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 Local 9-1-1 centers often struggle with outdated hardware, limited staffing, and rising call volumes—pressures that make modernization less of a luxury and more of a survival need.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

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...

The recent wrongful arrest of Trevis Williams in New York has reignited debate within law enforcement circles about the use of facial...

The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on August 27 has once again forced educators and parents to confront...

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In a follow-on TSA sustainment award announced January 23, 2025, Leidos will maintain more than 12,000 units of Transportation Security...

When Washington decides to weaponize immigration against top universities, the ripple effects go far beyond campus politics. The latest...

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