Security breaches where working from home is involved are costlier, claims IBM report

Firms looking to save money by shifting to more flexible ways of working will need to think carefully about IT security and the additional cost of breaches linked to staff working from home. That's according...

Securitas acquires Protection One in Germany

Securitas has agreed to acquire Protection One, the German market leader specialising in remote technology-driven security solutions and electronic security. The acquisition will enhance Securitas’ protective services capabilities in Germany and is in line...

Access Control System to make a comeback at KSR railway station

KSR Bengaluru railway station’s move to ensure security within the station by keeping track of every vehicle entering and departing its premises, is set to make a comeback. The Access Control System will be...

US Air Force suspends using body cameras for its security personnel

While police units across the U.S. are seeing increased calls for body camera use to better monitor what officers are doing, the Air Force’s law enforcement troops will stop using the security tool in...

House passes bill requiring TSA to develop improved COVID-19 related protocols

Congress has passed new legislation that would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a new plan to improve COVID-19-related airport security screening protocols. According to The Hill, the bill was passed by...

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Kenya introduces rule requiring all landlords to install CCTV cameras

In the new CCTV Policy, the government of Kenya has sought to have direct access to CCTV cameras mounted in institutions, businesses and facilities within public areas. These include offices, schools, universities, restaurants and...

Maharashtra grants Rs. 1.93 crore for fire safety measures at Bhandara hospital

Months after a fire at the Bhandara district hospital in Nagpur killed 10 babies in the sick newborn care unit (SNCU), the state health department has granted ₹1.93 crore for fire safety measures at...

Indian Railways develop new fire-retardant coaches

Indian Railways in an attempt to reduce the number of incidents of fire breaking out in railway coaches has developed a new fire-retardant coach which will help in reducing such incidents. Indian Railways' coach manufacturing...

Indian security forces deploy surveillance cameras, sensors to keep close watch on Chinese activities...

In a major boost for border security and surveillance, the Indian security forces are creating a network of surveillance cameras and sensors to keep a close watch on the Chinese Army along the Line...