Del Rio Border Patrol Agents and Eagle Pass Fire Dept made over 20 trips to safely rescue 140 migrants abandoned by smugglers from an island in the Rio Grande River, as water levels rose. (Courtesy of CBP)

CBP Agents Rescue 140 Migrants Stranded in the Rio Grande

U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector, assisted by the Eagle Pass Fire Department, rescued 140 migrants, including six unaccompanied children who were stranded on an island...
Clopay® Corporation's New Rolling Doors Inhibit Oxidation and Rust to withstand Extreme Environments, such as this Water Treatment Plant.

Clopay® Unveils New Corrosion Resistant Service and Insulated Doors

Clopay® Corporation, a leader in closure products for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and retail applications, recognized in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is introducing new Corrosion Resistant Service and...
With over 20 years’ experience at various manufacturers in the security access control market, Veteran-Owned and USA-Made AACS was founded to address customers’ needs and requirements, for superior products both in serviceability and functionality.

WVAACS Series 400 Returns to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

In these challenging times, have you considered what would happen if you could no longer purchase supplies required to keep your entrance control points operating because they are manufactured in Europe? This could...
The prestigious Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program highlights the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time. Pictured here, Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems (at left), and Tammy Waitt, Editorial Director at AST (at right), present CBP OFO Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane Sabatino with the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Government Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year Award at the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Ceremony and Luncheon banquet in New York City.

AST Unveils 2022 CHAMPIONS Edition ‘Fully Interactive’ Magazine

American Security Today (AST) is pleased to introduce the 2022 'ASTORS' CHAMPIONS Edition - the Go-To Source for more than 75,000 decision-makers at the Federal, State, and Local levels and firms allied to...
“By building on our core solutions through ongoing innovation, we will continue to alleviate customers’ pain points while adding new value through advanced vision solutions,” explains Soon-hong Ahn, President and CEO of Hanwha Vision.

Hanwha’s New Rebrand Reflects Focus on Global Vision for the Future

Introducing Hanwha Vision, (formerly Hanwha Techwin), a 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Champion, as the company has changed its name and is expanding its offerings as a provider of global vision...
Sylvia Zachary, Cybersecurity & Software Director - Secure Communications (SCOM), for Cubic Mission & Performance Solutions, shares her thoughts and experiences in Embracing Your Strengths, and Celebrating Diversity During Women’s History Month and Beyond.

Embracing Your Strengths During Women’s History Month and Beyond

Guest Editorial by Sylvia Zachary, Cybersecurity & Software Director - Secure Communications (SCOM), Cubic Mission & Performance Solutions Companies often emphasize diversity, inclusion, and equity in their social initiatives. Fortunately, noteworthy progress...
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 Named Leader in the Frost Radar Biometrics Authentication Solutions

NEC Corporation is pleased to announce the company has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the leader in the Frost Radar™: Biometrics Authentication Solutions, 2022 benchmarking system. This is the second...
Keith Terreri, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Services and Business Operations, NEC Corporation of America, explains why NEC supports the Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, and American Security Today’s Mission

Why NEC Supports AST’s Mission & ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America, was recognized with Multiple Top-Level Awards from American Security Today in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Award program. This is the...
Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover debris from a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, SC on February 5, 2023. (Courtesy of the U.S. Navy by Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Thompson)

US Navy Releases Photos of Chinese Spy Balloon Recovery Effort

February 7, 2023 – In Breaking News – CNN US Navy released photos Tuesday of its recovery effort of a suspected Chinese spy balloon, which US fighter jets shot down over the Atlantic Ocean...
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,...