QAT designation for Isotec portals WASHINGTON, April 6 (UPI) -- Facility entry portals from Isotec Security have been designated Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology by the U.S. government. The designation from the U.S. Department of f Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate followed 18 months of evaluation to determine whether the portals, which protect against unauthorized entry, met technology requirements set out in the 2002 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act. The SAFETY Act promotes development of anti-terrorism technologies and provides liability limitations for claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism where "qualified anti-terrorism technologies" have been deployed. Isotec's portals are made with high tensile strength aluminum tubing, heavy doors, concealed closers, sensors, other equipment and ballistic composite panels. Isotec's Automated Weapons Control Portals have long been used by agencies within the U.S. Departments of Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, courthouses and financial institutions. "The (Homeland Security) designation is the result of Isotec's commitment to protect the innocent, the unassuming and those charged with their protection," Isotec President David Barnes said. The designation by (the department) and its Science and Technology Directorate confirms our ability to protect the most secure facilities on the planet along with their employees and patrons.