SMART Security Solutions Magazine


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Sales basics for security installers
Being the best security business in South Africa means little if no one uses your services. Your business success is only partly linked to how good you are at security installations.

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Eight MP dome for harsh environments
Axis Communications announced a marine-grade stainless steel camera that offers performance in harsh environments. Enclosed in an electropolished stainless steel casing, it can withstand the corrosive effects of seawater and cleaning chemicals.

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AI-driven identity verification for access control
Facial authentication solutions combine advanced AI and 3D sensing technologies with ease of use to create a frictionless, touchless experience. The deployment of this technology in an access control system keeps users and administration moving.

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Risk management: There's an app for that
Editor's Choice, News & Events, Risk Management & Resilience

Zulu Consulting has streamlined the corporate risk management process with the launch of Risk-IO, a web-based app designed to consolidate and guide risk managers through the process, monitoring progress as one proceeds.
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Integrated information platform for risk management
Editor's Choice, News & Events, Risk Management & Resilience

Online Intelligence recently launched version 7 of its CiiMS risk and security platform. Speaking to SMART Security Solutions after the launch event, the company’s Arnold van den Bout described the enhancements in version 7.
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Enhance control rooms with surveillance and intelligence
Leaderware, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, Mining (Industry)

Dr Craig Donald advocates the use of intelligence and smart surveillance to assist control rooms in dealing with the challenges of the size and dispersed nature common in all mining environments.
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Sophos celebrates partners and cybersecurity innovation at annual conference
News & Events, Information Security

[Sponsored] Sun City hosted Sophos' annual partner event this year, which took place from 12 to 14 March. Sophos’ South African cybersecurity distributors and resellers gathered for an engaging two-day conference.
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The imperative of real-time environmental monitoring
IoT & Automation, Mining (Industry)

Real-time monitoring of various parameters, such as air quality, noise levels, dust particulate matter and air velocity, can provide insights into working conditions and equipment performance.
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Future trends for electronic safety and security in mining
Fang Fences & Guards, Mining (Industry), Integrated Solutions, AI & Data Analytics

The mining industry is ever evolving, driven by technological advancements and the growing need for enhanced safety and security measures, with significant innovation seen in turnkey electronic security for mining operations.
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Access & identity expectations for 2024
Technews Publishing, IDEMIA , ZKTeco, Gallagher, Salto Systems Africa, Regal Distributors SA, Reditron, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, Information Security, AI & Data Analytics

What does 2024 have in store for the access and identity industry? SMART Security Solutions asked several industry players for their brief thoughts on what they expect this year.
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The CIPC hack has potentially serious consequences
Editor's Choice, Information Security

A cyber breach at the South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has put millions of companies at risk. The organisation holds a vast database of registration details, including sensitive data like ID numbers, addresses, and contact information.
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Unlocking Africa's AI potential
Editor's Choice, News & Events, AI & Data Analytics

Africa's AI market is set to grow exponentially; by investing in AI education, training, and ethical practices, African nations can harness the power of AI to transform the continent and create a brighter future for its people.
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Global Identity Fraud Report revealing eight-month ‘mega-attack’
Editor's Choice, Risk Management & Resilience

AU10TIX recently released its Q4 Global Identity Fraud Report, with the research identifying two never-before-seen attack patterns, with the worst case involving 22 000+ AI-generated variations of a single U.S. passport.
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AI augmentation in security software
Risk Management & Resilience

The integration of AI technology into security software has been met with resistance. In this, the second of two articles, Paul Meyer explores the challenges and obstacles that must be overcome to empower AI-enabled, human-centric decision-making.
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Milestone XPerience Day South Africa
Milestone Systems, News & Events

The 2024 Milestone XPerience Day in Johannesburg took place on 01 February 2024, where the video technology sector’s brightest and best minds gathered to share information and networking.
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Passwordless, unphishable web browsers
Access Control & Identity Management, Information Security

Passkey technology is proving to be an easily deployed way to bring unphishable, biometric-based security to browsers; making identification and authentication much more secure and reliable for all parties.
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Linking of security officers by security businesses
PSiRA (Private Security Ind. Regulatory Authority), News & Events, Risk Management & Resilience

[Sponsored] By law, all security businesses are required to declare their employees to PSiRA so that they can be accounted for administratively. Failure to link employees by security businesses is a contravention of the Code of Conduct and a criminal offence.
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Protecting our most vulnerable
NEC XON, Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions

In a nation grappling with the distressing rise in child kidnappings, the need for innovative solutions to protect our infants has never been more critical. South Africa finds itself in the throes of a child abduction pandemic.
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Understanding the power of digital identity
Access Control & Identity Management, Security Services & Risk Management, Financial (Industry)

The way we perceive business flourishing is undergoing a paradigm shift, as digital identity and consumer consent redefine the dynamics of transactions, says Shanaaz Trethewey.
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Next-gen solar-powered switches
Infrastructure

Duxbury Networking has introduced its range of solar unmanaged switches, which are ideal for any environment requiring reliable Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, such as IP phones, cameras, and access points.
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Access and identity in 2024
Technews Publishing, Gallagher, HID Global, IDEMIA , Ideco Biometrics, Enkulu Technologies, neaMetrics, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, Integrated Solutions

SMART Security Solutions hosted a round table discussion with various players in the access and identity market, to find out what they experienced in the last year, as well as their expectations for 2024.
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A new dawn for physical security in Africa
Access Control & Identity Management

Africa’s diverse socio-economic landscape requires biometric access control and workforce management for blue-collar workers with functions like authentication, identity verification, visitor management, and time and attendance tracking.
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Access Selection Guide 2024
Access Control & Identity Management

The Access Selection Guide 2024 includes a range of devices geared specifically for the access control and identity management market.
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Tips and tools for trade businesses
News & Events, Training & Education

ServCraft brings together trade industry associations and corporations to launch blox, a digital content platform and community impacting lives, businesses and industries across hundreds of thousands of trade business SMEs.
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Research labs secured with STid Mobile ID
Access Control & Identity Management

When NTT opened its research centre in Silicon Valley, it was looking for a high-security expert capable of protecting the company’s sensitive data. STid readers and mobile ID solutions formed part of the solution.
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Cloud-based access for finance
Secutel Technologies, Access Control & Identity Management

Experience a new level of secure access control with NOKEY, tailored for banking environments, ATM cubicles, and safeguarded spaces. The cloud-based system offers effortless administration, control, and access management.
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PSiRA Introduces the printing of certificates as an interim measure
PSiRA (Private Security Ind. Regulatory Authority), News & Events, Risk Management & Resilience

[Sponsored Content] The introduction of digital certificates was welcomed by the security industry; however, it also led to the exploitation of unsuspecting clients by third parties who print certificates at exorbitant fees.
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Different fences for different farmers
Gallagher, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Agriculture (Industry)

Far beyond the simple delineation of boundaries, fencing serves as a dynamic solution to address various needs, from ensuring the security of farms and protecting livestock to defining property lines and enhancing aesthetic appeal.
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Solar: renting vs. buying
Power Management

Understanding the differences between owning and renting a solar system becomes essential as we navigate the landscape where cost-saving and uninterrupted power supply meet environmental consciousness.
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Enhanced cellular connectivity is critical for farm safety
Infrastructure, Agriculture (Industry)

In South Africa, the safety of our rural communities, particularly on farms, is a pressing concern. Nearly 32% of South Africa’s 60 million people live in these areas, where security challenges are constantly in the spotlight.
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The song remains the same
Sophos, Information Security

Sophos report found that telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks.
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Revolutionise your security with integrated solutions
Secutel Technologies, Products & Solutions, Surveillance

By merging the capabilities of SecuVue and Secutraq, Secutel has forged a robust system empowering users to fine-tune analytics and harness facial recognition, pose detection, and XFS, among other features.
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Stafix focuses on local manufacturing
Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Stafix Security Centres is a South African-owned company committed to providing customers with a choice of quality imported and locally manufactured products that meet the needs of the electronic security market.
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Upgrading security at lifestyle estate
Turnstar Systems, Access Control & Identity Management

Lifestyle estates are often located in out-of-town settings, and living away from the hustle and bustle of the city can be conducive to a relaxing lifestyle. However, it requires a high level of security to keep residents secure.
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Securing easy access
Suprema, neaMetrics, Access Control & Identity Management

Securing access to hospitals and healthcare institutions presents a unique set of challenges, because these facilities operate 24/7, have highly ‘open’ access in public areas and require a strict level of security.
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Lock down your access control with Alcatraz AI
C3 Shared Services, Healthcare (Industry), Access Control & Identity Management, AI & Data Analytics

Alcatraz AI, represented in South Africa by C3 Shared Services, changes access control by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and analytics at the edge, where facial recognition becomes the essential credential autonomously.
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Global strength, local craft
Impro Technologies, Editor's Choice

Impro Technologies is a resounding success story. Started in South Africa, the company remains true to its roots and still designs and manufactures its access control systems and solutions in the country.
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Protecting organisations against fraud losses caused by ghost employees
Risk Management & Resilience

Several key South African organisations are potentially incurring significant losses due to 'ghosts’; ghost employees who exist on paper within business or government departments, but not in real life.
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