Gallagher, a proud recipient of Double Gold Awards in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the Gallagher Command Centre PIV Solution has been nominated to compete in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards.

The Gallagher Command Centre PIV Solution delivers exceptional security and the fastest form of authentication for U.S. Federal Government customers, with one smart, centrally managed platform, Command Centre PIV meets the HSPD-12/FIPS-201 compliance requirements from both a 13.01 and 13.02 topology.

Gallagher Command Centre PIV is an enterprise-grade Physical Access Control System (PACS) that provides robust, real-time authentication of all federally issued high assurance credentials.

It natively supports reading and verifying the complete secure certificate information on government cards and is scalable to meet organizational requirements, no matter how big the site, or the number of cardholders involved.

(See how the Gallagher PIV solution delivers exceptional security with particular suitability to any environment that requires high assurance authentication to computer network resources. Courtesy of Gallagher Security and YouTube.)

Federal Governments trust Gallagher’s unique end-to-end solution

Command Centre is the chosen platform for many of the world’s most high-consequence sites and it’s easy to see why.

Across military and defense, federal, state, and local government, commercial, education, healthcare, and transportation, Command Centre’s curb-to-core technology has been proven to protect lives, create efficiencies, and save organizations thousands of dollars each year.

To continue to meet the needs of customers operating in today’s environment, Gallagher reinvests 15% of revenue in R&D annually, ensuring they remain at the leading edge of technology, developing new features and functionality for Command Centre that make their customers’ lives easier.

Regular maintenance releases ensure sites remain protected against any new threats.

A Complete Solution

Gallagher’s secure end-to-end architecture provides an elegant solution to the FIPS 201-2 requirements with the bare minimum of hardware and software required to achieve a complete system.

The modular components, integrated functions, and consolidated software of Gallagher Command Centre PIV ensure that it delivers a compliant and cost-effective solution.

Federal compliance mandates are ever-changing due to technology improvements, new threats, and evolving requirements, which means a highly adaptable and streamlined solution is required.

The simple, yet intelligent architecture of the Gallagher PIV Solution provides one integrated solution that is easy to install, configure, and maintain. Furthermore, upgradeable device software ensures that Gallagher hardware is future-proofed for FIPS 201 standard changes.

(See how Gallagher Command Centre delivers an enterprise Physical Access Control System offering strong, real-time authentication of all Federally-issued and high assurance credentials. Courtesy of Gallagher Security and YouTube.)

Easy Enrollment

For quick and simple enrollment, PIV Cardholder registration can be made directly from within PIV Command Centre, without the need for additional enrollment software, so operators can swiftly induct new cardholders who will be guided through a simple registration workflow.

PIV cards are then matched to unique PINs and biometrics, and when information is imported and validated the user is free to gain access as their clearance allows.

For added convenience, integrations are also available to popular third-party PIV registration clients.

Gallagher Command Centre Curb-to-Core capabilities Include:

✔  Streamline disparate and complex systems with the strongest form of contactless verification available to Federal users.

✔  Quick and simple credential enrollment is provided natively in Gallagher PIV Command Centre, with integrations available to popular third-party PIV registration applications.

✔  T-Series PIV Readers and terminals provide the industry’s fastest PKI authentication for Federal users. (Elliptic Curve Cryptography is supported)

✔  NIST approved authentication and encryption ecosystem. Server to controller and downstream expansion I/O, readers and terminals between the C6000 Controller and access readers.

✔  Agile multi-factor authentication system, with single, dual, and triple modes of authentication available.

(Easily meet the FIPS 201-2 requirements with one smart central management platform with Gallagher Command Centre, which delivers an enterprise-grade Physical Access Control System (ePACS), offering robust, high assurance certificate-based credential authentication with Curb-to-Core capabilities. Courtesy of Gallagher Security and YouTube.)

Command Centre PIV is an access control solution that does it all, enabling federal organizations to manage complete site security from one highly intelligent platform, and has been proven to save time, resources, energy, and money, all while delivering superior security that keeps even the most sensitive of sites protected.

From Access Control to Perimeter Security to Intruder Detection – it’s what they do. Gallagher is trusted to protect what matters most, by more than 12,000 customers in more than 135 countries.

To learn more about how Gallagher’s integrated access control, intruder alarm, and perimeter security solutions can offer you real operational benefits please visit security.gallagher.com.

Gallagher Takes Double Gold in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.

Gallagher (First of Two)

Best Access Control & Authentication Solution

• Command Centre Mobile

• The Command Centre Mobile App allows you to extend your security and access control directly to where you need it, on or off-site.

• Whether your security staff are on guard or on patrol, Command Centre Mobile allows them to spend more time away from their desk, while still maintaining complete awareness of what’s happening on-site and allowing them to manage everyday security issues from wherever they are.

• Downloadable from the Apple App and Google Play stores, this software provides you with the ability to manage your security securely from anywhere, on or off the corporate network.

• The app interfaces directly with Gallagher Command Centre, providing a secure link to the site management capabilities that already bring security and business efficiency to your site. 

(The Command Centre Mobile App from Gallagher allows you to extend your security and access control directly to where you need it. Whether your security staff are on guard or on patrol, Command Centre Mobile allows them to spend more time away from their desk, while still maintaining complete awareness of what’s happening on-site and allowing them to manage everyday security issues from wherever they are. Courtesy of Gallagher and YouTube.)

Gallagher (Second of Two)

Best Perimeter Protection Solution – Physical

• Monitored Pulse Fence System

• Gallagher offers a range of advanced perimeter security solutions founded on two core principles: deterrence and detection.

• Configured and controlled using Gallagher Command Centre, our effective and reliable solutions can be managed and monitored across multiple sites from one central location.

• Our cost-effective monitored pulse fence system consists of a grid of energized, high tensile wires that can be constructed inside a new or existing perimeter fence.

• The monitored wires detect unauthorized entry or exit into defined areas and trigger instant alerts.

(Gallagher Security’s perimeter detection solutions offer quick and reliable detection of unauthorized entry to your site. As part of a responsive security approach, our sensors can trigger alarms without the intruder being aware, prompting video verification of the intrusion, or triggering an escalated security response. Courtesy of Gallagher and YouTube.)

• *Gallagher was also recognized in the 2020, and 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program.

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards highlight 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.

The United States was forever changed 20 years ago on September 11th, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.In the days that followed 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to secure our homeland – which is how many of the agencies and enterprise organizations that are today ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champions, came into being.

Our 2021 keynote speaker featured a moving and informative address from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel.

Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was also live at the event, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors.

The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK, Fortior Solutions and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.

The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will emphasize the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2022, as well as the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders. #MentorshipMatters

So be on the lookout for exciting upcoming announcements of Speakers, Presenters, Book Signing Opportunities, and Attendees at the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November of 2022 in New York City!

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program Welcomes New PLATINUM SPONSOR: NEC National Security Systems (NSS)!

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2022 ‘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	COVID Innovations
Workforce Management	Government Security Programs	And Many Others to Choose From!

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

In 2021 over 200 distinguished guests representing Federal, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:

• The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• ICE Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI)
• Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
• The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
• Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
• DHS Science & Technology (S&T)
• The National Center for Disaster Medicine & Public Health (NCDMPH)
• The American Red Cross
• The InfraGard National Alliance
• The Metropolitan Police (MPD)
• The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
• Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)
• The Federal Air Marshals Service
• The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, and Many More!

Corporate firms, the majority of which return year to year to build upon their record of accomplishment include:

AlertMedia, Allied Universal, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems of America, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, HID Global, Mark43, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Lumina Analytics, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Senstar Corporation, ShotSpotter, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and Wiresecure, just to name a few!

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.

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 the 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.

Harness the Power of the Web – with our 100% Mobile Friendly Publications

AST Digital Publications are distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals, in federal, state, local, and private security sectors.

‘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 the 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.

(See just a few highlights of American Security Today’s 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East. Courtesy of My Pristine Images and Vimeo.)

To learn more about ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, please see the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2021 ‘A Year in Review’.

The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of Annual ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.

It serves as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2021 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and/or 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 2021 ‘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 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

• For a complete list of 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, begin HERE.

For more information on All Things American Security Today, as well as the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

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