A passport to offline backups Issue 2 2025, SMART Security Solutions, Technews Publishing, Infrastructure, Smart Home Automation SMART Security Solutions tested a 6 TB WD My Passport and found it is much more than simply another portable hard drive when considering the free security software the company includes with the device.
Navigating the complexities of privileged access management Issue 2 2025, Access Control & Identity Management Privileged Access Management and Identity Access Management are critical pillars of modern cybersecurity, designed to secure access to sensitive resources, enforce principles like least privilege, and implement just-in-time access controls.
Rewriting the rules of reputation Issue 2 2025, Technews Publishing, Security Services & Risk Management Public Relations is more crucial than ever in the generative AI and LLMs age. AI-driven search engines no longer just scan social media or reviews, they prioritise authoritative, editorial content.
Efficient, future-proof estate security and management Issue 2 2025, Technews Publishing, ElementC Solutions, Duxbury Networking, Fang Fences & Guards, Secutel Technologies, OneSpace Technologies, DeepAlert, SMART Security Solutions, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management, Residential Estate (Industry), AI & Data Analytics, IoT & Automation In February this year, SMART Security Solutions travelled to Cape Town to experience the unbelievable experience of a city where potholes are fixed, and traffic lights work; and to host the Cape Town SMART Estate Security Conference 2025.
Historic Collaboration cuts ATM Bombings by 30% Issue 2 2025, Online Intelligence, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management Project Big-Bang, a collaborative industry-wide task team, has successfully reduced ATM bombings in South Africa by 30,7% during the predetermined measurement period of November, December and January 2024/5.
World-first safe K9 training for drug detection Issue 1 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management, Government and Parastatal (Industry) The Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy recently announced the results of its scientific research into training dogs to accurately detect drugs and explosives without harming either the dogs or their handlers.
The need for integrated control room displays Issue 1 2025, Leaderware, Surveillance, Training & Education Display walls provide a coordinated perspective that facilitates the ongoing feel for situations, assists in the coordination of resources to deal with the situation, and facilitates follow up by response personnel.
Cyber top business risk as climate change hits record high Issue 1 2025 Globally, companies identify cyberattacks, particularly data breaches, as their primary business concern for the coming year, with business interruption ranked second. In Africa and the Middle East, cyber incidents, shifts in legislation and regulation, and macroeconomic developments are the three foremost business risks.
As technology converges, so does cybercrime Issue 1 2025 Cybercrime is no longer siloed: it involves complex collaborations and coordination between different malicious entities, including state actors, organised crime and even drug and human trafficking networks.
The need for integrated control room displays Issue 1 2025, Surveillance, Training & Education Display walls provide a coordinated perspective that facilitates the ongoing feel for situations, assists in the coordination of resources to deal with the situation, and facilitates follow up by response personnel.
The bane of burnout Issue 1 2025, Security Services & Risk Management The World Economic Forum has recently formally acknowledged burnout as an occupational syndrome, giving it a status that is even more worthy of being taken seriously and resolved as quickly as possible.
Federated identity orchestration SMART Access & Identity 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Security Services & Risk Management, AI & Data Analytics Understanding exactly who resides at the end of a digital device is key, and simple identity number verification by the Department of Home Affairs is no longer a viable solution on its own.
Scammers take advantage of desperate need for cash Issue 1 2025, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management Revitalised from their end-of-year holiday, South Africans typically tackle the new year with gusto and renewed vigour, but so do the criminals as they prepare for the rush back to school or university
Here’s to a SMART 2025 December 2024, SMART Security Solutions, News & Events This is the final news brief from SMART Security Solutions for 2024, and the teams would like to take this opportunity to thank our readers, advertisers and partners and wish everyone a safe and secure festive season.
SA company develops world-first safe K9 training for drug detection December 2024, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management, Government and Parastatal (Industry) The Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy recently announced the results of its scientific research into training dogs to accurately detect drugs and explosives without harming either the dogs or their handlers.
AI-powered automation for an operational efficiency edge November 2024, AI & Data Analytics, IoT & Automation In the fast-moving world of digital transformation, businesses are under immense pressure to accelerate their operations and adapt quickly to stay competitive in an era dominated by AI and technological advancements.
Elvey to distribute Tiandy November 2024, Elvey Security Technologies , Surveillance, News & Events Tiandy’s presence in South Africa was boosted in November with the announcement that Elvey Security Technologies will distribute a broad range of Tiandy equipment through its channel partners and provide project assistance.
Standards for fire detection SMART Fire & Safety 2024, SAQCC (Fire), Fire & Safety, Associations With the increased number of devastating fires reported throughout South Africa, adequate and suitable fire detection cannot be overstated. SAQCC Fire will publish a series of articles in SMART Security Solutions to provide insight into fire detection requirements and importance.
Taking fire safety seriously SMART Fire & Safety 2024, G2 Fire, Fire & Safety, Security Services & Risk Management To gain insights into how fire systems must be designed, installed and maintained, SMART Security Solutions asked Nichola Allan, MD of G2 Fire, for some insights into the local fire market.
The best of local and international SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression SMART Security Solutions speaks to Technoswitch’s Managing Director, Brett Birch, to learn more about the company and how it serves the fire safety market in South and sub-Saharan Africa.
