CT Scans – Not Only for The Healthcare Sector
A new luggage-scanning technology that increases security and speeds the screening lines in airports may be on the way. The US Transportation Security Administration...
London Looks for Israeli Assistance in Counter-Terror Tactics
London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has sought advice from Israel about how to better combat the urban terrorism of the Manchester and London Bridge attacks....
Boarding Pass Not Needed, Just Look into the Camera
A US airliner has revealed more information on face recognition self-boarding trials it is conducting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and SITA...
Fiber Optic Sensing for Perimeter Security
Fiber optic sensing solutions have been used for some time in a wide array of perimeter security applications to detect suspected intrusions.
The slightest deviation...
Would New Screening Tech Make Laptop Ban Unnecessary?
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will evaluate a new personal electronics scanner, the MobiLab ES, which is the only inspection system that effectively...
Smart Video Analytics Would Detect Unusual Behavior in Public Transportation
Video analytics methods have emerged as an effective measure of security in public transport hubs, successfully managing the passengers' progress in stations while supplying...
Airports Coping With Laptop Ban
Manufacturers of airport security equipment may have a solution for travelers who fear they will have to give up laptops and tablet computers on...
Strategic Installations and Border Security – Technological Innovation Opportunities
Strategic installations and economic infrastructures along the borders, at sea and underwater have been a target of hostile states, terrorist organizations, and other elements....
Ground-Aerial Security Robot
A new security robot has a drone that it can send after intruders and get an aerial view of the situation. The 176-pound golf-cart-sized...
Big Brother? Airport’s Unknown Eyes
Manchester’s airport is using a new ‘ping’ system to work out how long passengers are queuing at the security and passport control gates and...
Trump Promoting Vigorous Documentation of Indivduals Leaving US
With the revised executive order signed by US President Donald Trump, it appears that more security procedures will be implemented soon in airports all...
Long Awaited Solution for Airport Security Lines?
Analogic Corporation recently announced the Middle East debut of ConneCT. It is designed to improve airport security, lower airport screening costs, and increase passenger...
New Training Tech to Improve Border Imposter Detection
Imposter detection - verifying the identity of every single person entering the United States is a vital step in halting human trafficking, drug trafficking,...
Terrorism Prevention and Border Protection – New Face Recognition Tech
A new airport security platform was announced by the face recognition provider FaceFirst. Using unique feature recognition capabilities, the new Guardian platform identifies visitors...
How to Protect Fingerprint Databases?
A new approach for a secure storage of fingerprint data is under development. Today it is becoming more and more common to use biometric...
Looking to Optimize Airport Security Checks
London’s Luton airport is introducing a new technology to help cut down delays during security checks. The new cloud-based planning platform will help staff...
Attempt to Implement IOT in Public Transportation
Cisco has created a video analytics tool that, according to iothub.com, promises to help public transportation operators understand the nature of their passengers and...
Maximal Security, Without The Weakness of Long Lines
A new security solution for public safety in crowded spaces and airports presents a rapid screening rate. Digital Barriers, a company specializing in provision...
New Training System Designed To Help Airport Screening Officers
A new training system has been designed to train more efficiently airport screening officers. The Office for Public Safety Research within the Department of...
New Airport Imaging Technology Released
The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, US, debuted its first full-body advanced imaging technology scanning machine recently. The new technology, using an automated target recognition...
IT Identity Solution Receives Credit
HID Global, a global company with expertise in identity solutions, recently announced that it won the award for “Best Identity Management Platform” in the...
New Airport Security Procedures Cause Outbreak
he US Transportation Security Administration has implemented changes to pat-downs at airports, which some travelers said resulted in more invasive screenings at airports. The...
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Engineering Meets Neuroscience in the Fight Against Chronic Pain
The University of Oxford has begun research initiative designed to change how chronic pain is managed. The programme, funded by the Engineering and Physical...
