The GSN 2015 Digital Yearbook

The GSN 

2015 Digital Yearbook 

OF 

Airport/Seaport/ 

Border Security Awards 

AND 

Homeland Security Awards

MEET THE SPONSORS 

AppGuard uses prevention to keep cyberattacks from 

harming businesses, government agencies 

When it comes to handling cyberattacks, a small Virginia-based 

company offers an innovative solution that 

borrows from an old adage: an ounce of prevention is 

worth a pound of cure. 

Blue Ridge Networks has been in the cybersecurity 

business for more than 15 years, offering its solutions 

to government agencies and businesses. Its AppGuard 

solution enables a client’s workforce to log in – even 

from remote locations – and know they will not be at 

risk of being infiltrated or inadvertently exposing their 

colleagues to a hack. 

AppGuard stops such destructive files as malware, 

ransomware, weaponized documents and phishing attempts 

from entering a user’s system. Those are the files 

used by hackers through a user’s trusted applications to 

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launch destructive cyberattacks. 

“AppGuard is the only solution 

on the market because it is not a 

detection capability,” said Mike 

Fumai, president and chief operating 

officer for Blue Ridge. “We’re 

blocking.” 

Cyberattacks are not like traditional 

robberies where the bad 

guys arrive in dramatic fashion and 

take their loot in one fell swoop. 

Instead, they get small bites – or 

Mike Fumai 

President and COO 

Blue Ridge Networks 

bytes, mind you – at a time, usually when routine events 

like reports are generated or updates are released. As 

the attacks linger for weeks and months because the file 

has not been detected, the little things begin to add up 

to huge losses for the victims. 

In the past year, the public has become more aware 

of the damage hackers can wreak. Millions of customers 

were affected by the attacks on such companies as 

Anthem, Home Depot and Target. In Target’s case, it was 

only discovered after customers called their banks and 

credit card companies to complain about fraudulent

purchases, Fumai said. And the government was hit hard 

too, as the Office for Personnel Management reported 

that attacks made the records for millions of federal 

workers and contractors vulnerable. 

“It’ll take a generation before we find out what the 

effects of OPM will be,” said Fumai, who has worked for 

more than 25 years in the communications and technology 

industries. 

And the attacks will only become more sophisticated 

in the future, according to industry experts, as the hackers 

find ways to infiltrate without leaving a trace or 

signature behind. 

“Past infections always deposited a small binary 

somewhere on disk, but the newest evasion techniques 

used by fileless malware—Kovter, 

Powelike, and XswKit, for 

example—leave no trace on 

disk, thus making detection, 

which generally relies on 

static files on disk, more difficult,” 

McAfee Labs wrote in its 

threats report last November. 

This is where AppGuard 

becomes very useful, Fumai 

said. There is no need to 

try and detect malware that 

might not have any signature or binary present because 

AppGuard prevents the first stage attack so malware 

will never get its foothold in the enterprise. That ability 

makes the solution very attractive to Blue Ridge’s 

partners and clients. 

“AppGuard is American Cyber’s ONLY solution for 

zero-day malware prevention, as well as the easiest and 

most cost-effective malware protection available,” said 

Gary Winkler, president of American Cyber and a former 

program executive officer with the U.S. Army. “It simply 

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prevents any malware from executing, without needing 

to know what the malware is, and then AppGuard 

reports the details of the attempt. AppGuard has absolutely 

no impact to system/application performance or 

user experience. It should be part of the Army’s Gold 

Master configuration for every end-point.” 

AOL serves as another partner for Blue Ridge. The 

multimedia company offers its subscribers, which were 

more than 2 million last year, AOL Tech Fortress. The 

service uses AppGuard to block viruses and other suspicious 

files from harming a 

user’s computer. 

AppGuard does not just 

prevent attacks, Fumai said. 

Its proactive defense keeps 

clients from having to spend 

millions – or more – of dollars 

to assess the impact of a 

breech, to make repairs and to cover liabilities from 

the attack. That means corporate clients can invest 

more in research and development and public 

sector agencies can be better stewards of taxpayer 

funds. 

And Blue Ridge is working on new ways to protect 

its clients. Fumai noted the company is working 

an “Internet of Things” guard that would secure 

various cloud networks, including those run by Amazon 

and Microsoft. This would allow any networked device 

to be protected from attack. 

“IoT Guard will be able to secure whatever clouds 

they’re working at the same time with multiple devices,” 

Fumai said. “This will not break the IT or compliance 

standards already established. We don’t break things. 

We’re just an overlay.”

ABOUT THE GSN AWARDS PROGRAMS 

The Government Security News Awards Programs, first appearing in 2009, were organized 

to honor the distinguished vendors of IT, Physical and Integrated security solutions, and 

the dedicated officials in federal, state, county and municipal government whose combined 

efforts protect us from all threats. 

The 2015 Yearbook covers the results of two GSN awards programs – the GSN 2015 

Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards and the GSN 2015 Homeland Security Awards. 

We are also please to honor the vendors and officials of other nations that have chosen to 

participant in this year’s programs, often with prize-winning entries. 

In our humble opinion, the technological advances from vendors and the ever-more 

sophisticated programs and strategies of government agencies are mind-boggling in their 

excellence. We hope you’ll find our awards programs to be interesting and informative. 

We know you’ll find them to be very reassuring! 

Adrian Courtenay, CEO/Editorial Director 

Government Security News 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Message from 2015 Awards Sponsor 

About the GSN Awards Programs 

Table of Contents 

Interview with Chuck Brooks, Distinguished Judge, 2015 GSN Awards Program 

Winners in 2015 Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards Program 

Winners in 2015 Homeland Security Awards Program 

Government Security News, The News Leader in IT, Physical and Homeland Security 

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GSN 2015 DIGITAL YEARBOOK OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

and 

AIRPORT, SEAPORT, BORDER SECURITY AWARDS PROGRAMS 

GSN INTERVIEW 

Chuck Brooks, Distinguished Judge 

GSN 2015 Homeland Security and 

Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards programs 

GSN: What are your general thoughts on the 

2015 awards? 

CB: For me it was a real pleasure judging this year’s 

annual Homeland Security and Airport, Seaport, Border 

Security Awards programs. The submissions this year 

were frankly quite amazing. The capabilities and technical 

merits of the IT and Physical security products/solutions 

of all the vendors made it especially difficult to judge. In 

my opinion they were all winners because they are leading 

technological contributors to the current and future 

security of our nation. It is good to know that very talented 

people in industry and government are continually 

designing and upgrading security solutions to fill gaps as 

adversaries are becoming more hostile and sophisticated. 

GSN: You spent many years on Capitol Hill and 

also at the Department of Homeland Security. 

As we head into 2016, what do you envision as 

homeland security spending priorities? 

CB: Macro spending will increase across the board on 

homeland security products and services In accordance 

to the new threats we are especially facing from ISIS and 

from other terrorist actors, and global instabilities. This 

was reflected in the recent passage of the 2016 omnibus 

spending Bill recently passed by Congress by Congress. 

The bill provides DHS with $40.96 billion, which is an 

increase of $1.33 billion over the fiscal year 2015 enacted 

levels. It included increased funding levels for Customs 

and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement 

and for DHS Cybersecurity programs in the DHS 

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National Programs and Protection Directorate. 

Global spending also parallels the DHS spending raise. 

A new market research report, “Global Homeland Security 

and Emergency Management Market, 2013–2018”, 

published by MarketsandMarkets is expected to reach 

$544.02 Billion by 2018. Unfortunately, those numbers 

could go even higher if there are more incidents similar to 

what happened in Paris, Mali, and San Bernardino, CA. 

GSN: What area/issue pending trends do you 

see as priorities for the homeland security 

community? 

CB: Counterterrorism and the counter CBRNE (chemical 

, biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) mission 

will always be fundamental to homeland planning and 

spending. Those are the most catastrophic threats. In 

addition to CBRNE DHS has assumed more and more of a 

leadership role in cybersecurity derived from both Presidential 

mandates and congressional legislation. 

Cybersecurity is indeed a top priority as government agencies 

and mega corporations experience more data breaches 

with each passing year. I recently published an article 

in The Federal Times on Key homeland security priorities 

to watch in 2016 (http://www.federaltimes.com/story/ 

government/dhs/blog/2015/12/15/key-homeland-securitypriorities-watch-2016/77368604/) 

My thoughts in regards 

to cybersecurity verbatim: 

“The 2015 DHS budget directed more than $1.25 billion 

to cybersecurity and that trend will continue in 2016. 

Cybersecurity and IT have moved to the forefront since 

DHS’s inception as we have become a more interconnected 

world. New legislation pending in Congress formalizes 

the increased DHS role in public/private partnering. 

New legislation also would update the 12-year-old Federal 

Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and delineate 

DHS’s role in guarding government networks and 

websites. 

A priority for 2016 will be to accelerate rollout of 

Einstein III Accelerated (E3A), the latest phase of DHS’s 

automated network-security correcting systems. DHS has 

established memoranda of agreement with 55 federal 

agencies to implement Einstein to provide horizon scanning 

and automated monitoring, detection, and remediation 

of government networks. DHS is also planning for 

new cyber technologies that provide advanced defense of 

network framework layers, including authentication, better 

encryption, biometrics, and data analytical tools”. 

GSN: What future areas of homeland security 

interest would you advise companies to explore? 

CB: The key word really is “future” and it is already 

around the corner with the Internet of Things (IoT). 

Recently both the FBI and DHS issued warnings about IoT 

and pending threats. The reality is that we have become 

immersed in a new digital era comprised of more than 50 

billion interfaced devices. Anything connected is vulnerable. 

Expect significant investments in smart cities, smart 

homes, smart businesses, and smart governments in the 

next decade. For the security community this conveys 

opportunities in developing and integrating new sensors 

for threat detection, surveillance, predictive data analytics, 

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GSN 2015 DIGITAL YEARBOOK OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

and 

AIRPORT, SEAPORT, BORDER SECURITY AWARDS PROGRAMS 

GSN INTERVIEW 

Chuck Brooks, Distinguished Judge 

GSN 2015 Homeland Security and Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards programs 

biometrics, interoperable communications, and geo-mapping 

(to name a few). Also, the implications for forensics, 

including cyber-forensics are evident and will be a real 

growth industry for law enforcement and industry. It is 

interesting to note that DHS’s Science & Directory Directorate 

recently announced that it is seeking to help fund 

small businesses who may have innovative IoT technologies 

to help the homeland security mission. 

Crime Mapping 

GSN: Can you tell us about your new role at 

Sutherland Government Solutions? 

CB: I serve as the Vice President for Government Relations 

& Marketing for Sutherland Government Solutions 

(SGSI). I lead the Federal and State & Local Government 

relations activities and I am also responsible for the Marketing 

portfolio (Media, PR, Digital Outreach, Thought 

Leadership, Strategic Partnering, Branding) for the Federal 

and State & Local markets. SGSI is a recognized provider 

of business process and technology management services 

for the public sector. The company also offers integrated 

portfolios of analytics-driven back-office and citizen facing 

solutions that support entire government missions. I am 

also an Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Technology 

Partner network, and serve as Vice Chairman of CompTIA’s 

New & Emerging Technology Committee. 

For those who are active on social media, I also run 

two of the most influential homeland security groups on 

LinkedIn –“U.S. Department of Homeland Security” and 

“Homeland Security” that have combined membership of 

over 50,000 members. Please look them up and join! 

Thanks and Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, and Safe 2016 

to all of Government Security News readers! 

Chuck can be reached at: 

Charles.brooks@sutherlandglobal.com 

On Twitter: @ChuckDBrooks 

Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckbrooks 

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The GSN 2015 

Airport/Seaport/ 

Border Security Awards

Winners in the 2015 

Airport/Seaport/Border Security Awards Program 

Best Access Control/Identification 

Best Biometric Identification Solution 

Crossmatch – Winner 

Best ePassport Solution 

Securiport – Winner 

Best Physical/Logical 

Priviledged Access Solution 

Honeywell Security – Winner 

STANLEY Access Technologies – Winner 

Best Detection Solutions 

Best Cargo/Vehicle Screening 

Advanced Detection Technology, LLC – Winner 

Best Explosives/Narcotics/Contraband 

Detection 

SureScan Corporation – Winner 

Best Nuclear/Radiation Detection 

Rapiscan Systems – Winner 

Best Communications Solutions 

Best MOB Tracking and/or Wrist Devices 

PureTech Systems – Winner 

Best Mass Notification System 

LRAD Corporation – Winner 

Best Acoustic Hailing Service 

LRAD Corporation – Winner 

Best Surveillance Systems 

Best Coastal Surveillance Solution 

TCOM, LP – Winner 

Best Video Analytics/Intrusion Detection 


Best Long-Range/Day-Night Surveillance 

CohuHD Costar – Winner 

Best Perimeter Protection, Fencing, 

Gates, Guard Booths 

Best Fencing, Barriers, Bollards, Gates 

Betafence USA – Winner 

Tilt-A-WAy – Winner 

Best Guard Service, Facility Protection Service 

Global Elite Group – Winner 

Best Integrated Security Programs 

Best Physical Security Information 

Management System - PSIM 

Network Harbor, Inc. – Winner 


Best Integrated Harbor Security Program 

Emergency Response Technology, LLC – Winner 

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GSN 2015 DIGITAL YEARBOOK OF AIRPORT/SEAPORT/BORDER SECURITY AWARDS RECIPIENTS 

Crossmatch 

2015 Winner 


Awards Category: 

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Name of Nominated Product, Service, 

or Program: 

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Crossmatch 

Reason this entry deserves to win: 

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Crossmatch is a world leader in biometric identity 

management solutions. With deployments in over 80 

countries worldwide, Crossmatch biometric capture 

devices are used daily to identify individuals and authenticate 

claimed identities. Our latest compact, mobile, 

handheld solution, the Verifier ® Sentry, is a highly flexible 

Android-based device designed to rapidly identify/ 

authenticate an individual using their fingerprint or 

secure credential, such as contact and contactless cards. 

The handheld enables government and enterprise 

personnel to perform identity and credential checks and 

initiate workflows anywhere, anytime. Incorporating a 

FAP30 fingerprint sensor, the Verifier Sentry captures 

more data points than FAP10 sensors found in many 

mobile devices. This is imperative when matching an 

unknown subject’s fingerprint to a backend database or 

watchlist. A March 2014 report from the National Institute 

of Standards and Technology (NIST)* states FAP10 

submissions fail to identify their target approximately 

twice as often as FAP20 or FAP30 – a situation that could 

lead to missed apprehensions, compromised safety, denied 

benefits or unauthorized access in commercial or 

government use cases. While FAP10 may be sufficient on 

personal devices or one-to-one matching of a cooperative 

subject, a FAP30 is the best solution for identifying 

unknown or uncooperative persons. The Verifier Sentry 

is offered with DigitalPersona ® Commander, a mobile 

device management tool that provides the secure communications 

tunnel to the handheld and remote matching 

databases, protecting data integrity and personal 

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Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization: 

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http://www.crossmatch.com 

Link to additional information on product, 

service or program, with brief description: 

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http://www.crossmatch.com/verifier-sentry/ 

Name and organization of nominating 

contact for this entry, including name, title, 

organization: 

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John Hinmon, Vice President, Worldwide Marketing 

Crossmatch 

privacy. Match requests from multiple Verifier Sentry 

devices are aggregated by the secure server-based Commander 

application for centralized administration and 

submission to one or more matching databases. Administrators 

using Commander have the ability to efficiently 

manage and configure deployed devices and perform 

watchlist management tasks. They can also locate, lock 

or even wipe Verifier Sentry devices in the field, as well 

as control who logs in and at what times. 

Solution Benefits: 

• Listed on FBI Approved Products List 

• Superior FAP30 PIV certified fingerprint sensor 

• Ergonomic one-handed operation 

• Wide range of supported credentials, including PIV, 

and PIV derivatives such as CAC, TWIC, and FRAC and 

RFID cards. 

• PIV specified facial image capture 

• Wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G GSM) 

• On-device matching for autonomous operation 

• Centralized administration capabilities via DigitalPersona 

Commander Reference: 

Nominating contact’s office telephone and cell 

phone: 

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office: 561-493-7401 

cell: 561-346-5862 

Nominating contact’s email address: 

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john.hinmon@crossmatch.com 

Address of nominating contact’s organization: 

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3950 RCA Boulevard, Suite 5001 

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 

* NIST IR 7950 

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Securiport 




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Best ePassport Solution 


or Program: 

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Securiport 


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Securiport’s innovative eVisa Solutions Provide a Faster, 

Smarter, Safer Way To Travel, Benefitting Tourism and 

Local Economies In today’s globalized world, international 

travel is essential to business success. Trade 

and tourism depend on safe and efficient immigration 

controls. However, terrorism, identity theft and human 

trafficking pose grave risks to border security. Securiport 

solves border security challenges with innovative 

technology solutions that keep citizens and travelers 

safe. At Securiport, we leverage cutting-edge ultrasound 

biometric technologies and advanced data analytics 

tools to provide authorities with the knowledge and 

assurance to ensure order and efficiency across transnational 

borders. With solutions currently in place across 

dozens of countries around the world, and a dedicated 

team of professionals developing innovative tools to 

meet emerging challenges, Securiport is the global 

leader in intelligent immigration controls solutions. 

Securiport’s innovative eVisa Solutions Provide a 

Faster, Smarter, Safer Way To Travel, Benefitting 

Tourism and Local Economies 

Section 1 – Introduction to Visa Challenges A visa is an 

official mark or stamp on a passport that allows someone 

to enter or leave a country usually for a particular 

reason [1] . Historically, immigration officials would 

grant a visa when a visitor arrived in a foreign country, 

but today, a traveler wishing to enter another country 

must apply for a visa in advance. This causes numerous 

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challenges for both civilians and government officials 

all over the world. The first obvious disadvantage of 

applying for or issuing a visa is the time required to 

process the application. Under normal circumstances, 

a traveler seeking to apply for a visa would need to 

fill out the necessary paperwork and then either mail 

or hand deliver the paperwork to the desired nation’s 

local embassy or consulate. After this time-consuming 

procedure, the embassy will process the documents 

and then mail the visa back to the applicant if approved. 

As a result, the life cycle of receiving a visa could take 

anywhere from two weeks to two months. This can be 

very costly and time consuming for immigration officials 

and can cause problems if a traveler needs to apply for a 

visa last minute. Another obstacle travelers and officials 

face is the lack of infrastructure and personnel available. 

Many developing nations are simply not equipped with 

the proper personnel, technology and infrastructure 

needed to issue these documents in a timely and efficient 

manner without compromising safety or security. 

Long queues build up at immigration desks at airports, 

embassies and consulates, further increasing the document 

process time. This increased workload for the immigration 

staff can hinder their ability to work efficiently 

and securely. Governments should look to improve 

their immigration processes, starting with the system for 

issuing visas. Many of the challenges caused by the visa 

application process can be overcome by simply transitioning 

to an electronic visa system, which streamlines 

the process and ensures accountability for both governments 

and travelers. By transitioning to an electronic 

visa system, governments will improve and ease the process 

of applying for a visa, which can lead to a multitude 

of benefits for the country. For example, a country such 

as Honduras could benefit greatly from implementing 

an electronic visa system. Honduras, located in Central 

America, is home to some of the world’s best beaches, 

coral reefs and diving locations in addition to the world 

famous Mayan city of Copan and Rio Platano Biosphere. 

These attractions make Honduras a great location for 

travelers who wish to experience the wonders of Central 

America. However, the long process for applying for a 

visa can be a major deterrent to tourism in the country. 

Just recently, the Honduran government has made 

tourism a national priority, believing that the tourism 

industry will not only benefit the country by stimulating 

the economy, but also by strengthening the national 

identity, increasing development and providing Hondurans 

with a higher standard of living. By implementing 

an electronic visa system, like Securiport’s eVisa Management 

System, countries, such as Honduras, could 

save time and money by operating more efficiently to 

improve the way they communicate and engage with 

citizens. By addressing key challenges and streamlining 

the process it takes to apply and receive a visa, the 

number of total visa applications and number of visitors 

will inevitably increase, improving revenue generated 

from tourism. Government officials, business travelers, 

and tourists alike will benefit from a more convenient 

and efficient visa application process. 

Section 2 – Features and Benefits of the eVisa System 

Securiport’s eVisa Management System is a modern, 

comprehensive ICAO-compliant system that provides 

travelers with a quick, convenient and completely 

secure way to apply for a visa. It can be easily integrated 

and deployed to preexisting visa procedures and systems 

such as national centers and consulates, providing 

immediate support to immigration officials. Securiport’s 

software engineers and cyber security professionals have 

invested a substantial amount of time and resources 

into developing an absolutely secure system. When dealing 

with such sensitive information, it is imperative that 

proper research and precautions regarding security are 

taken. Securiport’s advanced proprietary systems and 


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superior cyber security methods ensure that both travelers 

and government officials can use the eVisa Management 

System with full confidence. The system provides 

travelers with a secure application portal, which can 

be accessed at any time of day from virtually anywhere 

in the world via a web browser. This innovative system 

provides a multitude of benefits for both travelers and 

governments by providing an alternate method of applying 

for a visa. Not only does this new, virtual application 

method save government officials time and money by 

decreasing employee workloads and reducing lines at 

consulates and embassies, but it allows travelers to apply 

for a visa up to one day before travelling. This timeframe 

is a massive improvement over the current, erratic 

method that could leave travelers waiting two months 

for a visa. There are many different circumstances in 

which someone may need to travel without an extended 

notice, and this new system will allow travelers to do so 

with ease. The eVisa system also provides travelers with 

an alternate application method if they are unable to 

mail in or hand deliver their application to the appropriate 

consulate or embassy. The eVisa Management System 

utilizes Securiport’s secure application portal, which 

can be accessed from any browser-based system. This 

includes, but is not limited to: computers, tablets, smart 

phones and kiosks conveniently located at consulates, 

embassies and immigration checkpoints. The system 

includes real-time background checks and watch-list vetting 

against national security and INTERPOL databases 

for all applicants and leverages Securiport’s Intelligent 

Information Management System (IIMS), which creates 

intelligent information reports based on traveler information 

and statistical data. The system is linked to a central 

visa database through a secure Internet connection 

and provides governments and immigration officials 

with the proper data and information needed to confirm 

a traveler’s identity with confidence at each stage of the 

immigration process. The eVisa Management System 

also pairs perfectly with Securiport’s Integrated Immigration 

Control System (IICS), which empowers border 

management and immigration officers by utilizing 

advanced biometric identification systems and providing 

proprietary intelligent information used to identify 

potential security risks and criminal activity. This can be 

very beneficial for countries such as Honduras, who are 

working towards improving the country’s tourism. By 

integrating these advanced security solutions, countries 

will be communicating to the world that they are taking 

an active role in enhancing traveler safety by investing 

into advanced security solutions for immigration ports. 

Securiport’s eVisa Management System is more timely, 

cost-effective, and efficient than the current application 

process. By saving travelers’ time and eliminating many 

of the hassles associated with obtaining a visa today, 

the system streamlines the visa application process, 

and inevitably increases the amount of visitors to countries, 

helping international business and boosting local 

economies. 

Section 3 – Details and Applications of eVisa Technology 

Securiport’s eVisa Management System provides 

travelers with a web-based application portal that offers 

a quick, convenient, and secure way to apply for a visa. 

The system can be easily integrated and deployed to 

preexisting visa procedures and systems such as national 

centers and consulates. The traveler’s sole task is 

to fill out the application and submit a payment. Once 

an application and payment have been submitted, the 

applicant’s information is submitted to the IICS for 

background validation and vetted against IIMS Profiles 

to detect a Person of Interest. The applicant is compared 

against local watch lists, INTERPOL Notices and Stolen 

& Lost Travel Documents, as well as all previous traveler 

data. Once the applicant’s information has been processed 

and crosschecked, they will receive a notification 

depending on whether the application was approved or 

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ejected. If the application is approved, an attachment 

will be sent with the notification that must be shown on 

arrival. On arrival, the Immigration Workstation Application 

provides the immigration official with an extremely 

easy-to-use interface to process the traveler. The immigration 

official scans the barcode of the attachment, 

which is then sent to the server for validation. If successfully 

validated, the immigration official will continue the 

immigration process and begin to capture the traveler’s 

biometric information. The biometrics are stored with 

the traveler’s visa and immigration record and are validated 

when the travelers enter or leave the country. All 

of the traveler data and information collected is stored 

securely in Securiport’s IICS servers. Travelers who 

arrive to a country without a visa can utilize either the 

automated eVisa kiosks or the eVisa Application that is 

integrated with the Immigration Workstation Application 

to submit their information, biometrics and payment. All 

the information submitted is sent to the IICS and IIMS 

servers for validation and once complete, the approved 

visa is printed and the traveler is directed to immigration 

processing. eVisa applications can also be configured 

to be manually approved or rejected. Once the 

background validation has been completed, the application 

is ready for manual approval or rejection via the 

Visa Review Application. If approved, a notification is 

sent to the traveler with an attachment for them to provide 

on arrival. If the application is rejected, a notification 

is sent to the traveler informing them a visa cannot 

be issued and to contact the embassy or consulate for 

guidance. If more information is needed, a notification 

is sent to the traveler requesting them to update their 

application with the specific information needed. 

Section 4 – Strategic Benefits to Governments With an 

increase in the demand for international travel in our 

evolving global marketplace, it is necessary to have an 

efficient and effective system that simplifies the visa 

application process. Utilizing an eVisa system such as Securiport’s 

eVisa Management System, governments can 

prevent excessive hours waiting at visa desks, reduce 

the workload of staff working at airports, embassies and 

consulates, and provide easier facilitation for tourists 

and business travelers. By reducing the time and money 

it takes to apply for and issue visas, governments can 

only expect to see an increase in visa applications as 

well as the number of visitors, tourism and foreign trade 

revenue. Just recently, the Turkish government launched 

an e-Visa application system similar to Securiport’s eVisa 

Management System. Just weeks after implementing the 

e-Visa system, the Turkish government saw an increase 

in visa applications, going from a weekly average of 400 

applications to receiving more than 1,500 in just a few 

days [2] . The Turkish government hopes to develop and 

improve Turkey’s tourism and increase foreign trade 

with this eVisa reformation. By utilizing Securiport’s 

eVisa Management System that leverages their Integrated 

Immigration Control System (IICS) and Intelligent 

Information Management System (IIMS), governments 

and immigration officials can equip themselves with 

the actionable data and information needed to confirm 

a traveler’s identity at ports of entry and exit as well 

as at each stage of the immigration process. And with 

dynamic configurations, government officials can issue 

and manage any number of visa types required by their 

country. 

Section 5 – Summary and Conclusion Governments can 

derive great benefit from updating visa and immigration 

processes to leverage new technology that provides 

enhanced security and improved efficiency. Currently, 

the visa application process takes time, money and 

a high workload of the staff at airports, immigration 

checkpoints, embassies and consulates. Additionally, the 

time constraints of the current application process create 

multiple challenges and roadblocks for travelers who 


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may need to apply for a visa very quickly. Securiport’s 

eVisa Management System can help governments, such 

as Honduras, better serve citizens and solve these challenges. 

By transitioning to an eVisa Management System, 

governments will be able to provide travelers with a 

quick and convenient way to apply for a visa and initiate 

their travel to the country while ensuring absolute security 

of sensitive information. By simplifying the visa application 

process, governments can expect the volume 

of visa applications and visitors will inevitably increase, 

further increasing the revenue generated from tourism. 

In addition, by implementing these advanced security 

solutions, governments will be showcasing to the rest 

of the world that they are invested in improving their 

security and immigration processes. With the ability to 

seamlessly integrate with preexisting visa procedures or 

systems, as well as Securiport’s Integrated Immigration 

Control System (IICS), the eVisa Management System 

provides governments and immigration officials with 

the necessary traveler data and information needed to 

confirm the traveler’s identity throughout the immigration 

process. This innovative system creates safer travels 

and a more secure nation that when coupled with 

Securiport’s IICS and IIMS; provide a complete immigration 

control system that is tailored to provide benefits to 

both travelers and governments. 


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http://www.securiport.com/ 



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http://www.securiport.com/improving-travelersafety-with-advanced-security-immigrationsolutions-to-create-safer-nations/ 



organization: 

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Gal Borenstein, CEO 

Borenstein Group 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 703-385-8178 x28 

cell: 703-597-1610 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

gal@borensteingroup.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Borenstein Group, Inc. 

11240 Waples Mill Road Suite 420 

Fairfax, VA 22030 

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Honeywell Security 




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Best Physical/Logical Priviledged Access Solution 


or Program: 

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Pro-Watch 4.2 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

In high-security areas like government agencies, airports 

and major technology companies, many people 

come and go throughout the premises each day. With 

so many people in such high-profile areas, safety is of 

the utmost importance. Honeywell’s Pro-Watch 4.2 is 

a visitor management, access control, IP-video surveillance 

and intrusion system that enable security personnel 

to quickly and easily protect people and property. 

Designed to meet the challenges of today’s demanding 

environments, the Pro-Watch security management suite 

provides the flexibility, scalability and control required 

for comprehensive security management. Pro-Watch is 

fully compatible with a wide range of biometric readers 

and wireless locks, including options from Allegion (AD- 

400 Series), Assa Abloy (Aperio line) and Salto (Sallis 

and SVN). Its wireless lockset technology allows security 

personnel to install readers in typically hard-to-reach 

locations. The wireless readers are also less expensive to 

install, allowing users to implement access control in locations 

that may have been previously passed-over due 

to costs, resulting in a more-secure facility. The openplatform 

system makes it possible for security personnel 

to leverage existing hardware as the system expands. 

This allows users to save time and money as they upgrade 

their security systems. Pro-Watch is also capable 

of system conversions. A drop-in board replacement 

for Mercury-based systems allow for easy transitions 

from legacy readers and access equipment over to the 

updated platform without replacing existing hardware. 

Pro-Watch also lets security personnel access and man- 

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age the system from any computer. The Pro-Watch Web 

Client uses existing network infrastructure to provide 

remote security management for badging, reporting 

and alarm and event monitoring. This flexible security 

management allows security personnel to provide 

remote security management across buildings, across 

campuses and even across the country to governmental 

sites like border controls. Pro-Watch is compatible with 

Honeywell’s Vindicator ® Intrusion Detection systems 

–commonly used at high-profile, critical infrastructure 

government sites – and gives users control of intrusion, 

access control and video surveillance systems through 

one common interface. By equipping buildings systems 

with Pro-Watch 4.2, time and money, which were previously 

allocated to repairs and software upgrades, can be 

eradicated. From airport campuses to government agencies, 

Pro-Watch 4.2 gives security managers the advanced 

security management platform they need to protect 

their premises from any security threat. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.honeywellsecurity.com/ 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.honeywellintegrated.com/products/ 

integrated-security/sms/7757... 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Solveig Hommema, Assistant Account Executive 

Weber Shandwick 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 952-346-6050 

cell: 612-501-0949 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

shommema@webershandwick.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

8000 Norman Center Drive, Suite 400 

Bloomington, MN 55437 

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STANLEY Access Technologies 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Physical/Logical Priviledged Access Solution 


or Program: 

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4900 ASR Security Revolver 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

If you want to beat a criminal, you have to think like 

one. That’s exactly what the STANLEY engineers and 

product designers did when they conceptualized the 

4900 ASR Security Revolver. To bring our vision to 

life, we pulled together unparalleled industry-leading 

technology that ultimately created the new standard of 

secure entryways, allowing our customers a safe environment 

and peace of mind. The 4900 ASR provides 

anti-tailgating and optional anti-piggybacking detection 

through the use of Time-of-Flight (TOF) technology. 

This anti-piggybacking detection is achieved through the 

self-contained infrared light sources and camera capturing 

the reflected light. An internal processor measures 

the time of reflected light and creates a depth image 

to analyze the objects within the revolving door. This 

allows the built-in processor to determine if one or two 

persons have entered into the security revolving door. 

The processor compares the images with image stored 

in memory to detect security violations. 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS 

• Prevents unauthorized entry, ensures a safe and secure 

internal environment for employees and property 

• Anti-Piggybacking TOF technology detects if two 

people are trying to enter into the secured facility at the 

same time using one door quadrant with a single authorization 

• Anti-Tailgating - TOF technology detects if an unauthorized 

person or persons are trying to enter into the 

secured facility using an empty quadrant without a valid 

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StanleyAccess.com 



––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––: 

http://www.stanleyaccess.com/4900-automaticthree-wing 

authorization 

• TOF technology provides higher resolution and accuracy 

than other sensing systems and is not affected by 

ambient light or dark shadows and heavy dark objects 

(coats, carts, luggage, etc.) which can give false signals 

• Automatic operation, providing either one-way or 

two-way security options 

• STANLEY Rush collapsing mechanism for emergency 

egress from the building 

• PLC based programmable control integrates with all 

access systems 

• Collapsing wings release on activation of (fire) alarm 

(security) signal 

• Factory preset program provides safe, reliable door 

operation 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Adria Boyle, Brand Marketing Manager 

STANLEY Access Technologies 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (860) 679-6473 

cell: (860) 919-5279 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

adria.boyle@sbdinc.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Adria.Boyle@sbdinc.com 

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Advanced Detection Technology, LLC 



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Best Cargo/Vehicle Screening 


or Program: 

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LowCam under-vehicle inspection systems (UVIS) 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Although there are others within our realm of manufacturing, 

our LowCam under-vehicle inspection systems 

(UVIS) are very unique in their approach to inspecting 

the undercarriage of incoming and outgoing vehicles. 

Basically, just as an overview, our UVIS technology 

replaces the mirrors that are commonly used when circling 

a vehicle and looking at the undercarriage. Instead 

we provide a camera system (much like CCTV) that a 

vehicle simply drives over, then the undercarriage image 

is instantly displayed on a monitor in a central control 

room or in a safe stand-off location for a thorough, yet 

quick, inspection. While other solutions available on the 

market offer only a black and white static, single image 

(imagine a photocopy), the LowCam UVIS offers not 

only the single image viewing, but also full-color, real- 

time video so that the inspecting operator can view the 

vehicle’s undercarriage using play, pause, zoom, fastforward 

and rewind - much like a CCTV camera allows 

in other security operations. All vehicle data - including 

license plate information and/or driver image - gathered 

by the LowCam UVIS is stored in a centralized database 

for future review. All facilities can easily pull historical 

information to inquire on who is entering or leaving 

their facility, and if any security measures or breaches 

were detected. Besides capturing license plate and 

driver information, the most advanced UVIS are now 

equipped with a video-analytical tool known as “Foreign 

object Detection”. This software scans quickly the approaching 

vehicle’s undercarriage for abnormal colors, 

sizes/shapes of objects and variations made to the 

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://advanced-detection-technology.com/ 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://advanced-detection-technology.com/resources/downloads 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Candace Carpenter, Gobal Marketing Director 

Advanced Detection Technology 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (704) 696-0708 

cell: (828) 308-2580 

undercarriage in order to automatically highlighting and 

alerting (using on-screen and visual queues) the operator 

of the potential danger these detected items could 

represent. Often used in conjunction with other vehicle 

screening and access control devices, such as bollards, 

stoplights and even the larger vehicle X-Ray inspection 

systems, our LowCam UVIS have been battle-tested 

and proven globally for over 12 years. Our company is 

proud to serve airports, seaports and border crossings 

around the world! 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

cancarpenter@advanced-detection.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

215-1 Overhill Drive 

Mooresville, NC 28117 

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SureScan Corporation 




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Best Explosives/Narcotics/Contraband Detection 


or Program: 

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x1000 Multi-Energy Stationary Gantry CT Explosives 

Detection System for Checked Baggage Screening 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

TSA Certified x1000 Multi-Energy Stationary Gantry 

CT Explosives Detection System for Checked Baggage 

Screening SureScan Corporation Brings NEW Technology 

to the Market, Focused on Lower Life Cycle Costs The 

SureScan x1000 checked baggage-screening solution, 

is engineered and designed with innovative technology 

and low maintenance and lifecycle costs. Built from the 

ground up for checked baggage screening rather than 

an adaptation of medical technology, the x1000 is suited 

to the airport environment and designed with a baggage-handling 

interface in mind. Unlike a medical environment, 

baggage-handling areas in airports are constrained, 

dusty environments with operation every day, 

365 days a year. The x1000 is designed to install and 

function seamlessly in this environment. The x1000 is 

TSA certified and currently being utilized in Department 

of Homeland Security research projects and undergoing 

ECAC Standard 3 approval. Features include: Stationary 

Gantry: No moving parts, low maintenance and replacement 

costs Large Rectangular Tunnel throughout: Fits 

tall and wide baggage, preventing costly bag jams and 

system downtime Multi-Energy Detection: For atomic 

number analysis detects current and emerging threats 

such as home made explosives (HMEs) with a high level 

of accuracy and low false alarm rates Efficient Platform: 

Easy to set up and self-calibrates Decreased Power Usage: 

50 percent lower operating power consumption 

and simple air-cooling eliminates pricey air condition 

operation and fees Upgradable Processing and Algorithm 

Engines: Field-upgradeable options to address 

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www.surescaneds.com 



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TDS:http://surescaneds.com/pdf/20150401_ 

SSx1000TDSE.pdf; FOX NEWS REPORThttp:// 

video.foxnews.com/v/4072808566001/new-technology-set-to-revolutio... 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Susan Cooper, Director of Marketing 

SureScan Corporation 

future requirements, such as increased belt speeds, 

lower false alarm rates, and future threats SureScan 

Corporation is an emerging leader and global company 

bringing advanced, explosive detection technology and 

superior manufacturing to the homeland security marketplace. 

SureScan sits firmly as a leading edge developer 

of security technology, providing solutions that meet 

the most rigorous quality and performance standards 

while remaining efficient and cost-effective. 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 973-830-6798 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

susan.cooper@surescaneds.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

PO Box 210, 2507 Wayne Street, Endicott, NY 13760 

Visit www.surescaneds.com for the full technical data 

sheet download and to contact us for an overview of the 

x1000 solution. 

info@surescaneds.com 

+1 (607) 321-0042 

www.surescaneds.com 

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Rapiscan Systems 




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Best Nuclear/Radiation Detection 


or Program: 

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Rapiscan Systems 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Rapiscan Systems, a leading provider of security screening 

solutions, is well known for the high quality, reliability 

and affordability of its solutions. With products 

sold into four market segments, including Baggage and 

Parcel Inspection, Cargo and Vehicle Inspection, Hold 

Baggage Screening and People Screening, the company 

has a solution for the most demanding threat detection 

situations its customers could face. An important 

part of Rapiscan’s product portfolio is its radiation 

detection product line, which addresses the need for 

global governments and organizations to monitor and 

locate radioactive threat materials that can be used in 

atomic weapons and dirty bombs. The product line is 

comprised of software and hardware based solutions 

for inspecting vehicles, packages and people. Radiation 

detection products can be used in a standalone deployment 

or integrated with Rapiscan’s X-ray and metalbased 

threat detection solutions. The newest addition to 

Rapiscan’s radiation detection product line is the Rapiscan 

MP100 Backpack Radiation Detection system. A high 

performance, easy to use radiation monitor combining 

gamma and optional neutron detection is housed in 

a lightweight, compact commercial backpack, making 

the system perfect for covert inspection situations. The 

MP100 is ideal for supporting security operations and 

performing radiation surveys in a variety of markets – 

including critical infrastructure, customs and border 

control, event security, defense and law enforcement 

applications. All of the features required for radiation 

detection are integrated in the MP100 so it can be used 

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as a standalone device and connected wirelessly to a 

Rapiscan oversight system for remote data collection 

and display. Using the MP100 is as easy as slipping 

the backpack on and walking around. Weighing just 

18 pounds, the MP100 is lightweight and easy to use. 

Additionally, the onboard battery enables 16 hours of 

continuous operation in a wide range of environments. 

The Rapiscan RadviewerTM Android app displays the 

operator’s current position and direction toward the 

radiation source. The design of the MP100’s radiation 

detectors provides increased directional sensitivity of 

the radiation detection. A radiation alarm is signaled audibly 

via a headphone jack on the backpack or visually 

via RadviewerTM. In this way, the MP100 enables users 

to effectively detect and locate radioactive threats. The 

MP100 is manufactured by Rapiscan’s Radiation Detection 

Products division, which has supplied thousands of 

radiation monitors that are deployed at border crossings, 

seaports, airports and facilities around the world. 

The MP100 uses Rapiscan’s proven radiation detection 

technology adapted for a backpack deployment. The 

radiation detection performance meets the requirements 

of ANSI N42.53. The MP100 offers customers 

efficient, easy to use and reliable man-portable radiation 

detection with high performance at an affordable cost of 

acquisition and operation. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.rapiscansystems.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.rapiscansystems.com/en/products/ 

radiation_detection 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Jennifer Edgerly, Senior Account Director, 

SpeakerBox Communications 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 703-287-7809 

cell: 202-486-0518 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

jedgerly@speakerboxpr.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

7900 Westpark Drive, Suite T410, McLean, VA 

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PureTech Systems 




–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best MOB Tracking and/or Wrist Devices 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Man Overboard Detection System 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Man Overboard events continue to be a common occurrence 

in the cruise industry and other related markets. 

The problem is compounded by the fact that when 

these events occur the timely availability of important 

data is missing. Accurate confirmation of the event 

including time of occurrence, location on the ship and 

location in the sea is critical, but often unavailable for 

hours following an occurrence, if at all. Fortunately, 

proactive detection systems such as the Man Overboard 

Detection System from PureTech Systems, accurately 

detects man overboard events and provides immediate, 

actionable data to response personnel. We feel such a 

system deserves award consideration for its potential 

to save lives within the cruise line and ocean platform 

industries. 

ACCURATE VIDEO DETECTION 

The system utilizes commercially available infrared imagers 

combined with PureTech’s geospatial video analytics, 

which not only provide instant visual proof of an event, 

but also achieves detection rates over 99% in various 

ranges of sea states and weather conditions. Detection 

coverage encompasses the length of ship, including all 

passenger floor levels and is accurate for both cold and 

warm water cruise routes. 

FIELD PROVEN FOR LOW FALSE ALARMS 

Almost as important as detection accuracy, false alarms 

from weather conditions and cruise operations can minimize 

the effectiveness of detection systems. The Man 

Overboard Detection System from PureTech Systems was 

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subjected to hundreds of hours of real world environmental 

and operational conditions on actual cruise 

ships and the results demonstrated accurate detection 

(i.e. approaching 100%) with little to no false alarms. 

SITUATIONALLY AWARE USER INTERFACE 

Use of geospatial data within the detection algorithms 

allows for a user interface that is easy to understand and 

simple to use. In situations, such as a man overboard 

events, providing a high level of situational awareness 

aids first responders in gaining a full understanding 

of the event as quickly as possible. This is achieved 

through geolocation of the alarm location, instant access 

to detection images, looping videos of the event, as well 

as audio notification. The system includes a full alarm 

database and video playback capability. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Automatic Detection of Man Overboard Events 

• 99%+ detection rates over wide variations in sea state 

and weather conditions. 

• Very Low False Alarm rate 

• Instant video validation of event for immediate action 

• Reporting of event latitude and longitude (i.e. location 

in the sea) 

• Fall origin guidance (i.e. location on the ship) 

• Alarm and Video Retention and Review 

• Situational presentation of incident data to decision 

makers 

• In Service Installation 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.puretechsystems.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.puretechsystems.com/man-overboard-detection.html 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Eric Olson, VP of Marketing 

PureTech Systems, 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 602-424-9842 X112 

cell: 480-522-6331 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Eric.olson@PuretechSystems.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

1950 W Rose Garden Lane #140 

Phoenix, AZ 85027 

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LRAD Corporation 




–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Mass Notification System 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

LRAD 360X 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

During large events or area emergencies, the ability 

to broadcast crystal clear voice messages is crucial for 

communicating to, and ensuring the safety of, those attending 

events and the public. The LRAD 360X delivers 

LRAD ® ’s renowned, highly intel¬ligible voice broadcasts 

and warning siren with uniform 360° coverage. 

Each lightweight, power efficient LRAD 360X emitter 

array broadcasts uninterrupted clear voice messages 

and warning sirens over a 1.3-kilometer radius. Featuring 

LRAD’s optimized driver and waveguide technology, 

LRAD 360X ONE VOICE mass notification & 

communication systems ensure every voice broadcast 

cuts through wind, engine and crowd noise, and is 

clearly heard and understood throughout an event or 

emergency. Featuring the industry’s highest level of 

intelligibility and quality of sound, the LRAD 360X offers 

true continuous activation and maintains a smooth 

frequency response with an intensity variation of less 

than 5 dB over in the range between 300 Hz and 6.5 

kHz. The 360X avoids audio fading and offers clear communication 

across all frequencies over distance. LRAD 

360X systems can be mounted on buildings and/or 

stand-alone poles, and are rugged enough to withstand 

up to 200 mph winds. The 360X is field upgradeable for 

added area coverage and features flexible power options 

including AC only, AC/DC for true UPS, generator, and/ 

or solar. Single or multiple systems can be integrated 

for remote activation and operation via TCP/IP, satellite, 

GPRS/GSM, and/or redundant analog or digital radio 

control interface. LRAD ONE VOICE systems can be 

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activated on site or remotely. LRAD 360X - Highly Intelligible 

Mass Notification & Communication Until recently, 

voice communication had been an afterthought for most 

mass notification systems. While high power speaker 

arrays sound sirens to alert of approaching danger, 

most are incapable of broadcasting specific information 

about the severity of the situation or recommended 

actions that could protect and save lives. LRAD 360X 

systems broadcast with exceptional intelligibility and 

vocal clarity to provide authorities ONE VOICE to communicate 

potentially lifesaving information over local 

or large areas before, during, and in the aftermath of an 

emergency or disaster. LRAD systems are self-contained 

and do not rely on external power or communication 

infrastructure. LRAD 360X systems and accessories have 

been installed in a number of Asian countries replacing 

and upgrading their mass notification systems to include 

LRAD’s highly intelligible voice capability. 

FEATURES 

• Fully ruggedized space saving 1RU amplifier modules 

• Low power consumption for continuous operation 

during extended power outages 

• Unparalleled vocal clarity and intelligibility 

• Combined P.A. and mass notification in one system 

• Safely alerts, communicates and calms the public during 

emergency situations 

• Audio output easily modulated 

• Does not require heavy equipment for installation, 

reducing installation costs 

• Comes standard with LRAD’s hardened MP3 Controller/Player 

for recording, storing and playing back messages, 

and push button system control 

• All-weather microphone to record and playback messages 

on the fly 

LRAD Corporation www.LRADX.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.lradx.com/ 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.lradx.com/lrad_products/lrad-360x/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

E. Brian Harvey, Director Capital Markets and Investor 

Relations 



phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 858-676-0519 

cell: 858-753-8974 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

ebharvey@lradx.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 


16990 Goldentop Road, Suite A 

San Diego, CA 92127 

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Best Acoustic Hailing Service 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

LRAD ® 450XL 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

The Industry’s Loudest, Most Intelligible AHD for its 

Size & Weight LRAD Corporation’s LRAD 450XL is the 

communication industry’s loudest, most intelligible 

acoustic hailing device (AHD) for its size and weight. 

Low profile, lightweight and designed for temporary 

or fixed mounting on tripods, vehicles and vessels, the 

LRAD 450XL uses an enhanced, patent pending technology 

to generate the audio output of a unit almost twice 

its size and weight with the same high level of clarity 

and intelligibility consistent with the LRAD product 

line. The LRAD 450XL is easily transported to provide a 

highly effective, long range communication and warning 

capability where required, and is rapidly being adopted 

for public safety and national defense applications 

around the world. Featuring LRAD’s optimized driver 

and waveguide technology, the LRAD 450XL ensures 

every broadcast cuts through wind, engine and background 

noise and is clearly heard and understood even 

inside vehicles and buildings. Through the use of live 

or pre-recorded multilingual voice messages and alert 

tones, LRAD systems establish large safety zones, unequivocally 

determine intent, favorably resolve uncertain 

situations and save lives on both sides of the Long 

Range Acoustic Device ® . The LRAD 450XL provides 

highly intelligible communication up to 1,700 meters 

and safely communicates beyond standoff distances to 

determine intent, create an instant acoustic standoff 

perimeter, and provide time for appropriate responses. 

The LRAD 450XL also uses variable beam width for extended 

coverage, providing clear, long range, directional 

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communication. As part of field and special response 

team operations, the LRAD 450XL safely extends the 

perimeter in friendly or escalated environments keeping 

the public, law enforcement and national defense 

personnel out of harm’s way. 

The LRAD 450XL is also used to: 

• Communicate to large crowds during parades, festivals, 

concerts and sports events 

• Establish safety zones and humanely enforce perimeters 

• Control traffic congestion 

• Conduct SWAT operations 

• Disperse crowds 

• End hostage and barricaded subject situations 

• Serve high risk warrants 

• Extract inmates safely from cells 

• Secure jails, prison yards and facility perimeters 

• Communicate to protesters 

• Stop threatened suicides 

• Evacuate neighborhoods during emergencies and 

disasters 

• Conduct search & rescue operations from the land 

and air 

• Communicate potentially lifesaving information to 

affected populations throughout disasters 

Law enforcement agencies and first responders around 

the world, including over 100 U.S. cities, counties and 

states, are currently using LRAD systems and support 

equipment. LRAD Corporation www.LRADX.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.lradx.com/ 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.lradx.com/lrad_products/lrad-450xl/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

E. Brian Harvey, Director Capital Markets and Investor 

Relations 



phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 858-676-0519 

cell: 858-753-8974 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

ebharvey@lradx.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 


16990 Goldentop Road, Suite A 

San Diego, CA 92127 

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TCOM, LP 




–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Coastal Surveillance Solution 


or Program: 

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71M Low Altitude Surveillance System 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Maintaining continuous aerial security is a daunting information needed to secure the skies. 

task. Threats such as low-flying, extremely fast aircraft 

can take advantage of the earth’s curvature and exploit SURVEILANCE FOR COASTS OF THE U.S. 

terrain obstructions. This renders ground-based radars AND ITS ALLIES VIA AEROSTATS 

unable to provide target information in time to take Now, specifically, given the recent terroristic threats 

appropriate action. Slow, low flying missiles with a small from terrorists attacking with small suicide boats large 

cross section may also avoid early detection and pose a U.S. ships, pirates taking over commercial fleets, to 

significant threat. Manned aerial surveillance can decrease 

the risk for short periods of heightened alert, but immigration and drug smuggling via oceans and wa- 

protecting the borders of the United States from illegal 

the operational costs are much too high for extended terways, to detecting threats, persistent surveillance of 

use. To meet this airborne coverage challenge effectively TCOM’s aerostats have become a staple in what Homeland 

Security and US Military have been using here and 

and inexpensively, TCOM developed the 71M Low 

Altitude Surveillance System. With over 1,000,000 hours in the Gulf. Monitoring territorial waters on a round-theclock 

basis while providing intelligence in time to take 

of operation these systems are the only operational 

airborne defense assets to routinely provide the continuous 

round-the-clock, low altitude target detection Ground-based and shipboard systems have a limited 

appropriate action is a major challenge to many nations. 

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ange against surface targets, while continuous use 

of aircraft is prohibitively expensive. Nations need an 

effective and affordable system that offers continuous, 

wide-area maritime surveillance and timely provision of 

target information. TCOM Sea surveillance systems use 

persistent surveillance medium-class tethered aerostats, 

equipped with an advanced maritime radar, thermal 

imaging and optical sensors, and communications payloads 

that detect and track maritime targets at distances 

of 60 nautical miles and beyond. A single sea surveillance 

system can cover thousands of square miles for 

weeks at a time at the lowest possible hourly cost for an 

airborne asset. The early detection and direct communications 

with air and sea assets affords the critical window 

of time to evaluate the situation, coordinate forces 

and engage, if required. The versatility of the sea surveillance 

system makes it ideal for responding to requirements 

or threats that change rapidly. The system is fully 

transportable and can be easily relocated with no site 

preparation. Although fully mature, the system can be 

shaped to better meet the needs of the client. Additional 

capabilities such as passive surveillance and remote data 

linking can be included. View TCOM’s innovative solution 

video right here: https://youtu.be/6KkZCycrdkU 

About TCOM 

With headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and operations 

in over 12 countries around the world, TCOM is 

the global authority in airborne persistent surveillance 

solutions. For over 40 years, TCOM innovations have 

defined the industry, and our pioneering achievements 

continue to revolutionize the design, manufacture and 

deployment of LTA systems. With corporate headquarters 

in Columbia, MD and manufacturing and testing 

facilities in Elizabeth City, NC, TCOM is the world’s 

only company solely devoted to the design, fabrication, 

installation and operation of persistent surveillance 

aerostat systems. Our complete platform solutions 

include numerous classes of aerostats that can each be 

equipped with a broad selection of proven payloads that 

are customizable for specific customer requirements. 

View TCOM’s corporate capability: https://youtu.be/ 

i_7GjO9iH7g An illustration of the expanding maritime 

threat in U.S. allied countries, is in this release: http:// 

www.tcomlp.com/tcom-president-ron-bendlin-signsmou-with-bintang-kencana-in-presence-of-malaysianprime-minister-dato-sri-mohd-najib-tun-hj-abdul-razakin-providing-aerostat-systems-to-improve-maritime-sec/ 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.tcomlp.com/our-company/ 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.tcomlp.com/sea-surveillance-systems/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Gal Borenstein, CEO 



phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 703-385-8178 x28 

cell: 703-597-1610 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

gal@borensteingroup.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Borenstein Group 11240 Waples Mill Road Suite 420 

Fairfax, VA 22030 

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Video Analytics/Intrusion Detection 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

MAXPRO Cloud 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

National security efforts keep citizens safe and secure, 

whether in airports or at sea. With multiple sites, locations 

and checkpoints, it’s important to recognize how 

complex national security can be; as such, airports, 

and seaports need even-more intuitive and streamlined 

ways to manage their security systems. MAXPRO Cloud 

is an integrated, cloud-based video and access management 

system that enables organizations to significantly 

streamline multi-site management, providing access 

from anywhere, anytime. Designed for multi-site facilities, 

it allows owners to easily manage their facilities’ 

security system all through one user-friendly interface. 

In these high-security areas, it’s imperative that security 

procedures are strong enough to keep threats at bay but 

easy enough to seamlessly manage multiple areas at the 

same time. Honeywell’s user experience design team 

crafted the MAXPRO Cloud interface to streamline ease 

of use. The single sign-on enables control of all facets 

of the system after entering one set of credentials. The 

smart dashboard allows users to easily manage their 

systems, from granting or rescinding access permissions 

and unlocking site-specific doors to reviewing access 

logs and captured video to evaluate a potential alarm 

event. MAXPRO Cloud also integrates with Google Maps 

to provide a visual, map-based depiction of physical 

sites. This enhances ease of use by simplifying multisite 

management. For example, an airport operations and 

security manager can access a map of every building on 

an airport campus and inspect which airport employees 

have credentials for which checkpoints (perhaps an 

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http://www.maxprocloud.com/ 



organization: 

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airline security screener is given access to ten of the 15 

checkpoints but an aircraft mechanic only needs access 

to a single checkpoint). The ability to visually manage 

multisite locations removes the need for the manager to 

remember which location is assigned to which system 

ID and lets the manager quickly view and modify access 

permissions to specific sites. The flexibility and scalability 

of MAXPRO Cloud makes it applicable to a wide range 

of applications, from a maritime port of two buildings to 

a major international airport. This customization allows 

aviation, maritime and other national security facilities 

to use access and video surveillance services proportionate 

to the size of their precincts. MAXPRO Cloud 

provides proactive system health reports and alerts to 

the dealer and user, enabling the dealer to actively address 

issues as they arise instead of reactively responding 

to failed hard drives, cameras that have lost video 

or equipment that has stopped working. This constant 

vigilance helps to prevent security breaches before they 

have a chance to occur, resulting in improved security. 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 952-346-6050 

cell: 612-501-0949 


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CohuHD Costar 




–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Long-Range/Day-Night Surveillance 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

CohuHD Costar’s 8800HD Series 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

CohuHD is a leader in rugged, outdoor video surveillance 

cameras for critical infrastructure environments. 

The 8800HD Series combines full HD image resolution 

with high-powered performance lens optics for delivering 

unprecedented image quality and detail for longrange 

surveillance applications. 

The 8800HD Series long-range camera system offers an 

unprecedented feature set: 

• First truly long-range high-definition camera positioner 

• Powerful HD optical zoom magnification, up to 137x 

• Industry’s narrowest HAFOV with HD resolution, as 

low as 0.17° degrees 

• Boresighted optics with programmable day/night 

focusing 

• Greatest detection distances on the market, humansized 

objects detected at distances up to 30 miles (based 

on Johnson Criteria with optimum conditions) 

• First long-range HD camera positioner with built-in 

H.264 compression and web server, operating over standard 

digital networks 

• Precision positioning with speed range of 0.05° to 

45°/second, and with built-in brakes for stability 

• Highest environmental standards: IP67, ASTM-B117, 

TS-2 Shock & Vibe, and MIL-STD-810F for salt/fog, immersion 

and sand/dust CohuHD’s 8800HD Series can 

deliver up to 6 times the resolution and detail of traditional 

standard-definition long-range camera systems. 

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With this exceptional performance, the 8800HD is ideal 

for: 

• Border patrol 

• Airports 

• Seaports 

• Military 

• Perimeter security 

• Maritime 

• Other critical infrastructure environments 

In addition to superior image quality and excellent longrange 

zoom optics, the 8800HD system delivers its HD 

video across standard digital network infrastructures. It 

does this by using H.264 image compression technology, 

which requires a fraction of the bandwidth traditional 

MPEG4 or MJPEG requires. The 8800HD superior 

image quality is generated by a 1/2.7” CMOS 1080p30 

progressive scan day/night sensor. Image performance 

and color reproduction are superb even under challenging 

lighting conditions. In night mode, the camera 

enhances low light viewing by automatically switching 

the IR filter out of the optical path, delivering a monochrome 

image. Long-range surveillance is achieved by 

the integrated 60x HD-quality zoom lens optics, with 

focal length ranging from 16.7 mm to 1,000mm. The 

lens includes a remotely controlled 2x optical extender 

which can be inserted in the optical path, increasing the 

maximum focal length to 2,000mm. Horizontal Angular 

Field Of View as low as 0.17 is achieved at full zoom 

with extender inserted. The 8800HD provides a fullfunction 

web server, enabling complete administrative 

and operator control. Administrative features include 

configuring network settings, assigning user passwords, 

setting video streaming properties, defining camera 

positioning presets and tours, and assigning camera ID 

labels. The 8800HD is designed to operate in extreme 

weather, with its IP67 sealed and pressurized enclosure 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.Cohuhd.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

CohuHD Costar’s 8800HD Series: 

http://www.cohuhd.com/content/8800hd 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Dana Varga, Marketing Manager 

CohuHD Costar 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 858-391-1712 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

dvarga@cohuhd.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

12367 Crosthwaite Circle 

Poway, CA 92064 

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protection. This eliminates the effects of water intrusion, 

pollutants and corrosives. It is designed to operate 

in a broad temperature range, from winter in the Arctic 

to summer in the desert, with heaters and fans, and 

electrical and mechanical components that are rated 

for the full range. CohuHD has proudly manufactured 

its products in the USA for more than 50 years. The 

8800HD is installed and protecting marquee projects 

around the world including the Port of Corpus Christi, 

Integrated Fixed Towers (IFTs) at the Jordan Border and 

the USS Ponce. 

The 8800HD Series long-range camera system offers an 

unprecedented feature set: 

• First truly ultra long-range high-definition camera 

positioner 

• Powerful HD zoom magnification of up to 2,000mm 

• Industry’s narrowest HAFOV with HD resolution, as 

low as 0.17 degrees 

• Boresighted optics with programmable day/night 

focusing 

• Greatest detection distances on the market, humansized 

objects detected at distances up to 30 miles (based 

on Johnson Criteria with optimum conditions) 

• First long-range HD camera positioner with built-in 

H.264 compression and web server, operating over standard 

digital networks 

• Precision positioning with speed range of 0.05 to 45/ 

second, and with built-in brakes for stability 

• Highest environmental standards: IP67, ASTM-B117, 

TS-2 Shock & Vibe, and MIL-STD-810F for salt/fog, immersion 

and sand/dust 

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Betafence USA 


Best Perimeter Protection, Fencing, Gates, Guard Booths 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Fencing 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Guardian Fence System ® 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

The reason Betafence USA should win the Best Fencing, 

Barriers, Bollards, Gates award is due to the Guardian 

Fence System ® . It is the original modular steel security 

fence solution, providing high strength protection. 

The patented design allows a variety of configurations, 

from medium security to high security fencing and 

partitions. We also offer more than 40 available security 

mesh panel styles. The Guardian Fence System ® also 

offers the greatest range of security solutions, from 

perimeter fencing, partitioning, visual screening barriers 

and pedestrian and vehicular gates. The Guardian 

Fence System ® configurations include: Guardian 5000 

(high security) and Guardian 7000 (ultra-high security). 

For high security fencing applications, the Guardian 

Fence System ® features an exceptional “Smart Fence” 

trenchless integration design, providing a steel conduit/ 

raceway within the fence system for intrusion detection, 

surveillance, access control and communication, fiber 

optics and cabling, shielding them from view, weathering 

and vandalism. The system is also capable of incorporating 

restrictive components such as barbed tape 

concertina and either cable-based or rail-based vehicular 

anti-crash resistance. Fences can be easily upgraded 

without removing existing posts; exact spacing of posts 

is not a requirement of the Guardian Fence System ® . 

This system is also capable of employing a dual layer of 

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http://www.betafenceusa.com/ 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.betafenceusa.com/ProductLine. 

aspx?Id_ProductLine=24&Tab=Intro 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Debbie Corkin, Controller 

Betafence USA 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 972-878-7000 

security mesh panels - either the same type, or two different 

types that may be complementary in nature based 

on the application. The Guardian system can also use 

one type mesh style at the bottom of the barrier, and an 

alternate type arranged vertically based on a particular 

purpose. By design, the Guardian Fence System ® can 

also be installed more quickly, and at less expense, than 

other fence solutions providing similar levels of security. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

dcorkin@betafenceusa.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

3309 SW Interstate 45 Ennis 

TX 75119 

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Tilt-A-Way 




–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Perimeter Protection, Fencing, Gates, Guard 

Booths 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Tilt-A-Way vertical pivot gates 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Tilt-A-Way vertical pivot gate is a perfect fit in the Airport, 

Seaport and Border security industry. The Tilt-A- 

Way gate is installed in many of the gated areas of the 

Airport, Seaport and Border Patrol facilities. with it’s 

quick open and close activation cycle time. Tilt-A-way 

keeps any facility a safer place preventing tailgating of 

multiple vehicles. Another great feature of a Tilt-A-Way 

gate. Being that it pivots from a horizontal position into 

itself in the vertical position so it requires a smaller footprint 

therefore leaving more real estate for structures 

or more parking spaces. Tilt-A-Way also offers a full line 

of anti-Terrorist crash gates such as the M-50, M-40 and 

M-30 crash tested gates. Tested at the Texas Transportation 

institute. The M-50 is tested with a 15,000 pound 

truck traveling 50 MPH. At this weight and speed the 

gate is engineered to withstand the hit and not let the 

vehicle penetrate through the gate. 

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.tiltaway.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.idealmanufacturing.biz 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Ideal Manufacturing 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 406-656-4360 

cell: 406-670-3746 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

daveh@idealmfginc.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

2011 Harnish Blvd 

Billings, Mt 59101 

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Global Elite Group 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Guard Service, Facility Protection Service 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Since its inception, Global Elite Group (GEG) has been 

committed to providing security services and solutions 

to the aviation industry. GEG recognizes potential 

threats to aviation security before they occur, providing 

guidance with programs to develop secure operational 

processes and procedures, both on the ground and in 

the air. Ever since the events that occurred on September 

11, 2001, threats against the airline industry have 

been highly publicized, and concerns continue to be 

raised over the safety at our nation’s airports. Assisting 

airports and carriers in developing their own unique security 

initiatives and processes is accomplished through 

a comprehensive security management program developed 

by GEG covering internal and external operations. 

The customized program tackles not only the security 

lapses but provides a thorough review of current operations 

and implementation of specifically designed practices. 

Each location has unique requirements, therefore, 

an assessment would be recommended. Most locations 

benefit from having security systems reviewed, updated 

if necessary, and adding physical security components. 

The combination of this approach will act as a deterrent 

and a security solution should the unthinkable happen. 

The service offerings from GEG are always evolving 

to meet the demand of changing security threats, 

these include utilizing guard posts, inspection patrols, 

proper placement of fencing and barricades as well as 

perimeter security monitoring and lighting. Technology 

incorporated into the security plan adds another layer 

of protection through access control, video monitor- 

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ing and analytics, integration of security systems with a 

dispatch center and alarm monitoring. Aviation readiness 

also encompasses the ability to address weather 

related emergencies that have the potential to disrupt 

service. Contingency planning for weather events, GEG 

assists with focusing in on the company’s ability to have 

the infrastructure in place to address emergencies of 

any kind. An area of concern for most companies in the 

aftermath of an emergency is communications. GEG 

establishes an off-site area to provide the hub for these 

services with satellite and landline communications as 

well as a place where all backup computer data would 

be stored. A seamless operation from emergency back 

to a functioning is the goal of all contingency plans. 

GEG’s diverse security and consulting experience has 

proven that in order to be successful, there is an inherent 

need for taking a customized approach to security 

in order to mitigate risks. This formula has since been 

adapted to service multiple industries. For instance, 

GEG provided security for World Cup delegates during 

site visits to Brazil for the World Cup games, as well as 

during the games themselves. The security preparations 

for the world’s most anticipated rivalry, required 

numerous visits to ensure the safety of the players and 

visitors who arrived to the games in Brazil. GEG, known 

for its protection services around the globe, provided 

security services for the World Cup personnel, in charge 

of planning the security for the upcoming games in a 

country known for its beauty and its crime. The scope 

of the service, which included in-depth threat assessment 

and risk mitigation plan, was to ensure the safety 

and security of all persons traveling to and from Rio, 

and various destinations while travelling within the 

country. The closely guarded group required the use 

of translators, protective services and drivers as some 

support services needed for the trip. This trip required 

a regional staff that knew the country in every sense. 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.globaleliteinc.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/ 

prweb10546252.htm 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Victor Anderes, Executive Vice President 



phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (516) 393-3538 

cell: (516) 507-8812 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

vanderes@globaleliteinc.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

825 East Gate Blvd Suite 301 

Garden City, NY 11530 

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Once this was in place, extensive background investigations 

were carried out. When the details for the trip 

were addressed the group was able to travel to the most 

recognized and scenic landscapes in South America. 

Many of the locations visited while famous and beautiful, 

were also located near crime-ridden communities 

known as Favelas. It was an early indicator as to some 

of the possible challenges to security these games could 

face. To prepare for a large group, visiting a region of 

the world with known security risks, takes a great deal 

of arrangements. GEG places a premium on advance site 

visits. During the planning phase we reach out to local 

and federal authorities, when reliable, in advance of the 

trip. There is also a strict schedule to adhere to taking 

advantage of daylight hours, optimal travel times and 

to ensure there are enough vehicles for the duration 

of the trip. All of this attention to detail takes time and 

skill. Other considerations because foreign visitors can 

become a target is to map out routes away from high 

crime areas, thorough inspections of vehicles, multiple 

egress routes, pre inspection of facilities and secured 

communications are just some of the procedures used 

to mitigate the risks associated with high profile security 

protection services. Contingency planning is an invalu- 

able asset to any assignment and having multi-layered 

preparations will ensure the likelihood of a successful 

outcome. GEG staff is steeped in experience at every 

level of law enforcement and military experience earned 

in the most civilized and roughest regions of the world. 

Our programs incorporate experience with superior 

communications and technology usage. 

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Network Harbor, Inc. 




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Best Physical Security Information Management 

System - PSIM 


or Program: 

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LightHouse 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Network Harbor’s LightHouse platform delivers 

unified security management for enterprise organizations, 

extending the capabilities of physical security 

incident management (PSIM) to include geographical 

information system (GIS) and non-physical products in 

a truly comprehensive safety and security management 

environment. LightHouse is unique in that it integrates 

every security system, physical or non-physical, into a 

single, seamless oversight system. Its intuitive interface 

drives faster recognition of potential threats, as well 

as gives first responders the information they need to 

make better informed, more appropriate decisions. 

LightHouse is designed to support the IT side of inci- 

dent management, too. Its click-and-go ability to adopt 

the full functionality of any security system’s API within 

its own capabilities means that there’s no “dumbing 

down” of features or functions – just a seamless, consistent 

user interface, anywhere across the enterprise. 

It installs easily, and is quickly mastered by administrators 

and end users alike. LightHouse supports almost 

all major security product manufacturers including 

access control, video, audio, mass notification, IDS, 

RTLS and more. LightHouse has been designed to add 

additional system integration’s to the platform without 

disruption or encumbrance of any existing integration 

in an expedient, stable and secure process. LightHouse 

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IPM (integrated process management) provides an 

additional element of extensibility and power for policy 

management and workflow processing that is virtually 

unlimited in its capabilities. The end result is an intuitive, 

comprehensive automated security management 

platform that operates identically, anywhere within the 

organization. There’s no need to retrain staff when they 

move from one facility to another, or when new components 

are connected to the platform, which in turn saves 

customers significant amounts of time and money. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.networkharbor.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

https://youtu.be/-ucfAR5psac 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

John Convy, Principal 

Convy Associates 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 202-421-3777 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

john@convyassociates.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

8380 Greensboro Drive Suite 514 

McLean, VA 22102 

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System - PSIM 


or Program: 

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Vindicator Keypad Solution 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Protecting entities such as airports, seaports and government 

regulated critical infrastructure sites such as border 

controls can be a difficult task. A primary reason for 

this is that technology designed for these markets must 

meet rigorous regulatory standards, such as the ICD- 

705 for SCIF security, or the NERC standards for energy 

generation facilities. Honeywell’s Vindicator Keypad 

Solution (VKS) meets these regulations in a cost effective, 

extremely efficient manner. In addition, the VKS 

is the first map-based system that provides assessment 

at a glance. Its software charts the location of sensors 

and alarms, resulting in a perimeter map of the building 

or partition (a previously designated area or grouping). 

Operators can see the location of each sensor as 

it relates to the overall structure of the protected area, 

and can also see whether the sensor is armed based 

upon the color shown on the display – a huge operational 

efficiency compared to text-based systems. For 

example, a standard text-based system could inform the 

user that Zone 10 is compromised. However the user 

must be very familiar with the physical site and be able 

to remember where Zone 10 is and what the implications 

of a security event in that area means, in order to 

adequately respond. Further, during high-stress events, 

a user might confuse zone areas, resulting in a delayed 

or inappropriate response to security events. The VKS’s 

map-based system, on the other hand, shows the user 

exactly which sensors have been activated on the map of 

the building, giving a clear, easy-to-understand picture 

of the events that are occurring. 

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The VKS brings many unique attributes to facilities, 

including: 

1. ASSESSMENT AT A GLANCE: The VKS is the only 

keypad solution with a map-based interface for immediate 

situational assessment. The intuitive, graphic display 

gives operators visual confirmation of alarm locations 

and states, instead of text-only communication, making 

local arm/disarm and alarm response easier, faster and 

safer. 

2. SPEED & RELIABILIT Y: The solution’s controller 

panel with embedded firmware is not dependent on an 

outside server or PC, eliminating common issues such 

as hard-drive crashes and time-consuming Windows 

upgrades. Its embedded processing provides instantaneous 

notification of alarm events. The controller can 

withstand extreme environmental conditions – from 

extreme cold and high winds to high heat and corrosive 

environments – ensuring reliability in even the most 

rugged situations. 

3. COST-EFFECTIVE: The VKS cost is comparable to 

traditional text-based LCD keypads and meets ICD 705 

regulations for SCIFs without the need for third-party 

converters or devices. IP-communication reduces time 

needed for installation, keeping deployment costs low. 

4. SECURIT Y: The VKS controller panel, the Vindicator 

Premise Controller (VPC), processes logic through its 

proprietary operating system. Its firmware is embedded 

within the physical controller, marking it stronger 

against hacking, viruses and worms, and meets AES encryption 

standards. The system polls for events every 8 

milliseconds, can annunciate five simultaneous events in 

two seconds and can manage up to 10,000 alarm points 

without latency in reporting alarm events. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 




–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.honeywellvindicator.com/.. 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 




phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: 952-346-6050 

cell: 612-501-0949 


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Emergency Response Technology, LLC 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Integrated Harbor Security Program 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Integrated Harbor Security Program for the Port of 

Greater Baton Rouge 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

According to the American Association of Port Authorities, 

the Lower Mississippi River (LMR), where the Port 

of Greater Baton Rouge operates, provides transportation 

for over 45% of all energy resources and more than 

60% of all U.S. commerce, making it the most critical 

and at the same time vulnerable critical infrastructure 

in the U.S. Each day that the transportation of maritime 

commerce on the LMR is interrupted costs the U.S. 

economy over $275 million per day, and international 

commerce over $500 million per day. A tanker cut a 

barge into 2 pieces in 2008, releasing 419,000 gallons 

of diesel and shutting down the LMR for 11 days. This 

interruption of transportation of maritime commerce 

on the LMR created a loss of over $3 billion to the U.S. 

economy and $6 billion to international commerce 

(www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/25/mississippi.spill/). But 

without an emergency response capability for secondary 

emergencies, the collision could have been much 

worse. The tanker had just uploaded approximately 3 

million gallons of Styrene monomer, a compound that 

reacts with itself in “autopolymerization”. If this had 

happened, the tanker would have exploded with the 

force of from 3 to 5 times that of the truck bomb used 

in Oklahoma City in 1995, causing extensive collateral 

damage and closing the river much longer. The Emergency 

Response Technology (ERT) IHSP is designed 

to autonomously detect and report multiple threats 

simultaneously using both active and passive advanced 

sensors using surveillance software. Chemical releases 

from either accidents or intentional acts of terrorism at 

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or near the Port of Greater Baton will affect local public 

health and interrupt the transportation of maritime 

commerce, not only on the LMR, but also at the Port 

Allen lock of the strategic Gulf Intracoastal Waterway 

(GIWW) located at the port, as well as overseas transportation 

of maritime commerce. The IHSP will provide 

CONOPS, situational awareness, and enhance chemical 

security and response for the Port of Greater Baton using 

integrated orthogonal chemical sensors. “Orthogonal” 

means that multiple sensor methodologies will be 

deployed to reduce false/positive detection. ERT CEO 

George Lane also teaches Homeland Security program 

at Tulane University. For portable chemical monitoring 

at the port, the IHSP will deploy Differential Mobility 

Spectrometry (DMS) sensors in JUNO ® , developed by 

Chemring Sensors & Electronic Systems for JCAD-2. As 

a tunable ion sensor DMS separates, detects, and measures 

individual chemicals in complex mixtures. Portable 

chemical detectors will also be deployed in maritime 

emergency response vessels operating on the LMR. For 

fixed chemical monitoring and scanning of chemical 

releases at a distance of up to 5 km, the IHSP will utilize 

the RAPID (Remote Air Pollution Infrared Detector) 

chemical detector, developed by Bruker Detection for 

deployment on the military’s Stryker reconnaissance 

vehicle. RAPID uses a Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) 

sensor which identifies the characteristic “fingerprint” 

signatures of chemicals. Sophisticated software discriminates 

against interferences, avoids false alarms, and can 

determine the origin of the release. When deployed, the 

ERT IHSP will protect both public health and critical infrastructure 

around the port, and mitigate the interruption 

of domestic maritime commerce on the LMR and 

GIWW, and international maritime commerce overseas. 


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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Fixed sensor in IHSP: 

www.bruker-industrial.com/RAPID.html 

Portable sensor in IHSP: 

www.chemringds.com/products/chemical-detection/juno.aspx 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

George Lane; CEO 

Emergency Response Technology 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

cell: 225-281-3141 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

georgelane@hotmail.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Emergency Response Technology 

999 9th Street Suite 206 

Baton Rouge, LA 70802 

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The GSN 2015 

Homeland Security 

Awards

Winners in the 2015 

Homeland Security Awards Program 

VENDORS OF IT SECURITY 

PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS 

Best Anti-Malware Solution 

Blue Ridge Networks – Winner 

Best Identity Management 

Platform 

Gemalto – Winner 

Best Compliance/Vulnerability 

Solution 

Agiliance Inc. – Winner 

Best Endpoint Detection and 

Response Solution 

RSA, The Security Division of EMC – Winner 

Best Big Data Analytics Solution 

RSA, The Security Division of EMC – Winner 

Best Privileged Access 

Management Solution 

BeyondTrust – Winner 

CyberArk – Winner 

Best Continuous Monitoring and 

Mitigation Solution 

CyberArk – Winner 

SolarWinds – Winner 

Best Security Incident and 

Event Management (SIEM) Solution 

SolarWinds – Winner 

VENDORS OF PHYSICAL SECURITY 

PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS 

Best Biometric Identification 

Solution 

Securiport, LLC – Winner 

Best Integrated System for 

HSP D-12/FIPS 201 Compliance 

Viscount Systems – Winner 

Best Mass Notification Systems 

Acoustic Technology, Inc. – Winner 

Best Chemical Detection 

Product or Solution 

908 Devices – Winner 

Best Explosive Detection 

Product or Solution 

Implant Sciences – Winner 

Best Intelligent Video 

Surveillance Solution 

Qognify – Winner 

Best Crash Barrier (Gates, 

Fences, Bollards, Guard Booths) 

B.I.G. Enterprises, Inc. – Winner 

CINCH systems, Inc. – Winner 

Best Physical Security Information 

Management (PSIM) Solution 


Best Facility Security/Force 

Protection Service 

AlliedBarton Security Services – Winner 

MOST NOTABLE GOVERNMENT 

SECURITY PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, 

INITIATIVES 

Most Notable Federal Government 

Security Program/Project 

or Initiative 

TSA - TSA Airport and Aviation security – Winner 

U.S. Department of State – Winner 

Most Notable State Government 

Security Program/Project 

or Initiative 

New York State Division Of Homeland Security 

and Emergency Services (DHSES) – Winner 

California Department of Motor Vehicles, 

Investigations Division – Winner 

Most Notable Cybersecurity 

Program, Project or Initiative 

City of Los Angeles - Centralization of 

Cybersecurity Incident Data Analysis – Winner 

Most Notable County/Municipal 

Program/Project or Initiative 

Nanded India, Safe City - Qognify – Winner 

SAMMC (San Antonio Military Medical Center) 

Advanced Security Program, Suspect Search - 


Most Notable Law Enforcement 

Interdiction, Arrest, Counter 

Terrorism or Crime Prevention 

Program – Federal/State or Local 

Memphis Police Department – Winner 

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GSN 2015 DIGITAL YEARBOOK OF HOMELAND SECURITY AWARDS RECIPIENTS 



IT Security Products and Solutions 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Anti-Malware Platform 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

AppGuard 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Introduction 

Blue Ridge Networks’ AppGuard is a unique Anti- 

Malware solution that stops malware breaches at the 

earliest stages of attack without requiring detection, 

scanning, or updates. Recognized by leading industry 

analysts as effective, next generation endpoint protection, 

AppGuard delivers a multi-layered defense that 

prevents breaches from emerging undetectable threats 

and generates earlier Indicators of Attack (IOA) without 

a compromise occurring. AppGuard is compatible with 

all current Windows versions, is easy to deploy with 

scale, is non-disruptive to users and productivity, and 

works “on” and “off ” enterprise without on-going management 

dependencies. 

Technological Innovation 

Other endpoint protection products allow malware to 

“detonate”, relying on detecting and responding to a 

compromise in time to limit breach effects. Without 

a known signature or IOC (Indicator of Compromise), 

breaches can go undetected by breach 

detection, whitelisting, blacklisting (antivirus), 

sandboxing or other conventional 

techniques for weeks or months, 

placing an enterprise at risk. 

AppGuard offers an effective 

defense against these emerging 

undetectable threats that cannot 

be addressed by conventional 

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means. Without relying on detection, identification, 

signatures, or scanning, AppGuard disrupts breach attempts 

before a compromise can occur from zero-day 

malware, polymorphic malware, phishing, “malvertising”, 

watering-holes, weaponized documents, drive-bydownloads, 

ransomware and other forms of undetectable 

malware attacks. AppGuard’s patented technology 

establishes trust zones protecting applications, operating 

system resources, firmware, memory, and other 

core processes. Protection policies are automatically 

dynamically extended to descendant “child” processes 

eliminating the need for complex rules specific to each 

application and ensuring effective protection without 

management overhead or impact to 

user productivity. 

When AppGuard stops a malware 

attack, it collects Indicators of Attack 

(IoA) that can be analyzed and used to 

identify new malware before any IOC is 

known. This provides valuable earlywarning 

data for enhanced Threat Intelligence without 

the exposure of a compromise. 

Reliable, Versatile, Usable, Scalable, Affordable 

AppGuard has demonstrated with Enterprise, Business 

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.blueridge.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.appguardit.com 

www.appguardbusiness.com 

www.appguardenterprise.com 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Nancy Canty, VP of Product Management 



phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (703) 633-7331 

cell: (571) 232-9149 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

nancy@blueridge.com 

(SME), and Personal use customers and in continuous 

extensive penetration testing, the ability to stop breaches 

other approaches cannot stop. It is compatible with 

all current Windows versions (Win XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 

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and 10 including DeviceGuard and Virtual Secure Mode) 

on desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, and embedded 

appliances (ATMs, Point-of-Sale appliances, Healthcare 

devices, etc.). “Out-of-the-box”, it protects a wide range 

of popular applications (Office, Office365, IE, Adobe, 

etc.) and can be configured to protect custom applications, 

VDIs, VPNs, VDIs, etc. The Enterprise version 

places AppGuard endpoint software agents under the 

administration and control of the enterprise to deploy 

and manage customized enterprise policies with a 

separate management plane to ensure protection and 

situational awareness “on” on “off ” the enterprise. AppGuard’s 

underlying technologies are also extensible to 

Internet-of-Things applications. 

Other References 

AppGuard has been recommended by respected security 

authorities, including Bob Bigman, former CISO, CIA: 

http://www.activecyber.net/interview-with-bob-bigmanformer-ciso-of-cia/ 

Gartner and other leading industry analysts have regularly 

cited AppGuard in numerous reports as an emerging 

next-generation endpoint protection. 

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Gemalto 





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Best Identity Management Platform 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Coesys Document Verification 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Identity theft profoundly affects the public and private 

sectors worldwide. In 2013, according to Javelin Strategy 

and Research, one incident of identity fraud occurs 

every 3 seconds in the United States. Clearly, there is 

a growing need for reliable identity document verification. 

However, verifying identity documents is becoming 

increasingly more complex. Public and private administrations 

face the challenge of detecting suspected fraud 

on various types and versions of documents (passports, 

identity cards, driver’s licenses, etc.) from an array of issuing 

countries. The California Department of Motor Vehicles 

made it a priority to address this issue head-on by 

implementing an advanced solution through Gemalto, 

the world leader in digital security. In July 2015, the California 

DMV selected Gemalto as the choice provider of 

identify document verification software to its nearly 200 

field and investigative offices. The California DMV issues 

thousands of ID documents every day and places a high 

premium on securing the integrity of an identity. Reliable 

verification is vital for the DMV in order to combat 

identity fraud and related criminal activities. Gemalto’s 

Coesys Document Verification software solution successfully 

allows DMV officials to verify the authenticity of 

documents such as passports, identity cards and driver 

licenses by simply checking the graphical data and security 

features against reference templates from an array of 

issuing countries. These reference templates are stored 

in a database, administrated centrally and automatically 

synchronized into all local repositories. With Coesys 

Document Verification, each document type and version 

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is recognized. Gemalto’s solution provides unmatched 

results identifying counterfeit documents and accepting 

genuine ones. Using Gemalto’s sophisticated technology, 

the California DMV is able to streamline its review 

process, overcome the challenge of authenticating foreign 

documents and identify any document abnormalities 

or defects. Gemalto’s solution is designed to make 

it easy to quickly confirm on-the-spot the authenticity of 

documents and the identity of an applicant. Importantly, 

Coesys Document Verification enables DMV officials 

to verify identity documents with peace of mind. Gemalto 

was selected because of the company’s ability to meet 

the California DMV’s specific requirements and in the 

specified timeframe. Gemalto’s experts understood the 

California DMV’s specific business practices and were 

able to provide a consistent solution to all of the DMV’s 

nearly 200 offices. For DMV representatives, Gemalto’s 

Coesys Document Verification is simple to use and 

provides instantaneous results identifying counterfeit 

documents and accepting genuine ones. Gemalto also 

worked with the California DMV to bring an automated 

synchronization solution connected to a central document 

repository, which reduces the burden of manual 

updates on each authentication workstation located 

within the DMV field offices. More than just software, 

Coesys Document Verification is a fully-customizable 

editing platform that enables customers like the California 

DMV to pilot each and every verification action 

on any identity document. Coesys Document Verification 

is part of Gemalto’s Border and Visa Management 

suite. Its flexible architecture enables customization to 

suit any customer deployment configuration. Gemalto’s 

objectives for its Coesys Document Verification software 

solution are to: mitigate risk of identity fraud; provide a 

solution flexible enough to keep up with the demands 

of changing infrastructures, technologies, document 

standards and attempts to perpetrate fraud; and provide 

its customers with ease of use and peace of mind. 


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http://www.gemalto.com/ 



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http://www.gemalto.com/press/Pages/California-selects-Gemalto-for-automated-identitydocument-verification.aspx 

http://www.gemalto.com/govt/coesys/doc-verification 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Michelle Leech 

Gemalto 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (512) 605-2110 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

ellenmichelle.leech@gemalto.com 

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Agiliance Inc. 





–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Compliance/Vulnerability Assessment Solution 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

RiskVision 7.5 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

The biggest inhibitor of effective security and vulnerability 

management lies in the fact that the number of 

threats to organizations has grown exponentially over 

the past few years. This is largely due to the increasing 

number of IT assets under management, which are 

creating a big data challenge. To ensure proper coverage, 

government organizations in many cases are relying 

on multiple tools to produce the necessary vulnerability 

assessment data. This only adds to the volume, velocity, 

and complexity of data feeds that must be analyzed, 

normalized, and prioritized. Relying on human labor 

to comb through mountains of data logs is one of the 

main reasons that critical vulnerabilities are not being 

addressed in a timely fashion. According to the Verizon 

Data Breach Investigations Report, 92% of breaches 

were discovered by a third party and not through internal 

resources. As a result, government organizations are 

seeking technical solutions to automate data aggregation, 

normalization, and business impact correlation. 

The ultimate objective is to shorten the window attackers 

have to exploit a software flaw, thereby reducing the 

overall risk of cyber-attacks and insider threats. Agiliance 

is assisting civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies in 

achieving continuous monitoring and enabling them to 

report on their organizations risk and security posture 

in near real time. The company’s RiskVision software 

gathers data feeds from otherwise silo-based security 

and IT tools such as SIEMs, configuration management 

databases, vulnerability scanners, threat data feeds and 

advisory services, database security management, etc. 

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and then aggregates, normalizes, and correlates this 

information based on business criticality. This enables 

a near real time snap shot of an organization’s security 

posture. In addition, RiskVision automates an organization’s 

governance processes, providing insight into the 

agency’s compliance posture. The final result is a riskbased 

assessment of the organization’s infrastructure 

which prioritizes remediation actions based on business 

criticality. If needed, RiskVision can also assist with automatic 

ticket creation. By using the Agiliance ticketing 

system or integrating with leading ticketing and patch 

management systems, an organization’s security operations 

team can shadow the progress the IT team makes 

in mitigating the vulnerabilities. This eliminates the 

traditional approach best described as throwing something 

over the fence and praying for the best outcome. 

For one major government agency, using RiskVision 

resulted in a dramatic increase in operational efficiency. 

Prior to using Agiliance, it took 60 full-time employees 

working 24 x 7 for a month to manually create 180,000 

remediation tickets. With RiskVision, the agency was 

able to reduce the headcount required to oversee ticket 

creation by more than 80% and shrink the processing 

time from one month to a couple of days. RiskVision 

is considered by many to be the best compliance and 

vulnerability management solution on the market for 

its ability to combine risk intelligence, using big data 

gathered and correlated from security operations tools, 

with automated remediation that establishes bi-directional 

workflows with IT operations. The end result is 

improved operational efficiency through automated 

continuous monitoring and ticketing to remediate only 

business critical risks. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.agiliance.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

RiskVision Named Best New Risk Management Software 

in 2015 Security Products Magazine Awards: 

http://www.agiliance.com/news/pr_20150923_ 

SecurityProduct_Awards.html 

Agiliance Dominates at American Business Awards: 


American_business_award.html 

RiskVision Helps Retailers Minimize Cyber Risk Exposure: 


Cyber_Risk_Exposure.html 

Agiliance Scores Big at International Stevie Awards: 


Stevie_Awards.html 

Agiliance Named to Cybersecurity 500: 


Cybersecurity_500.html 

RiskVision Earns Two IT World Awards from Network 

Products Guide: 


Nation_Product_Guide_Winner.html 

RiskVision Scores Twice at Info Security Products 

Guides 2015 Global Excellence Awards: 


Info_Security_Products_Guides.html 

Cyber Defense Magazine Names RiskVision Most 

Innovative Risk Management Solution for Second- 

Consecutive Year: 


Most_Innovative_Solution.html 

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RiskVision Named Best Monitoring Solution in Govies 

2015 Awards: 


Best_Monitoring_Solution.html 

Agiliance to Showcase Essential Building Blocks for 

Cyber Security at RSA Conference 2015: 


Essential_Building_Blocks_for_CyberSecurity. 

html 

RiskVision 7.5 Enables Good Cyber Hygiene to 

Achieve Immediate and Effective Defenses Against 

Cyber-Attacks: 


RiskVision_75.html 

Agiliance Becomes a Board and Business Standard for 

Managing Cyber Security Operational Risks in 2014: 


Agiliance_Cyber_Security_Operational_Risk. 

html 

Agiliance / ESG White Paper: Beyond GRC: SRM and 

the Move to Integrated Risk Management: 

http://www.agiliance.com/forms/WhitePaper- 

Reg.html?doc=Beyond_GRC 

Agiliance White Paper: How to Achieve a Continuous 

Monitoring Framework: 

http://www.agiliance.com/infocenter/whitepaper.html 

Agiliance Data Sheets: 

http://www.agiliance.com/infocenter/ 

Agiliance Case Studies: 

http://www.agiliance.com/infocenter/casestudy. 

html 

Agiliance Recorded Webcasts: 

http://www.agiliance.com/news/webcasts.html 

Agiliance Product Tours: 

http://www.agiliance.com/infocenter/tour.html 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Torsten George, Vice President of 

Worldwide Marketing and Products 

Agiliance, Inc. 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (408) 200-0461 

cell: (408) 431-3250 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

tgeorge@agiliance.com 

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RSA, The Security Division of EMC 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Endpoint Detection and Response Solution 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

RSA ECAT 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

RSA President Amit Yoran said “IT Security has Failed.” 

Organizations across a wide range of industries are 

breached, new malware, zero-day vulnerabilities are 

everywhere. Money, intellectual-property, hacktivism 

are only a few of the reasons. They are bombarded with 

crimeware, adware, targeted campaigns, and nationstate 

attacks. Attackers today can easily bypass traditional 

signature-based defenses, create persistency, move 

laterally, exfiltrate data while leaving organizations blind 

from those types of threats that will put their name on 

the first page of today’s news. RSA does not believe in 

this status quo! How is RSA ECAT doing things differently? 

ECAT is an endpoint threat detection and response 

solution focused on malware and other threats’ behavioral 

detection, able to provide visibility to how wide- 

spread an attack is and instantly determine the scope 

and mitigate in real-time. Analysts trust ECAT to identify 

both the known and unknown zero-day malware based 

on its behavioral-based detection capabilities. 

RSA ECAT’s approach provides: 

• Behavioral modeling via ECAT’s Instant Indicator of 

Compromise (IIOC). ECAT provides an out-of-the-box 

list (~300) of IIOCs for both Windows and Mac operating 

systems, being able to identify the exact attack 

vector used by threats and generic behavior indicative 

of malware. Based on IIOCs triggered, a machine and 

module risk score are generated enabling analysts for 

better detection and prioritization capabilities. ECAT’s 

IIOCs expose the attack characteristics by pointing the 

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analysts automatically at the suspicious modules and 

attack vectors identified such as: floating code, hidden/ 

temp/program data folder write to executable, scripts 

run (PSexec, whoami, etc.) which equips the analyst 

with tools and techniques used to not only identify the 

how but the who as well. All IIOCs are executed serverside 

as data is processed, reducing no overhead on the 

agent and client performance. 

• Detection and Visibility through Layered Approach. 

While ECAT performs live memory analysis and in-depth 

inspection of host behavior, it is also leveraging other 

ways of enriching data for analysis by using OPSWAT, 

Yara, module reputation models, and multiple threat 

intelligence data feeds including RSA Research and 

community-based intel via STIX, enabling analysts to 

quickly come to a resolution and take response action. 

• Detect, Investigate and Response. While threats will 

find their way into the organization, being able to trigger 

a response action to shorten dwell time is a key. 

ECAT is able to block and quarantine suspicious modules 

for endpoints within a corporate network as well as 

endpoints off network connected to the Internet. 

• Machine Learning Risk Score system. The Risk Score 

system collects and analyzes vast amounts of data on 

the endpoint and network data transferred in/out and 

compiles a module and machine risk score based on a 

statistical machine-learning, adaptive model. ECAT’s analysts 

leverage the risk score as the basis for prioritized 

investigation, working on the most risky endpoints such 

as: module behavior, machine status, threat intelligence, 

business context, etc. Significant contributors to ECATs 

Risk Scoring system are RSA’s data-science team and Incident 

Responders providing contact feedback and new 

findings identified. 

• Enterprise Scalability. ECAT protects 50,000 agents 

with a single ECAT server. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.emc.com/domains/rsa/index.htm 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

RSA ECAT Home Page: 

https://www.emc.com/security/rsa-ecat.htm 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Bryan Grillo, Vice President 

CHEN PR 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (781) 466-8282 

cell: (617) 947-0547 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

bgrillo@chenpr.com 

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RSA, The Security Division of EMC 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Big Data Analytics Solution 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

RSA Security Analytics 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

The application of Big Data Analytics/Data Science 

techniques to the challenge of IT security is in its early 

stages, but what is clear given the seemingly unending 

stream of major breaches, is that what the security 

industry is doing today isn’t working. A new approach 

to IT security is needed. A key challenge is that the 

detection of what can be very subtle and targeted attacks 

is nearly impossible with the signature, perimeter, 

and log/SIEM dependent security systems that are most 

prevalent today. The attraction of Big Data Analytics 

and its associated Data Science techniques are that they 

provide capabilities that are most in need to address 

today’s security challenges, namely the ability to ingest 

and manipulate a very large and diverse set of data 

from across an enterprise, over a long time horizon, 

and apply analytic techniques to it which are tuned to 

finding subtle signals of an attack amongst the everyday 

normal activity of the organization. Attackers have 

learned to hide in plain sight and move low-and-slow to 

remain undetected. By using Data Science models with 

the right data, one can shine a light on this activity. RSA 

Security Analytics deserves to win this award because 

it uniquely combines the ability to collect, ingest and 

make sense out of large amounts of internal telemetry 

– logs, events, full network traffic, netflow, endpoint 

activity, IT asset, identity, and other business context 

and combine it with external threat intelligence to 

massively increase the security visibility of the organization. 

To this data RSA Security Analytics applies multiple 

detective analytic techniques, including those based 

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on Big Data Analytics/Data Science, to surface security 

anomalies that are highly suggestive of advanced or 

targeted attacks. Our Data Science models use hundreds 

of indicators to identify activities such as beaconing and 

suspicious domain activity. No other security product 

on the market combines the capabilities of broad and 

deep, enterprise-wide, data collection, data enrichment, 

with the delivery of tested detective oriented, Data Science 

based algorithms which can be applied to a given 

organization with only modest customization. Some 

competitive products natively collect some of this data, 

but usually not the most important (network packets 

& endpoint activity data) sets, while other products 

collect no data at all and only provide an analytic platform, 

leaving the data collection as an exercise for the 

customer. Other products provide general purpose Big 

Data Analytics capabilities, but leave it to the organization 

and their own data scientists (which most security 

organization don’t have) to apply these general purpose 

tools to the security domain. RSA Security Analytics is 

a detective and investigative platform that was specifically 

designed for the security domain, provides its own 

native data collection and management capabilities for 

the data most likely to have the subtle signals of an attack, 

and marries this with analytic algorithms that were 

specifically designed by RSA’s security researchers and 

data scientists to aide in the detection of today’s most 

advanced and targeted attackers. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.emc.com/domains/rsa/index.htm 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

RSA Security Analytics Home Page: 

http://www.emc.com/security/security-analytics/security-analytics.htm 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Chris Conway, Associate Account Executive 

CHEN PR, Inc. 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (781) 672-3113 

cell: (508) 212-4226 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

cconway@chenpr.com 

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BeyondTrust 





–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Privileged Access Management Solution 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

PowerBroker for Unix & Linux 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Whether the goal for attackers is to compromise sensitive 

government data, steal personally identifiable information 

(PII) or disrupt normal operations, the increasing 

sophistication of attacks is making it more difficult 

to safeguard the federal government’s cyber critical 

infrastructure. Adding to the complexity of cybersecurity 

is the compliance landscape for government agencies 

that changes with almost every administration. There 

are always new requirements – and penalties – that 

agencies must anticipate, implement, and report on. 

Large-scale information breaches, like the recent Office 

of Personnel Management attack, often begin with an attacker 

exploiting a single external vulnerability on a lowlevel 

system or through contractor credentials, and then 

capitalizing on privileges to gain access to critical sys- 

tems and data. It is also very possible for a government 

employee to abuse access privileges from the inside to 

steal sensitive information. One has to look no farther 

than Edward Snowden as a proof point. BeyondTrust’s 

PowerBroker for Unix & Linux for least privilege helps 

balance the privilege requirements of users, with those 

of security and compliance teams, for routers/switches, 

and mainframes in Unix and Linux environments. The 

solution enables IT Security teams to confidently deploy 

secure and compliant network gear, servers and 

desktops, while giving employees the correct amount of 

privileged access to applications without affecting a user’s 

ability to remain productive. The result is improved 

security, through reduced risk and attack surface, along 

with improved system uptime and availability. Sudo 

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presents unique challenge faced by government departments 

and agencies using Unix or Linux – specifically 

the time and effort it takes for their organization to migrate 

to a commercially supported solution and whether 

or not their existing data and policies can be integrated. 

With PowerBroker for Unix & Linux, organizations do 

not have to sacrifice existing sudoer files for the sake 

of centralization. Instead, organizations can store and 

centralize multiple sudoer files in PowerBroker, adding 

enhanced policy groupings to more easily define user 

roles across the enterprise. The result is a simplified migration 

path from sudo. Auditing and controlling activity 

inside scripts and third-party applications within Unix 

and Linux systems have also been difficult for many 

organizations to achieve, especially when it is easy to 

“cheat” the system by pointing shortcuts to unapproved 

applications. PowerBroker for Unix & Linux overcomes 

these challenges by providing enhanced system level 

control and audit capabilities over any application – regardless 

of how the application is initiated. When users 

click on an icon, all activity (including keystroke information) 

is recorded. This helps organizations control 

actual commands and actions at the system level. These 

and other capabilities enable PowerBroker customers to 

meet the privileged access control requirements of government 

and industry mandates including SOX, HIPAA, 

PCI DSS, GLBA, PCI, FDCC, FISMA and more. With more 

than 200 U.S. Federal departments and agencies as customers, 

BeyondTrust delivers powerful privileged access 

management solutions that have been proven in a wide 

range of large and complex IT environments. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.beyondtrust.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.beyondtrust.com/Products/Power- 

BrokerUnixLinux/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Douglas De Orchis, Client Executive 

Voce Communications 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (617) 897-8259 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

ddeorchis@vocecomm.com 

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CyberArk 





–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Privileged Access Management Solution 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

CyberArk Privileged Account Security Solution 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

The CyberArk Privileged Account Security Solution 

focuses on eliminating the most advanced cyber threats 

– those that exploit privileged credentials to attack the 

heart of the enterprise. The CyberArk solution helps 

identify existing privileged credentials across networks, 

makes sure those credentials are locked down and secure, 

and leverages continuous monitoring of privileged 

account credentials to detect anomalous behavior and 

stop an attack early in the cycle to reduce damage. In 

July 2015, CyberArk achieved Common Criteria Certification 

for the CyberArk Privileged Account Security 

Solution. This designation is an important independent 

evaluation of the security capabilities of IT products 

and a key differentiator when working with the federal 

government. CyberArk is also the first vendor in the 

industry to achieve the certification for a comprehensive 

privileged account security solution. CyberArk has been 

working with government agencies to use its solution 

to address privileged user security priorities set forth in 

the federal government’s 30-day Cybersecurity Sprint. 

CyberArk designed the Privileged Account Security Solution 

for low total cost of ownership, with ease of management 

and access to ongoing training. The CyberArk 

Privileged Account Security Solution is built on a shared 

technology platform, is designed to integrate into any IT 

environment, and delivers enterprise-class security, scalability 

and high availability on a single integrated solution. 

With the modular Privileged Account Security Solution, 

organizations can better protect their networks by: 

securely storing, rotating and controlling access to SSH 

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keys; isolating, monitoring, recording and controlling 

privileged sessions on critical systems; and providing 

targeted, immediately-actionable threat alerts through 

patent-pending analytic technology. The CyberArk 

solution is further differentiated by its patented Digital 

Vault technology and Master Policy engine. Launched in 

the past year, the CyberArk SSH Key Manager enables 

customers to secure and manage SSH keys, just like any 

other privileged credential. Also available as part of the 

solution is CyberArk Privileged Threat Analytics, which 

detects, alerts and responds to cyber attacks by collecting, 

monitoring and analyzing privileged account data, 

including activity from the CyberArk Vault, and data 

feeds from security information and event management 

(SIEM) systems to identify and lessen the most serious 

of risks. An independent study from Nucleus Research 

on customer ROI found that the CyberArk Privileged 

Account Security Solution reduced customers’ cyber security 

risk profile, as well as delivered complete payback 

within six months, providing greater ROI as the Cyber- 

Ark platform is used over time. CyberArk was named a 

leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Privileged 

Access Management 2014 Vendor Assessment, calling 

CyberArk the “privileged access management pure-play 

‘big gorilla’ with the most revenue and largest customer 

base.” Today, CyberArk has a customer base of more 

than 1,900, including 40 percent of the Fortune 100, 19 

percent of the Global 2000 and 17 of the world’s top 20 

banks, and includes leading enterprises in a diverse set 

of industries, such as energy and utilities, financial services, 

healthcare, manufacturing, retail, technology and 

telecommunications, as well as government agencies. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.cyberark.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Background on the CyberArk Privileged Account Security 

Solution: 

http://www.cyberark.com/products/privilegedaccount-security-solution/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Liz Campbell, Sr. Manager, 

Corporate Communications 

CyberArk 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (617) 558-2191 

cell: (781) 820-9840 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

liz.campbell@cyberark.com 

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CyberArk 





–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Continuous Monitoring and Mitigation Solution 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

CyberArk Privileged Threat Analytics 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

The devastating cyberattacks on Sony Pictures, Anthem 

and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) demonstrate 

that today’s cyber security battle has shifted 

from the perimeter to inside the IT network. Once 

inside a targeted network, attackers immediately seek 

to steal and exploit privileged accounts – the gateway 

to sensitive and valuable information. Attackers exploit 

these accounts to navigate the system, conduct reconnaissance 

and escalate privileges – all while impersonating 

authorized users. In fact, industry research indicates 

that privileged credential exploitation is a signature in 

almost every advanced attack. That’s why organizations 

need to be proactively monitoring and recording all 

privileged activity to ensure attackers – whether they’re 

outside hackers or malicious insiders – are not able to 

gain access to critical networks, move laterally across 

the network to the target goal, or exfiltrate data without 

detection. CyberArk Privileged Threat Analytics detects, 

alerts and responds to cyber attacks by collecting, monitoring 

and analyzing privileged account data, including 

activity from the CyberArk Vault, and data feeds from 

security information and event management (SIEM) 

systems to identify and lessen the most serious of risks. 

This solution enables incident response teams to identify 

an attack in real time, take the necessary steps to 

mitigate the attack and reduce damage. Through industry-leading 

analytics, including self-learning, behaviorbased 

algorithms, CyberArk enables customers to detect 

attacks faster by pinpointing malicious privileged account 

activity previously hidden in the sheer volume of 

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information collected by big data analytics solutions. 

With proactive controls and threat detection, CyberArk 

Privileged Threat Analytics is the only analytic solution 

able to detect malicious activity and actively respond by 

invalidating account access. This enables incident response 

teams to quickly contain threats by invalidating 

stolen credentials to stop an attacker from continuing 

their attack. By reducing an attacker’s window of opportunity 

and residual damage through real-time alerts on 

in-progress attacks, CyberArk Privileged Threat Analytics 

improves organizations’ effectiveness by enabling response 

teams to identify anomalous privileged activities 

and prioritize only the most critical security incidents. 

Privileged Threat Analytics is part of the CyberArk Privileged 

Account Security Solution. CyberArk delivers regular 

updates to ensure customers can proactively take 

advantage of new features including new algorithms that 

are added to the analytic engine. The R&D and Cyber- 

Ark Lab teams are constantly researching attacks in the 

wild and building new detection capabilities and algorithms 

to detect the latest attacks. Today, CyberArk has a 

customer base of more than 1,900, including 40 percent 

of the Fortune 100, 19 percent of the Global 2000 and 

17 of the world’s top 20 banks, and includes leading 

enterprises in a diverse set of industries, such as energy 

and utilities, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, 

retail, technology and telecommunications, as well 

as government agencies. CyberArk serves customers in 

more than 65 countries and has more than 200 global 

partners. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.cyberark.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Main page for Privileged Threat Analytics information, 

including data sheets: 

http://www.cyberark.com/products/privilegedaccount-security-solution/privileged-threatanalytics/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Liz Campbell, Sr. Manager, 

Corporate Communications 

CyberArk 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (617) 558-2191 

cell: (781) 820-9840 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

liz.campbell@cyberark.com 

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SolarWinds 





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Best Continuous Monitoring and Mitigation Solution 


or Program: 

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SolarWinds User Device Tracker 


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SolarWinds User Device Tracker (UDT) delivers automated 

user and device tracking with powerful switch 

port management capabilities empowering federal IT 

Pros with strong continuous monitoring capabilities and 

visibility into who or what is connected to their network. 

Highlights include: 

• Automatically discovers, maps and monitors switches, 

ports and network devices 

• Quickly finds devices and retrieves user name, port 

details, connection history and more 

• Enables searching on IP address, user name, hostname 

or MAC address to track endpoints 

• Allows whitelisting and watch lists with automatic 

alerts and click-of-a-button port shutdown 

• Provides detailed switch port usage data, capacity 

analysis and built-in reporting 

With the ever-increasing use of personal devices and 

applications, SolarWinds UDT provides federal IT Pros 

with peace of mind about the security of their network 

and the devices on it by continuously monitoring who 

and what connects to their network. Additionally, Solar- 

Winds UDT can track down lost or rogue devices with a 

simple search of a user name, IP address, hostname or 

MAC address, ensuring that all devices that can connect 

to federal networks stay in the right hands. SolarWinds 

UDT also features alerting that signifies unauthorized 

network access and provides the ability to quickly shut 

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down switch ports to secure access to sensitive information. 

Updates to SolarWinds UDT coincide with the 

latest issues being tackled by IT Pros such as BYOD. In 

the latest update to scalability and additional support 

and optimization for varying devices and vendors was a 

priority. And, by working closely with and listening to 

its user community, SolarWinds is able to gain real-time 

and candid feedback from IT practitioners, so its products 

can address the problems and challenges prevalent 

in IT security today. SolarWinds UDT provides three 

critical capabilities for network and systems managers. 

First, it makes it possible to physically locate an enduser 

device or user on the network extremely quickly. 

Second, it allows for rapid quarantine of users or systems 

by remotely shutting down a switch port. Finally, 

it supports watch-lists and can alert when certain types 

of devices or specific users connect to the network and 

even take pre-defined actions to help protect information 

and other assets. SolarWinds software is built to 

scale and can support an IT environment of any size 

and is used by nearly every U.S. federal civilian agency, 

DoD branch and intelligence agency. SolarWinds UDT 

complements other products, such as SolarWinds Network 

Configuration Monitor, SolarWinds Log & Event 

Manager, and SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor, 

to name a few, providing additional breadth and depth 

for continuous monitoring. SolarWinds software can 

“collect once and report to many,” which gives IT, information 

assurance, and security departments the unique 

functionality they each need from a single, cost-effective 

set of tools. SolarWinds UDT licensing is based on the 

number of switch ports to being monitored. The licensing 

model features large jumps in switch port count 

allowing for rapid growth of an organization before an 

additional licensing level is reached and can scale to an 

unlimited number of switch ports. 


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www.solarwinds.com 



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Web page: 

http://www.solarwinds.com/user-device-tracker.aspx 

Additional information: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4G_ 

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organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Rebecca Orr, Corporate Communication 

Solarwinds 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (512) 498-6372 


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rebecca.orr@solarwinds.com 

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SolarWinds 





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Best Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM) 

Solution 


or Program: 

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SolarWinds Log & Event Manager 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • Threat intelligence feed to help identify malicious 

SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) is a comprehensive 

security information and event management • File Integrity Monitoring delivers broader compliance 

activity 

(SIEM) solution that delivers powerful real-time event support and deeper security intelligence 

correlation and analysis for immediate, actionable threat • Fast and powerful forensics via cutting-edge search 

intelligence to thwart attacks, contain breaches, and and visual data exploration 

maintain continuous compliance in an ever-evolving • Out-of-the-box compliance reporting with predefined, 

threat landscape. 

customizable templates 

SolarWinds LEM Highlights: 

• Immediate threat detection via true real-time, inmemory 

event correlation 

• Proactive defense against cyber-attacks and insider 

abuse 

• Hands-free threat remediation through built-in, automated 

responses 

With SolarWinds LEM, organizations get what they need 

to stay ahead of security threats, compliance violations, 

and operational issues – all in one package. It 

gives users the ability to capture and analyze log data in 

real-time from multiple sources around specific incidents, 

which is instrumental in quickly identifying and 

responding to threats, uncovering policy violations, and 

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esolving vital network issues. SolarWinds LEM surpasses 

other solutions by providing built-in Active Responses, 

event normalization, and a drag-and-drop UI to create 

custom dashboards easily. Active Responses enable 

users to take automatic actions for hands-free threat 

mitigation, including shutting down breached systems, 

blocking IP addresses, killing unexpected processes, 

and disabling user accounts. Event normalization makes 

reporting and identifying security incidents across different 

types of log sources simple. Additionally, Solar- 

Winds LEM provides advanced search functionality and 

easy-to-use data visualization tools to quickly explore 

log data, perform event forensics, and identify the rootcause 

of a security incident or network problem – fast. 

SolarWinds LEM goes well beyond traditional SIEM 

solutions with key innovations like in-memory correlation, 

automated Active Responses, USB Defender technology, 

and a groundbreaking approach to IT search. 

SolarWinds LEM’s latest release in September 2015 

added threat intelligence feed integration to its already 

strong feature set, helping the system stay up-to-date on 

known threats. Most importantly, SolarWinds listens to 

the IT security community to continually improve and 

update solutions based on user feedback and real-world 

needs. SolarWinds’ user community, thwack, features 

a forum in which IT pros can request and vote on new 

features and thus directly influence product updates. 

Check out the SolarWinds LEM feature request forum 

to see this process in action. SolarWinds LEM alleviates 

the complexity associated with compliance reporting 

by providing over hundreds of built-in, “audit-proven” 

report templates to address both internal policies and 

regulatory requirements, including NIST FISMA, DISA 

STIG, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and more. Additionally, SolarWinds 

LEM is an integral part of a continuous monitoring 

strategy to maintain security and compliance. 

SolarWinds LEM is available on the U.S. General Services 

Administration (GSA) Schedule, Department of Defense 

ESI, and other contract vehicles. SolarWinds software is 

built to scale and can support an IT environment of any 


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www.solarwinds.com 



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Web page: 

http://www.solarwinds.com/siem-security-information-event-management-software.aspx 

Compliance Video: 

https://thwack.solarwinds.com/docs/DOC- 

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organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Rebecca Orr, Corporate Communication 

Solarwinds 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (512) 498-6372 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

rebecca.orr@solarwinds.com 

size, small business IT shops and large enterprises alike, 

and is used by nearly every U.S. federal civilian agency, 

DoD branch and intelligence agency. SolarWinds LEM 

employs a node-based license model vs. volume-based, 

allowing users to stay within a planned budget as they 

deploy and expand their IT infrastructures across multiple 

datacenters and geographies. Further, a Workstation 

Edition license makes monitoring logs from Windows ® 

workstations very cost effective. 

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Securiport, LLC 



Physical Security Products and Solutions 

ACCESS CONTROL AND IDENTIFICATION 


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or Program: 

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Securiport, LLC 


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Improving Civil Aviation Security with Securiport’s Civil 

Aviation & Immigration Security Services for Homeland 

Security & Allies of United States of America In today’s 

interconnected world, Civil Aviation plays a powerful 

and impactful role in fueling the global economy. It has 

the power to bridge cultural gaps and bring people 

together from all over the world. But with great power, 

also comes great responsibility. It is up to governments 

and their countries to take proactive steps towards 

strengthening their Civil Aviation Security capabilities. 

With the growing popularity and freedom to travel 

basically anywhere in the world with Civil Aviation, 

many individuals and criminal organizations are taking 

advantage of systems in place to conduct illegal activity 

such as smuggling narcotics, weapons, and even humans. 

In addition, Civil Aviation has increasingly be- 

come the focus of the operational activity of various 

terrorist organizations as a subject, rather than an 

implement, of their actions [2] . Due to these increased 

security risks, it is paramount that airports and security 

checkpoints are equipped with the necessary technology, 

resources, processes, systems, and training needed 

to effectively identify potential security risks and criminal 

activity. Securiport’s Integrated Immigration Control 

System (IICS) can help countries, such as Honduras, 

strengthen their airport security capabilities. By implementing 

an intelligent solution that utilizes the most 

advanced technologies (such as biometric identification 

systems), and is connected with international traveler 

databases, security officials are provided a comprehensive 

set of traveler data and information that can be used 

to confirm a passenger’s identity and uncover certain 

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security risks. By leveraging these systems, government of aviation, there has been a “transportation revolution” 

officials and immigration officers will be able to equip around the world, which has paved the way for rapid 

themselves with the actionable data and necessary and free movement of people, commodities and services 

information needed to keep all ports of entry secure, on a global scale [2] . This is known as globalization and 

ultimately creating safer and more secure nations. This provides many positives for our world, but regretfully 

creates a complete Civil Aviation Security solution, one has a negative side as well. Beyond any doubt, the 

that elicits safer travels, more secure nations and is emergence of terrorism as a global threat is the biggest 

tailored to provide benefits to both travelers and governments. 

The Civil Aviation industry has been around tries. Terrorism has evolved into a major geopolitical 

challenge facing the Civil Aviation and security indus- 

for over 100 years, since Tony Jannus piloted a plane factor, capable of causing systematic crises at a global 

across Tampa Bay, Florida on January 1st, 1914. Today, scale. And by virtue of its functional significance and 

more than 3.3 billion people utilize aviation and take to vulnerability, Civil Aviation is increasingly becoming the 

the air each year [1] . Whether it’s for business or visiting focus of the operational activity of different terrorist 

family, the Civil Aviation industry has revolutionized the groups [2] . High taxes and a lack of resources and a 

way people connect, interact and conduct business. This proper infrastructure can hinder the performance and 

ability to bring people together from different parts of efficiency of Civil Aviation Security from identifying 

the globe, known as aviation connectivity, has been the potential suspects and uncovering criminal activity. In 

catalyst for economic growth, connecting individuals addition to the threat of terrorism, aviation has been 

from all over the globe ultimately fueling the global used as a hotbed for a plethora of other criminal activity, 

economy. IATA’s Director General and CEO, Tony Tyler, such as drug smuggling and passengers traveling under 

spoke about aviation’s role in the global economy and false names and documents. This makes it critical to 

stated “aviation is helping fuel the growth of the global take practical and necessary steps toward improving the 

economy. It brings people together – families, friends security capabilities at international points of entry such 

and business colleagues. It helps minds to meet and as airports. Solution: Securiport’s Civil Aviation and 

exchange ideas in forums. It gives people the freedom Immigration Security Services (CAISS) With the increase 

to be almost anywhere in just 24 hours. And it has in globalization and aviation connectivity, criminal 

turned our wonderfully big planet into a wonderfully activity and the threat of attacks on aircrafts by terrorists 

small world of enormous and wonderful opportunities.” remain persistent and growing concerns for our world. 

The aviation industry is truly the lifeblood of the global Countries around the globe have a number of safeguards 

in place to prevent attacks against commercial 

economy; it supports over 58 million jobs and $2.4 

trillion in annual economic activity [1] . It stimulates aircrafts such as security checkpoints at airports where 

tourism, supports and creates jobs for farmers who sell passengers and their carry-on items are screened for 

fresh produce and flowers in world markets, and facilitates 

global supply chains to support collaboration Historically, however, screeners who operate check- 

dangerous objects, such as weapons and explosives. 

among workers in different countries to build cars, points in the U.S. have had difficulty in detecting potentially 

dangerous situations, missing as many as 20% 

airplanes and computers. Aviation helps deliver many of 

the real world goods that are traded in global markets during tests [3] . With the large number of passengers 

and has been the catalyst for global economic and social traveling through airports every day, it is critical that 

development. With the increase in popularity and usage 


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immigration and security checkpoints are equipped with 

the proper resources and infrastructure needed to identify 

potential security risks and criminal activity. Countries 

should look to implement intelligent Civil Aviation solutions 

that utilize the latest technology, such as Securiport’s 

Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS). 

Securiport, a global leader in the design and implementation 

of passenger biometric recognition, immigration 

control systems, and intelligent information management 

and reporting software systems, is committed to the 

Science of Safer Nations by empowering governments to 

enhance their Civil Aviation Security and combat criminal 

activity. Securiport’s Integrated Immigration Control 

System (IICS) is a comprehensive security solution that 

empowers border management and immigration officials. 

The IICS utilizes advanced biometric identification systems 

and provides proprietary intelligent information used to 

identify potential security risks and criminal activity, 

further strengthening the effectiveness of their security 

capabilities. When coupled with Securiport’s Intelligent 

Information Management System, a methodology for 

cross-referencing passenger information across international 

traveler databases, such as INTERPOL’s I-24/7, the 

CAISS provides governments, airport security, and immigration 

officials with a comprehensive set of traveler data 

and information that can be used to confirm a passenger’s 

identity and uncover certain security risks. The CAISS also 

includes Watch-list Management, which crosschecks 

passenger information against multiple government 

databases and performs real-time identification checks. 

Implementing a solution such a Securiport’s CAISS, 

governments and airport security officials can drastically 

improve the performance and effectiveness of airport 

security checkpoints and better prevent terrorists and 

criminals from illegally entering or leaving their country’s 

borders. Beyond increasing the performance and effectiveness 

of airport security checkpoints, countries and airliners 

can work together to strengthen Civil Aviation Security 

by improving the passenger experience. Earlier this year, 

Securiport was named a Strategic Partner to the Interna- 

tional Air Transport Association (IATA) and has been 

involved in discussions within program areas of expertise 

such as Security and Passenger Experience. As a contributing 

member of the Passenger Experience area of expertise, 

Securiport has focused on improving the passenger 

experience across 14 steps, including security and immigration 

processes. Many key stakeholders within the Civil 

Aviation industry are very optimistic about mobile technology 

helping the industry to meet passengers’ expectations 

and to provide a more seamless experience going through 

security and immigration checkpoints. Having a betterdefined 

process in place that incorporates modern technology 

and intelligent systems creates a more streamlined 

airport experience, and therefore will improve the capabilities 

and effectiveness of airport security checkpoints. 

Benefits to Governments Through implementing Securiport’s 

Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services and 

other various security solutions, countries such as Honduras 

could benefit greatly. In recent months, the Government 

of the Republic of Honduras has been working to 

prevent and reduce human and narcotic traffickers as well 

as other criminals from illegally crossing its borders. 

Honduras and the U.S. held a High Level Security Dialogue 

to discuss ways the U.S. and Honduras can continue 

to work together to strengthen both countries’ borders. 

Honduras highlighted its notable successes over the past 

year, including the extradition of major drug traffickers to 

the United States and an impressive drop in the homicide 

rate. Honduras also outlined its strategy for countering 

threats like transnational organized crime and trafficking 

in persons and drugs [4] . By strengthening airport security 

capabilities and improving traveler safety, governments 

such as the Honduran government, can substantially 

decrease the amount of resources needed to monitor and 

deter criminals from illegally entering or leaving the 

country. To help accomplish this, Securiport provides a 

substantial investment in the technology, training, and 

processes for countries in regards to immigration and 

security. This ensures the security officials are equipped 

with the necessary knowledge and resources to improve 

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their security capabilities with little to no investment from 

the country itself. With the assistance of Securiport, 

implementing advanced solutions such as the Integrated 

Immigration Control System and Intelligent Information 

Management and Profiling, Honduras can substantially 

improve their border security and dismantle human 

smuggling networks and other criminal activity. Just last 

year, Securiport’s Intelligent Information Management 

Data Analytics enabled international authorities to interdict 

a Senegal-based human trafficking ring, resulting in 

numerous criminal arrests. In addition, Securiport’s IICS 

assisted in the identification and arrest of an individual 

traveling with a stolen passport, who belonged to a vast 

network of counterfeiters. By leveraging these systems, 

countries such as Honduras will be able to equip themselves 

with the actionable data and necessary information 

needed to keep all of ports of entry secure. This creates 

safer and more secure nations. 

Business Outcomes: 

1) http://www.securiport.com/securiports-intelligent-information-management-data-analytics-enable-internationalauthorities-interdict-senegal-based-human-trafficking-ringresulting-numerous-criminal-arrests-preservati/ 

2) http://www.securiport.com/securiports-integratedimmigration-control-system-assist-in-the-identification-andarrest-of-a-passenger-traveling-to-senegal-with-a-stolenpassport/ 

3) http://www.securiport.com/solutions/intelligent-information-management-and-profiling/ 

4) http://www.securiport.com/technology/biometric-identification-systems/ 

References: 

http://www.iata.org/pressroom/speeches/Pages/2014-10-14-01.aspx 

http://www.comw.org/tct/fulltext/0503arasly.pdf 

http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/156968.pdf 

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/01/235867.htm 


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http://www.securiport.com 



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1) http://www.securiport.com/securiport-and-inmarsat-partner-to-deliver-new-border-securityservice/ 

2) http://www.securiport.com/securiports-intelligent-information-management-data-analyticsenable-international-authorities-interdict-senegal-based-human-trafficking-ring-resultingnumerous-criminal-arrests-preservati/ 

3) http://www.securiport.com/securiports-integrated-immigration-control-system-assist-inthe-identification-and-arrest-of-a-passengertraveling-to-senegal-with-a-stolen-passport/ 

4) http://www.securiport.com/solutions/intelligent-information-management-and-profiling/ 

5) http://www.securiport.com/technology/biometric-identification-systems/ 



organization: 

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Nominating contact’s office telephone and 

email: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Gal Borenstein, (PR Point of Contact) 

(703) 385-8178 x28 gal@borensteingroup.com 

Megan Gallagher, Client Director of Comm. 

(202) 339-6288 mgallagher@securiport.com 

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Viscount Systems 




ACCESS CONTROL AND IDENTIFICATION 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Integrated System for HSP D-12/FIPS 201 

Compliance 


or Program: 

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Freedom Access Control 


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Freedom is an IT-centric access control system that 

eliminates the need for traditional access control panels. 

Fully compliant with FIPS-201 and HSPD-12, Freedom 

leverages the power of the IT infrastructure to control 

access points through encryption bridges that transform 

card readers into IP addressable devices. Data 

is encrypted to eliminate the opportunity for cyber 

threats, ensuring a high level of security is maintained. 

Network complexity and upfront costs are immediately 

reduced due to a reduction in hardware and infrastructure 

investments, allowing users to meet strict budget 

requirements, and experience immediate and long-term 

return-on-investment. Freedom’s unique architecture 

leverages existing IT infrastructure to meet the FICAM 

(Federal Identity Credential and Access Management) 

requirements by integrating the PIV and PIV-I (personal 

identity verification - interoperability) credential 

certificate validation and authentication functionality 

directly into the access control software. Physical access 

points are controlled using IP encryption bridges to 

connect door hardware and transform card readers into 

IP addressable devices. Credentials are presented at the 

reader and cryptographically challenged by the Freedom 

PACS Validation software. These credentials are then authenticated 

and validated before an authorization check 

is performed to grant or deny access to the cardholder. 

Freedom Access Control allows companies to build integrated 

access control and video management systems 

under one centrally managed or distributed network. 

Freedom expands as the security needs and physical 

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footprint of the organization change, enabling it to build 

large physical security networks without requiring any 

additional investment in communication infrastructure. 

Organizations of any size can integrate physical security 

devices such as card readers, ID management, visitor 

entry, alarm points, and video applications. Video management 

systems can be easily added to Freedom for a 

single, unified system. Another unique advantage inherent 

on the Freedom software platform is an open API 

for third-party technology partners or the enterprise’s 

IT department for specialized or custom integrations. 

Viscount Systems has been awarded contracts to provide 

access control for government agencies such as USCIS 

because of the unique technical capabilities of its Freedom 

access control solution as well as its compliance 

with FIPS-201 and HSPD-12. As part of the FICAM testing 

process, Freedom underwent a series of stringent 

compliance tests to ensure the system is not prone to 

any type of unauthorized network access. The result is 

a lower cost per door with overall lower annual maintenance 

costs than the traditional panel alternatives. 


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www.viscount.com 



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Freedom unifies physical and logical access control initiatives 

across enterprises: 

http://www.viscount.com/access-control/ 



organization: 

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CompassPR 


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delphine@compasspulicrelations.com 

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COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS 

Acoustic Technology, Inc. 



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Best Mass Notification Systems 


or Program: 

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MassAlert ® 


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Acoustic Technology, Inc. (ATI Systems) has successfully 

developed, designed, manufactured and installed 

highly integrated and advanced mass notification systems 

for the campus, community, industrial and military 

markets since 1981. With a staff well experienced in 

acoustic modeling and GIS, ATI is the worldwide leader 

in providing Mass Notification Systems that deliver 

superior sound coverage and intelligibility for outdoor 

and indoor areas, ensuring the safety of the populace. 

ATI provides complete end-to-end solutions that include 

hardware and software for audible and visual warning 

via multiple layers. The solutions consist of a simplecompact 

design, flexible user-friendly software, and 

communication methods including RF, P25, IP, Fiber, 

DSL, Cellular, or Satellite. MassAlert ® is ATI’s easy-to-use 

and configurable GUI software. The software controls 

and monitors the system from either an on-site control 

station or from a remote locations. MassAlert can 

trigger any type of alert to an outdoor and/or indoor 

coverage area, and to computers or handheld devices 

via SMS, email, telephone, or computer popups. This 

multi-layered warning system provides a redundant 

means of notification to ensure that as many people as 

possible are being warned of the threat/danger. ATI has 

installed Mass Notification Systems at thousands of DoD 

installations worldwide, providing the ability to rapidly 

communicate both outside and inside of buildings on a 

base or facility. ATI’s systems are designed to meet the 

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-021-01 for the Design, 

Operation and Maintenance of Mass Notification 

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http://www.atisystem.com/ 



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http://www.atisystem.com/products/mas.htm 

http://www.atisystem.com/products/wp.htm 

http://www.atisystem.com/markets/militarymass-notification-systems.htm 

http://www.atisystem.com/markets/communitywarning-systems.htm 

Systems. ATI’s products are designed with the ability 

to easily integrate with other systems or equipment via 

Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), IPAWS, dry contact, 

RS232, or analog. ATI products can also interface with 

any type of digital or analog radio, modem, or media 

converter. With decades of experience in system consulting, 

acoustic design, manufacturing and integration, 

ATI is the leader in providing reliable mass notification 

solutions that utilizes every channel of communication 

available to ensure that end users receive critical lifesaving 

information and direction. 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Tarek Bassiouni 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (617) 567-4969 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

tarek@atisystem.com 

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908 Devices 




DETECTION PRODUCTS 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Chemical Detection Product or Solution 


or Program: 

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M908 


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Today’s First Responders require many different tools to 

get answers. With more than six billion chemicals in the 

world, First Responders are encountering and uncovering 

more unknowns than ever before. As a result, 

First Responders require an expansion of the tools and 

capabilities used directly in the hotzone. 908 Devices 

has expanded First Responder capabilities with their 

flagship product, M908TM – the first and only handheld 

mass spectrometer for downrange threat detection and 

identification. M908 utilizes high-pressure mass spectrometry 

(HPMS) to provide first responders, CST 

teams and the military with the capabilities to detect 

and identify a wide range of priority threats at the point 

of need. HPMS enables M908 to operate in the field with 

unprecedented levels of selectivity and sensitivity. As a 

result, the device alerts the user in seconds to the presence 

of priority chemical warfare agents, toxic industry 

chemicals, and precursor materials with incredibly low 

false alarm rates even when interferents are present. 

Weighing in at 4.4lbs, M908 is battery powered for continuous 

operation in the field and has been ruggedized 

to MIL-SPEC standards. In addition, unlike conventional 

mass spectrometry devices, the device requires little to 

no training to operate effectively. Regardless of their 

level of experience, first responders across multiple disciplines 

can operate the device with confidence. M908 

was specifically purpose-built to fill technology gaps 

and meet the evolving needs of today’s response mission. 

When used in conjunction with presently fielded 

Raman, FTIR and IMS devices, M908 adds the “gold 

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standard” of mass spectrometry to the survey mission. 

M908 can be used as an emergency alert and initial survey 

tool for priority threat detection in vapor, solid and 

liquid form, from trace to bulk quantities, and render 

the scene safe from priority threats. This allows users 

more time when using Raman/FTIR tools (bulk solid 

and liquid detectors) to further interrogate samples for 

identification. Global departments of defense, civilian 

and military organizations, along with state, local, 

federal and foreign government agencies are currently 

using M908. To date, M908 has supported missions from 

drug interdiction to explosive threat detection within 

the past year. 908 Devices’ M908 and HPMS technology 

has been proven a success in the field by the Massachusetts 

State Hazmat Response Division, who purchased 

eight devices this year. The company has also been 

awarded contracts with the U.S. Army’s Next Generation 

Chemical Detector (NGCD) and Defense Threat Reduction 

Agency (DTRA) programs to create custom successors 

to M908 utilizing HPMS technology. In September 

2014, the team was awarded $2.6M in funding from the 

U.S government’s Technical Support Working Group 

(TSWG) to achieve even higher levels of selectivity and 

sensitivity with HPMS for field identification and detection 

of trace explosives. 


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www.908devices.com 



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More about M908: 

http://908devices.com/products/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Rebecca Gatesman, Account Executive 

PAN Communications 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (617) 502-4365 

cell: (716) 218-8531 


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rgatesman@pancomm.com 

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Implant Sciences 




DETECTION PRODUCTS 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Explosive Detection Product or Solution 


or Program: 

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QS-B220 


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Best Explosives Detection Solution: Implant Sciences 

QS-B220 Explosives Trace Detector One way to judge 

a product is to observe who steps up to buy it. At the 

completion of a series of rigorous and highly competitive 

tests, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation 

Security Administration (TSA) and ten European 

nations have committed tens of millions of dollars to 

one particular explosive trace detection (ETD) product, 

Implant Sciences’ QS-B220. The TSA, considered the 

leading ETD evaluation agency in the world, qualified 

the QS-B220 for passenger and baggage screening in August 

of 2014, calling it “the new gold standard in trace 

detection.” In October, 2014, the QS-B220 became the 

first system to pass the European Union’s stringent laboratory 

testing protocol. These certifications, based on 

the unique capabilities of the Implant Sciences technology 

platform, quickly led to a number of large contracts. 

The TSA issued an exclusive ID/IQ (basically an open 

purchase order) to Implant Sciences for $162 million, 

followed by an initial order for 1170 units. These units 

are being deployed at airports throughout the U. S. The 

Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Austria, 

the Czech Republic, Romania, Cyprus and Poland 

are ECAC countries that have selected the QS-B220 to 

date. Nations across the globe have become particularly 

concerned about ISIS and other radical groups, who kill 

and maim indiscriminately. One of their favorite techniques 

is to find holes in a country’s aviation systems, 

and exploit them. The downing of a Russian airline 

with 224 passengers aboard is the most recent example, 

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though not the only one. The hundreds of thousands of 

refugees from Syria and Iraq pose another threat – most 

refugees want a better life; some are allied with ISIS 

and Al Qaeda. No one at this point can tell the difference. 

Yet another threat is “homegrown” terrorists, 

individuals raised in the West but loyal to radical groups. 

Militants have carried out many attacks, including the 

marathon bombing in Boston. Some 3700 soldiers 

from Western countries, including at least 180 from the 

U.S., have served in Iraq and Syria, and the threat is, 

they will bring their ideology and terror tactics back to 

their home countries. The TSA and EU selected Implant 

Sciences’ technology to help counter the threats. The 

QS-B220 provides fast, accurate real-time detection of 

trace amounts of a wide variety of military, commercial 

and homemade explosives, as well as drugs, featuring 

lower total cost of operation. The system is easy to use, 

with intuitive controls that eliminate or reduce training 

requirements. A patented automatic internal calibration 

system eliminates the need for manual calibration 

using costly disposable materials, and its small footprint 

is well suited to crowded security checkpoints. Unlike 

some competing systems, its low false alarm rate keeps 

airport operations on track. Implant Sciences’ QS-B220 

has won Government Security News’ Homeland Security 

Award for “Best Explosives Detection Solution” in 2013 

and 2014, a judgment clearly confirmed by the TSA and 

European authorities who have selected the company’s 

system as the best way to protect people and property 

from the threat of terrorism. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.implantsciences.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Implant Sciences’ QS-B220 has won Government Security 

News’ Homeland Security Award for “Best Explosives Detection 

Solution” in 2013 and 2014, a judgment clearly confirmed by 

the TSA and European authorities who have selected the company’s 

system as the best way to protect people and property 

from the threat of terrorism. Additional relevant information is 

available at: 

http://www.implantsciences.com/technology/ 

overview 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Bob Liscouski, Presdident 

Implant Sciences Corporation 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (978) 752-1700 

cell: (703) 407-9437 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

rliscouski@implantsciences.com 

http://www.implantsciences.com/technology/overview/ 

http://www.implantsciences.com/products/desktopexplosives-drugs-trace-detector/ 

http://www.implantsciences.com/technology/patents/ 

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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE/CCTV 

Qognify (Formerly NICE Security) 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Intelligent Video Surveillance Solution 


or Program: 

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Object Origin by Qognify 


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In mere seconds, Object Origin can analyze hours of 

surveillance video in order to detect the first time an object 

appears within a recorded scene. A patented video 

analytics solution, this unique capability is critical for 

high-traffic environments where unattended bags, suspicious 

objects, or unauthorized vehicles can cause costly 

disruptions or worse. And when combined with Suspect 

Search, a video analytics solution that can identifsy and 

tracks an individual’s movement in recorded video, law 

enforcement and security personnel are able to respond 

much faster, potentially criminal and dangerous situations 

by finding the object owner’s current location 

within seconds. 

Why it’s the best Intelligent Video Surveillance solution 

When it comes to safety and security, the sooner good 

decisions can be made, the more likely risk and damage 

can be mitigated. When a suspicious object is involved, 

there’s no time to manually scan hours of video, and no 

room for second-guessing. Object Origin saves precious 

time by quickly providing insight into how a suspicious 

object got there. With just one click on the object of 

interest, Object Origin starts searching to reveal when, 

how, and who placed the object at the scene. This allows 

security personnel and law enforcement to make 

informed decisions that can save time, resources, cost, 

and in some instances lives. While Object Origin can 

be used on its own, when it’s part of a comprehensive 

security solution in conjunction with NICE Suspect 

Search, the individual who left the object can also be 

quickly located. The operator simply uses uploads the 

video image of the object’s owner the target suspect and 

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Suspect Search goes to work right away to display the 

suspect’s path and last known location on premise. 

A Range of Applications and Attributes 

Object Origin mitigates risk and prevents criminal activity 

by determining if a suspicious object was intentionally 

placed or simply forgotten. Moreover, it is a valuable 

forensics tool allowing investigators to quickly find the 

origin of an object (a piece of luggage or a . parked car 

for example). And when combined with Suspect Search, 

it accelerates suspect apprehension. 

Incredible Time Saver 

On average, Object Origin can review one hour of video 

in less than 10 seconds. In a critical situation this is invaluable. 

As a business benefit, it can save organizations 

substantial costs, such as the case with airports, where 

every minute of delay or terminal closure can be tens 

of thousands of dollars. It is very efficient during, also 

in the case of post event investigations, saving hours 

of manpower otherwise needed to manually reviewing 

video footage. 

Fast, Accurate and Versatile 

Object Origin can be used in a real-time mode as an 

incident is unfolding as well as after-the-fact for forensic 

investigations. It can provide accurate results for almost 

any-sized object, from small purse to car, truck or cargo 

container and even if the object is partially occluded. It 

can be put into use for searching the origin of a variety 

of objects, from small as a purse or bag up to a car, 

truck or container. 

Extremely intuitive and Easy-to-use 

Simply open the search window on any video channel, 

select the object by placing a rectangle around it, and 

click search. Results are returned in seconds, showing 

the relevant video footage from the movement of first 

appearance in the scene. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.qognify.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.qognify.com/video-analytics/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Hagar Lev, Marketing Director 

Qognify 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: +49 (0) 69 97 17 738 

cell: +49 (0) 171 1637-667 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

hagar.lev@qognify.com 

Part of a Comprehensive Security Solution 

Once Object Origin has found the initial appearance 

of the object and who placed it there, the video image 

can be input into Suspect Search to locate the person 

of interest and reveal that person’s last known location 

or current whereabouts. Response personnel can be immediately 

dispatched. 

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OTHER PRODUCTS 

B.I.G. Enterprises, Inc. 

2015 Winner – Guard Booths 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Crash Barrier (Gates, Fences, Bollards, Guard 

Booths) 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Xtreme Facility Protector (guard booth) 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

At 120 square feet, The Xtreme Facility Protector is 

built to MIL-A-12560H, UFC 3-340-01, and UFC 3-340- 

02 specifications. This buard booth is the top defender 

made today. The booth delivers the highest level of 

ballistic and blast-resistance available in the industry, 

allowing security personnel to remain effective in the 

midst of the most extreme emergency situation. In addition, 

when properly installed, the unit is capable of 

withstanding a direct hit from an F5 tornado. While this 

level of protection may seem extreme for some applications, 

it serves as an example of B.I.G.’s commitment 

to building guard booths that can meet any challenge. 

Sensitive installations of all descriptions, including data 

storage centers, nuclear installations, and military complexes 

can benefit from The Xtreme Facility Protector’s 

defensive capabilities. 

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.bigbooth.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.bigbooth.com/case-studies/october-2015 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Sharon Bailey Beckett, President 

Brand Orbit 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (626) 791-7954 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

sharonb@brandorbit.com 

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CINCH systems, Inc. 

2015 Winner – Crash Barriers/Gates/Fences 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Crash Barrier (Gates, Fences, Bollards, Guard 

Booths) 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Rampart Vehicle Barrier System Control 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Shortly after the attacks on 9/11/2001, the world of security 

changed and expanded like never before. One of the 

new frontiers of security involved the ability to control 

and/or prevent vehicle access to high profile buildings, 

parking areas and even roads surrounding the building 

during a threat. Retractable bollards and wedge barriers 

were installed at countless government and military 

facilities world-wide to control and prevent entry of 

vehicles used for forced access and possible destruction. 

Fifteen years have gone by since retractable bollards and 

wedge barriers were installed during the early 2000’s. 

It has become common that many of the barriers systems 

installed during this time had become inoperable 

and remained in a normally “open” or down position. 

Without the ability to have the barriers function when 

needed, the facilities were now exposed to a possible 

breach. This problem affected a wide-range of facilities 

that included several important buildings in the Washington 

DC area and even a professional baseball park in 

the Midwest. In each of these cases, after inspection it 

was found that the bollards and barriers were in working 

condition but the controls that sends the proper 

signals for up or down, were not working properly. 

Enter the Solution The Rampart Vehicle Barrier System 

(VBS) Control from CINCH systems has proven to be an 

ideal solution to get a VBS System back in action, doing 

the job it was designed to do—control vehicle access or 

seal-off an area. The Rampart is the industry’s first AES 

Encrypted End-To-End, VBS processor based control 

system. The Rampart provides encrypted communi- 

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cation between all devices connected to the system, 

engineered specifically for high security and vehicle 

barrier applications. The system is capable of controlling 

operation of one barrier, a sally port or multiple sally 

ports or up to 20 barriers for immediate vehicle lockdown. 

Rampart’s on-board 233 million event history 

provides quick detailed information on the operation 

of the system and critical ‘black box’ information in the 

event of an incident at any barrier or gate. 

The Rampart system is capable of controlling and 

monitoring: 

• Up to 20 VBS controls for bollards, wedge barriers 

gate arms, traffic lights and rolling gates. 

• 252 definable user access codes. 

• On-board storage for up to 233 million events for 

archival documentation using a removable SD memory 

card. 

• Connections through, Copper, Fiber Optics or TCP/IP. 

• Field upgradeable software, via USB CINCH stick. 

• Modular and expandable. 

As a testament to the Rampart VBS Control System — 

the following is a comment received from a military 

facility that was testing installation, operation and reliability 

of the Rampart system: 

“After the installation was complete, my crew 

mentioned this was the first time ANY barrier installation 

they have done or know of, that passed 

certification on the first attempt.” 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.cinchsystems.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.cinchsystems.com/products/index. 

html 

https://www.youtube.com/ 

watch?v=lMMmgVxM6Po 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Steve Craig 

CINCH systems, Inc. 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (763) 497-1059 

cell: (651)207-2407 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

steve.craig@cinchsystems.com 

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 


(PSIM) Solution 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Situator by Qognify 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Qognify (formerly NICE Security) continues to innovate 

the way PSIM technology is being utilized and increasing 

the impact it brings organizations. With Situator being 

used by some of the world’s largest, most high profile 

and security-conscious organizations, Qognify has 

gained the insight to extract value far beyond the initial 

promise PSIM offered. Situator is helping organizations’ 

save time, cost, resources, reputation, and in some 

cases lives. Why it’s the best PSIM solution Measurable 

Value According to one of the world’s largest oil and gas 

companies, using Situator and NiceVision, saved them 

$1.2 million in 2014 and expect even greater savings in 

2015. The company, which spent $8 million annually 

in guard costs prior to implementing these solutions, 

now uses Situator to remotely monitor sites. By selec- 

tively moving work that was previously conducted by 

on-site security guards to the Global Security Operations 

Center (GSOC), the company has been able to cut costs 

by 15 percent. Situator’s ability to effectively manage 

major incidents was demonstrated at LAX when a recent 

SkyWest flight made an emergency landing without its 

left landing gear. Situator and GIS were used to successfully 

manage the incident from start to finish, including 

guiding all first responders – police, fire, operations, 

and maintenance – and coordinating the smooth transfer 

of passengers from plane to safety. The Netherland’s 

national rail infrastructure operator, ProRail has been 

able reduce incident response time by over 60 percent 

with Situator, cutting the average intake time down from 

fourteen minutes to four. This is a real game changer for 

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the national train system, impacting passenger satisfaction 

and its’ bottom line. Operators not only reach 

better decisions faster, incidents are managed more 

consistently, and ProRail now has full audit capabilities 

to prove it is complying with rail regulations. Successful 

Global Deployments and Expansions in a Range 

of Sectors An excellent indicator of the value Situator 

delivers is the rate at which organizations expand the 

solution. One the world’s largest mass transit organizations 

initially deployed Situator in several test locations. 

In a relatively short period of time, they’ve now decided 

to expand coverage to their entire environment, helping 

protect the over 11 million passengers that travel 

with them every day. The U.S. government is also using 

Situator to help secure one of the world’s largest datacenters, 

as is the Department of Transportation for one 

of the nation’s largest cities. Market Leadership Industry 

Recognition IHS has ranked Situator the global leader 

in PSIM solutions (Situator) and named the company 

the leading PSIM vendor worldwide. In addition, Frost 

& Sullivan has defined Situator as one of the few Tier 

1 PSIM solutions available. New, extended capabilities 

Suspect Search, the award-winning video analytics 

technology that reduces search time for individuals in 

recorded video from hours or days to minutes, can now 

be seamlessly integrated with Situator. Whether it’s an 

active shooter situation or when searching for a missing 

child, every second counts. The integration of Situator 

and Suspect Search makes them both even more powerful. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.qognify.com 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.qognify.com/situation-management-psim/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 


Qognify 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: +49 (0) 69 97 17 738 

cell: +49 (0) 171 1637-667 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 


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SERVICES 

AlliedBarton Security Services 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Best Facility Security/Force Protection Service 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

AlliedBarton RTD-Denver Security Bike Patrol 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

With more than 150 bus routes, six light rail lines, 

and many specialty services, Regional Transportation 

District-Denver is a primary form of transportation for 

many. In February 2013, AlliedBarton Security Services, 

the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security 

personnel, transitioned the account, taking on more 

than 3800 weekly hours of security services, including 

armed security officers, fare verification, special event 

support, exterior patrols, rider assistance and more. 

AlliedBarton security officers are posted throughout the 

system’s various locations in Denver and the surrounding 

counties, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Keeping 

passengers and employees safe, securing critical 

infrastructure and providing customer service is of the 

utmost importance to transit agencies like RTD. Because 

they serve large numbers of people in publicly accessible 

facilities, public transit agencies have unique security 

challenges. In addition, security has become a viable 

solution to a traditional transit facility challenge: graffiti. 

When RTD was faced with the problem of graffiti along 

parts of the system, AlliedBarton’s local management 

suggested developing a bike patrol program to deter 

this crime. RTD Transit Police Chief Tarbert agreed to 

pilot the program, and within the month, AlliedBarton 

worked with Denver Transit to purchase bikes and train 

security officers on the specifics of bike patrol through 

their partnership with the local police department. The 

first few weeks of the pilot proved to be a success, as 

graffiti crimes dropped 30%, saving the transit system 

thousands of dollars on graffiti removal. The value of 

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the program was quickly seen by RTD, transit riders and 

the general public. In addition to addressing the graffiti 

issue, the bike patrol creates a larger security presence 

overall. In August 2014, bike officers heard a cry for 

help along the rail line. They responded to a woman in 

distress who had slid down an embankment. They were 

able to provide first aid and call for EMS. Had the bike 

patrol not been in place, she likely she would not have 

been heard or found. With the reopening of the Denver 

Union Station in the summer of 2014, AlliedBarton’s 

bike patrol services needed to expand. This highlytravelled 

area is the main hub for entertainment venues, 

professional sports events and many other tourist destinations 

and activities. The highly-visible bike patrols 

are a constant security presence, effective crowd control 

and pedestrian traffic management resource, and a fast 

response when foot or vehicle patrols cannot respond. 

The addition of AlliedBarton’s bike patrol security officers 

are an effective brand enhancement for RTD and 

have become a staple in the downtown Denver area 

and along the transit system. Now at over 4787 hours of 

security services a week, bike patrols offer RTD a rapid 

deployment force, able to move quickly and respond to 

emergencies. The visible presence of well-trained, uniformed 

AlliedBarton security officers provides a sense of 

security and safety to transit passengers and employees 

alike at RTD. The collaborative partnership between 

AlliedBarton and RTD has created a proactive culture 

where security services evolve to meet changing needs. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.alliedbarton.com/Industries-Served/ 

Transportation 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.alliedbarton.com/Industries-Served/ 

Transportation 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Charles Bohnenberger, VP Government Services 

AlliedBarton Security Services 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (484) 351-1340 

cell: (484) 213-6420 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Charles.bohnenberger@alliedbarton.com 

katie.killmeyer@alliedbarton.com 

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Most Notable Federal Government Security Program/Project or Initiative 

TSA - TSA Airport and Aviation security 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Most Notable Airport/Aviation Security Program 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

TSA Airport and Aviation security 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

TSA ETD Fulfillment Program Nations across the globe 

have become particularly concerned about “homegrown” 

terrorists, individuals raised in the West but 

loyal to ISIS, Al Qaida and other radical groups. Some 

3700 soldiers from Western countries, including at least 

180 from the U.S., have served in Iraq and Syria, and 

the threat is, they will bring their ideology and terrorist 

tactics back to their home countries. A country’s aviation 

system is a particularly inviting target, as bringing 

down an airliner or bombing an airport can inflict mass 

casualties, sow wide spread fear and gain broad publicity. 

The agency charged with ensuring that the U. S. 

aviation system is safe from extremists is the Transportation 

Security Administration (TSA), a unit of the federal 

Department of Homeland Security. The TSA is often 

maligned, but the agency has a reputation as a global 

leader in evaluating and implementing aviation security 

technology. So just as terror groups are awake to opportunity, 

the TSA remains vigilant, constantly improving 

its systems, including systems used to screen for explosives. 

The TSA determined that existing explosive trace 

detection (ETD) systems were approaching the end of 

their useful life, and two years ago began planning to 

replace them with more modern and efficient detectors. 

The agency’s world-renowned TSA Lab took the 

lead in helping identify the best ETD solution. The Lab, 

located on a 12acre campus at Atlantic City International 

Airport, and its staff of leading physicists, chemists and 

engineers perform research and evaluate a variety of 

technologies on an ongoing basis, including validating 

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solutions to detect and mitigate the threat of improvised 

explosive devices. The testing process is objective and 

rigorous. Primary factors considered by the TSA Lab 

when evaluating explosive trace detection systems were 

the ability to quickly and accurately detect a wide variety 

of chemicals; a low incidence of false alarms, which play 

havoc with airport operations; and ease of use. A new 

but critical factor also in the mix was a product’s high 

threshold of networking security effectiveness, a recent 

requirement for all DHS systems. The TSA Lab sent its 

report to TSA management, which considered other 

important factors, including training requirements and 

total cost of ownership. Three companies were qualified 

by the agency and asked to bid on the ETD replacement 

program. The process – thorough and impartial – led 

to the selection of Implant Sciences Corporation’s QS- 

B220 explosives detection product. The agency awarded 

Implant Systems, headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, 

an ID/IQ (basically an open purchase order) 

amounting to $162 million, and followed up with an initial 

order for 1170 systems. Installation of the new systems 

is scheduled to begin before year end. The TSA is 

dedicated to keeping the flying public safe. Its ability to 

measure risks and identify deterrents is a point of pride 

to the agency, which is perceived by security agencies in 

Europe and around the globe as the leader in assessing 

technologies that keep people and property safe from 

those who would do harm. As organizations emerge that 

use terror to murder and intimidate, as terrorists leave 

the battlefield and return home, the Transportation 

Security Administration remains a critical, vigilant line 

of defense for America’s airports and the millions who 

fly. The agency’s ETD program involving the planning, 

evaluation and deployment of hundreds of advanced 

explosive trace detectors at airports throughout the 

country is a testament to the agency’s foresight and effectiveness, 

and the reason it deserves the GSN Government 

Excellence award. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

https://www.tsa.gov 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Scott Arnold 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (207) 651-4949 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

scttrnld26@gmail.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

160 Brackett Hill Rd 

Alfred, ME 04002 

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Most Notable Federal Government Security Program/Project or Initiative 

U.S. Department of State 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Continuous Clearance Evaluation Program 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Continuous Clearance Evaluation Program 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

The U.S. government currently has about five million 

people holding security clearances – confidential, secret 

or top secret – all providing consent to certain ongoing 

checks in order to maintain that status. Under the 

current system, clearances at the confidential, secret 

and top secret level are reviewed at 15, 10 and five years 

respectively. However, major life changes may occur 

within the span of five to 15 years, ranging from common 

occurrences like financial or marriage changes 

to more severe transgressions, such as arrests, drug 

or criminal activity. Any of these factors could affect a 

clearance holder’s personal stability and would merit 

a review of the access privileges granted to that user. 

However, the only check currently in place relies on the 

individual self-reporting changes against the 13 Federal 

Adjudicative Standards, such as personal conduct, foreign 

influence, criminal conduct, drug involvement, etc. 

This is an unreliable safeguard, as it places the reporting 

requirement on the individual who has a vested interest 

in maintaining clearance status. In fact, only a minority 

of clearance holders actually self-report, and in some 

cases, criminal activity went unreported. As the government 

continues its efforts to mitigate insider threats, 

agencies have been moving to establish more effective 

controls. To this effect, agencies have primarily focused 

on their physical and network security environment, but 

these measures are unable to account for a full picture 

of risk informed by life events. In a pioneering effort to 

change that, the State Department has implemented a 

comprehensive risk-based oversight system that utilizes 

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advanced analytics in conjunction with vast amounts of 

available public records and data. By applying information 

from sources such as public records, to the 13 Federal 

Adjudicative Standards, the State Department can 

more effectively identify if an individual has a propensity 

to “do bad” (or better yet, identify an individual who 

does NOT have such a propensity). This process – similar 

to what is successfully used by the insurance industry 

to determine if individuals qualify for insurance and at 

what rate – enables the Department to make better decisions 

on who they might want to engage more closely. 

The State Department’s structured, phased approach 

includes continuous evaluation and re-investigation. By 

using public records and data analytics to establish if a 

clearance holder has violated the rights provided under 

that clearance, the State Department can consistently 

evaluate and assess that individual using constantly 

updated data stores and establishing re-evaluations for 

deeper examination when necessary. The implementation 

of an analytics-fueled continuous evaluation approach 

has provided the Department with a complete 

picture of employees with security clearances: their situation 

today; their recent and past history; their potential 

susceptibility to outside influence; and their propensity 

to commit fraud, as well as deviant or other unsuitable 

behavior. It is a breakthrough solution to a governmentwide 

issue that can be easily replicated by other agencies. 

The State Department’s innovation and initiative 

deserves to be recognized. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.state.gov 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://lexisnexisspecialservices.com/what-wedo/continuous-evaluation/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Steve Nguyen, Vice President 

Federal Programs and LexisNexis Special Services Inc. 

(LNSSI) 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

cell: (571) 277-8770 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Steve.Nguyen@Lnssi.com 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

1150 18th Street, N.W., Suite 250 

Washington, DC 20036 

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Most Notable State Government Program, Project or Initiative 

New York State Division Of Homeland Security 

and Emergency Services (DHSES) 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Most Notable State Government Security Program/ 

Project or Initiative 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

County Emergency Preparedness Assessment (CEPA) 

Initiative 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

The County Emergency Preparedness Assessment 

(CEPA) is a statewide initiative to better understand how 

the State and local governments are prepared to deal 

with various threats and hazards facing New York. As 

the number one target of terrorism in the Country, and 

a State with numerous natural disasters (4th most in 

the nation), CEPA is a critical component of our overall 

homeland security strategy. The CEPA process was 

developed in collaboration with State and local subject 

matter experts and involves facilitated workshops with 

each of New York’s 58 counties (including NYC) to capture 

risk, capability and resource information using an 

intuitive, standardized and repeatable process. Through 

the CEPA process, DHSES is able to better understand 

local capabilities and resource gaps across the entire 

homeland security spectrum (e.g., counter-terrorism, 

critical infrastructure, communications, cyber-security, 

emergency management, public health, etc.), and CEPA 

has identified a series of common gaps and trends than 

can now be better addressed. This information from 

CEPA is helping both the State and our local partners 

make more informed resource decisions and increasing 

our efficiency and effectiveness by focusing our 

collective efforts to where they are most needed. CEPA 

has also helped us identify and promote best practices 

across the State, and the highly collaborative nature 

of the process has served to strengthen relationships 

with our partners. To date, more than 1,300 public 

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and private sector stakeholders have participated in 

the CEPA process, and New York’s innovative approach 

to the CEPA initiative recently led to a Public Service 

Excellence Award from the State Academy for Public 

Administration. The CEPA process has helped New York 

address the longstanding problem of how measure and 

quantify preparedness. We now have a baseline preparedness 

assessment and the ability to monitor and 

track our progress over time. The federal government, 

academics, think-tank and others have long struggled 

with how to assess preparedness, but rather than wait 

for someone else to develop a solution to this challenge, 

New York took decisive action and created a solution 

that could serve as national model, and we are actively 

sharing information about CEPA with others so that they 

may learn from our experiences. The growing threat 

of extreme weather coupled with the complex terrorism 

threat environment warrants new and innovative 

approaches to increase preparedness, and the CEPA 

initiative is an embodiment of that ideology. As such, 

we would greatly appreciate consideration for the 2015 

GSN Homeland Security Award. 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

CEPA Overview from DHSES website: 

http://www.dhses.ny.gov/planning/ 

Article about CEPA: 

https://www.chds.us/c/item/2543 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Terry Hastings, DHSES Senior Policy Advisor 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (518) 242-5163 

cell: (518) 764-0009 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

terry.hastings@dhses.ny.gov 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

NYS DHSES 1220 Washington Ave, Building 7a (7th fl) 

Albany, NY 12242 

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Most Notable State Government Program, Project or Initiative 

California Department of Motor Vehicles, 

Investigations Division 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Most Notable State Government Security Program/ 

Project or Initiative 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

California DMV Identity Management Program 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

In late 2013, the California state legislature passed a law 

that went into effect on January 1st of this year. The law 

allows applicants who are unable to provide satisfactory 

proof that their presence in the U.S. is authorized under 

federal law to receive an original driver’s license without 

the fear of criminal repercussion. As a result of this legislation, 

the number of Californians who have applied 

for a driver’s license has exploded, with half a million 

applications filed by April of 2015, double the number 

of applications that the Department of Motor Vehicles 

(DMV) originally anticipated. A great majority, 91% of 

these applicants, are still providing the necessary identity 

and residency documents, and 203,000 immigrants 

had received their licenses by April 2015. While this 

indicates substantial progress towards achieving Califor- 

nia’s goal of accurately accounting for all residents with 

driver’s licenses, it also can result in individuals trying 

to beat the system by committing fraud or other crimes 

to obtain driver’s licenses. In order to help crack down 

on any undocumented immigrants who may wish to 

remain undocumented for the furthering of criminal activities, 

the California DMV’s Investigations Division has 

implemented identity proofing solutions designed to 

assist in verifying an individual’s identity. Identity proofing 

integrates data and analytics for identity verification, 

knowledge-based authentication and investigative information 

into a sophisticated algorithm that generates a 

true identity picture. Identity proofing makes intelligent 

information connections beyond the obvious and draws 

insights from public records data, while taking steps to 

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observe the highest levels of privacy and compliance. 

The first step in the process is identity discovery as 

presented by the applicant. The second step is identity 

verification. The process is accomplished by running it 

through a series of algorithms to determine if the information 

in-hand belongs to an actual person. The information 

is checked against vast amounts of open source 

data sets and confirmed by thousands of public records. 

The final step is to authenticate that the applicant is in 

fact the owner of the identity. This is done through a 

quiz engine that tailors questions to the verified individual’s 

public records and area demographics based 

upon a multitude of data domains that are selected by 

the agency. This process offers identity authentication 

input options beyond just name, address and Social 

Security Number, all of which can be easily falsified. 

The ability to properly identify individuals applying for 

driver’s licenses has a major impact on homeland security 

and public safety. By resolving identities in advance 

of issuing licenses, the California DMV Investigations 

Division is helping to prevent criminal activities before 

they occur. 


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https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/dmv/offices/investigationsoffice 



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http://www.lexisnexis.com/risk/government/ 

gov-identity-management.aspx 



organization: 

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Dale Ferranto, Law Enforcement Liaison 

Western USA, LexisNexis Risk Solutions 


phone: 

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office: (949) 276-6601 

cell: (949) 542-0442 


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dale.ferranto@lexisnexis.com 


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1000 Alderman Dr. 

Alpharetta, GA 30005 

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Most Notable Cybersecurity Program, Project or Initiative 

City of Los Angeles - Centralization of Cybersecurity 

Incident Data Analysis 



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Most Notable Cybersecurity Program, Project or 

Initiative 


or Program: 

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City of Los Angeles Centralizes Cybersecurity Incident 

Data Analysis with Customized Solution 


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With more than 4 million residents, the City of Los Angeles 

is the second largest city in the Unites States. The 

City of LA’s Information Technology Agency (ITA) manages 

the IT systems and network traffic for more than 

37 departments, including those that support the city’s 

financials, taxes and public internet for citizens. ITA is 

dedicated to using the most secure, cost effective, highly 

efficient and interoperable enterprise-wide technology 

to serve the City of LA. In recent years, the cybersecurity 

threat landscape has dramatically evolved, with an everincreasing 

number of advanced persistent threats and 

targeted breaches. State and city governments today are 

tasked with safeguarding citizen data and confidential 

information, making them a target for malicious threat 

actors. Until recently, if an inconsistency or potential security 

breach was found, the protocol in place required 

pulling security logs from each individual department, 

reviewing and analyzing the disparate reports and then 

correlating the data manually with multiple security 

tools. This was a time consuming process that not only 

left room for error, but did not allow ITA to proactively 

tackle enough of the cyber threats attempting to infiltrate 

the city’s networks. Led by Timothy Lee, the city’s 

chief information security officer (CISO), ITA sought 

to implement an advanced security information and 

event management (SIEM) solution, to help consolidate, 

maintain and analyze security data across the city’s multiple 

departments. Given the limited resources Lee and 

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his team faced—from staffing to budget—ITA deployed a 

unique, cloud-based SIEM solution to enhance cybersecurity 

capabilities. In addition, Lee led the city’s Cyber 

Intrusion Command Center (CICC), a city-wide cybersecurity 

working group that leads cybersecurity preparation 

and response to security incidents, implemented 

the city’s first Integrated Security Operations Center 

(ISOC). This ISOC collects and correlates log data and 

security events from different security appliances across 

the city’s departments into a single database and a useable 

dashboard and actionable threat intelligence to 

enable a high-level security posture city-wide. Instead of 

going to each of the 40 plus departments, Lee and his 

team can now monitor everything from clickstreams and 

transactions, to security events and network activity, and 

analyze all the correlated data from a centralized, customized 

dashboard, 24x7 anytime, anywhere; turning 

machine-generated data into valuable intelligence that, 

in turn, drives good decisions. The SIEM solution takes 

the City of LA to another level of cybersecurity intelligence. 

With the data in one place, the City of LA and its 

FBI counterpart, FBI Cyberhood Watch, can quickly and 

efficiently gather information about threats, and identify 

strategies to prevent future intrusions. The solution 

has undoubtedly enhanced the city’s ability to manage 

and protect the city’s critical infrastructure and digital 

assets serving Angelenos. Lee states, “I can confidently 

say we have avoided a number of security breach situations 

because we implemented these proactive tools. 

We have blocked intrusion attempts, have been able to 

swiftly correlate data and share threat information to the 

stakeholders, and have been able to expedite the time it 

takes to close these security incident tickets.” 


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http://ita.lacity.org/index.htm 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Caralyn Duke, Account Executive 

Qorvis MSLGROUP 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: (202) 683-3203 

cell: (202) 658-9201 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

caralyn.duke@mslgroup.com 


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1201 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 500 

Washington, DC 20036 

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Most Notable County/Municipal Program, Project or Initiative 

Nanded India, Safe City - 




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Most Notable County/Municipal Program, Project or 

Initiative 


or Program: 

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Nanded India, Safe City 


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Nanded is the second largest city in the Marathwada 

District of Maharashtra, India with over half a million 

citizens. The city holds historical and religious significance, 

making it a destination city. Several times a year, 

religious tourism spikes, bringing an influx of tens of 

thousands of visitors and the risk associated with a 

swelling population. Maintaining safety and security 

is a priority for the municipality, not just during peak 

visitation, but every day. Serving as a model for future 

deployments around the Maharashtra state and India in 

general, the Safe City project was named C-Cube after 

the command, control and communication center that 

monitors the entire city, 24/7. The Safe City solution is 

comprised of several different integrated components 

that work together to provide law enforcement with 

situational awareness and management. NICE Situa- 

tor Express is the PSIM backbone of the solution, with 

NiceVision video surveillance including NVRs, decoders 

and Crowd Monitoring video analytics supporting it. In 

addition, Panic Buttons have been deployed throughout 

the city and pre-configured advanced Standard Operating 

Procedures (SOP) in the local language, Marathi, 

have been developed and implemented to address 

the various security and disaster situations that could 

potentially occur. Nanded officials outlined very specific 

challenges that they wanted to address effectively, yet 

affordably, with the Safe City solution. 

They include: 

NICE Crowd Monitoring analytics or Panic Button 

activation alert C-Cube of crowd formations – This 

allows operators at C-Cube to control the situation with 

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the help of Situator with embedded pre-defined SOPs in 

the local language. 

Citywide Public Address (PA)System — Nanded is 

using NiceVision as their PA system in the event of an 

emergency – eliminating their need for additional 

equipment. Using Nice Vision’s audio out capability, an 

operator can simply click on any camera and the camera’s 

loudspeaker makes the announcement. 

Affordable State-of-the-Art Control Room — with a 

4x2 LCD video wall and powered by a NICE decoder 

and Video Matrix license, providing a true video wall 

feel to C-Cube. 

Procession and VIP Route Monitoring — NICE Situator 

with predefine SOPS help law enforcement monitor 

and manage routine operations. For example, during 

VIP Route Monitoring the SOP dictates that the corresponding 

cameras along the route are displayed on the 

video wall enabling real-time monitoring. 

Disaster Management — with predefined, escalating 

SOPs, operators have the ability effectively and consistently 

manage emergency situations including structure 

collapses, flooding, railway accidents, earthquakes and 

others. 

“Nanded’s historical and religious significance made 

safety and security a high priority. The C-Cube was designed 

to facilitate better communications between law 

enforcement officials and the public, and to centralize 

safety and security management. With NICE’s support, 

we were able to bring our vision to fruition and even 

create a public address system that allows us to communicate 

quickly with our citizens. We’re experiencing 

improvement in security, operations, and communications, 

and in the way incidents are handled,” attested, 

Mr. Sushil Khodwekar, Municipal Commissioner of 

Nanded City. 


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nwcmc.gov.in 



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www.qognify.com/situation-management-psim/ 



organization: 

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Qognify 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: +49 (0) 69 97 17 738 

cell: +49 (0) 171 1637-667 


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461 From Rd 

Paramus, NJ 07652 

United States 

(C/O Steve Maron, @ NICE Systems Inc.) 

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Most Notable County/Municipal Program, Project or Initiative 

SAMMC (San Antonio Military Medical Center) 

Advanced Security Program, Suspect Search – 

Qognify (Formerly NICE Security) 2015 Winner 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Most Notable County/Municipal Program, Project or 

Initiative 


or Program: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

SAMMC (San Antonio Military Medical Center) Advanced 

Security Program, Suspect Search 


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In the early morning hours, a “code pink” alarm has 

been triggered. A newborn baby was moved from its 

bed. The RFID bracelet on her wrist triggered an alarm 

once she was past a predefined security access point. 

Automatically, video from relevant nearby cameras is 

streamed to the control room, revealing a fast walking 

figure, dressed in street clothing. The person is clearly 

visible when seen on the video camera closest to where 

the infant’s RFID bracelet triggered the alarm. That image 

is imported into the system, and within seconds, an 

album of pre-indexed persons appeared on the screen. 

From here, visual verification of the suspected person 

is swift, and his trail across the cameras is shown on the 

screen. The abductor was clever, selecting a course that 

would not be easily traceable otherwise. He knows the 

hospital well. But the system is smarter, and security 

personnel are dispatched. They track him down to the 

parking lot, before leaving hospital grounds. The infant 

is safe again. The above is not a true story, but based 

on many incidents that have occurred, nationwide, with 

hospital related crime on the rise*. But what if the right 

system is deployed – one that enables the happy ending 

described above? That potential happy ending is why 

this entry deserves to win. The San Antonio Military 

Medical Center (SAMMC), is the largest U.S. Department 

of Defense Military Medical facility and Level I Trauma 

and Burn Research Center. It is an expansive medical 

center; with over 2.1 million square feet. Its ER process- 

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es more than 5,700 emergency room visits a month and 

serves hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members 

and their families. SAMMC’s was an early adopter of 

Suspect Search video analytics solution, enabling personnel 

to track and locate missing patients or suspicious 

persons during time-critical scenarios. Qognify Suspect 

Search provides real-time forensics of surveillance video 

to locate a person of interest in situations when time is 

of the essence. Using a video image, uploaded photo, or 

user-generated composite (an “avatar”, based on verbal 

description of suspect, its clothing, etc)- Suspect Search 

can scan hours of video in minutes and automatically 

filter out 95 percent of irrelevant images. Its mapping 

capabilities provide geo-spatial awareness by retracing 

a suspect’s movements across cameras and pinpointing 

his current or last known locations on your premises. 

All images, related video, and locations associated with 

the search are digitally stamped and can be saved or 

shared among law enforcement agencies for use in 

investigations and prosecution. The adoption of Suspect 

Search builds on and integrates with SAMMC’s existing 

NiceVision video surveillance solution, which has been 

used to investigate incidents related to patient safety 

and well-being. Now, the combined solution helps 

SAMMC teams locate and track persons of interest in 

a matter of seconds and amidst hours of footage. The 

combined security program enables SAMMC benefits 

such as accelerated response times; contained impact 

of potential criminal or harmful activity; reduction in 

shutdown times and the associated negative impact on 

patient care. 

* Violent crimes at hospitals on the rise: Over 200 infant 

abductions documented from hospitals and other locations 

When Hospital Safeguards Against Drug Theft Aren’t Enough 


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www.bamc.amedd.army.mil/sammc.asp 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

www.qognify.com/suspect-search-next-generation-video-analytics/ 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 


Qognify 


phone: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

office: +49 (0) 69 97 17 738 

cell: +49 (0) 171 1637-667 


–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 



–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

461 From Rd 

Paramus, NJ 07652 

United States 

(C/O Steve Maron, @ NICE Systems Inc.) 

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Most Notable Law Enforcement Interdiction, Arrest, Counter Terrorism 

or Crime Prevention Program – Federal/State or Local 

Memphis Police Department 



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Most Notable Law Enforcement Interdiction, Arrest, 

Counter Terrorism or Crime Prevention Program 


or Program: 

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Memphis Police Department 


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Memphis, a city with a rich history of creative and trailblazing 

American icons, has captured the city’s creative 

spirit in crime prevention as well. The Memphis Police 

Department is using a combination of traditional and 

unconventional video surveillance to protect the city’s 

citizens and critical infrastructure. MPD has established 

a network of about 600 surveillance cameras throughout 

the city. Many of these cameras have smart features 

such as line crossing and intrusion detection to make 

surveillance more effective. These features can send 

alerts to the police when someone enters or leaves a 

designated area. Live footage flows back to the MPD 

Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The RTCC is a sophisticated 

way for the city to fight crime. It features a large 

video wall that can pull up live streams from surveil- 

lance cameras throughout the city, as well as unique 

software that provides instant information on recent 

criminal activity in a radius around a crime, existing 

crime patterns in the surrounding area, and a history 

of people with arrest records who may frequent the 

neighborhood. MPD has also invested in mobile trailers 

that are each equipped with two cameras. These trailers, 

powered by generators or solar energy, monitor parking 

lots, malls, and special events. Officers in the RTCC 

can monitor events live and respond as needed. Another 

fascinating element of this crime prevention program 

is a gunshot detection feature that works in tandem 

with the PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. A circuit board 

is programmed to listen for gunshots and essentially 

filters out all other noise. Microphones atop the enclo- 

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sure pick up any possible gunshot sounds, and if those 

sounds are heard, the detector triangulates the location 

of the shot. It then guides the camera to pan, tilt, and 

zoom in the direction of the gunshot within seconds. 

Many cameras are placed on utility poles in unique, patented 

enclosures that house the cameras and all of their 

related equipment: a DVR or NVR, an encoder, a power 

supply, and a router. A flashing blue light — a nod to 

a police car’s light bar on the roof — is placed on the 

enclosure as a finishing touch. These units are peppered 

throughout the city, from Beale Street to the ports and 

many areas in between. To further protect police force 

and sensitive operations, a local wifi system is employed 

that enables officers to pull up to an enclosure, connect 

to the network, and discreetly pull data without even 

exiting the car. Not only is the department receiving a 

lot of positive feedback on its crime prevention efforts, 

but the cameras have become an instrumental tool in 

catching criminals — MPD has several cases prosecuted 

each week thanks to incidents being captured on video. 

Plus, the police are able to dispatch calls from the RTCC 

and view live video before the officer even arrives on the 

scene. From gunshot detection to the video evidence 

used in prosecutions, it’s clear that MPD’s crime prevention 

program has made a measurable impact on public 

safety. 


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www.memphispolice.org 



organization: 

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Anna Boudinot, Content Manager 

Hikvision USA 


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anna.boudinot@hikvision.com 


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908 Canada Court 

City of Industry, CA 91748 

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