TEAM NEC: Putting a Face on The Cure, led by Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems (NSS) (third from right), explains NEC’s Mission in the Race for the Cure: TEAM NEC is dedicated to investment in preventative healthcare, early diagnostics, and education about a disease that impacts 1 in 8 women globally.

NEC… a Company that Quite Literally ‘Walks Their Talk’

Hundreds of people set off on a 60-mile journey Friday morning to raise money for breast cancer awareness, with TEAM NEC proudly taking their place at the lead. Starting with an opening...
free speech When not allowing opposing views, everyone misses out on many ways to improve an original idea or thought. Finding a middle ground through compromise builds buy-in, unites people, and lessens division. When college campuses no longer allow opposing views, they lose the very purpose of learning, growing, and collaborating.

The Silencing of Free Speech – From a Public Safety Perspective

Guest Editorial by Charles Werner, Director – DRONERESPONDERS  The true threat to our democracy is the silencing of free speech. Increasingly, people with opposing views are being harassed, protested against, and/or canceled. Much...
The perfect name for your brand should align with your brand positioning and resonate with your target consumers. Grant Polachek, head of branding at Squadhelp.com, offers AST readers some tips to help you create the perfect name for your brand.

Five Secrets to Crafting an Unforgettable Business Name

Guest Editorial by Grant Polachek, head of branding at Squadhelp.com Naming a brand can be one of the most critical decisions in the life of a business. So, it’s crucial to have...
At least seven people were killed at Kabul International Airport as Afghan and foreign citizens attempted to leave the country Sunday, US officials say. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Preventing Terrorism Remains the Main Goal in Afghanistan, Expert Says

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and swift subsequent seizing of power there by the Taliban has many worried that the country will once again be a safe haven for al-Qaida and...

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Puts Onus On Users to Identify Extremism

In early July, Facebook began testing a pilot program asking some users on its platform if they had been “exposed to harmful extremist content” or “concerned that someone you know is...
The CDC confirms that the tobacco industry is responsible for the deaths of 480,000 Americans every year, as compared to COVID-19 deaths found by the CDC of only 303,823. (Courtesy of Willgard Krause from Pixabay )

Tobacco Killed More Americans than COVID-19 in 2020: Does it Warrant Corporate Death Penalty?

In the worst pandemic in more than a century, COVID-19 killed less than 350,000 Americans. Quietly however, the tobacco industry killed more Americans in the same year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
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5 Common Accidental Sources of Data Leaks

In cybersecurity and infosec, it’s common to assume that criminals are behind all data breaches and major security events. Bad actors are easy to blame for information leaks or account takeovers,...
A mounting wave of protests calling for police reform swept across the United States on Sunday, while a majority of the Minneapolis City Council pledges to disband the city’s police department in favor of a community-led model. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Defund the Police’ Activists Aren’t Living in Reality (Multi-Video)

June 7, 2020 – OpEd In Breaking News – Washington Examiner The idea that we should strip police departments of all funding and come up with a better way to maintain law...

Law Enforcement in a Time of Crisis

March, 2028 – In Breaking News – National Review The Justice Department wants the power to detain suspects indefinitely without trial. That was the storyline last week. DOJ, you were to believe, was...

Behavior & Physical Environment: You Can’t Fix One Without the Other

Guest OpEd By Doug Haines, Owner, Haines Security Solutions A couple of months ago, I was watching a news report about a kid who was bullied, beaten and died from the injuries inflicted on him...