Fortior Solutions, a leader in world-class identity and access control solutions that specialize in National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC III) checks and third party commercial background screenings, is pleased to announce their RAPIDGate® & RAPID-RCx® Programs, have been nominated to compete in the prestigious 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program.
The RAPIDGate® and RAPID-RCx® programs provided unparalleled perimeter control at some of the most security conscious organizations in the world including, the U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and NASA among others.
The RAPIDGate program is a complete vendor management solution that includes verification of company sponsorship, company enrollment, multi-language kiosk based registration, individual biographic and biometric collection, equipment, commercial background screenings, DOJ/FBI NCIC/III checks (subject to approval of the relevant government authorities).
(See RAPIDGate®, a high-assurance identity management program for vendors, contractors and service providers who require escorted or authorized access to secure facilities or sensitive corporate resources, and guard against threats such as unauthorized access, identity theft, fraud or cyber-crime. Courtesy of Fortior Solutions and Vimeo.)
RAPIDGate also includes quarterly commercial background screenings for continuous vetting, credential production, state-of-the-art electronic credential scanning and enforcement of access privileges, monthly and on demand activity reporting, system maintenance, customer service, waiver management and training.
Additionally, the RAPIDGate program allows security personnel at perimeter gates to electronically scan RAPIDGate credentials and know with confidence that the individual still has authorized legitimate need to access the facility.
This is truly an end-to-end vendor management system offering customizable solutions, even allowing credentialed participants to access multiple facilities, locations, and entities with a single credential.
The days of paper passes, relying solely on visual inspection, using outdated and unreliable software can be obsolete as this seamless, very low friction program allows facilities and companies to easily turn off access at appropriate locations instantaneously.
Every company and individual is properly vetted and sponsored prior to credentialing.
Ongoing vetting, sponsorship verification and life cycle management throughout the duration of the program ensures individuals are still approved to access the facility.
To date, the RAPIDGate program has been implemented at more than 150 U.S. military locations and adopted by more than one- million participants.
The RAPID-RCx program is an add-on subscription to the RAPIDGate program, with enhanced capabilities which allows for secure facilities to manage the access of infrequent visitors.
The handheld scanners have the capability to read 1D/2D barcode, MRZ, and contact identity credential formats (e.g., Driver’s Licenses, State IDs, Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWICs), US military common access cards (CACs), US military retired ID cards, US military dependent ID cards, MRZ compliant passports, US passport cards, and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and PIV-Interoperable credentials (PIV-I).
The handheld confirms whether the credential is valid in format, REAL ID and is not expired, and indicates whether the individual is pre-approved for access through positive lists (e.g., VIP, event list, and infrequent visitor vetting).
Furthermore, the handheld likewise matches credentials against negative watch lists (e.g., Barment Lists, Officer Safety, FBI Ten Most Wanted, FBI Most Wanted Terrorists, FBI Crimes Against Children, U.S. Marshal’s Most Wanted, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcements (ICE) Most Wanted, ICE Human Trafficking Most Wanted, and International Police Organizations (INTERPOL) Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC-Terrorist Watch List) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (BATFE) Most Wanted), enabling gate personnel to quickly identify unauthorized individuals.
Their handheld promptly displays an individual’s status based upon the results of the scan (typically in less than three seconds), and that data is recorded and available in reports, which have aided many facilities with their investigate needs.
The addition of this program allows security personnel to take the guess work out of visually verifying and inspecting identification cards.
Together, the RAPIDGate® and RAPID-RCx® Programs have identified more than four million individuals attempting to access U.S. military installations identified as ineligible or barred from facility access and have been used more than 650 million times by the US military.
Also through the unparalleled vetting of these programs, three individuals listed in the FBI’s “Known or Appropriately Suspected Terrorist” file were accurately identified.
“Fortior Solutions is honored to be nominated for an ‘ASTORS’ award,” stated Jim Robell, President & CEO.
“For nearly 20 years we have provided best-in-class identity management and access control solutions to our government and critical infrastructure customers.”
“Our company believes deeply in the mission, shared by every nominee, to be at the forefront of innovation when it comes to Homeland Security.”
Fortior Solutions, which is headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, is a nationally recognized leader in high-assurance identity management solutions, helping security-conscious organizations reduce risk by quickly identifying who they can trust.
The company is also the largest commercial provider of recognized vendor credentials to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Fortior Solutions Return to Compete in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is today in its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting 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.
American Security Today is pleased to announce TSA Administrator David Pekoske, will join the organization as a featured speaker at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon, on November 18, 2021 at ISC East in New York City.
“On the heels of an unprecedented global pandemic, continued unrest in our cities and potentially catastrophic cyberattacks on our nations critical infrastructure, the focus of the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon will be on the latest, state-of-the-art innovations that are driving investments in new public security and safety technologies and systems,” said AST Editorial and Managing Director Tammy Waitt.
“As a recognized expert in crisis management, strategic planning, innovation and aviation, surface transportation and maritime security, David Pekoske’s message highlighting his top priorities and challenges for the TSA based on his years of wide-ranging experience will be critical to our attendees internalizing the critical nature of these escalating challenges, and realizing innovative new approaches to meet them.”
The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is proudly sponsored by AMAROK, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
| Facial/IRIS Recognition | Body Worn Video Product | Cyber Security |
| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | And Many Others! |
| COVID Innovations | And Many Others! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.
As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
Register for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Luncheon Today
The highlight of the 2021 AST Homeland Security Awards Program will be the ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at the International Security Conference & Exposition (also known as ISC East), the Northeast’s leading security and public safety community event, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in the Javits Center from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.
Your ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon registration includes complimentary attendee access to ISC East – Thank take advantage of this exclusive luncheon opportunity to take a break from the show – Invite your team, guests, clients and show visitors to a lovely and affordable plated meal event in the heart of New York City, for a fabulous networking opportunity!
Go to https://americansecuritytoday.com/product/awards-luncheon/ to secure your seat or reserve a table.
***Limited space available so Register Today. There will be no on-site registrations.
At ISC East 2021 you with the opportunity to interact with a broad array of security industry professionals.
ISC East works closely with other businesses in the security and public safety space to help bring together the Northeast’s largest security trade show each year.
In collaboration with premier sponsor SIA (Security Industry Association) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, ISC East is proud to work with and be supported by various associations, trade publications, charities, and more.
Therefore, the ISC audience of security dealers, installers, integrators, consultants, corporate, government and law enforcement/first responder practitioners will be joined by the ASIS NYC audience of major corporate managerial-through-director-level national and global security executives.
The combination of one-on-one conversations with the industry’s top innovators, integrators and security executives, special events, high-quality education and training, and strong support from industry associations, will allow attendees to learn and evaluate solutions from leading security exhibitors and brands.
Why American Security Today?
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.
American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers eyes throughout the story with cutting edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.
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‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’
AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
These experts are from Government at the federal, state and local level as well as from private firms allied to government.
AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
To learn more about the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, Check Out the New 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2020 ‘A Year in Review’.
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of the ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firms products and services, includes video interviews and more.
It is your Go-To source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2020 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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For a complete list of 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, click here.
For more information on All Things American Security Today, and the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
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