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Security Today Launches 2023 Government Security Awards

Entries for the annual award program due by Feb. 24, 2023

Jan 27, 2023

Security Today is proud to announce the launch of the 2023 Government Security Awards.

The Govies honor outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. For this year’s awards program, participants can choose from 38 different categories to enter their product(s) into. These include:

Access Control - Biometrics
Access Control Devices/Peripherals
Access Control Devices/Peripherals - Wireless
Access Control Software/Controllers
Artificial Intelligence
Behavior Analytics
Big Data Analytics
Cameras, NDAA Compliant
Cloud Solutions & Services
Compliance Acceleration Solutions
Cyber Defense Solutions
DevOps
Emergency Communication Systems
Employee Screening
Fire & Life Safety
Intelligent Communications
Intelligent Edge Devices
Intrusion Detection & Prevention Solutions
Locks and Locking Systems
Mobile Apps
Monitoring Solutions
Network Security
Network Support Solutions
Perimeter Protection
Risk Analysis
Security & Risk Intelligence
Smart Cards
Storage
Unmanned Aerial Solutions (Drones)
User and Entity Behavior Analytics
User Authentication/Identification/Credentialing and Management
Video Analytics
Video Management Systems
Video Surveillance Cameras - Body Worn
Video Surveillance Cameras - HD
Video Surveillance Cameras - IP
Video Surveillance Data Storage
Visitor Management

Every entry will receive great publicity, including recognition in the GovSec eNewsletter. Additionally, platinum and gold winners will receive an award suitable for display; editorial coverage in the July/August 2023 issue of Security Today; discounted advertising opportunities in GovSec eNews; use of the 2023 Govies logo on all promotional materials related to the winning product; recognition in Security Today and on securitytoday.com marketing and promotions; and inclusion on the Govies page of securitytoday.com.

All entries are due by Feb. 24, 2023. A company may submit more than one product and may also enter the same product in more than one category.

A panel of judges selected from the security industry by the editorial staff of Security Today Magazine will review the submitted materials to determine the winners. Judging criteria includes Features, Innovation, User Friendliness, Interoperability, Quality, Design, Market Opportunity, Impact in the Security Industry, Technical Advances, and Scalability.

Companies can save $100 per product entered through Feb. 3, 2023, with discount code GOV23.

For more information or to enter a product, visit the 2023 Government Security Awards page. For questions, please contact Susan May at [email protected].

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