From the Editor's Desk: December 2014

There is excitement in the air and the sentiments are looking up, as IFSEC India opens its doors to the industry and end-users…

Govt. recommends authentication of profiles on matrimonial websites through Aadhar cards

Mrs. Maneka Gandhi, Min. for Women and Child Development, is reported to have said that by next year the Aadhar card…

Andhra to fine-tune laws relating to private security agencies

The existing laws concerning the private security agencies in Andhra Pradesh will soon be fine-tuned. The idea is to ensure…

Pentagon imposes standards on security contractors

The Pentagon is for the first time requiring private security contractors to meet a series of certifiable standards that govern…

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…

Obama wants more police wearing body cameras

President Barack Obama wants to see more police wearing cameras to help build trust between the public and police by recording…

IAS, IPS officers to discuss security of vital installations with Indian armed forces

An interaction programme among IAS and IPS officers of select states and armed forces personnel will be organised in January on "…

American, Israeli companies selling high-tech surveillance devices to most repressive governments

A British watchdog group has said that American and Israeli companies are selling top surveillance technology and devices to some…

Small airports unable to afford CISF security

The country's security establishment is concerned about revenue becoming too much of a constraint for airport security at a time…

Tyco global HQ moves to Ireland

The completion of the merger between Tyco International Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Tyco International Plc, a company…

Gregory Hayes named president and CEO of UTC

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has announced that Gregory J. Hayes, UTC senior vice president and chief financial officer…

70:30 partnership offered by Gujarat to societies for CCTV camera installation

Gujarat government will provide 30% of total expenditure to society members of any society of Ahmedabad city, which plans to…