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Britains first smart prison launched to cut crime and protect public

A A?253million prison, designed to incorporate smart technology, has opened in Northamptonshire. It is the first prison in…

SIS gains on bagging Rs 225 crore contract from Mahanadi Coalfields

SIS rose 1.58% to Rs 488.40 after the company said that it has won a two-year contract worth approximately Rs 225 crore to…

16,427 registered private security agencies active in India: Govt

A total of 16,427 registered private security agencies are active in India, as of January 28, the Parliament was told recently.…

Portugal security association cautions on security guard shortage

In a statement, the Association of Security Companies (AES) has called on the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) to reduce the…

'Smart' guns with fingerprint sensor, security code headed to US market

"Smart" pistols designed to limit who can shoot them are poised to hit the booming US firearm market this year, taking aim at…

Court security: Biometric smart card system to be introduced in Lucknow, Azamgarh

The state government will soon introduce a biometric based smart card system for entry of lawyers in district courts. The move is…

NOCs of 106 security agencies revoked

Punjab Home Department in Pakistan has revoked No Objection Certificates(NOCs) of 106 private security agencies that failed to…

7 airports complete preliminary testing of Digi Yatra Biometric boarding system

Four airports of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)-- Varanasi, Pune, Kolkata and Vijayawada and three joint venture airports…

Ludhiana gold loan firms, banks told to install CCTVs, security devices

In a bid to bolster security at financial institutions, the Ludhiana police has sent out a reminder to gold-loan companies, banks…

Delhi High Court orders periodic security review of courts

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to constitute a team of experts to undertake the exercise of security…

Millions of Wi-Fi routers at risk as hundreds of security vulnerabilities discovered

A new report has revealed that millions of WiFi routers from various popular brands may be at risk after about 226 security…

Delhi HC suggests courtrooms in jails, automated gates to enhance security

Proposing a slew of measures for enhancing security in the district courts of the national capital, the Delhi high court has said…