Making the local OSPAs work Issue 2/3 2023, Editor's Choice, Associations Entries to the 2023 South Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) will close on the 18th April, so do not delay in preparing your nominations.
The costly reality of the increasing cybersecurity skills gap Issue 2/3 2023, Information Security Employers recognise how training and certifications can benefit their organisation in addressing the skills gap, while also serving as an advantage for anyone looking to advance their current security profession, as well as those moving into the field.
ONVIF reaches 25 000 conformant products, 15th anniversary Issue 2/3 2023, Integrated Solutions ONVIF continues to deepen its influence and impact in the physical security market with the dual milestones of surpassing 25 000 conformant products and celebrating 15 years as the de facto industry standard for interoperability.
Kidde Commercial launches as new Carrier brand Issue 2/3 2023, Fire & Safety Kidde Engineered Systems has announced its new brand identity, incorporating the Aritech, Kidde Engineered Systems, Kilsen and Ziton brands rebranded as Kidde Commercial.
AU10TIX collaborates with Microsoft on decentralised verifiable credentials Issue 2/3 2023, Access Control & Identity Management AU10TIX’s Reusable ID using Microsoft Entra Verified ID ushers, in the age of strong credential tokens, for cost-effective lifetime re-verification of enterprises and users on a global scale.
Legitimate SharePoint notifications used for phishing Issue 2/3 2023, Information Security To hunt for corporate credentials, cybercriminals now hide phishing links in a file on a hijacked SharePoint server and distribute them using a native notification mechanism.
DIY fire extinguisher Issue 2/3 2023, Fire & Safety A newly launched platform offers underserved communities an easy way to create cheap homemade fire extinguishers to help to tackle one of the biggest challenges in South Africa’s informal settlements: the constant threat of fire.
Hundreds of installers join the Paxton Tech Tour Issue 2/3 2023, Paxton, Training & Education Paxton began the Paxton Tech Tour in February, with hundreds of installation companies and installers signing up to the half-day product experience event in order to develop knowledge and explore business opportunities with Paxton’s products and services.
Obscure Technologies partners with Rubrik in SA market Issue 2/3 2023, Information Security South African cyber security specialist Obscure Technologies has partnered with Rubrik, the zero-trust data security company, for the distribution of its cyber and data resilience solutions in South Africa.
Five pressing themes reshaping the security industry Issue 2/3 2023, HID Global, Access Control & Identity Management HID recently announced its inaugural State of the Security Industry Report, which gathered responses from 2700 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel across a range of titles and organisation sizes representing over 11 industries.
The Authlogics password breach database exceeds 5 billion records Issue 2/3 2023, Information Security The exponential growth of the world’s largest repository of compromised credentials highlights how the password problem remains, receiving more than one million updates every day.
Gallagher Security appoints new BDM for Western Cape Issue 2/3 2023, Gallagher, Access Control & Identity Management Gallagher has appointed Roxanne Agliotti as the new Business Development Manager for the Western Cape region. Agliotti joins Gallagher with 10 years of experience in the security distribution space, having worked in key accounts, tender submissions and product management roles.
Who is responsible for cloud data? Issue 2/3 2023, Infrastructure Arcserve global research reveals cloud investments grow while data protection lags behind: 82% of IT decision-makers expect an increase in hybrid cloud investments, while 70% expect an increase in multi-cloud investments, but 43% believe cloud providers are responsible for data.
Paxton Introduces new rewards programme to South African installers Issue 2/3 2023, Paxton Paxton has launched Paxton Rewards, offering the first opportunity for installers in South Africa to earn rewards by participating in training, installing Paxton solutions, and completing activities or achievements. The programme is available via the Paxton Installer app.
Prevention-first approach to cybersecurity Issue 1 2023, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management Check Point CEO, Gil Shwed, highlights the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in defending evolving networks and protecting against cyber threats at annual CPX 360 customer and partner event.
Three new portable power stations to ease load shedding Issue 1 2023, Security Services & Risk Management, Products & Solutions, Power Management EcoFlow has launched three portable power stations that provide sufficient power for consumers wherever they are; the DELTA 2 and RIVER 2 Series are feature-filled power solutions to the volatile electricity supply.
UJ and Schneider Electric launch 4IR Experience Room Issue 1 2023 Schneider Electric and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FEBE) have officially unveiled the 4IR Experience Room, a first for UJ and situated at the university’s Auckland Park Campus.
SafeCity Guarding rolls out across 14 suburbs in Johannesburg Issue 1 2023, Security Services & Risk Management In a major drive to provide communities across Johannesburg with additional safety, Vumacam, in partnership with Fidelity ADT and other security providers across the region, rolled out the innovative SafeCity Guarding initiative in 14 suburbs.
All-flash storage for unstructured data Issue 2/3 2023, Infrastructure FlashBlade//E provides a better way to manage unstructured data growth efficiently, reliably, and sustainably with optimal user experience and economics that enable customers to eliminate the last remnants of disk in their data centre.
Streamlining access control at the edge Issue 2/3 2023 Axis Powered by Genetec is a by-product of the access control industry’s gradual adoption of edge-based system architectures and signifies the growing importance of cooperative partnerships between access control vendors.
