Beagle Watch Armed Response has been named Johannesburg’s Best Security Company in the 2025 Best of Joburg Awards, surpassing about 26 nominated private security firms in the greater Johannesburg region, thanks to overwhelming public support.
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Contributing around 10 to 12% of South Africa’s GDP, the transport and logistics sector supports almost every part of the country’s economic activity. The stakes for keeping these systems secure are higher than ever before.
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AI Cloud Protect is now available for on-premises enterprise deployments to secure AI model development, agentic AI applications, and inference workloads with zero impact on performance.
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CASA Software has launched the newly released Nexsan VHR-Series, a fully integrated, enterprise-class, immutable backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam software environments, with usable capacity ranging from 64 TB to 3,3 PB.
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Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, and Peregrine.ai, a Berlin-based startup transforming mobility through AI-powered vision systems, announced the launch of a next-generation driver assistance solution.
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are a promising, low-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries for both personal electronics and large-scale energy storage, but their adoption is limited by their poor stability in air and water.
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Strengthening security management and proactive alerting have become priorities for schools. To address risks such as expansive campuses, multiple entry points, blind spots, and potential intrusions.
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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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Entries are now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). This year, the awards are open to a broader range of countries in southern Africa than ever before.
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When human resources becomes a risk factor. Andre du Venage examines why your CCTV security and other technology risks are covered, but human resources are often overlooked.
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At its Security Analyst Summit 2025, Kaspersky presented the results of a security audit that exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorised access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer.
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In 2026, the risks facing organisations, whether in the corporate sector or government, will be more complex and far-reaching. Employee screening will have to be more complex and comprehensive.
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This is the final news brief from SMART Security Solutions for 2025, 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.
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Most AI programs today depend on constant cloud connections, which can be a liability for companies operating in secure or high-risk environments. That reliance exposes sensitive data to external networks, but also creates a single point of failure if connectivity drops.
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For smaller companies, the costs associated with acquiring the necessary skills and tools can be very high. So, how can these organisations establish and maintain their security profile amid constant attacks and evolving technology?
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With a stronger team, a broader portfolio, and a clear vision for what’s next, neaMetrics is well positioned to continue delivering smarter, more connected security solutions in 2026 and beyond.
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Following his presentation at the Estate Security Conference in October, Craig Donald delves into the challenge of balancing human operator ‘IQ’ and AI system detection within CCTV control rooms.
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While Centurion Systems may be known as a leader in gate and door motors in 72 countries, the company has developed more than hardware and now offers an automation ecosystem for access control security.
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In the second part of this series of articles from BlueVision, we explore the human element: social engineering and insider threats and how red teaming can expose and remedy them.
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ONVIF has announced that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S and recommends using its successor, Profile T. Profile S is the first-ever profile introduced by ONVIF in 2011.
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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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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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