TSA Administrator David Pekoske

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Government Innovator Confirmed by Senate for Second Term

President Joe Biden nominated David Pekoske in May  for a second term as the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Seventh Administrator, and the U.S. Senate voted to confirm him on Thursday of...
The real-time detection of concealed threats is critical for protecting public transportation, sports arenas, and other open, difficult-to-secure environments. New sensing technologies, such as standoff active-RF imaging with the HIVE algorithmic framework, can help security personnel screen customers and bags quickly without affecting the flow of traffic. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

S&T Office of Mission Capabilities & Support Competes in 2022 ‘ASTORS’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, which has been Recognized in AST's Annual 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Five Consecutive Years, is pleased to announce the HIVE...
Jon Gruen, Chairman Named New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Fortem Technologies

Fortem Announces Exec Leadership Growth with Jon Gruen Named CEO

Fortem Technologies, a leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense, and a Double 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced that Jon Gruen, the company's existing Executive Chairman will be...
CBP One™ is a mobile application that serves as a single portal to a variety of CBP services. Through a series of guided questions, the app will direct each user to the appropriate travel or trade services based on their needs. (Courtesy of CBP)

CBP One™ Platform Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), whose Office of Field Operations (OFO) was recognized for Excellence in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its CBP One™ mobile application...
Kenneth Gantt, Deputy Director, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management

Identity Technologies Take Center Stage in Our Nations Capital

Identity Week America was opened by Mr. John Mears, Chairman of the Board of International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA), and a Vice President and Tech Fellow specializing in biometrics, identity...
The 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Exclusive Luncheon Banquet will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, from 12:00 pm through 2:30 pm at none other than the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City during ISC East!

Are You a 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Finalist or Honoree? Join Us to Celebrate in NYC!

It's time to receive the Recognition you and your organization deserve among your Industry-Leading Peers, and Government Colleagues at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Presentation Ceremony and Luncheon Banquet in New York...
ATI Systems' three styles of Transportable Giant Voice units provide the flexibility to respond to Mass Notification needs in remote areas, the reliability required to address emergency situations, and the intelligibility to provide clear instructions in a crisis.

Portable Giant Voice Systems: Flexibility, Reliability, Intelligibility

Mass Notification Systems (MSN), also known as Sirens, or Giant Voice Systems, are often viewed as part of the fixed infrastructure of an industrial facility, military base, or municipality. Acoustic Technology Inc.,...
As of April 2022 all Global Entry kiosks have been upgraded to utilize facial comparison technology. This new process has reduced the time it takes an average traveler to use the Global Entry kiosk to fewer than 5 seconds. (Courtesy of CBP)

CBP Global Entry (GE) Recognized in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), whose Office of Field Operations (OFO) was recognized for Excellence in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its Global Entry Modernization Initiative,...
Tom McIntyre, Director of Sales (at left), and CEO Bill Frain (at right), accept a 2022 Gold 'ASTORS' Award at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Luncheon in NYC.

Liberty Defense Receives Top Industry Award for its HEXWAVE

Liberty Defense, a leading technology provider of detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Gold 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award in the...
PureActiv from Multi-'ASTORS' Award Winner PureTech Systems, eliminates duplicate tracks from the same intrusion events; reducing clutter and improving situational awareness.

PureTech Earns Six in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

PureTech Systems, a Multiple-Award Winner in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce PureActiv Product has been Recognized for Six Awards in the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Program. PureTech's...