Redstone Arsenal, one of the most important military bases in the United States (serving the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice (DOJ), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the likely future home of U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), requires best-in-class security solutions.
And with 44,000 employees and guests using the facility, it also requires solutions geared towards improving daily efficiency around the base.
Enter NEC National Security Systems
Consistently ranked No. 1 for accuracy by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NEC has become famous for its face recognition technology, which stands head and shoulders above the crowd.
It’s this algorithm that met Redstone Arsenal’s need for verifying entry onto base.
As of March 15, 2021, workers and visitors alike have been able to secure entry onto the base from the comfort of their car.
With the windows rolled down, registered users are able to pull up slowly (3-5 mph), passing through security checkpoints with virtually no stopping as face recognition technology verifies their status.
(Redstone Arsenal is the only base in the country with this facial recognition technology. Redstone Garrison Commander Col. Glenn Mellor tells us, “We are the only post right now with facial recognition. So, we are leading the army in this part of the technology.” Arsenal representatives say, “…all Arsenal employees, members of the military, and retirees and their dependents who utilize a Defense Common Access Card for entry to the installation are automatically registered in the pilot programs database via hand-held scanners at the Gates. Once the initial scan is complete, the registered individual is clear to use the Facial Recognition lanes”. Courtesy of WZDX News and YouTube. Posted on Mar 12, 2021.)
The new biometrics system allows them to minimize the time-consuming checks and gives security personnel an added tool to verify identity with greater assurances.
It gets better.
The technology is deployed in special face recognition lanes for single-occupancy vehicles, clearly marked and available to those who opt into Redstone’s automatic installation entry program in advance.
This gives users freedom of choice and speeds up wait times for entry onto base for everyone.
“Buzzing into work” for Redstone Arsenal employees looks like slowly approaching the front gates leaving about two car lengths between each authorized user and simply showing your face until the light turns green, granting them access.
The Department of Homeland Security Biometric Technology Rally confirms the reliability of this technology, praising the system for achieving an accuracy matching rate of 99.9% or higher.
This security solution, implemented by NEC’s prime partner, Leidos, was creatively designed to meet the unique needs of the Redstone Arsenal facility.
Adding to its importance, Redstone houses some of the most sensitive information and materials across the U.S. Department of Defense, including the nation’s missile and rocket programs and technology.
Because of the high security requirements, “access control” is a regular step base employees must complete multiple times a day.
NEC exists to improve the safety, security, fairness and efficiency of the organizations it serves through the breakthrough technology it produces.
There is no better group to offer these improvements to than the servicemen and women of the U.S. military.
The speed and reliability of facial recognition that NEC is known for comes from their ability to combine both real-time identification with verification and situation analysis resulting in faster decision making, preemptive security, and smoother delivery of services.
(Benji Hutchinson, former President of NEC’s U.S. Federal Business, shared his insights on government digital transformation. See how advancements in biometrics and AI technologies are creating a new paradigm and improving efficiency and security in various government services. Learn more at – www.necam.com/federaltouchless. Courtesy of NEC Corporation and YouTube.)
With one of the broadest IT portfolios in the industry, NEC is uniquely positioned to resolve government-specific challenges at the federal, state and local level with adaptive and cost-effective strategies by making full use of our leading and accredited technologies.
NEC Corporation’s solutions and services are customizable according to need and budgetary constraints.
Working with NEC, government agencies and employees gain access to:
Award-Winning Technologies
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NEC’s identity and biometric solutions offer the most accurate and efficient multimodal identification systems (face, fingerprint, iris) available, contributing to enhanced safety of facilities, institutions and federal employees as well as improved civilian protection.
Accredited Tools
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NEC’s software-based unified communications and collaboration solution is accredited for defense-wide deployment by the U.S. Department of Defense, bringing vigorous communications and collaboration functionality to the armed forces and other federal outfits.
Enriched Capabilities
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NEC’s managed services for IT infrastructure work to design and deliver secure, scalable and reliable communications and IT frameworks that support advanced technologies, services and knowledge sharing based on more than 117 years of engineering and real-world expertise.
Proven Engineering
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NEC’s communications networking equipment meets the demand for high capacity, feature-rich, end-to-end networking infrastructure that sustains coverage, quality and capacity to improve support for the proliferation of devices and practices that rely on continuously available and secure network performance.
To Learn More, please visit https://www.necnss.com and https://necnss.com/solutions.html.
NEC National Security Systems Nominated 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, Fortior Solutions and SIMS Software, 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 | 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?
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At ISC East 2021 you with the opportunity to interact with a broad array of security industry professionals.
Legendary Police Commissioner Bill Bratton of the NYPD, the BPD and former Chief of the LAPD, will join the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon on November 17th, to sign copies of his new book ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America’.
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.
With the integration of the Natural Disaster and Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo, the show is moving even further into our reader’s wheelhouse!
Your ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon registration includes complimentary attendee access to both ISC East – and NDEM!
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.
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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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The AST Digital Publications is distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals in federal, state and local levels.
‘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.
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Dr. Kiernan Named Interim President of NEC National Security Systems
