UIDAI calls for 20 top ethical hackers to understand vulnerabilities in Aadhaar data security
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has called out for 20 top hackers to figure out any vulnerabilities in its security system that guards the Aadhaar data of 1.32 billion Indians, and has...
Securitas completes acquisition of Stanley Security
The acquisition of Stanley Security is now completed and is consolidated into Securitas as of July 22, 2022. Securitas will present the strategy of the new group as well as new financial targets on...
36.29 lakh cyber security incidents reported across India in last 3.5 years: Centre
A whopping 36.29 lakh cyber security incidents were observed in the country since 2019 till last month and the government has taken a number of steps to check such designs, Union minister Ajay Kumar...
Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security
A Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics' phones had been hacked using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware....
Jyotiraditya Scindia tells airlines to take steps to enhance security surveillance
Amid frequent incidents of malfunctions in several flights, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently chaired a one-on-one meeting with heads of airline companies. During the meeting, he reviewed flight safety norms. Further, each...
Georgia city to spend nearly a $1 million on armed security guards
The Gainesville City School District plans to spend nearly $1 million on hiring an armed security guard to stand guard in every single one of its buildings. At a school board meeting Gainesville City...
Godrej saw 40% uptick in CCTV sales in 1 year, says Indians prioritise physical...
Godrej Security Solutions, a division of Godrej & Boyce and part of the $4.1 billion Godrej Group, in a recent study has said that there has been a massive shift in India’s security habits....
Two State agencies lock horns over private security training in Kenya
Two state agencies are fighting over the training and licensing of private security guards, in a dispute that might delay plans to professionalise the sector that continues to attract new investors.
The clash started...
San Diego City Council moves forward with surveillance tech ordinance
The San Diego City Council this week moved forward with regulations that will govern the city's use of surveillance technology, but not without changes many residents oppose, including an exemption for police officers on...
Withdraw ‘unscientific’ fire safety directives, or will have to shut down ICUs: AHNA
Strongly opposing notices issued to hospitals and nursing homes by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s Fire and Emergency Services along with Estate departments, seeking compliance with the Gujarat High Court directives on Intensive Care Units...
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Chandigarh railway station set for surveillance, security upgrade
About 250 high-resolution CCTV security cameras with facial recognition systems are to be installed at the Chandigarh railway station as part of the station...
