Keeping safety central to enterprise risk management Issue 1 2025, Zulu Consulting [Sponsored] As employee safety becomes an ever-more critical aspect of corporate risk management, Risk-IO assists risk managers in ensuring a safe working environment, whether in an industrial setting, an office, or anywhere.
Empower individuals to control their biometric data Issue 1 2025, Information Security, Access Control & Identity Management What if your biometrics, now embedded in devices, workplaces, and airports, promising seamless access and enhanced security, was your greatest vulnerability in a cyberattack? Cybercriminals are focusing on knowing where biometric data is stored.
Strategies for combating insider threats Issue 1 2025, Information Security In Africa, insider threats pose an increasingly significant risk to businesses, driven by economic uncertainty, labour disputes, and rapid digital transformation. These threats can arise from various sources, including disgruntled employees and compromised third-party service providers
World-first safe K9 training for drug detection Issue 1 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Editor's Choice, News & Events, 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.
New firearms training modules from ITA Issue 1 2025, News & Events The International Firearm Training Academy has launched two new firearms training modules to support career development in the firearms industry: the Maintenance Fitter and the Firearms Custodian modules.
Empower individuals to control their biometric data Issue 1 2025, Information Security, Access Control & Identity Management What if your biometrics, now embedded in devices, workplaces, and airports, promising seamless access and enhanced security, was your greatest vulnerability in a cyberattack? Cybercriminals are focusing on knowing where biometric data is stored.
Background checks: risk levels and compliance SMART Access & Identity 2025, iFacts, Access Control & Identity Management Conducting background checks is a vital step in the hiring process for employers or when engaging service providers; however, it is crucial to understand the legal framework and regulations governing these checks.
On the ball or unaware Issue 1 2025, Technews Publishing, Information Security Whether an organisation is operating at a high level of information security maturity or has dangerous vulnerabilities that could put an entire business at risk, advanced, strategic penetration testing can uncover its true state of IT security.
The bane of burnout Issue 1 2025, Editor's Choice 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.
A winning combination for modern cybersecurity Issue 1 2025, Information Security Companies are compelled to comply with legislative mandates and, more importantly, implement appropriate security measures for their customers and their most valuable asset – their data.
Federated identity orchestration SMART Access & Identity 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity 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.
Balancing security and ease-of-use SMART Access & Identity 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management Fraud incidents have financial repercussions and erode consumer trust, leading businesses to become more aware, though this awareness does not necessarily translate into confidence in their identity authentication processes.
Identity and authentication SMART Access & Identity 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Information Security Identity authentication is a crucial aspect of both physical security and cybersecurity. SMART Security Solutions obtained insights into the topic and the latest developments from three companies.
The strategic relevance of managed detection and response Issue 1 2025, Duxbury Networking As cyberthreats evolve, organisations increasingly recognise the value of proactive and managed security solutions, making managed detection and response (MDR) a strategic choice that is gaining traction for several reasons.
Scammers take advantage of desperate need for cash Issue 1 2025, Editor's Choice, News & Events 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
Boost revenue streams for MNOS December 2024, News & Events, Financial (Industry) ReveNet has introduced its new solution, designed to safeguard and potentially boost revenue streams in an increasingly challenging landscape for MNOS. The new platform combines advanced analytics and is built on trust, transparency, and sustainability principles.
Risk-IO manages mining security risks December 2024, Zulu Consulting, Mining (Industry) [Sponsored] A local mining company with three large operations experienced increased security costs. The liability included no standardised risk assessment, poor management of the efforts to mitigate hazards, and unauthorised access with subsequent theft. The reactive approach to security was not only expensive but also wasteful in the sense that the costs were poorly managed, and there were no metrics to show improvement or trends in incidents.
NIS2 compliance amplifies skills shortages and resource strain November 2024, Information Security A new Censuswide survey, commissioned by Veeam Software reveals the significant impact on businesses as they adapt to this key cybersecurity directive, with 95% of EMEA businesses siphoning other budgets to try and meet compliance deadline.
SA company develops world-first safe K9 training for drug detection December 2024, Editor's Choice, News & Events, 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.
Understanding South Africa’s Cybercrimes Act December 2024, Information Security The Cybercrimes Act No.19 of 2020 is a comprehensive legislative response to the evolving landscape of cyberthreats in South Africa. Its effectiveness, however, relies on enforcement, which relies on implementation, international cooperation, and collaboration between the public and private sectors.
