Phones Track Firefighters When the Heat is On
In the midst of a blaze, firefighters rely on teamwork to tackle the flames, save lives and get out safely. But getting a clear...
New Explosives Detector Receives DHS Approval
Implant Sciences Corporation announced that the QS-B220 explosives and drugs trace detector has been issued a SAFETY Act Designation from the Department of Homeland...
FirstNet Releases RFI, Budget
Announcements by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) show progress at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), an independent authority...
Critical infrastructure risks in the U.S. still high
Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure (CI) in the U.S. is up — way up, particularly in the energy sector. The Department of Homeland Security's...
Flying cameras following earthquake
Flying cameras help teams assess damage, search for survivors and clear roads following earthquake in Ludian, Yunnan, China. Disaster response team incorporates aerial technology into...
Mobile technology saves lives
It’s a world problem even in very developed countries including Israel and the authorities are not doing enough to solve it. The United Nations...
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...
BCP&IT Conference: “Cyber Command in the IDF”
The Israeli Army must be put in charge of operations during cyber-attack emergencies, and in order to do that the IDF must establish a...
More equitable access to DNA identification after disaster or conflict needed
The April 2013 collapse of the Rana Plaza Factory Building in Bangladesh, in which more than 1,130 people were killed, is only the latest...
Israeli Cyber Security Firms Draw Foreign Interest
The intensification of cyberattacks on corporations and government agencies has led to a surge of new companies offering cybersecurity solutions. Israel boasts some of...
Russia and NATO Develop New Crowd-Screening Sensors
NATO and Russia are cooperating on a system that will identify terrorist bombers targeting big commuter hubs or sports venues.
NATO said in a video...
Israeli technology alerts masses in emergencies
Emergencies around the world have focused attention on an Israeli technology that allows mass alerts.
The eVigilo system has been successfully operated during the recent...
The winning combination – security with energy saving
Al-Sorag, Israel’s leading protection solution company, in cooperation with the Israeli manufacturer Hanita Coatings, has been chosen to lead a Ministry of Health project...
ATLAS the humanoid robot is looking for a brain
Like the Scarecrow from “The Wizard of Oz” in search of a brain, Boston Dynamics Atlas robot created for the DARPA challenge, is also...
Terror in Sinai – Serious Threat to Egyptian Economy
The deteriorating security situation in Sinai has already damaged tourism in southern Sinai, which comprised almost a quarter of the entire Egyptian tourism market....
Crowd Monitoring Systems as Economic Situation Deteriorate in Eurpoe
By Arie Egozi, Europe
European Countries Are Expressing Interest in Crowd Monitoring Systems as Fears Rise About Riots as the Economic Situation Deteriorate
The economic instability...
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...
ADME Conference: One Step Ahead
When it comes to air defense, you have to be one step ahead of your opponent, quickly adapting to changing situtions
At the beginning of...
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...
ISR Drones to Save Lives During Hurricane
The US Air National Guard has deployed medium-altitude drones to help airlift and search-and-rescue units find victims in the hurricane disaster-stricken areas. The Guard...
Weapons Theft in Israel
The theft of weapons from citizens, institutions and IDF camps has reached record proportions according to sources familiar with the subject. Israel sometimes gives...
U.S. Navy to Adopt New Explosives Detection Tech
U.S. Navy bomb-disposal experts are asking industry members to submit candidate ground-based multispectral and hyperspectral imaging systems for comparative tests and evaluations scheduled for...
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This Multi-Layer Defense Package Targets Modern Anti-Armor Weapons
Modern armored vehicles face a growing range of threats that traditional armor was never designed to handle alone. Mine blasts can injure crews even...
