Articles tagged ‘Security’
Face Scans for Biometric Passport Holders in U.K.
By Carrie Thompson | May 2nd, 2008 |
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A new bit of technology will be rolling out in United Kingdom airports this summer, with the use of new scanners that will screen passengers with facial recognition technology. These scans will be performed in lieu of the standard passport checks performed by surly immigration officers (oh wait, they’re only surly in New York), [...]
TSA Special Security Lanes
By Carrie Thompson | March 10th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The TSA has decided to expand existing airport security checkpoints next month to include separate lanes for families and for expert travelers. No, this isn’t breaking news, USA Today published the story several days ago but I thought I should put my two cents in on the whole deal.
The program will begin [...]
TSA Rules for Batteries
By Carrie Thompson | January 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The Transportation Security Administration has struck again, changing the rules without warning. First it was the new liquid rules, then it was large portable electronics, now it’s batteries. But with the frequency of battery explosions in devices like laptops, I really can’t blame the man for this one.
Okay, it was actually [...]
TSA Passenger Imaging Testing at Security Checkpoints
By Carrie Thompson | August 1st, 2007 | 7 Comments »
The TSA just announced they will soon begin testing millimeter wave imaging machines and backscatter machines at airport security checkpoints in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and New York-JFK. What does that mean to you? Just that you may have to walk through one more piece of funky machinery while you’re in the security line. [...]
Does Your Company Have a Travel Security Policy?
By Carrie Thompson | July 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Control Risks, a company in the business of risk consultancy, recently determined that 80% of U.S. business travelers think their company is obligated to ensure their safety while traveling abroad on business. I wholeheartedly agree. Unfortunately, 46% say they have no clear travel security policy at their firm. That doesn’t sound promising.
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Secure-It Travel Safe Security Case
By Carrie Thompson | July 22nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Secure-It, Inc., a computer security products manufacturer, has released its newest product - Travel Safe. Travel Safe is a durable new security case that can help business travelers protect their valuables and important documents from thieves.
“The sleek, high impact polycarbon strengthened case safeguards everything from cell phones and iPods to money, wallets, credit cards, [...]
Smiths Detection Security Systems for NYC’s MTA
By Carrie Thompson | April 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Smiths Detection is a developer of intelligent surveillance solutions for security applications, who develops and manufactures sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons, and contraband. The developer has been awarded the contract to engineer and deploy a security system for the State of New York’s Metro Transportation Authority, involving [...]
Coalition for Luggage Security Craziness
By Carrie Thompson | April 7th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
…or a conference.
“The Coalition for Luggage Security, with Universal Express, Inc. announced today that making air travel safer demands a new system to eliminate luggage from domestic air travel by requiring travelers to voluntarily ship their suitcases prior to the departure date.” I mean, I know this is PR hype to get people to [...]
NEXUS Trusted Traveler Program for Frequent Travel Between the United States and Canada
By Carrie Thompson | December 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
NEXUS, the joint trusted traveler program of the United States Customs office and the Canadian Border Service Agency, has been approved by the U.S. Customs office. This program allows pre-screened and approved frequent travelers faster processing at designated highway lanes in high-volume border crossing locations, at a NEXUS airport kiosks and at certain marine [...]
Techno Borders. Boeing is Creating a ‘Virtual Border’ Between the U.S. and Our Neighbors
By Carrie Thompson | October 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
If your business travel consists of sneaking illegals over the border, you’re going to hate Boeing. Boeing Integrated Defense Systems has been contracted by the Homeland Security Department, to the tune of 2 billion dollars, to build a 6,000-foot “virtual fence” along the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada. According to Businessweek:
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