State agency cracking down on unregistered security guards, companies

Louisiana is cracking down on unlicensed security guards working in the New Orleans metro area. This comes as more and more private security officers are involved in violent situations. In the last 12 months,...

64% firms report ransomware attacks in India; 65% opt to pay ransom: Report

Ransomware attacks against Indian organisations dropped to 64 per cent this year from 73 per cent reported last year, according to a cybersecurity solutions provider Sophos study. The annual 'State of Ransomware in India...

NYPD could access shops’ surveillance cameras — in real time — under new plan...

New York city announced a new program to combat soaring retail crime – and it relies on store owners letting the NYPD tap into their security cameras to gather “real-time intelligence.” The pilot program...

IIRIS Knowledge launched; Maj Paul Devassy joins as CEO

IIRIS Knowledge has been launched with a motive to create a premier resource for professional development solutions. Maj Paul Devassy has joined as CEO of IIRIS Knowledge and will be steering it forward. IIRIS...

US adds $400 m in federal funding for security at religious places

A US$400 million increase in federal funding is available for security in places of worship, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced. The boost in money comes as concerns rise over threats against Jewish...

Hoax emails: Centre favours enhanced security, CCTVs in schools

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla recently reviewed the situation in the wake of hoax emails received by some schools in the national capital last week and emphasised the need to enhance security, CCTV cameras...

Peregrine Security Singapore provides security for Singapore Sports School’s 20th anniversary & awards night...

Peregrine Security Singapore has played a pivotal role as a security partner for the Singapore Sports School's illustrious 20th Anniversary & Awards Night 2024 celebrations. The event, honoured by the presence of the Deputy...

Nagpur faces CCTV crisis: CP calls for installation of 900 more cameras at vital...

With an alarming number of approximately 650-700 public CCTV cameras reported dysfunctional across Nagpur, Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal was compelled to chair a high-level review meeting with concerned agencies recently. The city’s law...

California law requires workplace violence prevention plan, other states could follow

With the threat of violence looming over workplaces more than ever, the California legislature has passed a law likely to garner interest from other states looking to protect workers. California Bill 553, signed into law...

DRDO to collaborate with IIT Bhubaneswar for AI-driven surveillance, other projects

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will collaborate with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar for artificial intelligence (AI) driven surveillance and other projects, officials said. A meeting was held between DRDO and IIT...