AIIMS to start biometric attendance system for security guards
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has decided to implement mandatory biometric system to register the attendance of private security guards at...
JetBlue to test Self-Boarding program using Facial Recognition
JetBlue will deploy biometrics technology at Boston’s Logan Airport to test a self-boarding process in which paper tickets are replaced with facial recognition scans....
Home Minister warns BSF on using social media
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has directed officers and jawans of central paramilitary forces not to share videos on social media. Speaking at a...
CCTV a must in all cabs in Toronto: Cab Industry
A cab industry spokesman argues that more needs to be done — including installing mandatory video cameras — to protect vulnerable women travelling alone...
Day-care centres to be under CCTV surveillance in Kerala
Seeking to ensure safety of children in daycare centres, Kerala police has made CCTV cameras mandatory in such institutions in three districts. Thiruvananthapuram Range...
India leads globally in adoption of biometric tech
With advancements in the field of biometric technology, India has topped globally in adoption of biometrics techniques, says a report. “On an average, people...
Biometric banking most popular in UK
The survey of 12,000 people in 11 countries found that less than half (46 per cent) trusted fingerprint recognition to replace their traditional password,...
More security aids for safer Delhi Metro Heritage Line
Several security features have been added at the stations on Delhi Metro's Heritage Line. A six-foot glass wall has been installed at each station...
KPS Gill is no more
SECURITY TODAY mourns the passing away of a true Supercop and sends its sincere condolences to his family. Former DGP of Punjab KPS Gill,...
New COO at Avigilon
Avigilon Corporation has promoted James Henderson to Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Henderson joined Avigilon in 2011, most recently serving as Chief Sales and Marketing...
At 10 locations, Delhi Police Commandos will take on terror threat
In wake of recent inputs about a possible terror attack in New Delhi, the Delhi Police has decided to place 10 PCR vans manned...
World’s first official robot police officer – Dubai’s robocop to fight...
Dubai has launched a robot who will be patrolling the streets and tourist destinations as a police officer. This robot police officer also known...
UK centre opens to showcase best-in-class intelligent surveillance technology
Axis Communications has helped solve one of the largest challenges within the surveillance industry today with the launch of its new experience centre to...
India a favourite for cyberattacks, says Israeli cyber security company
Rapid digitisation in all sectors in India has made the country critically prone to targeted cyber attacks and ‘WannaCry’ ransomware attack is “just the...
Builders need to provide affidavits on fire safety measures
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has emphasised that officials acquire self-attested affidavit from builders of multi-storied buildings that adequate fire safety measures were taken...
Hikvision & SGS sign Memorandum for Joint Lab Collaboration
Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, and SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announced they...
Smiths Detection wins Gatwick explosives detection contract
Smiths Detection formerly Morpho Detection – Safran, has won a contract with London Gatwick Airport Limited to supply and service nine high-speed CTX 9800...
India makes biometrics compulsory in e-govt programmes
The Indian government has released new e-govt guidelines that make biometrics a compulsory authentication factor. The staff guidelines come under a “National e-Governance Plan”...
Electronic Security Industry shocked as Government sets 28% GST Slab!
Several Private Security Industry Associations have decided to approach the Finance Minister Mr Arun Jaitley to apprise him of the negative impact of placing...
Over 900 Railway Stations to have CCTV Cameras under Nirbhaya Fund
Indian Railways will install CCTV surveillance systems at more than 900 stations under the Nirbhaya Fund at an approved cost of Rs. 500 crore...






















