Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today hosted the first in a series of roundtable meetings with private sector leaders to discuss critical infrastructure security and unveiled a new Web site designed to inform the public about the Department’s critical infrastructure protection, readiness and resiliency efforts—part of her increased effort to heighten awareness about the importance of protecting America’s vital assets, systems and networks over the coming weeks. … » more

Meridian Rapid Defense Group will send company president Barry Epstein to attend the ASIS show in Anaheim, California from September 21-23. Mr. Epstein will be meeting with government and military representatives, defense firms, state and local police officers and contractors during the event.

To set up a meeting or find out about Meridian’s rapid defense barrier systems, contact us at info@betterbarriers.com or via phone at (310) 989-7841.

Meridian Rapid Defense Group (MRDG) today welcomes international security firm, Ridge Global, as a strategic advisor to the barrier systems technology company. Led by Tom Ridge, the United State’s first Secretary of Homeland Security, Ridge Global will assist Meridian as it provides solutions that meet the security sector’s need for better technology, greater innovation and improved integration.

Ridge Global will team with Meridian to develop expanded market-entry strategies for MRDG’s anti-vehicle barrier systems, currently utilized for a wide range of military and tactical scenarios.

“Meridian has developed a unique and rapidly deployable barrier technology,” said Secretary Ridge. “It requires no electricity, no hydraulics and no maintenance. It has full ballistic capabilities and can secure a position in under an hour. This type of hard technology offers flexibility in a sector that requires dynamic, inventive and reliable solutions.”

Meridian Rapid Defense Group is working with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. energy sector to provide technology to bolster preparedness and safe operating environments within the security industry.