2 Million to Children of Marine & Navy Corpsmen

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF), will award more than $9.2 million in academic scholarships to over 2,500 children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen for the 2021-2022 academic year. "I'm humbled and...
David Pekoske, TSA Administrator, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary, and 26th Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, is a recognized expert in crisis management, strategic planning, innovation and aviation, surface transportation and maritime security, and has been twice awarded the Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal.

TSA Administer Pekoske to Join 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon in NYC

American Security Today is pleased to announce Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administer, David Pekoske, will join the organization as a featured speaker at the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon,...