Technology has the potential to move the gaming industry forward in a significant way and by having developers employ these technologies, we begin to create an industry that is fundamentally geared toward the safety and enjoyment of all players from the beginning.

≠Keeping Young Gamers Safe in the Age of Uncertainty

Guest Editorial by Ron Kerbs, founder and CEO of Kidas More and more, we see online gaming becoming the venue of choice for predators and criminals alike to carry out creative cyberattacks...
Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover debris from a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, SC on February 5, 2023. (Courtesy of the U.S. Navy by Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Thompson)

US Navy Releases Photos of Chinese Spy Balloon Recovery Effort

February 7, 2023 – In Breaking News – CNN US Navy released photos Tuesday of its recovery effort of a suspected Chinese spy balloon, which US fighter jets shot down over the Atlantic Ocean...
Patrick Harr, CEO SlashNext

SlashNext Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

SlashNext, a  leader in SaaS-based Integrated Cloud Messaging Security across email, mobile or web messaging apps, and a 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Phishing Defense Solution, is pleased...
Instantly detect hidden AirTags and any personal BLE tags and devices used for stalking and illegal tracking. (Courtesy of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc.)

Combat Stalking & Illegal Tracking: Detect Hidden AirTags and BLE Tags

Our digital world is tracking all of us in ways we cannot imagine, understand, and, least of all, control. But there is one technology disruptor where our digital privacy and physical safety...
According to the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults will experience a mental illness, with 1 in 20 experiencing a serious mental illness. 988 is essential to the welfare of the mental health crisis care continuum, to public safety, and public health at large. Rave Mobile Safety is here to help communities with 911 and 988 services.

988 Today and What’s Coming Next

Guest Editorial by Todd Miller, SVP Strategic Programs, Rave Mobile Safety, a Multiple Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program The 988 suicide and crisis hotline went live on July...
How Dispatchers and First Responders Can Stay Ahead of the Curve In Advance of Super Bowl LVII, when NHTSA fatality data show that the stakes are high - with Alcohol-related traffic fatalities 74% higher on Super Bowl Sunday compared to the week before and 82% higher than the following week. SOMA Global

How We Can Make Public Safety More Proactive

Guest Editorial by Josh Lewis, CTO at SOMA Global, a Double Platinum Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Glendale saw a massive influx of sports fans this past weekend for...
By using millimeter wave technology to transmit real-time video feeds, wireless video drones can provide security personnel with a unique perspective on security situations, helping them to respond more effectively and efficiently to security incidents. (Courtesy of Siklu)

Take a Look: Millimeter Wave Tech for its Role in Drone Security

By Dan Shalev, Marketing Manager for Siklu, a 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Champion Wireless video drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with cameras that serve several important roles. These drones provide...
FirstNet must operate in accordance with its Congressional mandate, and without undue influence from commercial interests, explains Commissioner Bratton, Former NYPD and LAPD Police Commissioner, Vice Chairman of the Secretary of Homeland Security’s Advisory Council. Commissioner Bratton shown here addressing attendees at the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon in New York City.

Legendary 9/11 Public Servants Raise Concerns Over FirstNet IG Report

William Bratton, Former Commissioner of the NYPD, BPD, and the former Chief of the LAPD, along with Former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano, Former Philadelphia and D.C. Chief Chuck Ramsey, and Former Head...
“Cybersecurity professionals don’t know what makes the average person susceptible to cyberthreats,” says Missy Lawrence, Principal Consultant at ISG. “Cybercriminals hope to reach people when they are stressed or emotional because it clouds their judgment.”

Behavior-Based Security Training to Stem Tide of Cybersecurity Breaches

Traditional cybersecurity awareness training leaves companies vulnerable to social engineering attacks. Reducing the risk of people causing a breach requires a culture change. Recently, LastPass, a cybersecurity company that sells password management software,...
Rajant's New Cardinal BreadCrumb® Module Enables Fully Mobile M2M Communications Specifically Tailored for Warehouse Automation Solving Wi-Fi & LTE Limitations, and Supports High-Capacity M2M Communications Required for Mission-Critical First Responder Communications, to Overcome the Physical and RF Obstructions Hindering Your Fully Mobile Security and Safety Operations

Rajant Returns to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ with Cardinal Breadcrumb

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, and Multi-Award Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its new industry-first credit card-sized dual-radio Cardinal...