1.25 km-long underground tunnel makes Connaught Place soft terror target

A 1.25 km-long underground tunnel in the very heart of Connaught Place could turn into a major security threat due to the negligence of...

Home Security System Market to surpass 13% growth

The global home security system market is projected to grow at a remarkable rate of above 13% during the forecast period as the rising...

India mulls Laser Walls on Punjab border rivers

Taking a serious note of the Pathankot terror strike, the Indian Government has decided to install an unbreachable surveillance system, along the Punjab border....

Security groups struggle for Budget, Skilled Workers

A shortage of knowledgeable security pros and a greater variety of information technology have set companies back in their fight to secure their infrastructure,...

Big jump in gun seizures at US airport security checkpoints

U.S. security officials intercepted a record 2,653 firearms—83 percent of them loaded—from carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints in 2015, a 20 percent increase...

90,000 Delhi cops but just 250 bulletproof vests

Delhi Police has expedited the process to procure enough bulletproof jackets and helmets for its personnel to tackle a Pathankot-like scenario. Currently, the city...

Rs.11-cr. tyre-killer gadget to guard Kochi airport

It may not be visible to your eyes like many other security gadgets. But in times of emergency, it comes up from under the...

Navi Mumbai airport bid hinges on developers’ security clearance

The wait for bids (request for proposal or RFP) for the Navi Mumbai airport has got longer. While the civil aviation ministry has given...

Disney to hire, train its own security personnel

Disney is launching another major security change at its Orlando parks nearly a month after metal detectors were put up at the front gates....

Pune education department to check CCTV cameras’ feasibility

Factors like viability, places and expenses need to be considered before making CCTV cameras compulsory in all schools, said the education department. The Bombay...

Indian CCTV market grows at 27 %CAGR

Research and Market has announced the addition of the "India CCTV Camera Market Outlook, 2021" report to their offering. According to India CCTV Camera...

Private guards in Israel may carry weapons while off-duty?

A proposed bill would permit private security guards in Israel to carry their weapons during off-duty hours as a buffer against terrorism. Public Security...

India to use handheld biometric devices for rural benefits

Indian officials have confirmed that the country plans to roll out solar-powered biometric hand-held devices to all its rural post offices for welfare distribution....

Safety cell formed for govt. buildings in West Bengal

The West Bengal government has constituted a safety cell under the state PWD for ensuring continuous maintenance and services of major government buildings including...

Egypt to spend £26m on X-ray machines and CCTV cameras at...

Egyptian government officials announced a series of measures to improve tourist security, after two attacks on hotels since the beginning of the year. Authorities will...

Americans okay with facial recognition: survey

Data collection, whether in the name of security, science, or efficiency, can have dark implications no matter the intentions—stored information is vulnerable to sophisticated...

Companies would pay ransom to hackers to avoid attack: Survey

Nearly a quarter of companies (24.6%) say they would be willing to pay hackers a ransom to prevent a cyberattack, a new survey finds....

Chicago aviation police officers ask for guns to bolster security

The union representing aviation police officers at Chicago’s two airports is asking Mayor Rahm Emanuel to bolster security by allowing officers to carry guns. Investigations...

From the Editor’s Desk: January 2016

Dear Reader Season’s Greetings. I hope the new year has begun on a positive note for you. In my 30 years of association with the private...

The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA) of USA and the...

The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA) of USA and the Fire & Security Association of India will be signing a historic MOU at...