Transportation Security

Smoother Sailing

By John Diedam · May 2008

Port, vessel operators need to meet challenges of complying with ISPS, other regulations

The maritime industry is clearly one of the most powerful drivers of international commerce and economic vitality in the world. The statistics are astounding, including a worldwide fleet of nearly 11 million marine containers, a transportation cargo unit that can hold up to 500 computer monitors.


China High-Speed Passenger Rail Service Uses Video Analytics

May 19, 2008

NICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has received another follow-on order from the Ministry of Railway (MOR) in China, for NiceVision Net, the company's end-to-end solution for video security with content analytics.


South African Rail Operator Deploys Situator Technology

May 13, 2008

Orsus is in the process of deploying its Situator product suite at Transnet Freight Rail, one of the largest international rail operators based in South Africa focusing on carrying freight, containers and passengers throughout the country.


Awash in Wasted Cash

By Bruce Schneier · May 2008

Draconian obsession with travel security still part of flight

Awash in Wasted Cash

Since Sept. 11, 2001, our nation has been obsessed with air-travel security. Terrorist attacks from the air have been the threat that looms largest in Americans’ minds. As a result, we’ve wasted millions on misguided programs to separate the regular travelers from the suspected terrorists—money that could have been spent to actually make us safer.


Fasten Your Seatbelts

By Megan Weadock · May 2008

TSA lets loose with blog permitting passenger gripes

Fasten Your Seatbelts

The inconveniences— and absurdities—that travelers face just to get through that checkpoint line seem to increase each year.


DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy

April 29, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a new Small Vessel Security Strategy designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels.


South Africa Rail Freight Operator Uses NICE IP Video Surveillance

April 28, 2008

NICE Systems Ltd. recently announced that Transnet Freight Rail, the leading provider of logistics and the largest rail operator in South Africa, has decided to standardize on NICE, undertaking a multi million-dollar project to implement NiceVision Net, NICE's end-to-end solution for IP video security.


Intelli-Check/Mobilisa Introduces TWIC Card Reader

April 25, 2008

Intelli-Check/Mobilisa Inc. recently announced that it will be launching its latest product, the IM 2700 -- Transportation Worker Card Reader at GovSec, U.S. Law and Ready.


Stopped In Their Tracks

By Bill Kirk · April 2008

Vehicular control protection takes off at airports

Before Sept. 11, 2001, perimeter security provided an extra barrier of protection for an airport and its people—typically from hijackers and vandals. Although that is still true, there is now an added threat. Today, we cannot afford to let a terrorist or attacker get near airport facilities, people or passengers. In all too many cases, getting close is all they have to do.


Port Authority Of Los Angeles Taps Unisys For ID, Access Control System

April 18, 2008

The Port Authority of Los Angeles has contracted with Unisys Corp. to design and manage an identification and access control system, using smart card and biometric technologies, to identify workers who require access to restricted areas in the port.


Poll

What should the AirTran pilots have done after being told of remarks from Muslim passengers on the New Year’s Day flight?