The Xtract One SmartGateway is ideal for stadiums and other ticketed venues that need to get thousands of people in quickly, safely, and in alignment with security standards requirements.

‘ASTORS’ Champ Xtract One to Secure Liberty Stadium Access Points

Xtract One Technologies, a leading technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritizes the patron access experience by leveraging AI, and a Multiple 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Champion, is proud...
Team D-Fend Solutions accepts the Intersec 2023 Homeland Security Product Service of the Year award for its EnforceAir Counter-Drone solution. This is huge win not just for D-Fend, but for C-UAS protection in the Homeland Security space.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Champion EnforceAir Wins 2023 Intersec Product of Year

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency cyber-based counter-drone takeover technology, and Double 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner in the AST 2022 Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced its flagship product,...
The yeast reference material was used in a functional field exercise for first responders in a nonpowdered form. The material challenged the entire detection workflow, from sample to answer, and enabled participants to demonstrate their ability to detect a biological material in the field with minimal risk. The field exercise was led by Captain Bryon Marsh (retired, Georgia National Guard 4th Civil Support Team) at Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia. (Courtesy of NIST by N. Lin)

NIST Creates Yeast Material to Train First Responders on Biothreats

When an accident or an emergency such as a toxic spill or a building fire occurs, first responders arrive to help people at the scene. One type of emergency involves threats from...
The 2021 'ASTORS' Award Winning MX908 mass spectrometry device will be used in the Army’s mixed-reality headset technology to provide chemical identification information.

MX908 Helps Corrections Quickly ID Illegal Drugs in Incoming Mail

908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices, who took home a Gold in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is sharing the positive impact of the...
Attendees enjoying the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Ceremony: (left to right), Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Solutions (NSS); John Boyd Assistant Director of the DHS Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM); Jim Robell, President of Fortior Solutions and the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Industry Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year; Commissioner Bill Bratton, Kym Craven, Executive Director for the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE); CBP OFO DEAC Diane Sabatino, the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Government Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year; OBIM Chief of Staff Penelope Smith; Frank Russo, CBP OFO Director of Field Operations NY & NJ; and Celinez Nunez, Assistant Director & Chief Security Officer for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF).

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Honors Leadership & Innovation Award Winners in NYC

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, now in its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness...
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...

DRONERESPONDERS Recognized in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Over the last decade, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or 'drones') have become a regular feature of American life, used for recreation, research, and commerce. But the proliferation of this new technology has...
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...
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...