“The pandemic has increased demand for remote onboarding and authentication. There has been a rise in fraud attempts, including phishing scams that try to trick people into exposing sensitive information such as their password. Because biometrics are based on “something you are” and not “something you know,” they offer greater security,” explains ID R&D Co-Founder and President Alexey Khitrov. “We see voice becoming more popular as call center traffic increases because of COVID and also because companies like Amazon are adding voice biometric authentication into their cloud contact center.” 

Adding Automated Voice Matching to Trusted Digital IDs to Aid Call Centers

Thales has added a new advanced voice biometric authentication solution to the Thales Trusted Digital Identity Service Platform, to support mobile operators for onboarding and authentication. This new voice biometrics offering meets...
In addition to your gourmet, plated meal, entree of choice, and signed copy of Bill Bratton’s New Book ‘The Profession’ - your 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon Registration includes Complimentary attendee access to ISC East, the leading event for the Northeast’s security and public safety community, the inaugural Natural Disaster and Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo, and the ASIS NYC SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXPO on November 17th & 18th at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City.

Early ‘ASTORS’ Banquet Discount & New Bratton Book for 100 Attendees

American Security Today is offering a Special Early Luncheon Registration Discount through November 1, for the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East on Wednesday, November 17th, at the Jacob...
In addition to your gourmet, plated meal, entree of choice, the first 100 registered attendees will receive a signed copy of Bill Bratton’s New Book ‘The Profession’ - your 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon Registration includes Complimentary attendee access to ISC East, the leading event for the Northeast’s security and public safety community, the inaugural Natural Disaster and Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo, and the ASIS NYC SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXPO on November 17th & 18th at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City.

AST Announces 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Finalists in *Fully Interactive* Edition

American Security Today has released the list of 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Finalists announced in the AST October 2021 'FINALISTS' Edition of our 100% mobile-friendly magazine. The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program...
William J. Bratton, and Michael Dorrington, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing representing AMAROK, a New Premier Sponsor in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program being presented with a coveted 2021 'ASTORS' Extraordinary Leadership & Innovation Award at ISC East by AST Editorial Director Tammy Waitt.

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners & 9/11 Special Guests Honored (Wins A-D)

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its Sixth Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity,...
Our keynote speaker TSA Administrator David Pekoske delivered a moving and timely address on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel, and more (Be sure to see Interview.)

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners & 9/11 Special Guests Honored (Part 2 E-Na)

The 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon was an exclusive event featuring two hundred representatives of law enforcement, public safety, and top industry leaders who came together to honor the...
Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, was live at the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors AMAROK, ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems of America, Fortior Solutions, Reed Expositions, and SIMS Software.

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners & 9/11 Special Guests Honored (Part 3 NE-Si)

The 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon was an exclusive event featuring two hundred representatives of law enforcement, public safety, and top industry leaders who came together to honor the...
AST Honors Thomas Richardson, FDNY Chief of Department; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems; and Richard Blatus, FDNY Assistant Chief of Operations, at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC Eastat the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East in New York City on November 17, 2021.

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners & 9/11 Spec Guests Honored (Part 4 SI-Gvt)

The 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon was an exclusive event featuring two hundred representatives of law enforcement, public safety, and top industry leaders who came together to honor the...
Dr. Kathleen Kiernan (at left), President of NEC National Security Systems, and Tammy Waitt AST Editorial Director (at right), presenting TSA Administrator David Pekoske with the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Extraordinary Government Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year Award at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East in New York City on November 17, 2021.

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners & 9/11 Special Guests (Part 5 Excellence)

The 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon was an exclusive event featuring two hundred representatives of law enforcement, public safety, and top industry leaders who came together to honor the...
The aviation industry and FAA have concerns about potential interference of 5G with sensitive aircraft electronics like radio altimeters that could disrupt flights.

DOT and FAA Ask to Delay 5G Over Aviation Safety Concerns

December 31, 2021 – In Breaking News – REUTERS U.S. Transportation Security Pete Buttigieg and the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday asked AT&T (T.N) and Verizon Communications (VZ.N)...
The 2021 'ASTORS' CHAMPIONS Edition serves as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2021 Products and Services,’ endorsed by American Security Today to satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Public Safety, National & Homeland Security needs.

AST Launches the *Fully Interactive* 2021 CHAMPIONS EDITION Magazine

The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast-changing security landscape. American Security Today  (AST)...