GU, DRDO to set up cyber security research centre

The Gujarat University is setting up a Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Centre for Cyber security Research (SVP-CCR) in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), an MoU for which has been signed. Planned...

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Council takes legal action against tenants who refuse to have fire smoke detectors repaired

Kirklees Council in the UK has taken legal action against three of its tenants and one private leaseholder living in flats on Brooklyn Road in Cleckheaton in order to complete repairs to smoke detectors....

India bans import of drones, except for R&D, defence & security purposes

India has banned import of drones except for R&D, defence and security purposes. The ban, which comes into immediate effect, is aimed at promoting the domestic drone manufacturing industry. A notification by the...

Privacy concerns over putting CCTV in Derby taxis

Derby residents are being asked if they have any privacy concerns should CCTV cameras be installed in taxis. A consultation has been launched seeking people’s thoughts on increasing safety in taxis for both passengers...

Indian Army to use RFID tech to keep track of ammo

The Indian Army has announced that it has implemented the tagging of ammunition to keep track of them. The Indian Army is using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging technology for asset tracking by...

Homeland Security warns that Russia could launch cyberattack against US

A new Department of Homeland Security bulletin warns that Russia could launch a cyberattack against U.S. targets on American soil if it believes Washington’s response to its potential invasion of Ukraine threatens its long-term...

Canada announces funding to increase airport security and safety

The Canadian government has announced critical infrastructure funding for several airports, which will include security and safety improvements. Edmonton International Airport will receive $10.4 million in new funding to support investments in information technology...

Private security companies want greater role in crime fighting

Jamaican security companies KingAlarm and Guardsman Group are urging the Government to tap into the private security industry to enhance the local crime-fighting efforts. Both companies pointed to the potency and the number of...

Mumbai local trains to get major security upgrade

The Indian Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras for locomotives and suburban trains in Mumbai. A centralised control room will monitor the activities of the motorman captured on the CCTV cameras which will...