iFacts
We are our first line of defence
January 2013, Security Services & Risk Management, Residential Estate (Industry)
Let us be sure that we are prepared, vigilant and, most importantly, watch our neighbours’ backs.
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Someone is watching me
January 2013, Surveillance
A type of paranoia is stealthily finding its way into the workplaces of the world’s developed nations and it is all about the pros and cons, or ethics of workplace surveillance.
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Getting the crime statistics right
November 2012, Security Services & Risk Management
SA needs a fully inclusive public-private adjudicator to analyse the numbers. It is long past time for an independent body, comprising both public and private security, to take responsibility for our crime statistics.
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Integrity, trust, then skills
October 2012, Security Services & Risk Management
“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. If they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.”
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Fraud prevention in a bad economy
September 2012, Information Security
This increased focus on reputation has stimulated a renewed interest in integrity. Integrity is defined as a strict adherence to a moral code of ethics. Whether we realise it or not, we all have a code of ethics we live by; unfortunately, many have no strong moral foundation.
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The role of security manager in 2012
August 2012, News & Events
If a company is not in a position to appoint an in-house security manager, serious consideration should be given to appointing an independent security manager that can be on site on a full time basis or offer a certain number of days per week.
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Workplace in crisis
June 2012, Security Services & Risk Management
Rising unemployment and chronic work shortages – these scenarios often tempt even the most diligent and honest potential employee into ‘slightly embellishing’ their work history or qualifications and effectively committing employee integrity fraud.
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Entrapment - how far is too far?
May 2012, Security Services & Risk Management
Are you considering setting a trap to catch out a dishonest employee? If so, you would do well to consider the law on the issue, since the legal situation is slightly confused.
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Feeling vulnerable?
April 2012, Security Services & Risk Management
Oprah Winfrey once said “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity”, and instead of being reactive, we need to anticipate issues and prepare for them.
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BYOD
February 2012, Security Services & Risk Management
Does your company’s risk management procedures cover employees using their own technology?
The technological environment continues to advance at a rapid rate, meaning employees are often purchasing laptops, ...
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The BEE conundrum
July 2010, Security Services & Risk Management
The government’s Black Economic Empowerment Advisory Council recently held its third meeting and the Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies said that many elements of the BBBEE Framework had been ...
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