EMP – the threat is real, very real
America’s military planners recognize the growing threat from an EMP attack by bad actors around the world, in particular North Korea and Iran.
An EMP...
Estonia Hosts European Cyber-Defense Excercise
NATO countries and partner nations on Tuesday started large-scale cyber defense exercises aimed at testing the alliance’s ability to fend off cyber attacks against...
“Killer robots” are here – shall we let them operate?
Killer robots are here: in the air, at sea and on the ground. The looming question is whether we should let them do that...
Paris Attacks: A Wake Up Call For Europe’s Security Theatre
The multiple breaches and deficiencies in European security structures exposed in the Paris attacks throw a light on the Union’s unpreparedness for the threats...
The national home front drill – photo op for politicians
If someone in Israel thinks that the national war drill simulating a missile attack on Israel from multiple fronts will help in the moment...
A.I. Program To Assist Us In Making Decisions
A joint project between NASA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) resulted in a smart program that will do just about anything...
Cyber Survey: increased awareness of threat – alongside lack of preparedness
The global yearly survey of cyber threats performed by “Cyber Arc”: 80% of senior managers consider cyber attacks as a greater national threat than...
Defense, Rescue and Security Robots – Growing Market
A new report projects that the world service robotics market would reach $34,672.8 million by 2022. Professional service robots segment, which includes robots used...
Managing medical treatment in mass casualties’ events with limited means
Red Cross shares its knowledge with Israel's first responders
Dr. Harald Veen, chief surgeon of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva,...
An Exclusive I-HLS Interview With Former Georgian Minister of Defense
Georgia may be on the other side of the Muslim refugees’ path, but that isn’t to say that it hasn’t felt the threat of...
Local Police Use Advanced Surveillance Technology
Once reserved for Federal agencies like the National Security Agency, local police departments are now using high-end surveillance technology. The police have recently incorporated...
The Unrest in Europe and Scandinavia – a promo to chaos
Israeli security experts say that the murder of the British soldier in London and the ongoing riots in Sweden are signs of a massive...
Turkey Spends $205 million On Armored Weapons And Vehicles
The Turkish Finance Ministry has spent 10 times than previous year on buying armored water cannons, armored carriers and helicopters for the police due...
Out of Control
The hacking problem just got worse. The defenders are losing the race of protecting computer users. One of their great successes is summarized in...
TSA to Test New Checkpoint Detector Systems
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has ordered advanced software and hardware for uncovering liquid explosives and other threats.
The systems, which can be retrofitted into...
Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17- complicated investigation
The U.S is doing a huge effort to prove that pro-Russian separatists are responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines FlightMH17.
The United States is...
Turkey Forms Comprehensive Border Control Unit to Protect Homeland Security
Paz Shabtai
Perhaps due to international pressure, mainly from the US and Russia, to secure its border with Syria and to enforce strict border control,...
American Company Introduces New Security-Screening Kiosk
Qylur Security Systems introduces the Qylatron, a security screening system for quick processing at entrances to crowded venues and mega events. The system verifies...
The dangers of Israel as a digital country
Cisco’s plan to turn Israel into the world’s “first digital country” might not be such a good idea, according to top US security expert...
The underground threat is not an exclusively Israeli problem
A lot of attention has been paid in the past weeks to Israel's struggle against the terror tunnels employed by Hamas in Gaza. Nevertheless,...
The rocket threat is international – India evaluates the “Iron Dome”
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Rafael is offering its "Iron Dome" rocket interceptor to the Indian army. The "Iron Dome" has achieved an amazing 90 % kill rate in...
ISIS Using “Official” Fake Passports To Enter Western Countries
ISIS has reportedly obtained equipment and blank passport books required to make fake Syrian passports when taking control of Raqqa and Deir Ezzour in...
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A New Quantum Breakthrough Could Change Signal Detection on the Battlefield
Modern military and civilian communications environments are becoming increasingly crowded. Drones, radios, sensors, satellites, electronic warfare systems, and wireless networks all compete for space...
