The Tennessee Statewide Cybersecurity Assessments and Penetration Testing Program, which authorized $109 million in grant funding to 34 states and two tribal nations, is designed to support state and local efforts to deliver modernized 911 services, so local ECDs can better serve their citizens. (Courtesy of the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB))

Tenn Emergency Communications Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB), a self-funded nine-member board located within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), is pleased to announce the Tennessee Statewide Cybersecurity Assessments and Penetration...
Cloud-based security is becoming increasingly popular as it provides integration potential and allows for AI and analytics automation. So, what cloud-based commercial security trends can we expect to see in 2023? (Courtesy of Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay)

Commercial Building Security Trends for 2023: ‘Cloud-Based’ Security

50% of all corporate data is now stored in the cloud, which includes physical security data. Cloud-based security is becoming increasingly popular as it provides integration potential and allows for AI...
The 17XX IM OCCFLD provides the Marine Corps with a deliberate, professionalized, and sustainable workforce enabling the Marine Corps to integrate information related capabilities, operationalizing information as the Marine Corps seventh warfighting function. (Courtesy of USMC News and YouTube)

USMC Cyberspace Ops Redesignated to Information Maneuver OCCFLD

The 17XX Cyberspace Operations occupational field, which was Recognized in the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has been redesignated as the 17XX Information Maneuver OCCFLD effective 9 March 2022, according...
Threats to building security come in many forms and from many sources. Here are tips to safeguard your structure's entryways inside and outside the building. (Courtesy of CornellCookson, a subsidiary of Clopay Corporation)

Protecting Building Access Points: A Focus on Door Security

Guest Editorial by Heather Bender, Director of Commercial Product Marketing, Clopay® Corporation In the built environment, security and safety are critical considerations in the planning, engineering, and design of any structure. From government...

U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift Eyes Future Skies (Learn More, Multi-Video)

August 15, 2022 - In Breaking News - U.S. Army Futures Command Future conflict is likely to occur over wide areas and across multiple domains, according to recent Army assessments of the...
Leaders across South Florida have joined law enforcement agencies in paying their respects to a Miami-Dade Police officer Cesar "Echy" Echaverry, 29, who died days after being shot in the line of duty. Officer Echaverry had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Robbery Intervention Detail. (Courtesy of the Miami-Dade Police Department)

Firefighter Fired Over Post after Local Police Officer’s Murder (Multi-Video)

August 19, 2022 – In Breaking News – FOX NEWS A Miami firefighter has been fired after he unleashed criticism of law enforcement officials following the death of a local police officer. The firefighter, who...

Cyemptive Technologies CEO Named “Cybersecurity CEO of the Year”

Cyemptive Technologies, which was Recognized with Double 2021 'ASTORS' Awards in the 2021 Homeland Security Awards Program, and recently Nominated for Ten 2022 'ASTORS' Awards, has announced that Cyemptive Founder and Chief...
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 Returns to Compete in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Police work is a demanding profession that requires well-trained professional police officers that conduct themselves appropriately in every situation and represent their agency in the best possible light. As leaders of your...
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Gurucul Returns to Compete in 5th ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

As networks grow and threats continue to increase, security teams are overwhelmed with security event information. In fact, according to recent research, 45% of security alerts are false positives, and 75% of...

ATI Systems Introduces Multiple Stacked Circular Speaker Arrays

Acoustic Technology, Inc. (ATI Systems), a world leader in providing Mass Notification Systems (MNS), Emergency Communication Systems (ECS), and Military Giant Voice Systems, Recognized with Multiple Awards in the 2021 'ASTORS'...