Public safety organizations are significantly impacted by the dangers of outdated technology. Here are indicators that the industry is ready for the Cloud. (Courtesy of SOMA Global)

4 Reasons Public Safety Organizations Need the Cloud

Guest Editorial by Peter Quintas, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of SOMA Global For decades, public safety organizations have let sleeping dogs – or, in this case, outdated technology – lie. Now, however,...
Katie Flowers (at left), 63 who went by Annette, was a nurse. She heard the shot fired, looked into the room and was shot in the hallway.  Jacqueline Pokuaa, (at right), 45, was a social worker. She was shot when she entered the new mother’s room to provide routine services. (Courtesy of social media)

Dallas Hospital Shooting Marks Latest Attack on Healthcare Workers

October 24, 2022 – In Breaking News – Chief Healthcare Executive The fatal shooting of two healthcare workers in a Dallas hospital illustrates the growing violence being seen at hospitals across America. The...
Cloudastructure offers premiere end-to-end security that combines 21st-century surveillance, cybersecurity, smart parking and remote guarding on one platform. We then pair that with an affordable value proposition by taking proprietary servers out of the equation and offering contract-free, month-to-month pricing and unlimited 24/7 support. (Courtesy of Cloudastructure)

Cloudastructure Unveils New ‘CVR on Cam’ Edge Camera Solution

Cloudastructure, a new Multi-Award Finalist in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a new edge surveillance solution, CVR on Cam. This new offering enables customers to opt for proprietary...
As of April 2022 all Global Entry kiosks have been upgraded to utilize facial comparison technology. This new process has reduced the time it takes an average traveler to use the Global Entry kiosk to fewer than 5 seconds. (Courtesy of CBP)

CBP Global Entry (GE) Recognized in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), whose Office of Field Operations (OFO) was recognized for Excellence in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its Global Entry Modernization Initiative,...
Each passing year sees more businesses and government agencies embrace the benefits of IoT infrastructures, yet, these benefits can come with an unseen threat in the form of RF attacks that may lead to high-level data breaches and foreign government espionage. As we move towards a more interconnected world, it’s imperative that CISOs and their security teams recognize the threat of RF attacks and take all necessary measures to plug their security gaps. (Courtesy of GBT Technologies)

Learn How RF Security Can Ensure Your IoT Safety

Guest Editorial by Dr. Danny Ritttman, Chief Technology Officer at GBT Technologies Government organizations and commercial businesses understand the need to protect themselves from malicious cyberattacks intent on stealing their trade secrets,...
Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, a 10-year veteran with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, was a hero, was a respected member of the community, and he was a trailblazer, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. “Sandeep changed our Sheriff’s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership. May he Rest In Peace.” (Courtesy of the Harris County Sheriff's Office)

Texas Jury Gives Death Penalty to Killer of Deputy Dhaliwal (Multi-Video)

October 27, 2022 – In Breaking News – CNN The man who gunned down the Houston area’s beloved first Sikh sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to death, according to court records. “We are...
NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey,

NYPD Chief of Department Honored in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Chief Kenneth E. Corey, who is being Recognized for more than 30 Years of Service to the City of New York in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program for Excellence...
Protecting government agencies from software supply chain attacks—and interrupting the Cyber Kill Chain—requires a concerted effort. Let’s look at three key practices agencies can follow to better protect against the growing threat of supply chain attacks and help ensure the software they procure doesn’t serve as a threat vector. (Courtesy of SolarWinds)

3 Ways Govt IT Pros Can Prevent Software Supply Chain Attacks

Guest OpEd by Brandon Shopp, GVP, Product Strategy, SolarWinds Software supply chain hacks are on the rise. According to the 2022 Verizon® Data Breach Investigations Report, 62% of cyberattacks originate through an...

2022 ‘ASTORS’ a Hit in NYC: Honoring Homeland Security Winners (A-Da)

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, now in its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness...
Commissioner Bill Bratton accepts a 2022 'ASTORS' Excellence in Public Safety & Community Resilience Award at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon in New York City.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ a Hit in NYC: Honoring Homeland Security Winners (De-M)

In addition to DEAC Sabatino, AST was also joined by Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton who spoke, as always, about his love for the City of New York, the Profession of...