New UAVs to Detect Radiation and Chemical Agents
FlyCam UAV launched two new UAVs. The Cypher 6, a commercial-grade hexacopter, and the NEO, an all-weather commercial co-axial octocopter. The new developments can...
UK Police On Guard Since Paris Attacks
The effects of last year’s wave of terrorist attacks in Europe are still felt among security authorities, who are busy defining new tactics to...
First Citywide Testing of Mobile Radiation Sensors Network
An advanced radioactive threat detection system completed its first large-scale citywide testing of more than 1,000 networked, mobile radiation sensors in Washington, D.C.
Several hundred...
Good Morning UN – Or Go to Sleep Again?
Chemical weapons have been used in different conflicts. The UN has just discovered that fact.
Recently, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed alarm at "the...
Cyber Extortion – Keep Information in Right Hands
By Gad Elkin, Information Security Director in F5
In the film “Ransom”, Mel Gibson plays the role of a father who is trying to save...
Internet of Things – for Smart and Secure City Management
The Internet of Things (IoT) merges software and hardware with network connectivity, for the benefit of creating smart cities and safe cities.
IoT devices -...
Can Water Bottles be Kept in Our Hand Luggage?
Two new screening systems that will allow passengers to leave liquids and laptops in their hand luggage when passing through airport security has been...
Biological Screening to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism?
The growing threat of nuclear terrorism by extremist groups, independent or supported by states, has been urging law enforcement agencies as academic researchers to...
ISIS and Extremist Right Groups in Germany – Any Connection?
Hans-Georg Maassen, head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, claimed that German authorities are preparing for several terror attack scenarios on Germany as pressure builds...
Britain Raises Firearm Surveillance to Prevent Terror
The Scotland Yard have launched a public drive against mass casualty weapons to counter terrorist threats in the UK and to stop both illegal...
Rapid Solution Demanded to Counter Explosive Drones
A US lawmaker is asking the Air Force to expedite its acquisition and development of technology to combat the growing threat of explosive drones...
Invisible Screening Measures to Enhance Airport Security
Aviation industry experts said recently that authorities will incorporate more "invisible" screening measures to step up security in and around airports as they increasingly...
US Army Develops Electronic Anti-Drone Solutions
The U.S. Air Force recently zapped an Islamic State drone with an electronic weapon, according to Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James.
The service targeted...
Highly Sensitive Camera will Identify Explosives at Airports
A new technology that claims to be able to identify weapons hidden under people’s clothing as they walk through checkpoints, is currently under trial...
US Drones – Are They Everywhere?
The Washington Post reported recently that American Air Force Reaper drones began flying out of Tunisian bases in late June of this year and...
To Net a Terrorist on The Net
Religion and Geopolitics experts recently presented findings on the accessibility of extremist content through basic search engines such as Google. The University of Maryland’s...
Security Vs. Privacy – Standards for Surveillance Cameras in Public Places
Surveillance cameras guidelines were issued in the UK in order to assure that the public is protected, but not spied on. Surveillance Camera Commissioner...
Survival of The Fittest Swat Team
The latest SWAT teams competition, held in the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center, focused on attention to detail in safety precautions.
Competing in a...
Safran Identity & Security – Vast Array of Identity Management Security...
Safran Identity & Security (previously known as Morpho) is a world leader in the security sector, combining several key areas of expertise to give...
Las Vegas in Need of Federal Counter-Terrorism Assistance
According to many, the American government is failing to provide Las Vegas and other large parts of Nevada with adequate resources to combat terrorism...
Islamic State Group – In Search of Financial Resources
The Islamic State group has been recently losing access to the sources of revenue that once gave them their power, prompting them to turn...
Innovative EOD and First Responders Vehicle
A new rapid response, light tactical electric vehicle (LTEV) for use by US law enforcement and government agencies was unveiled recently. This swift and...
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Drones Could Soon Navigate Collapsed Buildings Without Slowing Down
Flying autonomous drones through unpredictable environments remains one of the biggest technical challenges in robotics. In confined spaces such as collapsed buildings, industrial sites,...
