December 2024
How a Proposed TSA Regulation Might Change Rail Security
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in November 2024 that would change the way some freight and passenger rail systems conduct their security practices. We spoke to stakeholders to understand why the rule is necessary and what its ramifications might be for the industry.
Transportation Ratings: What They Mean for Security Cameras and IoT Devices
Railway environments are subject to constant vibrations, high humidity, extreme temperatures, and fire risks. Video cameras should meet these five standards to effectively operate in these areas.
All Hands on Deck: Maritime Industry Considers Cybersecurity to Be Greatest Risk
A new survey of the maritime industry finds that seven in 10 professionals say their leaders consider “cybersecurity to be the greatest risk their organization faces.”
Street Smarts: The Rise of Intelligent Transportation Systems
As more urban areas adopt a “smart cities” model, an effective implementation
strategy comes down to the right mix of technology, funding, and mindset.
Beneath the Surface: Leveraging Under-Vehicle Inspection Tech to Detect Hidden Dangers
Recent advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning have resulted in the development of a new generation of under-vehicle surveillance systems that are quickly replacing traditional forms of screening.
Data-Driven Video Technology Enhances Medevac Helicopters' Safety
Medevac operations play a crucial role in emergency medicine. But they also come with inherent risks that jeopardize the safety of patients, medical staff, and flight crews. New technology may help mitigate some of these risks.
Cyber Regulations: What a Proposed TSA Rule Means for the Transportation Industry
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in November 2024 to create new cybersecurity regulatory requirements for the transportation sector. This video looks at the new, critical elements.
Q&A: How Researchers are Using Surveillance Cameras to Understand Phantom Traffic Jams
The Tennessee Department of Transportation worked to create a four-mile testbed on Interstate 24 to better understand why traffic jams happen and what the ripple effects of congestion are. Here’s what one researcher had to say about the project.
Imagination Required: Helicopter Security Technology
Mark Johnson explains on our podcast how data-driven video surveillance systems are being used to improve operations and safety for medevac helicopters.
