Symantec reveal top targets of hackers in 2015

Cybercriminals are targeting the expanding network of internet-connected devices like smartphones and CCTV cameras, security…

New guidance for household security cameras

Restrictions may have to be imposed on household CCTV cameras after a surge of complaints about spying neighbours. Tony Porter,…

From January 1, Govt. to use biometrics to track late-comers

The Narendra Modi government will phase out the manual system of attendance in all central government offices over the next…

Assa Abloy acquires Brazilian firms

Assa Abloy has signed an agreement to acquire Silvana, a leading lock company, and has acquired Metalika, a leading steel fire…

From the Editor's Desk: November 2014

This year, we are experiencing more than just the change in the weather; we are also experiencing the change in the way in which…

Smart home security sales set to leapfrog traditional systems

According to IHS Technology, traditional high-end domestic security solutions represented about 32% of the USA market for smart…

IFSEC India 2014, Sold Out!

IFSEC India 2014 slated to be held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from Dec 11-13, has only a few locations left to allocate to…

Singapore to have giant surveillance balloon

Aiming to beef up its maritime and air security, Singapore will have a giant surveillance balloon that can detect threats as far…

Porous Jharkhand jails under security scanner

Surveillance in porous central prisons may improve by this year-end. Jharkhand Agency for Promotion of Information Technology (…

DVTEL appoints Jack Meltzer to senior director, global A&E program

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, has announced that it has named Jack Meltzer as Senior Director, Global A…

Passengers leave behind stuff worth Rs 10 crore at airports every year

Every year, Rs 10 crore worth of laptops, mobile phones and handbags among other items have to be auctioned by various airports…

Delhis Tihar Jail may get 1,500 CCTVs to keep eye on inmates

Tihar Jail complex in Delhi has only about 250 cameras to keep watch over some 14,000 inmates spread across nine jails, making it…