Singapore seeks expanded governance framework for generative AI

Singapore has released a draft governance framework on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) that it says is necessary to address emerging issues, including incident reporting and content provenance. The proposed model builds on the country's...

Fire safety, trained counsellors & no students under 16 — govt’s new guidelines for...

From setting a lower age limit of 16 for students who enrol in coaching institutes to mandating that such centres have adequate infrastructure, meet fire safety standards and have trained counsellors to look after...

Lancashire Police wants locals to register security cameras

Lancashire police force has asked the public to register their home security cameras to help gather crucial evidence to help investigate crimes. Lancashire Constabulary has been using the NICE INVESTIGATE system since July 2021...

Ayodhya Ram Mandir turns to SIS India to guard the temple

Private security guards from renowned private security group SIS India will now be deployed in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. They will also be deployed in the additional aloe zone...

Physical security: Trends for 2024

In December 2023 organizations were still recovering from pandemic-related disruptions. Yet, despite labor shortages, supply chain issues, and growing cyber threats, leaders advanced their risk management plans. In 2024, the physical security industry will stay...

Committee to study CCTV footages in 145 Chennai police stations in the city to...

The district-level oversight committee will start studying CCTV footage in 145 police stations in the city. The committee headed by Chennai Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade held a meeting in Ripon Buildings in the presence...

Safety and security changes in the transportation of goods by sea, road and rail...

The European Union’s new customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – will introduce a new process for entry of goods by maritime and inland waterways, road and rail...

Pharma giant Alkem Laboratories faces security breach, Rs 52 Crores at stake

Pharmaceutical giant Alkem Laboratories has confirmed that a cybersecurity incident led to a fraudulent transfer of Rs 52 crore from one of its subsidiaries. While the company maintained the impact was minimal and confined...

LAPD plans to include private cameras in 10K-strong surveillance network

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) intends to develop a new surveillance center that will give police centralised access to live security feeds from cameras in public and private spaces, pending budget approval from...

London Gatwick announces project to phase in state-of-the-art security scanners

London Gatwick has announced a partnership with Smiths Detection to supply state-of-the-art scanners across the airport. Following an extensive trial, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX carry-on baggage CT X-ray scanners will be phased in on...