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LAS VEGAS, April 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — At the ISC West Show today, Nasatka Security’s CEO John Scolaro said the 42-year-old perimeter security solutions provider is seeing the highest interest in perimeter security barrier systems since post 9/11.

Experts say attacks in which cars or trucks are driven into crowded pedestrian areas present a unique challenge for law enforcement officials as they are virtually impossible to predict and relatively easy to execute. They require no advanced training and no specialized materials. Almost anyone can own or rent a vehicle.

According to Scolaro, you won’t see many of Nasatka’s clients listed on their website, nor will you be able to read about case studies or see onsite installation photos of recognizable government buildings, large corporations or foreign embassies, even though Nasatka is an icon in the perimeter security industry with many active patents and thousands of perimeter security systems all over the world. “Safety for our clients, their employees and the public comes first and perimeter security details shouldn’t be available on the Internet for anyone to see; it’s irresponsible,” Scolaro added.

Two weeks ago, another vehicle was used as a weapon in London, leaving five dead and 40 injured. It was almost a year to the day since 85 died from injuries in the ISIS-inspired attack on Bastille Day in Nice, France. And according to Scolaro, these are merely the incidents being covered by the mainstream media. “It’s occurring daily all over the world…and we see it all. We have worked with the Department of Defense (DOD) and various branches of the U.S. Military by supplying, installing and maintaining both fixed and mobile barriers all over the world. We routinely see pictures of vehicles stopped and lives saved,” Scolaro said.

Charlie Winter, a senior research fellow at the London-based International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence, says what makes such attacks so frightening is the relatively low barriers to entry. The method was embraced by al-Qaida before being revitalized by ISIS. “It makes for a very effective, unsophisticated, high impact, very frightening form of an operation,” he said.

Nasatka has spent over four decades understanding and mastering the science of perimeter security. And although nothing is 100 percent, Nasatka feels they make a significant difference for their clients’ protection.

“Strengthening your existing facility against bomb threats or vehicle attacks may seem like a tough feat and you can’t really change that protective shell by renovation alone, but you can modify the perimeter and the access control points by installing bollards and barriers to extend stand-off distances, in addition to increasing your security personnel to make your site a less inviting target, “Scolaro said.

Nasatka produces American-made barriers and has installed and maintains thousands of wedge barriers, bollards and crash beams all over the world, protecting some of the most critical assets, including airports, nuclear power plants and ports. Nasatka engineered three versions of their Pop-Up Steel-Plate Barrier to meet the Department of State and U.S. Army K12/L3 (15,000 pounds @ 50 mph) crash certifications. And Nasatka’s versatile mobile barriers can be deployed and operational in 12 minutes, protecting targeted facilities, entry control points or special events. There is no surface, footing or barrier anchoring preparation required. Nasatka’s mobile barriers are crash tested under the ASTM F2656-07 standard to stop a 15,000 lbs. vehicle at various impact speeds.

Nasatka’s National Sales Director, Dan Madden said, “Nasatka Steel-Plate Barriers are the most proven, tested and reliable vehicle-access control barrier system in the world. They are a perfect combination of engineering achievement, durability and security. Absolutely no substitute comes close to the advantages offered by Nasatka Security’s Steel-Plate Barrier Systems, bollards and crash beams.”

With the economy booming and populations increasing, Nasatka consultants have seen a decrease in the size of real estate land parcels and an increase in the height and vertical footprint of large, mixed-use residential and commercial buildings. Many are upwards of 50 stories, in addition to the first few stories reserved for parking. Add an increase in outdoor space with parks, outdoor venues and sport arenas and this is an area that needs great attention when planning for a safe future.

Nasatka’s Vice President of Services Sales, Tom Mullen said, “We have improved awareness and expertise on the design end over the past few years by offering A & E firms the ability to schedule a free “Lunch & Learn” vehicle barrier course (Crash-rated Vehicle Barriers in Your Design).  This AIA CES approved course was designed to educate A & E firms on perimeter security technologies and critical differentiators when designing a variety of installations. Architects who are members of AIA can earn one (1) learning unit towards their annual requirement for continuing education.

According to Mullen, Nasatka has also been focusing on preventative maintenance.  Nasatka currently has a nationwide maintenance contract that includes virtually all major barrier brands. “Critical infrastructure is invaluable for both government and private industry, especially given the current trend towards vehicle-based attacks.  Given new requirements, the architectural design and engineering (A&E) industry must focus on critical infrastructure security.  Perimeter security is an essential part of their designs now,” Mullen said.

Nasatka is a global maintenance provider in the U.S. with over 5,000 Global ACP Assets. It also delivers 24/7 global support and service on any make/model of barrier plates, bollards and crash beams.

“In today’s market, there are many important factors to include when developing a sensible solution for a security-driven design and construction process for both government and private enterprise, in and out of the United States.  Creating a comprehensive security plan is like starting any other business; you begin with senior management and a detailed facility security mission statement.  This process is unique to each integrator, but we focus on educating the client and/or designers on what technologies are state-of-the-art and how to use them in the security vulnerability assessment process,” Scolaro noted.

Today more than ever, Nasatka’s barrier systems should be an integral part of any new or upgraded maximum-security plan. Whether the concern is thwarting terrorist vehicle attacks or simply prevention of unauthorized vehicle access, Nasatka’s Global Lines of Defense® protect some of the world’s greatest mission critical assets.

For more information about Nasatka Security, please visit their website at www.nasatka.com or stop by Nasatka’s booth #9141 at the ISC West Show in Las Vegas from April 5-7 at The Sand Expo.

About Nasatka Security
Established in 1975 in the Washington, D.C. area, Nasatka Security is the originator of the first patented crash-tested barrier systems developed, manufactured and installed in the United States.

Nasatka has been a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and service of perimeter security products for over 40 years with a global presence, having corporate offices in Clinton, Maryland and sales and service locations spanning throughout the U.S. and in the Middle East.  Having installed the first steel plate barrier in the United States (J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, D.C.) and conducted the first steel-plate barrier crash test in the United States in 1985, Nasatka has built, installed and serviced products that are deployed at the highest level security sites in the world.  Nasatka Security specializes in the production of vehicular and pedestrian access-control devices for maximum security applications. These products are designed primarily to control, detect and where necessary, stop unauthorized motor vehicles and pedestrians. Nasatka’s business is a unique blend of physical, electronic, and cyber security including; crash-tested active and passive vehicle and pedestrian barriers, crash-certified perimeter fencing, guard booths, and turnstiles.  Nasatka offers innovative access control products including automated, hands-free solutions to improve traffic throughput and tracking.  In addition, Nasatka offers 24/7 Service and Maintenance Programs and Maintenance Services worldwide.

Industry Leadership:

• Members of the ASTM F12 Committee Industry Group focused on the F 2656 07 and draft 012 Standard Test Method for Vehicle Crash Testing of Perimeter Barriers
• Member of the ASTM E54 Committee on Homeland Security
• Member of the ASTM E54.05.4 Subcommittee

About ISC West
The International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC West – is the largest event in the U.S. for the physical security industry, covering Access Control, Alarms & Monitoring, Biometrics, IP Security, Video Surveillance / CCTV, Networked Security Products and more. At ISC West, you’ll discover the newest security products & security technology, network with colleagues & security professionals, and gain valuable security industry training & knowledge to keep you ahead through SIA Education@ISC.

CLINTON, Md. – (September 24, 2012) – Nasatka Security President David Natelson announced today that their $20 million order placed in December 2011 with Torrance, CA-based Rapiscan Systems Inc. is complete.

As a subcontractor to Rapiscan, Nasatka Security will provided over 130 mobile barriers, 200 ballistic and blast-rated guard shacks, and 1,200 security device interface (SDI) hardware sets to integrate a variety of new and existing force protection ECP equipment for the U.S. Army. The guard booths were made by Demmer Corporation, a leading defense manufacturer located in Lansing, MI; the SDI hardware was manufactured by Cinch Systems, located in Minneapolis, MN and the mobile barriers were manufactured by Nasatka Security fabrication facilities in MD, PA and MI. One hundred percent of the manufacturing for this program occurred in the USA.

Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems Inc. was awarded a $98 million order from the U.S. Army last fall for a range of surveillance and screening equipment for Entry Control Point (ECP) non-intrusive inspection requirements in Afghanistan. As a subcontractor to Rapiscan, Nasatka Security provided both mobile barriers and Demmer Corporation’s ballistic and blast-rated guard shacks, and security device interface hardware to integrate a variety of new and existing force protection ECP equipment for the U.S. Army.
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Nasatka Security President, David Natelson, said, “Our partnership with Demmer Corporation allowed us to deliver everything needed under our agreement with Rapiscan Systems; especially on such a tight deadline. This joint rapid deployment demonstrates Nasatka Security’s full-service perimeter integration model in the global security space.” In September 2012, Nasatka signed a co-branding agreement with Demmer allowing Nasatka to market a co-branded Nasatka-Demmer ballistic guard shack family of products worldwide.

The Rapiscan-based delivery order stems from a three-year, multi-award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $248 million for all delivery orders awarded to Rapiscan and six other companies earlier this year by the U.S. Army.
For the past 12 months, Nasatka Security has worked to reorganize several areas within their company and most recently rebranded their service offerings from solely barrier protection to complete security integration solutions.

Additional security solutions include:
– Infrastructure and Perimeter Security Enhancements
– Information Technology
– Biometrics and RFD
– CCTV and Video Surveillance
– Industrial Fencing
– Design and Construction
– Serial or IP Sensor Integration
– Cybersecurity
For more information on Nasatka Security, please visit the website at www.nasatka.com or call (301) 868-0300.

CLINTON, Md., Sept. 13,2012 — Nasatka Security announced today that it has entered into a reseller agreement with Blue Ridge Networks, Incorporated,, the leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for government and commercial enterprises.

Nasatka President, David Natelson said, “We are excited about establishing this relationship with Blue Ridge Networks. Their unmatched cybersecurity architecture solutions will enable secure remote access for our clients’ enterprise networks with a suite of protection and control of endpoints. Their best-in-class secure access through the ‘cloud to enterprise’ network will definitely allow us to sleep better at night.”

“We are very excited about the potential of this relationship to provide Nasatka’s impressive customer base with our best-in-class security solutions,” said John B. Higginbotham, CEO at Blue Ridge Networks

The Blue Ridge comprehensive cybersecurity solutions deliver previously unattainable levels of security and operational efficiency including the following attributes:

“Guard” enterprise data centers from unauthorized access ensuring network trust.
Extend network trust to offices, remote locations, and mobile terminals without modifying existing IT infrastructure.
Eliminate risks from targeted malware attacks and zero-day malware that signature-based antivirus tools cannot detect –stop damage from even unknown malware.
Enable employees and partners to remotely access enterprise resources and untrustable applications (e.g., “dirty” internet, social media, etc.) through the “Cloud” without risk of data loss.
Lower IT operations and support costs by materially mitigating the risks of successful attacks and extending secure utilization of existing IT infrastructure without expensive upgrades or replacements.
Deliver managed security services so customers can focus on what they do best.

About Nasatka Security. Global Lines of Defense®.
Nasatka Security has recently enhanced several areas within their company and most recently rebranded their service offerings from solely barrier protection to complete security integration solutions.

Additional security solutions include:
– Infrastructure and Perimeter Security Enhancements
– Information Technology
– Biometrics and RFD
– CCTV and Video Surveillance
– Industrial Fencing
– Design and Construction
– Serial or IP Sensor Integration

About Blue Ridge Networks. Secure. Easy. Protected. Access.©
For more than 15 years Blue Ridge Networks’ cybersecurity architecture has protected against vulnerabilities plaguing even the most advanced networks delivering trusted access in an untrusted world. We offer an unmatched suite of reliable, scalable, certified, easy-to-install, and affordable solutions that enable secure access to network resources with protection and control of endpoints. From critical enterprise operations to warfighter communications to telework, Blue Ridge provides best-in-class secure access through the cloud to enterprise network resources any time, all the time. For more information, visit www.blueridge.com.

CLINTON, Md. – (December 14, 2011) – Nasatka Security President David Natelson announced today a $20 million order from Torrance, CA-based Rapiscan Systems Inc., a leading global supplier of security inspection solutions.

In late September 2011, Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI Systems Inc. announced that it had been awarded an approximate $98 million order from the U.S. Army for a range of surveillance and screening equipment for Entry Control Point (ECP) non-intrusive inspection requirements. As a subcontractor to Rapiscan, Nasatka Security will provide mobile barriers, ballistic and blast-rated guard shacks, and security device interface hardware to integrate a variety of new and existing force protection ECP equipment for the U.S. Army.

“This project demonstrates Nasatka Security’s transition strategy and companywide movement from a traditional barrier manufacturer to a full-service perimeter integrator in the global security space,” Natelson said.

This Rapiscan-based delivery order stems from a three-year, multi-award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $248 million for all delivery orders awarded to Rapiscan and six other companies earlier this year by the U.S. Army.

For the past 12 months, Nasatka Security has worked to reorganize several areas within their company and most recently rebranded their service offerings from solely barrier protection to complete security integration solutions.

Additional security solutions include:

• Infrastructure and Perimeter Security Enhancements
• Information Technology
• Biometrics and RFD
• CCTV and Video Surveillance
• Industrial Fencing
• Design and Construction
• Serial or IP Sensor Integration

For more information on Nasatka Security, please visit the website at www.nasatka.com or call 813-855-7643.

Washington, DC – (December 01, 2011) – New York-based Government Security News (GSN) awarded Clinton, Maryland-based Nasatka Security the 2011 first place award for Best Perimeter Protection Product/System.

Nasatka Security, a global leader in perimeter security and system integration was nominated and chosen for their IIID electric steel plate vehicle barrier. This award-winning barrier uses an electric, as opposed to a hydraulic system, and recently completed a 1.5 million cycle without any human interference, which totals over 5 years of barrier cycles at a high vehicle volume site.

David Natelson, President of Nasatka Security said, “We are very pleased to have received this award, our loyal customer base will be pleased to know that the security solution they purchased was singled out for excellence in the 2011 awards.”

Nasatka Security retains its ongoing commitment to the research and development of crash-rated vehicle barriers, in addition to CCTV, video surveillance, intrusion detection and passive barriers. With their turnkey products and innovative security solutions, they expect to continue to receive honorable, industry awards.

In the United States and overseas, Nasatka Security remains on the forefront of development, ensuring their customers safety with their Global Lines of Defense^®.

Nasatka Security Integration Solutions include:

– Infrastructure and Perimeter Security Enhancements
– End to End Communication systems for Physical Security Equipment and Command Control Software – Biometrics and RFD
– CCTV and Video Surveillance
– Industrial Fencing
– Design and Construction
– System Integration

CLINTON, Md. – (September 20, 2011) – Maryland-based Nasatka Security, announced that Ralph Nasatka, founder and CEO, will be seeking a less active role with daily operations and has appointed former Vice President of Global Sales and trusted industry veteran, John Scolaro, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

“When I came on after the 9/11 incident, the industry was spiking and Nasatka exploded almost overnight. My background was in production, sales and international business, so my entry point into Nasatka was perfect to say the least. We have big plans for growth with a unique reorganization that has taken place over the past 12 months,” said Scolaro.

Scolaro has a well-versed and impressive background on the international business front. A jetsetter with worldly experience and business perspectives, Scolaro is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and competent in Taiwanese. With an impressive list of potential clients, Scolaro stated he is ready to “divide and conquer” on the global sales front.

Nasatka’s well-timed selection of Scolaro as CEO comes with a new direction and some fresh faces in the management structure, including the naming of former Oracle Executive, David Natelson, as President and Chief Operating Officer.

“Natelson’s responsibilities will include a strong leadership role in defining and executing a new corporate strategy, focused on improved product and service offerings for Nasatka’s global customers,” affirmed Scolaro.

Natelson brings over 25 years of technology, executive management, product development, consulting and marketing experience in the security and technology fields. Prior to becoming President of Nasatka, Natelson spent over 15 years in Oracle Corporations Public Sector Sales Organization including Vice President of State and Local Applications Sales from 2001 to 2005. From 2006 to 2008, he was the Vice President of Sales at Vumii, Incorporated,, a Night Vision and Perimeter focused startup.

For the past 12 months, Nasatka Security has worked to reorganize several areas within their company and most recently rebranded their service offerings from solely barrier protection to complete security integration solutions.

Additional security solutions include:

• Infrastructure and Perimeter Security Enhancements
• Information Technology
• Biometrics and RFD
• CCTV and Video Surveillance
• Industrial Fencing
• Design and Construction
• Serial or IP Sensor Integration

For more information on Nasatka Security, please visit the website at www.nasatka.com or call 813-855-7643.