Michael Lever discusses advances in drone technology, focusing on cost reductions and the implementation of automated services, including beyond line of sight capabilities, for residential estates with SMART Security Solutions.
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SABRIC has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in financial crime losses, but also warning of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud schemes.
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Today’s threat actors have moved away from signature-based attacks that legacy antivirus software can detect, to ‘living-off-the-land’ using legitimate system tools to move laterally through networks. This is where AI has a critical role to play.
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Mirai remains one of the top threats to IoT in 2025 due to widespread exploitation of weak login credentials and unpatched vulnerabilities, enabling large-scale botnets for DDoS attacks, data theft and other malicious activities.
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Protecting gated communities and lifestyle estates requires a modern, intelligent approach. A truly intelligent system protects both physical and digital perimeters, it must be a fully integrated ecosystem.
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Cyberattackers have become significantly more sophisticated and determined, targeting businesses of all sizes. PwC’s Global Digital Trust Insights Survey 2025 Africa and South Africa highlights the urgent need for organisations to implement robust cyber risk mitigation strategies.
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With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed systems are increasingly giving rise to dangerous fire incidents.
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The directory of estate security product and service providers lists a selection of companies involved in various aspects of residential security projects, from consulting to implementation and ongoing maintenance, as well as equipment suppliers.
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Continuum Identity is a newly launched company in the identity management and access control sector, targeting the complexity of managing various Access and Identity Management (AIM) systems.
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Visitor management is always changing, taking technology and legislation into account. SMART Security Solutions examines the latest trends with input from ATG Digital and Entry Pro.
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In today’s security-conscious South Africa, estate management’s responsibility extends beyond gates and patrols; it involves ensuring that every resident, staff member, and service provider upholds the community’s safety standards.
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Securing any large area, whether it is a commercial park or a residential estate, is as much about protecting and monitoring the internal environment as it is about protecting the perimeter.
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The latest MBxL energisers stand out for their simplicity, allowing you to push the “On” button and have the unit tick away, or to configure it through our virtual keypad (VKP).
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The DINION thermal 8100i camera is a bullet thermal camera built for mission-critical applications, prioritising long-distance monitoring and reliable perimeter intrusion detection with built-in Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) Pro Perimeter video analytics.
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Recognised globally for their performance and sleek design, AJAX solutions combine professional-grade security with user-friendly control, making them ideal for both residential and commercial environments.
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As the infrastructure and service delivery in many of South Africa’s major cities decline, with a few, limited exceptions, more of the work that should be done by the state has fallen to private companies.
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May 2025 saw the SMART Security Solutions team heading off to Durban for our annual Estate Security Conference, once again hosted at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club.
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Through constant innovation and advancement in technology and systems, Entry Pro strives to provide its clients with not only the most suitable, but also the most advanced solution.
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Automated visitor management solutions, like LD Access, are transforming this process by reducing human workload, while enhancing security and efficiency.
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The expansion of residential estates has led to many communities being constructed with security as an afterthought. Unfortunately, fencing, cameras, and a guard at the gate only create a false sense of safety, which vanishes after the first incident.
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SafeQuip has confirmed that the Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa.
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The Technoswitch ESPRIT intelligent control panel range is ideal for small- and medium-sized sites that require a powerful, cost-effective, and networkable fire alarm system.
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The calibration-free Combustible Gas & VOC Sensor by Technoswitch can be configured to detect various flammable gases, including electrolyte vapours (VOC), hydrogen, and is an indispensable tool for ensuring the safety of Li-ion battery storage systems.
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SANS 10400-T stipulates that all fire extinguishers installed in buildings must meet the requirements set out in SANS 1910, while the Pressure Equipment Regulations prohibit the use of extinguishers not manufactured or filled in accordance with these standards.
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In previous articles in the series on fire standards, Nick Collins discussed SANS 10400-T and SANS 10139. In this editorial, he continues with SANS 322 – Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Hospitals.
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The wireless network security market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of wireless technologies, a surge in cyberthreats, and rising demand for secure data transmission.
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The PAS7700 integrates two controllers and 48 NVMe SSD bays within a 4U chassis and can scale up to 1.65 PB of raw capacity with seven additional expansion units.
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Sandisk has unveiled the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen 5.0 technology, an internal SSD delivering speeds up to 14 900 MB/s and capacities up to 4 TB, with 8 TB solutions available soon.
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Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs.
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New FIDO-compliant USB, Bluetooth, and NFC BioKeys with biometric login and centralised management for phishing-resistant, passwordless multifactor authentication (MFA) for enterprise users.
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This year’s Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report found that nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to get their data back, the second-highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six years.
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IQ Panels, now supported by PowerManage, simplify installation and data management. The PowerManage interactive platform allows for localised data storage, so customer information is not stored in the cloud or exposed to a third party.
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The winners of the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) were revealed on Wednesday, 4^th June, at Securex South Africa. Winners from all categories (except the Lifetime Achievement) will be featured in the second Global OSPAs set to take place in 2026.
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Secutel Technologies recently launched SecuVisit, a cloud-based visitor access control system. SMART Security Solutions asked Secutel’s Norman Pretorius for more information on the product and its capabilities.
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24/7 Drone Force is showcasing the Docked Drone Solution, which utilises unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)/drones designed to conduct remote docking station operations.
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