Open-Source Intelligence in Service of Mega-Events
Written by Meidata: Market Research & Competitive Intelligence
The launch of the world cup games in Brazil was followed by great excitement but also by great...
iHLS TV Weekly Video Report – February 10th 2015
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In this weekly Video report (February 10th 2015):
U.S Visa waiver program is under attack by many experts
Terror attacks on...
Is the US Still Unprepared For an EMP Attack?
The risks of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack simply cannot be overstated. A single powerful charge detonated at a high-enough altitude over the continental...
From the Boston attack – to video analytics at the urban...
Urban spaces, wherever they are, present the most complex security challenges. They are densely populated; they rely on a complex array of interrelated local infrastructures with...
Official Report: US Government ‘Not Fully Prepared’ for Nuclear Attacks or...
An official report by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that the U.S. government is not fully prepared to handle nuclear terrorist attacks...
Is Data the Best Preparation Against Natural Disasters?
Big Data and Open data and analytics have become fundamental tools in disaster preparedness, experts say. But public officials aren't using them enough.
Lucy Jones,...
Britain’s Nuclear Arsenal Could Be Vulnerable To Cyber Attack
Labour’s former Defence Secretary Lord Browne warns of severe risk to Britain’s nuclear deterrent unless “weak spots” are protected. If such security holes as...
Your boarding pass will display your private info
The U.S Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released a solicitation requesting bids to supply it with new boarding pass scanners and support services.
In its request...
Australian customs officers to be allowed to carry firearms in airports
Australia’s immigration minister, Peter Dutton, announced that, as part of the merger between customs and the immigration department into the new Australian border force...
Technological Solutions to Help Secure Healthcare Institutions
Violent attacks in hospital wards and healthcare institutions can pose a serious challenge to security authorities. Technological solutions can help tackle this problem.
In...
Gunshot Detection System Certified by DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has certified a gunshot detection system under the SAFETY Act (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology). The...
Airport Security to Focus of Electronic Devices
Don't bring dead phones or laptops to those overseas airports for flights heading to the USA.
Department of Homeland Security officials warned last week that...
Poor Security in Major Airports Worldwide
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iHLS TV Special Edition – interview with Pini Shiff, Former Manager...
iHLS TV Special Edition – interview with Pini Shiff, Former Manager Security Division Israel Airport Authority: Part 1 - on the threat ISIS and...
New Vessel to Secure Offshore Gas Installations
Securing offshore oil and gas installations, which can represent a strategic target for enemies, requires a wide array of advanced systems. Gas discovery in...
iHLS TV – Firefighting in Greece, Italian convoy protection, ISIS, Home...
In this Weekly Report (16 September 2014):
Firefighting in Greece
The Italian Army is evaluating an unlimited aerial surveillance system for real-time convoy protection
ISIS plans to launch...
First Responders Tech Tested in New York Large Scale Urban Exercise
A large-scale exercise to assess authorities’ capabilities to improve first responders’ preparedness and response to an urban, critical incident was recently conducted at the...
Start-Up: Integration at the Push of a Button
In a world where every organization works with a wealth of data sources - cameras, sensors, organizational processes etc. - there is a growing...
Railway Detection via Optic Fibre Technology
Various security monitoring applications used in the rail industry require individual systems, creating expensive and complex integrations for surveillance centres. Moreover, installations tend to...
Rafael is going on integrated systems
Rafael is offering Security Integrated Systems for Strategic Assets like oil fields and power stations. The technology was adapted from systems that were developed...
Moving Against Civilian UAVs Endangering Aircraft
The administration of the Hangzhou airport in eastern China will use a high-tech solution to keep UAVs at a safe distance. The decision is...
How to Manage a Cybersecurity Emergency Event?
A mission form the Israeli Public Security Ministry recently visited an emergency center in the US in order to learn more about methods to...
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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....
