Drug Detection Capabilities Evolve To Counter Smugglers’ Shifting Tactics
Tesla Being Investigated for Mad Max Mode
Tesla’s new “Mad Max” mode for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, which allows for more aggressive driving and higher speeds, is facing federal scrutiny from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA is investigating the mode due to safety concerns, especially after reports of it violating speed limits and its launch amid existing…
Drug Detection Capabilities Evolve To Counter Smugglers’ Shifting Tactics
New drugs, routes and tricks spur operators and vendors toward smarter, faster, safer devices. Air, ground, maritime and rail operators as well as enforcement officials face rapid changes in drug smugglers’ tactics, while detection vendors that support them are refining technology — including artificial intelligence (AI) — for products to help foil the crooks. Tougher…
Dealing with Insider Threats
Insider threats are one of the most insidious dangers to face the transportation industry. This is because of the element of betrayal and surprise associated with them. The reason: “Insider threats are risks that originate from trusted individuals, namely employees, contractors, or third parties who have legitimate access to an organization’s systems, data, and infrastructure,”…
Biometrics at Borders
Improving security across borders but privacy concerns persist. Biometric technologies are changing the way people move across borders, redefining both passenger convenience and security assurance. Facial recognition and multimodal biometric systems are integral to airport operations worldwide. From automated eGates to digital identity credentials, these systems are accelerating passenger throughput while reinforcing border integrity. Yet,…
Decreasing Cargo Theft with Advanced Security
Today’s cargo security better protects valuable freight and is vital to the supply chain. Cargo security is a critical element in the supply chain ensuring the safe and secure transportation of goods. Cargo theft increases costs to businesses and creates dissatisfied customers who don’t receive their products. Cargo must be maximally protected to safeguard contents…
Navigating the Future of the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry, long a symbol of global innovation and economic power, stands at the intersection of unprecedented transformation and daunting crisis. From the rise of electric and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems to the dawn of autonomous vehicles, manufacturers are forced to rethink not only the products they create but also the very nature of mobility,…
Why Emergency Response Plans (ERP) are a Critical Business Necessity
In a world with rising man-made and natural threats to transportation systems, preparing for such events through emergency response plans (ERPs) is vital. An ERP is a well-researched, documented strategy that outlines the procedures to be followed during an emergency. When disaster hits, having an ERP in place ensures that staff know what to do…
Meta’s Jonathan Aguila Will be Recognized at the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors Event
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jonathan Aguila as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Aguila will be recognized Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event. Aguila is the global services director, systems and technology at Meta. He entered…
TOPPAN Security Launches New Laser Color Technology for ID Documents: CHROMA
TOPPAN Security, a global leader in secure identity and payment solutions, unveiled CHROMA at the ICAO TRIP Symposium, the world’s first laser technology to deliver full-color, photo-realistic, personalization for polycarbonate identity documents. For three decades, governments issuing identity documents have faced with a dilemma: they either had to prioritize the integrity of the picture or…
Passengers Hold Man that Lunged at Woman on Bus
Passengers on a bus in Australia came to the aid of a woman being threatened by a fellow passenger. A man with a knife lunged at the woman. Three men on the bus stepped in to restrain him. The man was held immobile by the three passengers until the police came. He was arrested and…
Dangerous Trend Captured on Mobile Phone
Mobile phone footage captures two school-aged kids clinging to the rear of a bus before it pulls onto a busy main road. The clip was recorded by a stunned onlooker on their phone. The pair are gripping onto the back of a Bee Network bus close to the Trafford Center in Manchester, UK on Oct…
Signicat Joins New EU Digital Identity Wallet Pilot Aptitude to Help Create a Seamless Travel Experience Across Europe
Signicat, the pan-European digital identity company, today announces its participation in Aptitude, one of the European Commission’s new Large-Scale Pilots (LSPs) for the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW). Aptitude officially launched this week and will run for two years, testing real-world use cases of the EUDI Wallet across payments, mobility and cross-border travel. In addition…