Blue Security ranked best reaction team in KZN
News & Events, Commercial (Industry)
Blue Security has been ranked the Best Reaction Team in KwaZulu-Natal following its outstanding performance at the SAIDSA Reaction Man Competition 2025, which took place on 25 September at the Ballito Defensive Sport Shooting Club.
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Why Securex matters more than ever
Securex South Africa , News & Events, Fire & Safety, Facilities & Building Management
Visitors will observe the application of integrated security solutions, including AI-enhanced surveillance, cloud-based access control, cybersecurity tools, and perimeter protection within residential, commercial, logistics, and industrial environments
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Sophos launches advisory services to deliver proactive cybersecurity resilience
Information Security, News & Events
Sophos has launched a suite of penetration testing and application security services, designed to identify gaps in organisations’ security programs, which is informed by Sophos X-Ops Threat Intelligence and delivered by world-class experts.
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SA’s private security industry receives multi-million USD investment
News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management
South Africa's private security sector has attracted significant international attention, with the world’s largest tactical flashlight manufacturer, Nextorch, announcing a major investment in its local operations, Nextorch Africa.
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Kaspersky highlights biometric and signature risks
Information Security, News & Events
AI has elevated phishing into a highly personalised threat. Large language models enable attackers to craft convincing emails, messages and websites that mimic legitimate sources, eliminating grammatical errors that once exposed scams.
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Keenfinity launches Radionix as new intrusion brand
Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, News & Events
Keenfinity Group’s Intrusion & Access Business Unit has launched Radionix as its new brand for intrusion alarm systems, unlocking new potential and growth opportunities.
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Software security is a team sport
Information Security, Infrastructure
Building and maintaining secure software is not a one-team effort; it requires the collective strength and collaboration of security, engineering, and operations teams.
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Local-first data security is South Africa's new digital fortress
Infrastructure, Information Security
With many global conversations taking place about data security and privacy, a distinct and powerful message is emerging from South Africa: the critical importance of a 'local first' approach to data security.
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Why Securex matters more than ever
Securex South Africa , News & Events, Fire & Safety, Facilities & Building Management
Visitors will observe the application of integrated security solutions, including AI-enhanced surveillance, cloud-based access control, cybersecurity tools, and perimeter protection within residential, commercial, logistics, and industrial environments
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Transform WhatsApp chaos into real-time security intelligence
Security Services & Risk Management
The HYDRA AI security intelligence software plugs into existing guard chat groups to automatically convert voice notes, photos, and texts into structured, real-time security data and insights.
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Innovations in video management
Arteco Global Africa, Surveillance
Visitors to Securex Cape Town this year will have the opportunity to experience Arteco’s latest innovations in video management and integrated security technology, including uSee VMS, Arteco’s hybrid-cloud video management platform.
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Workflow and asset management solutions
Asset Management, News & Events
Zamatrack’s innovative workflow and asset management solutions feature the Worxit platform. This all-in-one solution allows businesses to streamline operations with real-time tracking, GPS data, and custom reports.
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SAQCC Gas awareness
Associations, News & Events
SAQCC Gas will raise awareness within the gas industry by emphasising the importance of using registered gas practitioners and getting a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for all your gas systems.
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Don’t Miss the Exclusive Launch of the AirXpress 3 SCBA
Security Services & Risk Management
Be the first to experience the all-new AirXpress 3 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), designed and manufactured by MSA, and brought to you by PSA Africa.
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Fire safety in focus
Securex South Africa , Fire & Safety, News & Events
Firexpo Cape Town visitors will not only compare technologies side-by-side, but also connect with suppliers and experts who understand both the region’s regulatory framework and its unique environmental risks.
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Advanced time & attendance solutions
Technews Publishing, Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions
From biometric devices to a powerful mobile app, you will see how businesses of all sizes save time, cut costs, and improve productivity with BioSyn.
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Safe storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries
Power Management
Lithium-ion batteries power today’s industrial essentials, but carry significant risks, including overheating, thermal runaway, and fire. Conventional flammable storage solutions often fail to adequately contain these hazards, leaving facilities vulnerable to costly incidents and downtime.
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See crime stopped in seconds
Products & Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management
Fog Bandit, a leader in security fog, is bringing its instant crime-stopping technology to Securex Cape Town 2025. Experience the innovation trusted worldwide to protect retailers, warehouses, and high-value sites.
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Health, safety, and environmental eLearning
Training & Education, Security Services & Risk Management
SHEilds is a global leader in health, safety, and environmental eLearning, delivering internationally recognised qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, and ProQual NVQs.
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ProtecLink 2025 spotlights industry tensions and transformation
Magtouch Electronics t/a Ithegi Electronics, Security Services & Risk Management, News & Events
ProtecLink 2025, created and hosted by Ithegi Electronics, brought together key stakeholders from the security, finance, and innovation sectors under the theme "Connecting Security, Finance, and Innovation: Inspiring Transformation in the Industry."
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Protecting battery energy storage systems
Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Products & Solutions, Fire & Safety
The calibration-free Combustible Gas & VOC Sensor by Technoswitch can be configured to detect various flammable gases, including electrolyte vapours (VOC), hydrogen, and is an indispensable tool for ensuring the safety of Li-ion battery storage systems.
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Fire compliance
Fire & Safety
SANS 10400-T stipulates that all fire extinguishers installed in buildings must meet the requirements set out in SANS 1910, while the Pressure Equipment Regulations prohibit the use of extinguishers not manufactured or filled in accordance with these standards.
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Standards for fire detection
Fire & Safety, Associations, Editor's Choice
In previous articles in the series on fire standards, Nick Collins discussed SANS 10400-T and SANS 10139. In this editorial, he continues with SANS 322 – Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Hospitals.
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Wireless network security market
Infrastructure
The wireless network security market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of wireless technologies, a surge in cyberthreats, and rising demand for secure data transmission.
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Synology announces the PAS7700
Products & Solutions
The PAS7700 integrates two controllers and 48 NVMe SSD bays within a 4U chassis and can scale up to 1.65 PB of raw capacity with seven additional expansion units.
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Fastest PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD
Products & Solutions, Infrastructure
Sandisk has unveiled the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen 5.0 technology, an internal SSD delivering speeds up to 14 900 MB/s and capacities up to 4 TB, with 8 TB solutions available soon.
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DeepSneak deception
Information Security, News & Events
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs.
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Biometric security key for phishing-resistant MFA
Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management
New FIDO-compliant USB, Bluetooth, and NFC BioKeys with biometric login and centralised management for phishing-resistant, passwordless multifactor authentication (MFA) for enterprise users.
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Almost 50% of companies choose to pay the ransom
News & Events, Information Security
This year’s Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report found that nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to get their data back, the second-highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six years.
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IQ Panels now supported by PowerManage
Johnson Controls - (Tyco Security Products), Products & Solutions
IQ Panels, now supported by PowerManage, simplify installation and data management. The PowerManage interactive platform allows for localised data storage, so customer information is not stored in the cloud or exposed to a third party.
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Winners of the 2025 Southern Africa OSPAs
Editor's Choice
The winners of the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) were revealed on Wednesday, 4th June, at Securex South Africa. Winners from all categories (except the Lifetime Achievement) will be featured in the second Global OSPAs set to take place in 2026.
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Seamless visitor management
Secutel Technologies, Products & Solutions
Secutel Technologies recently launched SecuVisit, a cloud-based visitor access control system. SMART Security Solutions asked Secutel’s Norman Pretorius for more information on the product and its capabilities.
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24/7 Drone Force
Integrated Solutions
24/7 Drone Force is showcasing the Docked Drone Solution, which utilises unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)/drones designed to conduct remote docking station operations.
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Wireless home surveillance
Regal Distributors SA, Smart Home Automation
EZVIZ has launched its AOV software alongside the X5S large-capacity storage solution, providing a 360-degree security solution with real-time footage of incidents and recorded evidence when needed.
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Open and collaborative logistics systems
Hikvision South Africa, Surveillance, Logistics (Industry), AI & Data Analytics
E-commerce and other high-volume logistics operations need open and collaborative technology ecosystems that drive efficiencies, throughput and digital transformation. Hikvision discusses the benefits of harnessing open and collaborative systems in the logistics market.
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