Critical Infrastructures

Illegal cigarettes: Smugglers turn to drones and social media


New technologies are changing the black market for tobacco in Europe A recent report by the auditing and consulting firm KPMG shows that the illegal tobacco trade in Europe is increasingly being supported by digital means and modern transport technologies. Smugglers...

14-day review: Europe’s changing security landscape

High-tech drones, chemical scanners & crackdown on drug cartels From protecting borders with drones and analysing chemical threats to dismantling drug cartels, Europe's security agencies and technology partners are stepping up their measures against crime,...

Intelligent facial recognition for greater security on campus

Intelligent facial recognition for greater security on campus

Today's students live a ‘face-first’ life – they unlock their smartphones, make contactless payments with their faces and use apps intuitively. Despite this, many universities continue to use outdated access control systems. Forward-thinking universities are now...

‘Ethical facial recognition’

‘Ethical facial recognition’

New standards for a sensitive technology Facial recognition technology (FRT) has long been more than just a technical buzzword – it is well on its way to becoming an integral part of modern security architectures. In hospitals, airports, retail outlets and educational...

AssaAbloy: Not a matter of feeling – cyber-physical security

When it comes to IT and physical security, companies across the country consider themselves well positioned. Subjectively, according to recent studies, specialists and managers rate the protection of technical infrastructure as solid across the board. Nevertheless,...

Bavaria’s security boost: €4 million for cameras and drone defence

Bavaria’s security boost: €4 million for cameras and drone defence

With the Bavarian state government's latest decision to increase investment in video surveillance and drone defence by more than €4 million, Bavaria is sending a clear signal: the safety of its citizens will remain a top priority in the future. This strategically...

Security Essen 2022