Rafael and Raytheon Develop Iron Dome Variant for U.S. Requirements
In a significant advancement for air defense capabilities, the US Marine Corps has completed its first live-fire training exercise utilizing an air defense system...
Police Dogs Are Now Wearing Sensors to Detect Explosives
Police dogs are already trained for patrol and tracking, so how about we add advanced explosive detection as well? New York City's Police Department...
Thermal Cameras Enhance Perimeter Security
The use of thermal cameras across a range of infrastructure and perimeter security applications is on the rise.
A true end-to-end perimeter intrusion detection...
Hybrid Energy Harvester Charges Using Heat and Vibrations
Scientists from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) developed a revolutionary hybrid energy harvester that combines heat and vibration to produce over 50 percent...
Who will Check Airport Runway Condition?
Concerns over the accuracy of conventional aircraft braking condition information in airports and the identification of the need for aircraft-based surface measurement and communication...
New system for airport security checkpoints
L-3 Communications introduced ClearScan – a new high-throughput explosives detection system (EDS) for screening cabin bags at leading airports worldwide. The system uses Computed...
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...
Iran: The Growing Cyber Threat
There are some big names in the cyber-warfare world: the United States, obviously, as well as Israel, Russia, China, and a few others. In...
Boston Marathon Bombing (2013) As a Case Study and Possible Insight...
By: Or Shalom, HLS expert
A decade has gone by since the Boston marathon bombing, and there is much insight that can be learnt by...
Innovative Access Control Tech for Airport Resurfacing Works
A security company used advanced technologies for the access control of a UK airport during runway resurfacing works. G4S has played a key role...
Airstrikes In Iran Raise Concerns of Change in Nuclear Tactics
Following Iran’s attack on Israel, experts are worried of possible escalation and Iranian intentions for its nuclear enrichment facilities, as Iranian officials warned the...
Technological Responses, Challenges, and Directions in Physical Security Layers Planning
By Or Shalom
The design, planning and deployment of physical security layers are based, among others, on technological systems and tools. In spite of the...
Japan is Enhancing Cybersecurity for Olympic Games
Studies show Japan lags behind other countries in defending against cyberattacks and often relies on foreign companies for cybersecurity. Even the Tokyo Olympics may...
Joint Exercise Tests Readiness for Cyber Attack
Increasing risks of cyber attacks pose a challenge for infrastructure security, such as the supply of electricity power, water and transportation. A joint exercise...
Mexico: New Business Opportunities in Security
Mexican state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos has announced the creation of a new department tasked with bolstering security policies for the protection of the company's...
iHLS TV Homeland Security Weekly Reports
iHLS is proud to launch its new TV channel.
In today's first show we highlight some of our main stories from recent days, with comments...
China Accused Of Hacking Australia’s Bureau Of Meteorology
Chinese state-sponsored hacking of US computer networks has been a frequent feature in headlines in recent years. In this case, Chinese cyber attackers have...
IAI Joins Effort to Supply Protection Against UAV’s
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has joined the wide effort to bring to the market an effective system that can detect and foil attacks by...
Vehicle Ramming Attacks – Are There Any Security Measures?
A terrorist attack carried out by a lorry driver ramming into the crowd is very hard to prevent, it can cause untold damage and...
Air Traffic Control System Vulnerable to Cyberattack
The country’s air traffic control systems are vulnerable to hackers. This, according to a 42-page document entitled "Information Security: FAA Needs to Address Weaknesses...
Biometrics To Protect Borders
Protecting airports, seaports, and border checkpoints is a major concern for national security agencies. These hubs provide not only the most accessible passage in...
Drones Call For Drastic Counter Measures
UAV numbers are growing fast, with different types for a multitude of different uses. Today they range from large MALE and HALE systems (Medium...
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Synthetic Threats Bring New Complexity to Real Air Combat Training
Large-scale air combat exercises face a practical limitation: creating a realistic battlefield can require dozens of aircraft, support platforms and air-defense systems operating simultaneously....
