Report: Secret Service Blunders Eased White House Intruder’s Way
A succession of “performance, organizational, technical” and other failures by the Secret Service enabled an intruder to climb a fence and enter the White...
Tighter Security Urged After Chabad Attack
Following years of security concerns here because of wars and terrorism in the Middle East, the American Jewish community was on edge this week...
Better regional coordination for port security
Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, first responders and emergency teams soon found out that they were ill-equipped to coordinate with one another. That realization...
Identifying Terrorists in Crowds – Innovative Tech Sought
Detecting and identifying suspects in crowds has become increasingly important in the fight against terrorist threats. The UK government has decided to advance the...
The flow of weapon systems into Gaza- all sensors on
The flow of weapon systems into Gaza , is steady and growing. Israel will have to do something to stop it, or at least...
Ebola epidemic: WHO declares global emergency
Facing the worst known outbreak of the Ebola virus, with almost 1,000 fatalities in West Africa, the World Health Organization declared an international public...
Keeping Up With Global Terror Abilities
Ahead of a meeting of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) has underlined the need for military success against...
Terrain Dominance – The civil aspect: Crowd control at huge events
The horror scenario of evacuating tens of thousands of residents living near hazardous materials facilities, refineries or military industries requires an immediate control capabilities...
U.S. to help India face new security challenges
Washington has agreed to throw open its specialized agencies for advanced training in a range of skills. Three months after the U.S.- India Homeland...
First responders’ technology prize to be awarded by DHS
U.S DHS launches $25K prize for innovative ways to track first responders indoors during incidents.
The Homeland Security Department's research and development arm announced it...
Machine Learning will Boost Airport Security
Conducting airport security missions can be a complex task, which sometimes results in more than a few missed threats. Now, machine learning might help...
Iris Scanning Technology – the New Digital Border Wall
Biometric technology has been taking a leading role in the deterrence of unauthorized immigrants at the US-Mexico border.
Recently, 31 sheriffs, representing every county along...
An effort to close the gaps in the U.S airports security
The Department of Homeland Security will review security at airports around the country after Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) leaned on the agency to tighten...
In the U.S – Laptops and Cellphones are open for scrutiny
U.S. border agents should continue to be allowed to search a traveler’s laptop, cellphone or other electronic device and keep copies of any data...
iHLS TV: Chemical Terror Attacks – A Security Nightmare
Interview with Shahar Belkin, CTO of FST 21, on the concept of "convenient security", security systems that don't interfere with daily life. The full interview...
More Crime fighters for Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is increasing the number of agents and resources assigned to fight crime in Puerto Rico as part of...
Market in Decline: Airport Perimeter Security
U.S. airport perimeter manufacturers — makers of fences, gates, sensors and cameras — will likely face a steep drop in demand over the next...
iHLS TV – Special Airport Security Edition
Articles and issues discussed in this episode:
American computer programmer constructs deadly weapons out of simple items sold in airports
U.S. officials attempt to improve passenger...
Not only in the U.S. – the shift from defense to...
The U.S. involvement in the Iraq war is over, and the country will soon withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. Federal budgets cuts shrink agencies’ ability to...
Color-changing film detects chemical weapons
A new way of detecting chemical weapons: thin-film materials change color in response to chemical warfare agents.
In today’s world, in which the threat of...
Israeli-Owned Company Wins U.S. Border Contract
A contract for towers carrying high-tech sensors to detect movement along the southwest U.S border with Mexico border went to Texas-based EFW, a U.S...
Nigeria warned to improve its ports security
THE United States Government, through its Embassy in Lagos, has cautioned the Federal Government to improve on its ports security system within 90 days or...
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