Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, a 29-year veteran of Federal Law Enforcement and President of NEC National Security Systems (shown here speaking to attendees at the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security and Government Excellence Awards Ceremony), created the nonprofit PWPORG to educate, engage, and empower families and kids on issues of preparedness and resiliency to create a safer world, free of active threats and human traffickers.

Dr. Kathleen Kiernan Honored in SIA’s 2024 Women in Security Power 100

Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, the 2021 'ASTORS' Extraordinary Industry Leadership and Innovation Person of the Year Award Recipient, and President of NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), has yet again been selected as a...

Making the Case for Compliance

Guest Editorial by Aaron Saks, Sr. Technical Marketing and Training Manager, Hanwha Vision America The increased pressures on international supply chains in recent years have also heightened public awareness of the security...
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) and NEC National Security Systems' (NSS) Sponsor Series Webinar, will examine the escalating crisis of sextortion, described by many as an epidemic, on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST.

NEC NSS & INMA Combat Human Trafficking with Education Series

Since 2022, NEC National Security Systems (NSS) and the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), an FBI-affiliated independent nonprofit organization, have partnered to combat the human trafficking epidemic. Human trafficking continues to be...
Layered on top of existing security cameras, 2023 'ASTORS' Award Homeland Security Awards Champion ZeroEyes’ proprietary software will automatically identify guns the moment they become visible and alert safety personnel within 3 to 5 seconds. (Courtesy of ZeroEyes)

ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection to Protect Woodbine IA Students and Faculty

ZeroEyes, creators of the AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds a DHS SAFETY Act Designation - and a Platinum Award Champion in the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program...
With its ongoing leadership throughout the biometric solutions industry, NEC's robust biometric authentication solution emphasizes how NEC's ability to meet existing and new customer demands, empower end users to take control over their biometric data and steer the biometric industry into the next phase of growth. (Courtesy of NEC)

NEC NSS Named Title Sponsor of IDENTITY WEEK AMERICA 2024

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a Returning Competitor in AST's 'ASTORS' Homeland Security, Public Safety and Government Excellence Awards Program for the Seventh Consecutive Year, is pleased to announce it...
When shots are fired, ResponderLink automatically provides event information to 911 operators during a crisis. Learn how ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement the enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. (Courtesy of Shooter Detection Systems (SDS))

SDS Caps Off a Year of Prestigious Accolades with 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Win

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a pioneer in gunshot detection systems for the commercial market, has announced its latest win, recognizing the company’s advanced technology. American Security Today's 'ASTORS' panel of distinguished judges...
The NEC IPDIDS solution was selected as the Platinum Award Winner for Best Perimeter Protection Solution for its innovative fiber optic sensing technology, among other awards.

NEC IPIDS Takes Platinum in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a Returning Competitor in AST's Annual Homeland Security, Public Safety and Government Excellence Awards Program for the Sixth Consecutive Year, is pleased to announce its Intelligent...
As a pioneer in gunshot detection technology, 'ASTORS' Awards Champion SDS never stops innovating to save lives threatened by gun violence. (Courtesy of SDS and YouTube)

Empower Communities, Workplaces & Increase Safety with Gunshot Detect

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS),  a provider of world-leading gunshot detection solutions - and a 2023 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Champion for Best Gunshot Detection Solution - plans to introduce a...
NEC and IBA hosted the 36th Annual User Conference in Chicago, IL, where participants attended a variety of panel sessions that provided a forum for biometric thought-leaders to share best practices and insights into how biometric and digital identity solutions are keeping our communities safe and are helping to solve crimes quicker. (Courtesy of NEC)

Global Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces with NEC, at IBA 2023

NEC, whose whole owned subsidiary NEC National Security Systems (NSS), a Returning Multi-Platinum Awards Champion in the 2023 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, in partnership with the International Biometrics Association (IBA),...
Quantum Unified Surveillance Platform 5.0 records 10,000+ cameras to a single cluster, achieves 99.9999% uptime, and reduces data center footprint by up to 80% with a unified compute and storage platform.

Quantum Nominated to Compete in Fifth ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Quantum Corporation, a Multi-Award Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its Unified Surveillance Platform (USP) 5.0 has been Nominated in their Fifth 'ASTORS' Homeland Security...