Freedom. We want it in our personal lives, and we want it in our digital lives – especially when it comes to our data. Today, our data is at a crossroads when it comes to freedom: Who really has control over your data? Where can you share it? How can you manage it confidently and safely? Are you really in control of your data’s destiny? (Courtesy of Virtru)

Secure Email Encryption from Virtru Competes in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Virtru, a global leader in data protection, is pleased to announce Secure Email Encryption from Virtru is one of two products Nominated to Compete in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards...
HSI asks parents, guardians, teachers, caregivers – anyone who interacts with a child – to be on the lookout for, and report, suspicious online behavior to the proper authorities, regardless of whether the individual is in a position of public trust, like Branson. Brandon Lane McCullough, 31, a former high school teacher sentenced to 30 years in prison for blackmailing dozens of children over the internet.

High School Teacher Gets 30 Yrs for Sextortion Crimes Against Children

A southern Missouri high school teacher was sentenced in federal court on August 2nd for a sextortion scheme in which 11 identified child victims, and dozens more who have not been...
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving faster than ever, with hybrid and permanent work-from-home employees becoming the norm in 2020.  Versa SASE delivers tightly integrated services via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both via Versa Operating System (VOS™) with a Single-Pass Parallel Processing architecture and managed through a single pane of glass.

cloudIT Partners with Versa to Deliver Industry-Leading SASE to Client Base

cloudIT, LLC, one of the highest performing and innovative Managed Service Providers in the U.S., has signed on as a Versa Accelerate, Captivate, Engage (ACE) Partner and will now offer Versa...
Starlink

FCC Cancels LTD Broadband & SpaceX’s Starlink to Rural Areas

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is canceling $886 million in funding from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund program for Starlink to expand access in rural areas, citing the satellite internet system’s cost...
The FCC Emergency Connectivity Program funding can be used to support off-campus learning, such as nightly homework, to ensure students across the United States have the necessary support to keep up with their education.

FCC Emerg Connectivity Funding Avails $68M for Schools and Libraries

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is committing nearly $68 million in two new funding rounds through the Emergency Connectivity Program, to provide digital services for students in communities across the nation. These...
The Genasys Emergency Management (GEM) software has been selected to keep players, staff, fans, visitors, and constituents safe at Fenway Park by keeping them informed through multi-channel critical communications alerting and evacuation management. Courtesy of Red Sox and Twitter)

Genasys GEM Chosen to Deliver Critical Comms at Fenway Park

Genasys Inc., a global leader in critical communications systems and solutions that help protect and keep people safe, which has been Recognized with Double Award Wins in their Sixth Consecutive ASTORS'...
Interest in Robots is Growing, and new networking options are a significant factor explains Chris Wall, Sales Director for Rajant Corporation.

Empowering Public Safety and Industrial Security with Robotics

Guest Editorial by Chris Wall, Sales Director for Rajant Corporation Public safety and security organizations are continuously looking for greater operational efficiencies and cost savings. The likes of autonomous robotics solutions will...
D-Fend's EnforceAir C-UAS now integrated with Syzygy's SNAP (Sensor Network Access Point), which will strengthen support for the Team Awareness Kit / Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ) and first responders in contending with rogue drone activity at sensitive and critical sites and events.

D-Fend and Syzygy to Optimize C-UAS Communications & Data Management

D-Fend Solutions, leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, who took home the Gold 2021 'ASTORS' Award for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution, recently Nominated to Compete in the 2022...

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'...

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...