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...
Union Health Ministry issues advisory to states, UTs on preventing hospital...
With temperatures rising across the country, the Union Health Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have issued a joint advisory to all...
City of Cambridge makes cyber security top priority after Hamilton attack
After two Ontario municipalities were hit with cyber attacks within a three week span, the City of Cambridge is beefing up its own security...
AI Cameras successful in identifying blacklisted individuals at Pune station
The AI-powered surveillance system, a pilot project jointly launched by the Indian Railways and Jio, has showcased its capability to identify blacklisted individuals and...
SIS Strikes a ‘Hat Trick’: Now in Top 10 Companies in...
SIS Enterprises, has struck “Hat Trick” SIS Enterprises by achieving the remarkable feat by
becoming the first company ever to be ranked in the Top...
Major cyber attack on Iran’s railway network
Hacker group APT Iran has infiltrated the cyber infrastructure of Iran's Railway Company in the latest such attack on government networks, with documents revealing...
Airbnb to ban security cameras inside guest homes to prioritise privacy
Airbnb has said it is banning security cameras inside guest homes so as to prioritise privacy.
The home rental platform previously allowed indoor security cameras...
Industrial Safety and Disaster Risk Reduction requires investing in advanced systems...
NEW DELHI, 18 March 2024: Mr Rajendra Singh, Member, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Govt of India today while inaugurating the ‘Conference on Industrial...
£117m to protect UK mosques and Muslim schools from hate attacks
More than £117m will be spent to protect mosques, Muslim schools and community centres in the UK from hate attacks over the next four...
DSCI amongst nonprofits to receive Kyndryl Foundation grant to advance cybersecurity...
Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a premier industry body on data protection in India, setup by NASSCOM, committed to making cyberspace safe, secure...
DHS wants $101 million to upgrade its border surveillance towers
If the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) gets its way, Congress will grant it more than $107 billion to run its enforcement...
Noida to install around 2500 CCTV cameras to ensure safety to...
To ensure better security of residents, the Noida authority has decided to put the entire city under electronic-surveillance by installing at least 2,500 CCTV...
London transport: Bus shelter CCTV cameras to improve safety
Specially designed CCTV cameras are being trialled at bus shelters across London in a bid to improve safety. It comes as Transport for London...
Delhi airport adds more Digi Yatra checkpoints amid concerns over security...
India’s largest airport has unveiled a new expansion and with it, more checkpoints utilising biometric security clearance system Digi Yatra. The expansion of Terminal...
With summer picking up pace, GHMC takes up fire safety drills
With the onset of summer, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s Enforcement Vigilance & Disaster Management (EV&DM) initiated awareness programmes and emergency evacuation drills to...
Winners of the 2024 India & South Asia OSPAs Announced
The 4th India & South Asia Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place at the United Services Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi....
