Americans worried for safety and comfortable with biometrics

The 2019 Unisys Security Index suggests that people are increasingly worried about their safety in large venues. The survey found that the vast majority of Americans (83 percent) were worried about physical harm as...

Major Indian railway stations to have airport-like access

To ensure top-grade safety of the passengers and goods, major railway stations would have access control system at par with security arrangements seen at airports across the country. The railway stations would be closed...

Hikvision wins 2019 ESX Innovation Award for thermal-optical DeepinView turret camera

Hikvision USA Inc., a leading provider of security hardware equipment and software solutions, is an ESX Innovation Award winner for the third consecutive year, which recognizes “innovation and excellence in the industry.” This year...

Kerala Police to launch CIMS, a first-of-its-kind surveillance system

The Kerala Police is expected to set up the Central Intrusion Monitoring System (CIMS), a first-of-its-kind surveillance project in India, in an effort to secure banks, jewellery stores and homes. The smart security system...

Consumers reluctant to swap passwords for biometrics for fear of identity fraud

Over half of consumers (56 percent) are worried that the shift to biometrics to authenticate online payments will dramatically increase the amount of identity fraud, according to new research conducted by Paysafe, a leading...

Delhi government notifies building bylaws for fire safety

The Delhi government has issued a notification with 10 amendments to the Delhi Building Bylaws - 2016, to enhance fire safety in hotels in the city. In the notification, special directives have been given...

Heathrow to revolutionise security screening with CT scanners

Heathrow has announced the rollout of new computerized tomography (CT) security equipment throughout its airport over the next few years. When in deployment, the 3D scanner could end passengers having to remove their liquids...

OYO hires senior security professionals for guest safety

As part of its efforts to improve guest safety and security and bring systemic solutions for all areas of guest experience, OYO Hotels & Homes has announced two key hires directly in the office...

City of Perth rolls out new facial recognition CCTV cameras

The activation of new facial recognition camera systems in Perth and Brisbane has raised concerns about how the technology is being quietly introduced by Australian governments as a way of monitoring their citizens. The...

Strong growth predicted for vehicle access control

The global vehicle access control market is projected to grow from USD 10.8 billion in 2020 to reach USD 22.6 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 11.2%. The growth of the vehicle access...