D-Fend's EnforceAir C-UAS now integrated with Syzygy's SNAP (Sensor Network Access Point), which will strengthen support for the Team Awareness Kit / Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ) and first responders in contending with rogue drone activity at sensitive and critical sites and events.

D-Fend and Syzygy to Optimize C-UAS Communications & Data Management

D-Fend Solutions, leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, who took home the Gold 2021 'ASTORS' Award for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution, recently Nominated to Compete in the 2022...
PureTech Systems, with a Record Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Wins, delivers the best open-integration, fully automated Perimeter Intrusion Detection System for protecting borders, infrastructure, and facilities.

PureActiv Best-in-Class Border & Infra-structure Returns in 2022 ‘ASTORS

PureTech Systems, the Winner of Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards, is pleased to announce its PureActiv autonomous Intrusion Detection and Video Surveillance Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Perimeter, Maritime, and Border...
Riley the Golden Retriever assisted in the 9/11 search and rescue efforts. He was trained to find live people and helped recover several bodies of firefighters. (Courtesy of YouTube)

9/11 Heroes Worth Remembering: the Dogs who Served (Multi-Video)

September 11, 2022 – In Breaking News – The Times If I told you that there’s a group of people who, for generation after generation, were devoted to being experts in: Lifesaving in...
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...
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...

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...
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...
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...