U.S. Ballistic Missile Systems lack cybersecurity
A report put together by the Department of Defense found that the U.S. ballistic missile system lacked data encryption, antivirus programs and multifactor authentication methods. The report also found that some 28-year-old vulnerabilities remain...
Centre authorises agencies to snoop into any computer
Ten investigating agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau, CBI, and the Enforcement Directorate, can also monitor data stored on computers, following a new order of the Union Home Ministry.
The order of the ministry’s cyber...
Trump panel on school safety recommends arming staff, veterans as guards to keep students...
A safety panel set up by US President Donald Trump in the wake of numerous school shootings has recommended that schools consider arming staff, using veterans as guards and reversing Obama-era guidelines. The Federal...
Accept vehicle documents, driving licence in electronic format, Centre tells States
The Union transport ministry has asked states to facilitate acceptance of driving licence and other documents such as vehicle registration certificates in electronic format by enforcement agencies. Vehicle owners can also show their documents...
Alexa can control your home security system
It's now decidedly easier to control your home security system if you have an Echo speaker or another Alexa-powered gadget. Amazon has enabled a Security Panel Controller framework that lets you control security systems...
To improve border security, Intelligence Bureau to get 1,800 extra hands
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is all set to get a boost in the new year as 1,800 non-combat personnel of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will be transferred to IB. The transfer will be completed...
ICAO questions Indian airports’ security and infra gap
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has raised red flags against Indian airports’ security and inadequate infrastructure following an audit of Chennai airport and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
The audit revealed glaring...
Jacksonville to create Uniform Surveillance System
The City of Jacksonville, Fla., is considering $3.3 million in requests to update the city’s surveillance system. The money would help fund new cameras as well as upgrades and maintenance to current surveillance systems...
Dahua Technology donates its video surveillance solutions to Faces of Hope Victims Center
In honour of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Dahua Technology donated its advanced video surveillance solutions to Faces of Hope Victims Center for it to create a safe space for...
Indian Railways equip trains with Black-Box type security feature
Travelling in Indian Railways has become a more luxurious affair with the introduction of state-of-the-art trains like Tejas, Humsafar, Anubhuti coaches, Uday Express and soon to be introduced Train 18. Trains like Tejas, Humsafar...
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MeitY issues advisory on CCTV security, asks ministries to avoid suppliers...
The information technology (IT) ministry has advised government departments and ministries to avoid procuring equipment from suppliers who have a history of security and...
