The convergence of perimeter control and access automation is driving demand for solutions that work together. This is the focus of HomeSec Expo 2026, which takes place on 4th and 5th March 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
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The Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 ranks cybersecurity, especially ransomware attacks, as the #1 risk, while AI is the biggest riser and jumps from #10 to #2, highlighting the emerging risks for companies in almost all industry sectors.
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LD Access provides a smart, streamlined approach to boom gate security, enhancing the verification of people and vehicles before entry. Through its Self-Service Scanning Kiosk and Mobile Scanning Unit, LD Access delivers secure, automated access control.
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South African mines, estates, utility companies, independent power producers, ports, municipalities and others can now own and operate a CAA-compliant drone dock ground station in just six to eight weeks.
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The OT Calculator has been developed specifically for industrial organisations to assess the potential costs of insufficient operational technology (OT) security. By offering detailed financial forecasts, the calculator empowers senior management to make well-informed decisions.
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As artificial intelligence accelerates the speed and sophistication of cyberattacks, protecting high-value data, such as financial records, legal files, patient data, intellectual property, and compliance records, has never been more urgent.
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Historically, fraud prevention has been viewed as a trade-off between robust security and a seamless customer journey, with security often prevailing. However, this can impair business functionality or complicate the customer journey with multiple logins and authentication steps.
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The convergence of Lean principles and AI (what we now call Lean 4.0) is no longer a theoretical exercise; it is the defining operational paradigm for survival and growth in a complex, data-intensive economy.
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Check Point Software Technologies has released eight critical trends shaping Africa’s digital turning point in 2026, noting that their implementation will require the government, the private sector, and key civic institutions to cooperate.
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Fraud has shifted. It is no longer just about financial theft; it is about identity theft in the most visceral sense. The most effective control is often completely non-technical: the ‘pause and verify’ rule.
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Africa has seen an accelerated, large-scale digitisation of our overall industrial base, and this rapid convergence of IT and OT is happening on a foundation that, in essence, was not designed to be cybersecure.
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FM teams are responsible for the overall operational environment of a building, while security teams focus on protection, control, and incident response. Increasingly, both rely on the same data streams, infrastructure, and digital tools.
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As we enter 2026, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT infrastructure is reshaping industries, unlocking unprecedented opportunities to optimise operations, enhance security, and improve sustainability.
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For South Africans who want to stay here and build a better country for our kids, grandkids, friends, and others, the Internet of Things gets us really excited because it enables ‘edge processing’.
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Cloud-native applications have transformed the way businesses operate, enabling faster innovation, greater agility, and enhanced scalability. Yet this evolution brings an equally complex security landscape.
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SMART Security Solutions spoke with Check Point's Hendrik de Bruin about the report, the risks African organisations face, and some mitigation measures.
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Axis Communications examines trends it considers important for 2026, as technology and customer requirements continue to evolve, but the basic security needs of end users remain constant.
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VIVOTEK partnered with local integrator Chase Networks and distributor Rectron to deliver a fully integrated security ecosystem, providing PathCare with a centralised view of all facilities, simplifying monitoring of sensitive laboratory areas, and ensuring SOP compliance.
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Axis Communications has signed the United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design pledge, signalling the company’s commitment to upholding and transparently communicating the cybersecurity posture of its products.
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The rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, for both individual users and businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while simultaneously expanding opportunities for threat actors.
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Dahua showcased its smart city solutions at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, which brought together experts, innovators, and city leaders from around the globe to explore the future of urban transformation.
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Modern fire protection systems are no longer just stand-alone panels that make a noise when a detector senses smoke. Many are now connected to building control systems, IoT devices and centralised management platforms. With that connectivity comes new risk.
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Household burglary and fire remain amongst the most common threats to household assets in South Africa. Statistics South Africa’s 2024 Victims of Crime Survey reported approximately 1,5 million incidents of housebreaking in a single year.
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Genetec has announced new intelligent automation (IA)-powered investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS to help operators quickly locate video evidence, understand the context surrounding an event, and close cases in minutes.
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According to Panaseer’s latest research, 70% of major breaches are caused by toxic combinations: overlapping risks that compound and amplify each other, forming a critical vulnerability to be exploited.
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From the cloud-native CLUe platform and CoreStation 20 controller to the global debut of BioStar X, Suprema has redefined what connected, AI-driven security means for enterprises.
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The holiday season brings excitement, increased foot traffic and, unfortunately, a spike in criminal activity targeting retail environments. Taking a proactive approach to security is essential in ensuring staff and assets remain safe.
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Old-school security relied on rules-based systems that flagged only what was already known. AI flips the script: it analyses massive volumes of data in real-time, spotting anomalies that humans or static rules would miss.
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The REDSCAN Lite RLS-1010L has been developed to provide comprehensive coverage and protect high-risk security zones and vulnerable, narrow indoor spaces that are difficult to protect with traditional sensors.
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[Sponsored] For over 30 years, a Centurion-based company has helped shape how security technology is designed, deployed, and supported in South Africa. Originally known as CellSecure, it now operates as ArxTech.
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Fire and gas safety is a critical component of every business’s risk management processes. While sometimes ignored until it is too late, safety solutions abound at Securex Cape Town 2025.
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Nemtek will demonstrate its newly enhanced FG7C+ Fence Controller, now featuring an advanced software upgrade that connects all Nemtek devices, aggregating data to a single point for efficient electric fence alarm monitoring and control.
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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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