Harnessing the power of quantitative risk assessment Issue 7 2023, Information Security In an era where digital threats loom larger than ever, businesses need to pivot from merely defending against cyberattacks to building an infrastructure that can absorb and adapt to them.
Security measures to manage public unrest Issue 6 2023 In Q1 2023, South Africa experienced 692 protests and riots, up from 456 incidents in the first three months of 2022, according to research conducted by risk intelligence firm Verisk Maplecroft.
Securing road transport across Africa Issue 7 2023, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Asset Management, Transport (Industry), Logistics (Industry) SMART Security Solutions spoke to Filipe de Almeida, the Portugal & Spain Regional TAPA EMEA Lead, and Massimo Carelle, the TAPA EMEA Africa Region Lead, about securing transport and logistics in hostile environments.
Over 3000 kidnappings reported in SA in three months Issue 6 2023, News & Events Kidnappings continue at an alarming rate in South Africa and CEO of Fidelity Services Group, Wahl Bartmann, warns the public not to be naïve about the profile of victims or kidnappers’ motivations.
[Sponsored] The role of PSiRA in the security industry Issue 7 2023, PSiRA (Private Security Ind. Regulatory Authority), News & Events The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) was established in terms of Section 2 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (56 of 2001), which came into operation in 2002.
Securing the hybrid cloud is a balancing act Issue 6 2023, Infrastructure Advanced threat protection and overall cybersecurity management are often at the front and centre of an organisation’s approach to modernised cybersecurity, especially in hybrid cloud environments.
Mastering security awareness in the digital era Issue 6 2023, Training & Education Human error and lack of security awareness remain the first security threat. Companies must consider the importance of managing employee cyber risk and the significance of training and awareness programmes.
The business value of ChatGPT Issue 6 2023, AI & Data Analytics Transparency, policy and integrity. It is critical for organisations to have a line of sight into processes and procedures that clearly define employee use cases when it comes to ChatGPT, says Lizaan Lewis, Head of the Legal Department at Altron Systems Integration.
BMS for smaller businesses Issue 6 2023, Products & Solutions Small businesses can also benefit from tailored energy management solutions just like large corporations. Effective energy management is essential for more sustainable and efficient operations.
Kidnapping for ransom Issue 6 2023, News & Events There has been an 8,6% increase in reported kidnapping cases in South Africa compared to last year, with 3 854 cases reported between April and June this year, leaving ordinary South Africans increasingly vulnerable.
The difference between a SOP and a SOP SMART Estate Security 2023, Residential Estate (Industry), Integrated Solutions SOPs are a touchy issue that need careful attention and automation to ensure they deliver the desired security results. Beyond design and automation, implementation is the ultimate road to success.
Scoping out potential estates SMART Estate Security 2023, Alwinco When an intruder surveys a residential estate of 200 houses, they see at least 200 cars, 400 cell phones, 400 computers, 200 flat screen TVs, 600 bank cards, and various other items of value.
Your face is the key SMART Estate Security 2023, Suprema, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management FaceStation 2, Suprema’s newest facial authentication terminal, is an access control, time and attendance terminal, featuring a better user experience with Android 5.0 Lollipop and Suprema’s latest algorithm, hardware, and software.
Security without the skin SMART Estate Security 2023, Alwinco, Editor's Choice, Residential Estate (Industry) We all know about the layers of security required to form a comprehensive solution, but the layers go deeper than most consider. Andre Mundell dissects security in this article to start the journey into what is under the covers.
Rack-mounted, three-phase online UPS Issue 6 2023, Infrastructure, Products & Solutions The new Eaton 93PX 15-20 kVA UPS combines high efficiency with a compact footprint, lower TCO, and improved cybersecurity to provide stable power for critical IT, industrial, manufacturing, and medical applications.
South Africa’s solar boom against load shedding Issue 6 2023 South Africa has installed more rooftop and onsite solar contracted to private consumers in the last year and a half than under government programmes in the last ten years.
Five reasons why your board should push cybersecurity ‘boundaries’ Issue 6 2023, Infrastructure From a technological perspective, micro-segmentation of your IT security environment can be viewed as a way to identify, isolate and curtail the reach of any threat – even once it is in your network.
Key timelines to ensure compliance Issue 6 2023 Regulations to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that apply to major hazard installations require that certain actions be taken to manage health and safety risks – some with timelines for compliance that must be monitored.
Best practice tips for strengthening data privacy system Issue 6 2023, Information Security International cybercriminals are increasingly targeting South African organizations, making data privacy more difficult to maintain. A standardization expert offers insight to help combat this threat.
Is AI the game-changer for streamlining anti-money laundering compliance? Issue 6 2023, Financial (Industry) In the aftermath of South Africa's recent grey listing, companies are now confronted with the imperative to address eight identified strategic deficiencies, while simultaneously reducing their financial crime risk through anti-money laundering compliance processes.
