First Responders

by Konstantin Bodragin A vocal and at times fierce debate over encryption has developed in recent months. On the one side are those proposing the...

James Clapper, director of U.S. intelligence, and other senior intelligence officers, have warned Congress that the next phase of escalating online data theft will...

We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for innovative ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian defense, securing government institutions, vital infrastructure and borders,...

Horace Frank, Commander of the LAPD's IT Bureau, told iHLS that during the tour he has seen some unique Israeli tech. "Among the impressive...

Register to iHLS Israel Homeland Security In this weekly Video report (March 17th 2015): Converted Prop Guns Are Assassins’ Weapon of Choice Robot Firefighter Puts Out Its...

Following the increase in the massive shooting incidents in the US, public institutions and businesses have been searching for better alert systems that would...

A new police truck has been one of the latest anti-terror measures in the UK Police arsenal. The armoured police vehicle is one of...

Thought only celebrities have problems with invasion of privacy? Police stations around the UK reported that for the past two years, increasing amounts of...

Elbit Systems WideBridge™ solution provides ease of use secure multimedia and situational awareness services, using FirstNet LTE networks together with LMR networks. The U.S. Department of...

Customs officers are the front line of enforcing lawful and secure trade, screening for illegal contraband and dangerous goods. Their challenge is to quickly...

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become widespread in all sectors, slowly changing industries ranging from manufacturing to agriculture and revolutionizing cities. The Brookings...

Magen David Adom (MDA), an Israeli emergency medical service, added a new, advanced mobile command center to its fleet of rescue vehicles. The new...

Register to iHLS Israel Homeland Security In this weekly Video report (March 31st 2015): Missile Defense: US Unveils Innovative AEGIS System ISIS Recruiting In New York The Threat:...

Countries do not report stolen or lost passports to Interpol * “This is a threat to civilian aviation security”, according to U.S. DHS experts. Many...

In light of the growing need to deal with vehicle-ramming terror attacks around the world, one of today’s most prevalent threat, an innovative line...

A new technology will help police officers be at the touch of their cell phones to supply them better response at scenes of terrorism...

The U.S. Justice Department is creating a unit within the criminal division to advise on electronic surveillance in cyber investigations and work with the...

Firefighters might one day be able to go further into hazardous situations and exit safely thanks to augmented reality glasses in development at BAE...

A new mobile fingerprint scanning application for local and state law enforcement officers instantly searches state and national databases for a positive identification. The...

Hazardous nuclear events have the potential to cause huge levels of widespread damage to individuals and the environment. Getting close enough to these incidents...

Explosives pose a danger to innocent civilians in conflict areas, in airports, in mass events and more. However, bomb squads are risking their lives...

Most airports in the world are packed with security services, among them undercover security guards who look like any other passenger. On top of...