Guest Editorial By Antonio Lo Brutto, Executive Vice President for Thales Identity and Biometric Solutions
Since quarantine protocols eased up in the U.S., we have witnessed a boom in travel, big purchases, in-person retail, and more. While this is positive in most regards, it also opens the doors to a growing number of security risks, particularly those involving identity fraud.
And with the delay of REAL ID enforcement, this is cause for concern.
The need for identity verification means more and more people carry their physical IDs wherever they go. Statista findings show that in 2020, there were nearly 228.2 million licensed drivers in the United States.
This makes identity theft – which often begins with driver’s licenses – much more probable for the average person, be it a pickpocket or a student under 21 looking for a way into the nearby college bar.
Stolen and fraudulent physical IDs also make it easier for criminals to make a living, using identity for fraudulent activities – from buying a car in the victim’s name to opening a bank account in their name.
IDs with outdated security are making things worse, providing an easier path for that intent on committing fraud.
ID fraud and theft are connected to forgery. With new resources emerging around us, it can be quite simple to compromise or replicate outdated security measures integrated into some physical ID cards.
ID security must become a top priority, not just for your average store clerk or the person checking ID, but for everyone. If we do not ensure our physical IDs are valid and secure, the actual and societal costs will continue to grow beyond the individual victim.
In fact, according to the FTC, financial losses from ID theft and fraud rose 77% in 2021, to more than $6.1 billion.
The latest stats from 2021 and early 2022 paint an unpleasant picture – according to nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center, between 2017 – 2021, the driver’s licenses of more than 150 million U.S. citizens were compromised.
(See how Thales has created sophisticated features to reduce the risk of the ID documents or holder data being altered, copied, or reproduced, using technologies and materials that are difficult to copy, use, and come by. Thales is helping government entities confirm the document’s authenticity, linking it directly to the owner’s personal and unique data. Courtesy of Thales and YouTube.)
Identity fraud disrupts all institutions reliant upon IDs to service customers, including banks and other financial entities, commercial enterprises, hospitals, and more.
Travel infrastructure is also disrupted in such cases – and beyond the infrastructure, it may also create political, economic, and national security tensions.
Threat actors have been known to use fake IDs to their advantage. More secure IDs and ID verification provide safeguards against such pressures, providing a resource for counterterrorism. Without them, foundational institutes are under threat of infiltration.
Elevating ID Security
Roughly 30 states are in various stages of adopting mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs).
The states are operating on the understanding that in a digital age, using mDLs will increase efficiency and accuracy in verification. Where physical licenses can be misplaced, digital IDs offer an extra layer of protection with features such as face recognition and other biometric safeguards.
But as the numbers have demonstrated, physical IDs aren’t leaving anytime soon, so many US states are operating on a dual model.
Arizona is joining a growing number of jurisdictions in North America that are collaborating with third-party vendors to take ID security up a notch through upgrades and redesign.
The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) recently began adopting 100% polycarbonate, sustainable cards that cannot be altered without visible damage, which is key to detecting counterfeit documents.
Right now, from all examined counterfeit cards, the largest percentage of counterfeit cards are driver’s licenses and ID cards made of Teslin, followed by PET/PVC. Teslin is a paper-based substrate that relies on adhesive to glue its layers together and to apply an outer layer of protection for the ink it lays down.
By contrast, polycarbonate requires no adhesives: 100% polycarbonate consists of several intertwined layers of plastic, fused together without adhesives to form a solid structure impervious to tampering attacks.
There have been attempts to counterfeit polycarbonate cards, but due to the complexity of its security features, it is far easier to determine that they are counterfeits.
The solid monolithic card body means any attempt at alteration or modification visibly damages the card, rendering it obsolete. The high durability of polycarbonate also provides the longest lifespan of any card body substrate, allowing for extended card life without compromise.
Arizona’s physical driver’s licenses and other ID cards will also incorporate enhanced security features like Changeable Laser image (CLI) or Multiple Laser Image (MLI), which are laser-engraved security images within the body of the physical ID card, each viewable as the card is tilted at different angles.
(As the switch to REAL ID continues, see how Arizona made changes to ensure your identity is kept safe and secure, meaning a redesign was necessary. Courtesy of AZFamily | Arizona News and YouTube. Posted Feb 28, 2023.)
For instance, using a redundant portrait image and the date of birth permits both pieces of information to be displayed and visible depending on the viewing angle. The combination of data elements and complex shapes make for a highly visible, easy-to-check feature that is extremely challenging to reproduce.
For a state with a population of over seven million residents and the total number of drivers licensed by Arizona MVD equating to 5.85 million through June 30, 2022, these efforts will not reflect across the state’s authentication and identification system immediately, but will bring about a dramatic shift in the state’s security standards.
The cards will also be REAL ID compliant, with updated security features to make them difficult to counterfeit but easy to verify.
Imagine a bouncer at a club needing to determine a license’s validity. The card’s superior security features will help the bouncer quickly confirm its validity and make it easier to differentiate the real cards from replicas.
These new and improved physical ID cards are a step in the right direction toward securing identities. The superior licenses and cards will assure the reviewer that the cardholder has undergone higher screening levels to be issued a REAL ID.
For instance, to receive these cards, residents need to offer specific forms of documentation to prove their identities, like a birth certificate or a U.S. Passport and a social security number, along with documents showing current state residency like utility bills, credit card/bank statements, etc.
The added unique layers of protection by different states will complicate the process by which criminals can commit forgeries.
(Learn more about Thales’ sophisticated features that reduce the risk of the identification documents being altered, copied, or reproduced. Thales is helping government entities confirm the document’s authenticity, linking it directly to the owner’s personal and unique data. Courtesy of Thales and YouTube.)
Looking Ahead: The Future of ID Security
There is no 100% guarantee of security for anything, and ID cards are no exception.
It is a regular battle with a constantly innovating and shifting marketplace, where security leaders are always trying to identify new features that cannot be recreated but can be quickly and easily verified.
At the end of the day, despite differences in state agency approaches, what matters most is who benefits from improved ID security.
As we’ve learned, the multi-state mutual endeavor to elevate ID and license security will not only help fill the gap of REAL ID between now and 2025; it may also create an improved joint standard for security.
About the Author
Antonio (Tony) Lo Brutto is the Executive Vice President of Identification & Biometric Solutions, North America, at Thales ($15.7B global cyber leader).
Lo Brutto is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience leading and driving business strategy, developing and executing programs, and managing financial strategy and implementation.
He has previously served as VP of Sensis Corporation and VP for Business Development and Air Traffic Management at Telephonics Corporation.
Lo Brutto completed his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Pratt Institute and his M.S. degree in Technical Management at John Hopkins University.
Related Technologies…
NEC NSS Earns Top Awards in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now entering it’s Eighth 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.
NEC National Security Systems (First of Six)
Best Biometric Reader Solution
-
NEC Elastic Matching Service
-
NEC National Security Systems (NSS), a Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)-mitigated subsidiary under Special Security Agreement (SSA) with the U.S. Government, provides full-service solutions for large agencies using the intellectual property and resources of the global NEC brand.
-
NEC has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency and Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), and the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Digitus project in Mexico, to deploy our two most prominent matching engines, AIM XM and AIM-ES, to the AWS cloud environment.
-
NEC now introduces the elastic matching capability based on containerized architecture orchestrated by Kubernetes, to provide the cloud-native computing solution for biometric matching.
-
This cloud-native architected platform supports the characteristics of cloud computing noted in NIST Special Publication 800-145, The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing—on-demand, self-service, broad network access; resource pooling; rapid elasticity; and measured services.
NEC National Security Systems (Second of Six)
Best Facial/IRIS Recognition Solution
-
Expeditionary Identity Intelligence Prototype
-
NEC National Security Systems (NSS) is a key solution developer in creating the Marine Identity Intelligence Prototype (EI2P) solution, which enables the collection and matching of a finger, face, and iris biometric data in a denied, degraded, intermittent, and low bandwidth (DDIL) environment.
-
Face images are automatically captured using a helmet-mounted camera and submitted wirelessly to a lightweight, body-worn IoT device for matching, with operators being notified of the results, and the included mesh network allows for uploaded data and notifications to be shared across multiple operators within the team.
-
NEC’s digital, body-worn solutions provide identity intelligence at the edge, combining NEC’s best-of-breed matching algorithms with cutting-edge wearable cameras.
-
The EI2P is a lightweight and portable solution that constantly captures and matches biometrics locally and without the need for communications backend systems, expediting mission-critical information to users in the field.
-
The EI2P supports live stream and still photo capture, has a capacity of up to 100K identity records, and is an ideal solution for expanding security perimeter at large gatherings, and identifying known threats (do not admit/bolo/ person of interest list) – all while on the move.
(Learn why NEC’s biometric face recognition technology is used worldwide for fighting crime, preventing fraud, securing public safety, and improving customer experience across a vast range of locations and industries. Courtesy of KKworx, Inc. and YouTube.)
NEC National Security Systems (Third of Six)
Best Mobile Security Solution
-
Mobile WAY
-
Mobile WAY from NEC National Security Systems (NSS) provides a unified cloud platform for rapidly searching federal, state, and local law enforcement biometric databases. Its subscription-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model makes Mobile WAY fiscal-friendly for any size agency.
- Running on the NEC Digital Platform (NDP), the device- and the system-agnostic app supports traditional all-in-one (AIO) biometric mobile devices and newer Android and iOS smartphones, including contactless biometric capture.
-
The intuitive experience simplifies searches across systems, and the subscription service eliminates the hassle of license management.
-
MobileWay offers Multi-Modal Capture of Face, Finger & More including Contactless Fingerprint Capture, multi-Modal Data Entry, and Reading, including Barcodes, Magstripe, MRZ and SmartCard, and mobile ID platform service for Data Exchange & Reporting.
-
It is an agnostic Biometric Mobile App including Android and Apple iOS and multi-modal credential reading including mDL and eMRTD, and supports local WatchList and remote multi-modal searching with the state-of-the-art NEC Biometric Matching Algorithm proven by NIST.
-
MobileWay technology can also be extended to support Self-Enrollment use cases with additional technologies such as active/passive liveness detection and issuance authority credential check for remote proofing capabilities.
NEC National Security Systems (Fourth of Six)
Best Perimeter Protection System
-
Intelligent Perimeter Intrusion Detection System
-
NEC’s Intelligent Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (IPIDS) comprises optical fiber sensing, video camera surveillance, and the application of deep learning-based AI, and is deployed over perimeters, borders, and other boundaries of critical resources, to detect, locate, and prevent physical threats, such as active shooters, terrorists, and kidnappers.
-
NEC’s IPIDS technical innovation is its provision of digital, real-time, ubiquitous, accurate, and robust situational awareness to security & safety stewards, while simultaneously saving valuable security resources, such as security personnel, and reducing maintenance, service, and total cost of ownership, even in adverse environments.
-
For example, NEC’s IPIDS was recently deployed over the campus perimeter of a K-12 school in the U.S., which had increasing concerns about unauthorized perimeter breaches and the threat of violence.
-
Having limited security resources and a vast and complex campus that comprises dense wildlife and foot traffic, the deployment of multitudes of electronic sensors was prohibitive, which would detract from the school’s primary mission: to educate.
-
NEC’s IPIDS was selected, because of its integrability with the client’s existing optical fiber-based IT infrastructure, its ability to detect and locate perimeter intrusions to within a few feet via optical fiber sensing, automatically to cue nearby video cameras, apply deep learning-based AI to video, and send alerts to school security stewards via unified communication.
NEC National Security Systems (Fifth of Six)
Best Vehicle Security Entrance Control Solution
-
Biometric Base Access Management (BAM)
-
NEC National Security Systems (NSS) biometric Base Access Management (BAM) provides military installations with fast, accurate identity screening and verification using its award-winning face recognition technology.
-
BAM can identify individuals—whether they are on foot or inside vehicles—as they approach Access Control Points (ACPs), secured installation facilities, or restricted areas, without requiring physical identification cards or fingerprints.
-
BAM supports the efficient use of personnel and budget resources, as it can be deployed for a variety of uses across the military facility, including vehicle gate access, pedestrian checkpoints, kiosks, and turnstile gates, as well as common- or restricted-area access and monitoring, office access management, secure/classified location access, watchlists and real-time threat monitoring.
-
Additionally, NEC can integrate thermal sensing cameras into BAM to identify elevated body temperatures (EBT) at a distance. BAM can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud using the secure NEC Digital Platform (NDP), which enables remote solution management.
-
The platform enables multiple ACPs throughout an entire military base to be managed simultaneously, ensuring secure, efficient base access.
-
The accessibility and safety of entry/exit points, common areas, and offices—installation-wide—can be managed through a single system.
-
Additionally, BAM can identify pedestrians or individuals through vehicle windshields at entry points of military facilities to help expedite base access and eliminate long wait times and lines, thus reducing soft-target opportunities for bad actors.
-
BAM can streamline security operations at entry and exit points at military bases and other locations such as airports, seaports, and border crossings, for an identification solution that reduces long vehicle and pedestrian queues, and approved travelers can gain entry without consistent human intervention, allowing gate guards to prioritize other security interests.
NEC National Security Systems (Sixth of Six)
Best Access Control & Authentication System
-
Access Control ID
-
In partnership with SIMS Software, NEC National Security Systems (NSS) has produced an Access Control ID solution supporting the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA).
-
Each year, IDA hosts many conferences for researchers across the Federally Funded Research and Development Center community, and SIMS lobby software manages hundreds of attendees per conference with different security clearances for secure access.
-
By adding NEC’s biometric and biographic capture capabilities, pre-registered attendees can check themselves into a conference at the correct clearance level via contactless methods at a fraction of the time it takes to check in at the security desk.
-
The increased security throughout creates higher attendee satisfaction and allows conferences to start on time, all while maintaining the appropriate security posture.
NEC NSS Also Honored with 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Leadership & Innovation Award
NEC NSS for Biometrics, AI, and Computer Vision that Supports Critical Government Missions
-
NEC National Security Systems (NSS) deploys groundbreaking solutions for government use, including end-to-end systems for access control and security, Next Gen identity verification, scene processing, advanced analytics, and intrusion detection, by leveraging NEC’s rich history of innovation and service to the U.S. government with scientific curiosity, robust R&D budget, and flexibility to rapidly prototype custom solutions.
-
NEC NSS provides integrated hardware and software solutions to support critical national security, intelligence, homeland defense, immigration, and law enforcement missions across the federal landscape.
-
NEC NSS primary customers include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. State Department (DOS0, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), and the U.S. intelligence community.
-
NEC NSS tools also host a variety of applications in access control, advanced analytics, and border and transportation security, which are in high demand, in light of the increasingly touchless, post-COVID-19 world.
-
The industry leaders at NEC NSS focus on enhancing the customer and employee experience, cost savings, and efficiency.
-
*AST was delighted to welcome NEC National Security Systems, a 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Multi-Award Champion, as the New PLATINUM Awards Sponsor in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program.
-
NEC National Security Systems is a subsidy of NEC Corporation of America (NECAM), which has been recognized for the last Five Consecutive Years in the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs, respectively.
(Hear from Keith Terreri, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Services and Business Operations, NEC Corporation of America, as he explains why NEC supports the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, and American Security Today’s Mission. Courtesy of AST and YouTube.)
The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will highlight the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2023 and 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 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November of 2023 in New York City!
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 ‘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.
Homeland Security remains at the forefront of our national conversation as we experience an immigration crisis along our southern border and crime rates that are dramatically higher than before the Pandemic across the United States.
These challenges have become a national priority with an influx of investments in innovative new technologies and systems.
Enter American Security Today, the #1 publication and media platform in the Government Security and Homeland Security fields, with a circulation of over 75,000 readers and many tens of thousands more who visit our AST website at www.americansecuritytoday.com each month.
The pinnacle of the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Ceremony Luncheon Banquet, an exclusive, full-course plated meal event, in the heart of New York City.
The 2022 exclusive sold-out ‘ASTORS’ luncheon featured representatives of law enforcement, public safety, and industry leaders who came together to honor the selfless service of those who stand on the front lines and those who stand beside them – providing the capabilities and technologies to create a safer world for generations to come.
Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which came out in force to discuss comprehensive collaborations between private and public sectors that have led to the development of intelligence and technologies which serve to protect our nation.
The keynote address was provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) Diane Sabatino, who described the changes to CBP through the tragedy of 9/11 and the relentless commitment to its mission and ongoing investment in the latest technologies and innovations to protect our borders and Homeland.
The resounding theme of the DEAC’s remarks was her pride in the women and men of the CBP and their families who support them.
AST was also joined by Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton, who spoke about his love for the City of New York, the Profession of law enforcement to which he has dedicated his life, and for which he continues to drive thought leadership and innovation.
New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Department Kenneth Corey, came out to address Luncheon attendees and shared some of his experiences and the changes in policing he’s witnessed over his more than three decades of service.
FDNY Chief Joseph Jardin honored the men and women of the FDNY, not only those who currently serve but all of those who have selflessly served, with special recognition of those lost on 9/11.
Chief Jardin spoke about the continuing health battle of many following 9/11 with cancer and respiratory disease, yet now knowing the full consequences, would not have made a different decision to respond.
As Chief Jardin noted, mission-driven service is the lifeblood of every firefighter, volunteer, and sworn member, and has been so throughout the history of the Fire Service.
Former head of the FBI’s active shooter program, Katherine Schweit joined AST to sign complimentary copies of her book, ‘STOP THE KILLING: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis,’ thanks to the generosity of our 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Sponsors.
The 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by NEC National Security Systems (NSS), ATI Systems, Automatic Systems of America, guardDog AI, Fortior Solutions, IPVideo Corporation, Rajant Corporation, RX Global, and SIMS Software!
We were pleased to welcome the esteemed New York City Fire Department (FDNY); the New York City Police Department (NYPD); and the NYC Hospital Police, as well as Executive Management from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and many other DHS agencies, Federal law enforcement agencies, and private/public partnerships such as the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE), the 30×30 Initiative, a coalition of professionals advancing the representation of women in policing; and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) (rail safety advocates).
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.
In 2022 over 240 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.
Each year, to keep our communities safe and secure, security dealers, installers, integrators, and consultants, along with corporate, government, and law enforcement/first responder practitioners, convene in New York City to network, learn and evaluate the latest technologies and solutions from premier exhibiting brands at ISC East, the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management Expo (NDEM EXPO), and the ASIS NYC Expo.
ISC East is the Northeast’s leading security & public safety event, hosted in collaboration with sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC.
Corporate firms, the majority of which return year to year to build upon their Legacy of Wins, include:
Advanced Detection Technologies, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Cellbusters, CornellCookson, CyberArk Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, High Rise Escape Systems, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Select Engineering Services LLC, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and West Virginia American Access Control Systems, 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 levels 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.
To learn more, please see the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2022 ‘A Year in Review.’
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition reviews ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.
The 2022 CHAMPIONS serves as your Go-To Source through the year for ‘The Best of 2022 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 – to name a few), the 2022 ‘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 features guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders and recognized firms in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
For more information on All Things American Security Today, as well as the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
AST strives to meet a 3 STAR trustworthiness rating, based on the following criteria:
- Provides named sources
- Reported by more than one notable outlet
- Includes supporting video, direct statements, or photos
Subscribe to the AST Daily News Alert Here.
Learn More…
Why NEC Supports AST’s Mission & ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards
