UK supermarket chain Iceland  has begun piloting facial-recognition technology in two stores as part of a wider crackdown on theft and violent incidents. The rollout, first reported in trade outlets, uses systems from British vendor Facewatch  to identify repeat offenders at the point of entry. The trial is underway at stores in Bradford  and Salford , with plans to expand to six locations by October 2025. Under the system, faces of shoppers are scanned and compared against a

In Connecticut, a SIM-swap fraud case took a surprising turn—thanks to facial recognition tech. Victims often never see their stolen banking funds again, especially when fraudsters hit multiple states. But in this instance, technology helped close the loop. Late last year, a resident in Greenwich was locked out of her bank account after a SIM swap—a type of scam where the perpetrator hijacks your phone number to reset passwords and drain funds. Over $37,000 vanished in Housto

A fresh alarm has rung through U.S. government ranks: nearly two dozen FEMA IT personnel—including top CISOs—have been fired following a massive cybersecurity breach. The action was taken by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who blamed a failure to deploy basic safeguards like multifactor authentication. This stark reminder of systemic vulnerability throws homeland security tech providers into sharp relief—who they are, what they guard, and how they’re shaping resilience at the nati

Varonis’s acquisition of SlashNext is moving quickly from announcement to integration, with the company confirming that customers will begin to see the combined capabilities before the end of 2025. The move reflects a growing push to unify data-centric defense with AI-native email and messaging security. In a written reply to Security Guys , CMO Rob Sobers  explained: “Varonis is embedding SlashNext’s predictive AI engine directly into our Data Security Platform (DSP) and Man

Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s announcement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deploy advanced scanning equipment at the Laredo Rail Port of Entry is being framed as a breakthrough for secure trade. The company is providing a Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System Integrated Rail 6500 and a radiation portal monitor, technology meant to penetrate even dense shielding in railcars. CBP officials describe it as a way to facilitate lawful trade and travel, but the move raises

The Minneapolis tragedy has once again pushed parents and educators to confront the ongoing crisis of school safety in America. During morning Mass, a 23-year-old gunman opened fire, killing two children and wounding more than 20 others before taking their own life. While many schools now look to sensors, cameras, and monitoring systems to detect threats, another piece of the puzzle is ensuring first responders have the right information the moment they arrive. Delays in loca

Global air travel is pushing past pre-pandemic highs, and airports are racing to upgrade checkpoint technology to keep pace. The latest deployments focus on CT-based carry-on baggage scanners, which generate 3D images of luggage contents and allow operators to rotate and inspect items digitally. At Heathrow Airport in London, as well as at hubs in Amsterdam and Frankfurt, the new scanners are gradually replacing legacy x-ray machines. The change means passengers will no longe

Phishing remains one of the most effective attack vectors. Business email compromise alone cost organizations $2.9 billion in reported losses last year, according to FBI data. Attackers are not only tricking employees with fake invoices or urgent wire requests — they are also weaponizing QR codes, obfuscating links, and cloning legitimate messages with AI. Traditional defenses that rely on signatures or static rules can’t keep pace. The result: detection gaps that attackers e

When extreme weather, wildfires, or infrastructure failures hit, the reliability of emergency communications is tested first. Local 9-1-1 centers often struggle with outdated hardware, limited staffing, and rising call volumes—pressures that make modernization less of a luxury and more of a survival need. Across the U.S., public safety agencies are under pressure to adopt technology that can cut response times, overcome language barriers, and remain operational even when netw

Across airport checkpoints and municipal CCTV pilots, NEC, SAFR and Thales are pitching upgraded facial recognition to speed lines and harden access, a push that matters now because compliance clocks are tightening while peak travel and event seasons strain watchlists and staffing. Buyers and operators will live with the results long after the ribbon cutting. Why this matters now Holiday traffic planning overlaps with new policy guidance and procurement cycles, which means sy

As incidents of violence in public and educational spaces climb, administrators are under pressure to deploy advanced technologies capable of detecting weapons before tragedy strikes. Traditional metal detectors and manual searches are proving insufficient. In response, several U.S. school districts are piloting AI-based weapon-detection systems that analyze video feeds and sensor data to identify threats—and notify authorities—within seconds. One such example is unfolding in

The fallout from Israel’s recent use of AI-driven targeting in Gaza is still rippling through the security world. Supporters argue it proved the power of automation to deliver faster, more precise strikes. Critics counter that machines should never play a role in life-and-death decisions. Either way, the debate has pushed homeland security technology back into the spotlight, raising questions about how far governments should lean on emerging tools to manage threats. For Israe

Motorola Solutions, long known for heavy investment in public-safety communications, has unveiled its latest hardware bundle: SVX—a unified device combining a body camera, remote speaker microphone and AI assistant called Assist. The company claims this package aims to shave off significant time from first responders’ routine duties. Company’s bold claims and context Mahesh Saptharishi, Chief Technology Officer at Motorola Solutions, described the device as the result of hand

Amnesty International’s latest campaign against the NYPD claims that 15,280 facial-recognition cameras have turned New York into an “Orwellian city of surveillance.” The charge makes for catchy headlines—but it ignores the operational realities of policing one of the most complex, high-risk cities in the world. Facial-recognition cameras aren’t political props. They are tools. They help investigators cut hours off suspect identification, track organized retail theft rings, an

On July 7, 2025, a gunman opened fire near McAllen International Airport in Texas, ambushing Border Patrol agents and injuring several officers before being neutralized. The incident, which forced temporary flight delays, is the latest reminder that airports remain prime targets for unpredictable and fast-moving attacks. While perimeter patrols and armed response are essential, many threats are first stopped not at the curbside, but at the checkpoint. For airport security pro

Violence in healthcare facilities is on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics identifies hospitals as having the highest rate of workplace violence, and the American Hospital Association estimates the annual cost of related incidents exceeds $18 billion. With California now requiring hospitals to install weapons detection systems by 2027, regulatory pressure is accelerating adoption. Athena Security is positioning itself as a beneficiary of that trend. Co-founder and CTO C

Security managers are increasingly questioning the limits of traditional fixed checkpoints. Recent incidents at schools, stadiums, and public meetings have underscored the vulnerabilities that appear during high-traffic transitions—morning arrival, dismissal, or pre-event surges—when static lanes create bottlenecks or miss risks altogether. In a written reply to Security Guys, Luca Cacioli, CEO of CEIA USA , said the demand is being driven by three forces: simplicity, mobilit

From state governments to enterprise SaaS, the past two weeks brought notable security leadership changes. Organizations under pressure from rising cyber risks, AI-driven threats, and regulatory demands are reshaping executive ranks to strengthen resilience and compliance. Delaware – Aashish Patel, Chief Security Officer Patel is now the permanent CSO for the State of Delaware after serving in an interim capacity. He will direct statewide security policy, disaster recovery, a

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Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) are taking a deliberate, consultative approach to the possible use of live facial...