Monthly Archives: January, 2018

Aadhar: A surveillance tool masquerading as unique identity?

Vikram - January 20, 2018 0

The Indian government has faced a strong backlash over some of its decisions regarding the implementation of the Aadhar card. However it has stood...

Does Hawaii have safeguards in place to prevent transmission of nuclear missile false alert?

Vikram - January 14, 2018 0

Yesterday, people on the island of Hawaii, were aghast and shaken, by an accidental alert, sent out in error, to their mobile devices, stating,...

INDIA: Is Secure Identification at your Fingertips??

Vikram - January 13, 2018 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to place "Digital India", at the forefront of his policies, has resulted in Indian officials collecting a massive biometric...

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES votes renewal of surveillance law

Vikram - January 13, 2018 0

In a long deliberated verdict over National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance program, the United States House of Representatives voted towards extending existing privileges of...

SECURITY CONFERENCES 2018 NEW YORK

Vikram - January 11, 2018 0

1. Crypto Currency for the Layman – NAC3: The North American Crypto Currency Conference. NAC3 – the only Bitcoin and Blockchain conference designed for the “average...

MUMBAI ABLAZE: Are robust surveillance programs the answer?

Vikram - January 10, 2018 0

Mumbai reflects on its lack of systematic surveillance programmes, with five reported incidents of fire in just 20 days. Flames engulfed the sessions court building...

ROOM OCCUPIED: Security Policy at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Vikram - January 8, 2018 0

Walt Disney World News, announces, “Do Not Disturb" signs at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels are being replaced with new “Room Occupied” signs amid...

Security and Integrity of Technology Systems at White House is top priority.

Vikram - January 8, 2018 0

Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, announced on January 4th, the following statement: "The security and integrity of the technology systems at the White House is a...