Rochester, N.Y.’s Regional Transit Service is upgrading its fleet’s onboard hardware and software with technology from Conduent Transportation

RTS Deploys Conduent’s New Fleet Management Technology

Regional Transit Service (RTS), in an ongoing effort to make public transportation more efficient and attractive to riders,  is upgrading its fleet's onboard hardware and software with technology from Conduent Transportation. The enhancements will...
A Coast Guard representative launches the 'AeroVironment Puma' All-Environment drone during the Singing River Island payload evaluations. DHS and the Coast Guard can use this drone for multiple missions depending on the payload. (Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard)

DHS S&T Evaluating Drones for Use by Federal Agencies (See How, Video)

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, have proven useful both for the military and the public. They can be relatively inexpensive devices with a variety of capabilities which includes obtaining...
This article is intended to provide readers, with the “rest of the story”, describing the risk management process for DOD facilities to complement an earlier piece on guidelines for federal buildings and the accompanying training classes.

What Do You Know About Risk Mgmt Process in DOD Facilities?

By Doug Haines, Owner and CEO of Haines Security Solutions In last month’s edition of American Security Today the lead article was about guidelines for federal buildings and the accompanying training classes, outlined...
At it's core, AIRFENCE can automatically detect, locate, track and take over UAV controls all on full auto, and can locate the operator with pin point accuracy in real time.

AIRFENCE Counter UAV Preps for Production with US DoD (Multi-Video)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle's (UAV’s) pose a potential security risk to many environments including Airports, Prisons, Energy Facilities, Government offices, and Military bases. AIRFENCE has been designed with over 3 years of military...
The Guardian Escape System from High Rise Escape Systems provide simple, reliable and inexpensive solutions for self-evacuation and rescue so that people can truly plan two ways out.

High Rise Escape System in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Multi-Video)

High Rise Escape Systems (HRES), a Two-Time Winner in the annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner, is pleased to announce the company's Guardian Escape System, has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’...
A fragmented market and ecosystem mean it will take at least five years to get security to a meaningful level, explains Kevin Fogarty, technology editor at Semiconductor Engineering.

Why Industrial IoT (IIoT) Security Is So Difficult (Learn More, Videos)

By Kevin Fogarty, Semiconductor Engineering Despite the high risk of a market filled with billions of at least partially unprotected devices, it is likely to take five years or more to reach...
FUSE Tether System Enables Persistent and Safe Eye in the Sky Security

FUSE Employed for Enhanced Aerial Surveil of High School Graduations

Drone Aviation, a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, reports that its FUSE Tether System was utilized in a first-of-its-kind application of tethered drone technology by the Oro Valley Police Department as...
The SOFWERX ThunderDrone Rapid Prototyping Event (RPE) III demonstration at Nellis Air Force Base next month. SOFWERX is a Partnership Intermediary Agreement between Doolittle Institute and the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), created to investigate new technology in an effort to put the most advanced capabilities into our warfighters’ hands. (Courtesy of SOFWERX)

SOCOM Prepares for Game of Drones Prototyping Contest (Multi-Video)

What is ThunderDrone? ThunderDrone RPE III is the culmination of efforts which began in June 2017 when SOFWERX was asked by USSOCOM and the Strategic Capabilities Office to baseline where industry stood...
Long range, low cost sensor system utilizes a newly developed patent pending technology RLTD offers a unique and easily deployed intrusion detection system utilizing a single mode fiber optic cable and a single head end controller.

RLTDR Technology Breaks Cost/ Distance Barrier in Perimeter Security

There is a reason why relatively few electronic security companies specialize in Outdoor/Perimeter Security. The technology required in providing dependable solutions for larger, high-value assets and the associated installation costs often exclude...

DHS S&T Announces Winners of the $300K Biothreat Prize Competition

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) have announced the grand prize winner of its $300,000 Hidden Signals Challenge. The prize competition, issued in collaboration with the Office of...