Indian airports to have full-body scanners soon
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has informed that full-body scanners will be installed at airports having a footfall of over five million. This is...
JFK to install AI/AR ramp control systems
The consortium responsible for leading the $4.2bn redevelopment of New York’s JFK International (JFK) has agreed a deal with Logipix to install its AI...
Airport security liquid rule change delayed as scanners aren’t ready
New security scanners that save passengers having to take liquids out of their hand luggage in the UK have been delayed by up to...
BCAS boosts Aviation Security Operations
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) in India is ramping up its operational capabilities with plans to fill 122 crucial posts and establish...
Telangana Police set to deploy ‘Flying Squad’ to clip wings of...
Telangana police’s new eagle squad is almost ready and will become operational soon. Recently, the smart eagles that have been trained to bring down...
Ohio buys two ‘shoot houses’ to train armed school employees
Ohio State public safety officials will use two mobile “shoot houses” to help train armed school employees and other first responders who might find...
Ensure CCTV cameras are functional at all times: Delhi govt to...
The Delhi government has directed all its hospitals and medical colleges to ensure that the CCTV cameras installed on their premises are functional at...
Hong Kong mulls compulsory surveillance and dash cameras in taxis
Hong Kong will consult the taxi industry as to whether surveillance and dash cameras will be made mandatory in their vehicles. Secretary for Transport...
High-tech Mobile Drone Vehicle to enhance Lucknow Police’s surveillance ops
The police authorities in urban regions of Uttar Pradesh often rely on drone surveillance, especially during crowded events. In a move to enhance drone...
Memphis Police Department receives $1.9M federal boost for surveillance and safety...
The Memphis Police Department's crime-fighting capabilities just got a $1.9 million boost from the federal government, designated for the department's surveillance technology and officer...
NHAI to deploy 125 cameras on Dwarka Expressway for enhanced surveillance
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled a project to install 125 cameras along the Dwarka Expressway, encompassing both Delhi and Gurugram...
Israel reportedly using facial recognition and Google Photos to conduct mass...
Israel is deploying a mass facial recognition program in Gaza, conducting surveillance of Palestinians without their knowledge or consent, according to a new report...
Only 4% of companies in India ‘mature’ to tackle cyber threats:...
Just 4 per cent of companies in India have a “mature” level of readiness needed to manage cybersecurity risks and 3 per cent are...
France asks 46 countries for help with Paris Olympics security
France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris...
RBI alerts banks on heightened cyber security threats, gives action plan...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned some banks, urging them to fortify their defences against potential cyber attacks, as per a Moneycontrol...
Lawmakers propose a new federal office to regulate workplace surveillance tech
A pair of House Democrats in the United States have introduced legislation that would require employers to be more transparent about their use of...
Introducing facial recognition-enabled CCTV cameras in trains raises privacy concerns :...
Indian Railways’ plans to introduce facial recognition-enabled CCTV cameras inside train coaches across India is a big departure from the right to privacy, says...
HID report highlights rise of Biometric Authentication, Mobile ID
A new report from HID Global suggests that mobile-based digital IDs are about to boom in popularity. A key finding of the “2024 State...
IIT Kanpur’s unique ‘flying saucer’ for surveillance uses sunlight to fly
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed a unique surveillance drone powered entirely by solar energy. This innovative creation, named 'Maral' promises...
Study demonstrates need for new fire safety rules for methanol-fueled ships
A new fire safety study by survival technology solutions provider Survitec finds that existing fire-fighting methods used to extinguish machinery space spray and pool...
