The President's New Executive Order seeks to strengthen national resilience by identifying and promoting the responsible use of positioning, navigation, and timing services by the Federal Government and critical infrastructure owners and operators.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Resilient PNT

With the new Executive Order on Resilient Positioning, Timing and Navigation (PNT), signed by President Donald J. Trump on February 12, 2020, the federal government sets an urgent priority on protecting...

Leveling Up Encryption for U.S. Federal Agencies

Guest Editorial by Walter Paley, VP of Communications for SafeLogic It’s 2020, and for folks working in the cryptography niche, that means it is time to address a convergence of complications. I don’t...
Since Christmas, at least 10 prisoners have been murdered or died by suicide, prompting the U.S. Department of Justice to say it will investigate conditions at four of the state’s six large prisons.

Mississippi Prisons: No One’s Safe, Not Even the Guards (Multi-Video)

Febuary 20, 2020 – In Breaking News – The Marshall Project The attack on Jennifer White came as she started a morning shift at the most dangerous unit at the Mississippi State...
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brian “The Lion” Collette, please call the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED-2 (1-877-926-8332) or 911. DO NOT APPROACH.

Help US Marshals Find Ex-Pro Fighter Wanted for Strangling Woman Reward

U.S. Marshals and the Norfolk Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a former professional fighter currently wanted for allegedly strangling an adult female that was known to...
The Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV), built by the defense conglomerate Textron Systems, is a 40-foot remotely-operated launch with long endurance and range. (Courtesy of the U..S. Navy and YouTube)

U.S. Navy Tests Unmanned Patrol Boat for Port Security (Multi-Video)

February 13, 2020 – In Breaking News – The Maritime Executive The U.S. Navy recently tested its longest-serving unmanned vessel as a platform for port security missions in Norfolk, Virginia, the home...

AST Releases Latest Interactive Magazine (Learn More, Multi-Video)

American Security Today’s February 2020 *Fully Interactive* Magazine is now live! New Featured OpEd Guest Editorial and Articles Include: 7 Cybersecurity Threats and Trends to Watch for in 2020 Cybercriminals are constantly...
Combined with AlertMedia’s ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning emergency communication software, their new 24-hour emergency hotline service is providing a new level of safety, security, and reporting for organizations wishing to keep their employees connected during any situation. (Courtesy of AlertMedia by Trigaci Photography)

AlertMedia Adds 24/7 Hotline Service to Critical Communications Software

Unplanned emergencies, such as operational breakdowns, workplace violence, and systems outages, can occur at any time - day or night. While many organizations have someone in charge of employee safety and...

DEA Mobile Component to Improve Medication Assisted Treatment

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which was recognized for ‘Excellence in Public Safety,’ in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced new and important step to improve access to medication...

Congress & Industry Unite for Aviation Workforce & National Aviation Center

In an effort to ensure the aviation and aerospace industries in the United States remain competitive and are prepared to address the workforce challenges facing the industry, the Aircraft Owners and...
'ASTORS' Award-Winning Amulet Ballistic Technology is now actively protecting US Federal Agency front-line Security Personnel and visitors from a full spectrum of ballistic violence.

Amulet Introduces Screen Defender™ to Safeguard Security Checkpoints

Physical screening at Security Checkpoints is a key component of Access Control.  ​ While much thought is put into the technology and practices utilized to detect the presence of contraband, including weapons, virtually no...