A new study has found a correlation between the departure and arrival cities of airline passengers and the spread of influenza, confirming that airports are also gateways for pathogens. More... 14 Jul 2009
An airborne bacterial spore monitor is capable of detecting the hypervirulent bacteria Clostridium difficile, responsible for 15,000 to 20,000 fatalities annually. More... 28 Apr 2009
Cybersecurity threats and malicious activity reached a tipping point in 2008. Critical infrastructure systems are expected to become prime targets for cybernetic criminals in 2009. More... 15 Apr 2009
New tests for ricin have been developed independently by two groups of scientists. These tests could help safeguard people against potential acts of terrorism involving ricin. More... 10 Apr 2009
Street cameras that transmit video images of callers contacting emergency services and their immediate surroundings allow dispatchers to send police officers directly to the scene. More... 31 Mar 2009
New sophisticated vehicle inspection methods help to raise security standards at customs borders, which face growing threats worldwide. More... 30 Mar 2009
New software is designed randomize airport guard patrols so that it does not follow predictable patterns, which is often the case if this is done manually by security professionals. More... 23 Mar 2009
