Islamabad to launch crackdown against untrained private security guards
Islamabad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hamza Shafqaat has said that only well-trained security guards with registered arm licenses would be allowed in private security companies of the federal capital. He warned of crackdown against any...
PASS releases new Safety and Security guidelines for K-12 Schools
The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the fourth edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which provides school administrators, school boards and public safety and security professionals with...
3026 Mumbai buildings get notices for flouting fire safety measures
In a fire safety audit of 6142 buildings done by the Mumbai Fire Brigade department from the year 2015 to October this year, notices have been issued to 3026 buildings. Between August and October...
Global guard service revenues to grow 6 percent annually through 2022
According to a new report from The Freedonia Group, revenues for the global guard service industry are forecast to grow six percent per year to $145.2 billion in 2022. In a statement, the research...
Mumbai airport security wear cameras to catch unruly fliers
An unnecessary argument with security personnel at the international airport over baggage checks or paperwork is not just going to cost you time, but will also land you in trouble with clinching evidence captured...
Kartarpur corridor will not be a security challenge: BSF chief
Border Security Force Director General R K Mishra has said that the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor between India and Pakistan will not pose a challenge for border security. He reiterated it was not difficult to...
Starwood Hotel database hacked, 500 million may be affected
Marriott International has said hackers stole about 500 million records from its Starwood Hotels reservation system in an attack that began four years ago, exposing personal data of customers including some payment card numbers....
India may impose higher penalties to ensure companies report cyber security breaches
The government wants to impose higher penalties on companies that fail to immediately report incidents of data breach of Indian users to the authorities, a senior government official has said adding that the current...
Security sector urged to move away from focus on manpower
More security guards does not mean better security. Instead companies should base their security contracts on outcomes which provide more productive and effective solutions that integrate manpower and technology. This was the key message...
Woman student from Mysuru bags gold medal for wireless home security system at All...
The National Design and Research Forum (NDRF) of The Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), annually organises a National-level Design Competition for Engineering students across the country. Among fifteen proposals, two of the project proposals from...
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Aadhaar cards set for major tech overhaul with AI, Blockchain, and...
The government is preparing for one of the biggest upgrades to the Aadhaar system since its launch. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)...
