Wireless video surveillance market sees growth ahead

Technavio, a tech-focused market research firm, has published a new report on the global Wireless Video Surveillance market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 21% during the forecast period...

Government must incentivise private security companies to curb cybercrimes

To check cyber crimes, government and regulators must design policies entailing incentives and tax breaks to encourage private sector participation in curbing the menace, a report has suggested. Besides, the government must increase the...

Hikvision to establish R&D Centre in Montreal & Research Institute in Silicon Valley

Hikvision,has announced that it plans to establish an R&D Centre in Montreal, Canada and a Research Institute in Silicon Valley, California, USA. “These two major investments underscore Hikvision’s R&D globalization strategy and the commitment...

Pune top cop exhorts firms to hire quality security guards

Instead of cutting corners by employing guards from private security agencies, companies should hire men of the government-run Maharashtra State Security Corporation (MSSC) for the safety of their employees, additional director general of police...

Trains designed for fire safety, rail operators regularly tested: Singapore LTA

Trains on Singapore’s rail network are designed with fire safety in mind, with features to prevent the spread of fire and ensure commuter safety, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have said. An LTA spokesperson...

CISF gets MHA’s nod to guard Reliance Corporate IT Park

Two hundred Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) commandos will soon be guarding Navi Mumbai based Reliance Corporate IT Park. The CISF received a go ahead from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).  The IT...

American states considering biometrics legislation

Following the lead set by Illinois, four other US states are now considering legislation related to biometric data. Since January 1, 2017, the Connecticut, New Hampshire, Washington, and Alaska legislatures have also proposed bills...

SECURITY TODAY gets service providers and end users together in a unique Round Table

The  notification categorising private security guards as “ skilled and highly skilled guards’ by the government is a major milestone for the private security industry. It is major opportunity for the industry, as the...

RBI to set up panel on strengthening cyber security

In a bid to strengthen cyber security systems, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday decided to set up an interdisciplinary panel on cyber security to examine various threats and suggest measures to...

Pinkerton enters Swedish market through acquisition

Pinkerton, a global provider of corporate risk management services has entered the Swedish market with the strategic acquisition of risk and security consulting services provider Seccredo AB. Pinkerton President Jack Zahran made the announcement....