Homeland Security


Computer Scientists Developing Technology To Improve Data Mining For Homeland Security

From online news articles to blogs, a massive amount of information is voluntarily being put before the public every day. Some of this information may be valuable to protecting homeland security.

911 Hits The Road



Lets Get Critical

IN the spring of 1942, a small team of British and American engineers and scientists were asked to assess the critical nodes in the German industrial complex.

That’s the TWIC

FACED with the prospect of security threats and ever-changing federal regulations, many airports have been stymied in the quest to enhance the safety of air travel. Fortunately, the evolution of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program provides a useful guide that airports can confidently follow without fear of technology obsolescence.

The Turning Point

CRITICAL infrastructure organizations, including airports, seaports, energy manufacturing facilities and telecommunications networks, are essential to functioning of societies and economies.

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  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.