SMART Security Solutions Magazine


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A passport to offline backups
SMART Security Solutions tested a 6 TB WD My Passport and found it is much more than simply another portable hard drive when considering the free security software the company includes with the device.

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AI and privacy to shape consumer cybersecurity landscape
A report from Kaspersky indicates that artificial intelligence will become an integral part of daily life in 2025, while privacy concerns around biometric data and advanced technologies will take centre stage.

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Smart automation is changing security
Security has come a long way from manual check-ins, logbooks, and standalone surveillance cameras. With the rise of intelligent automation, security is now faster, smarter, and more connected than ever.

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A guide to HMI and OT protection
IoT & Automation

“Human machine interfaces (HMIs) in industrial environments are critical for operational oversight, but their web-based nature can make them a target for cyberthreats,” says Andre Froneman, OT solutions specialist at Datacentrix.
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ESPRIT intelligent fire panel range
Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Products & Solutions, Fire & Safety

Technoswitch recently added the EN54-approved ESPRIT intelligent control panel range to its product portfolio to complement the existing TC5000 intelligent control panel range, aimed at small and medium sites that require a cost-effective, networkable fire alarm system.
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Local innovation driving excellence in FM
Securex South Africa , News & Events

As organisations seek cost-effective, sustainable, and high-quality solutions, home-grown facilities management innovation is proving to be a critical driver of operational efficiency and long-term success.
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T&A in South Africa’s retail sector
ERS Biometrics, Access Control & Identity Management

Using existing systems, ERSBio provides a practical and more cost-effective way for businesses to manage operations, reduce payroll mistakes, and enhance overall efficiency through innovative T&A processes.
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Cyber recovery requires a different approach to disaster recovery
Information Security

Disaster recovery is about getting operations back on track after unexpected disruptions; cyber recovery, however, is about calculated actions by bad actors aiming to disrupt your business, steal sensitive data, or hold your system hostage.
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The future of security in South Africa
ATG Digital, Access Control & Identity Management

Security technology is evolving rapidly, but is local innovation keeping pace? Some global players recognise the potential of South African products for international markets, but can our manufacturers and service providers thrive without external support?
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Crypto in SA: between progress and precaution
Information Security

“As cryptocurrency gains momentum and legitimacy, it’s becoming increasingly important for people to pay attention to financial security”, says Richard Frost, head of technology and innovation at Armata Cyber Security.
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The sensory reaction of BMS
Facilities & Building Management

Today’s building management systems (BMS) can simply not function properly without sensors. They are an integral part of operations that run silently in the background, almost taken for granted.
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Efficient, future-proof estate security and management
Technews Publishing, ElementC Solutions, Duxbury Networking, Fang Fences & Guards, Secutel Technologies, OneSpace Technologies, DeepAlert, SMART Security Solutions, Editor's Choice, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management, Residential Estate (Industry), AI & Data Analytics, IoT & Automation

In February this year, SMART Security Solutions travelled to Cape Town to experience the unbelievable experience of a city where potholes are fixed, and traffic lights work; and to host the Cape Town SMART Estate Security Conference 2025.
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How can South African organisations fast-track their AI initiatives?
AI & Data Analytics, Security Services & Risk Management

While the AI market in South Africa is anticipated to grow by nearly 30% annually over the next five years, tapping into the promise and potential of AI is not easy.
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Closing physical security loopholes
Securex South Africa , News & Events

Relying on outdated physical security measures can expose businesses and facilities to threats in today’s fast-evolving security landscape. Fortunately, advances in security technology are helping organisations stay ahead of threats by closing critical security gaps.
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Local is a lekker challenge
Secutel Technologies, Technews Publishing, AI & Data Analytics

There are a number of companies focused on producing solutions locally, primarily in the software arena, but we still have hardware producers churning out products, many doing business locally and internationally.
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Rewriting the rules of reputation
Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management

Public Relations is more crucial than ever in the generative AI and LLMs age. AI-driven search engines no longer just scan social media or reviews, they prioritise authoritative, editorial content.
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Gallagher’s Integrate 360 event in Durban
Gallagher, News & Events, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Gallagher Security held its Integrate 360 event in Durban, South Africa. The event attracted 65 channel partners, end users, and consultants from across KwaZulu-Natal and broader South Africa to showcase the latest in Gallagher’s technology suite.
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Integration enhances estate access control
Access Control & Identity Management

With one-third of residential burglaries starting at the front door, the continued seamless integration of Glovent’s estate management platform with Impro access control software is welcome news for estates.
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Lack of optimism for African economy
News & Events

African Leadership University publishes the 2025 Africa Workforce Readiness Survey, which shows that only 21% of South African employers are optimistic about the future of the country’s economy, the lowest of any country polled.
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Enhancing safety in battery energy storage systems
Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Products & Solutions, Fire & Safety

The calibration-free Combustible Gas & VOC Sensor by Technoswitch can be configured to detect various flammable gases, including electrolyte vapours (VOC) and hydrogen, and is an indispensable tool for ensuring the safety of Li-ion battery storage systems.
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Physical security evolving beyond security teams
ATG Digital, Access Control & Identity Management

The landscape of physical security is undergoing a major shift. Traditionally, selecting access control and visitor management solutions fell squarely on the shoulders of security professionals, but today includes legal, IT, technical operations and more.
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Vumacam highlights concerns with proposed Johannesburg CCTV by-laws
Vumacam, News & Events, Surveillance

Vumacam has raised objections to critical provisions of the by-laws governing privately owned CCTV cameras with a view of public spaces in the city, which were promulgated on Friday, 28 February 2025.
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Gallagher Security Africa promotes four people
News & Events

With a strong emphasis on regional growth in 2025, Gallagher Security announces the internal promotions of four team members in its South African operations.
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Seven tips to help ensure your backup batteries work
Power Management, Security Services & Risk Management

Load shedding is back, officially or not. Lance Dickerson offers seven tips to prolong the life of your power backup systems and ensure they perform as intended when needed.
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Standards for fire detection
Fire & Safety

Nick Collins discusses standards for commissioning and handing over a fire project once the installation is complete.
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Keeping safety central to enterprise risk management
Zulu Consulting, Security Services & Risk Management

[Sponsored] As employee safety becomes an ever-more critical aspect of corporate risk management, Risk-IO assists risk managers in ensuring a safe working environment, whether in an industrial setting, an office, or anywhere.
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Mobile credentials broaden their scope
SMART Security Solutions, Suprema, neaMetrics, Access Control & Identity Management

Using smartphones as access credentials eliminates the risks associated with lost or stolen cards, provides additional confidence in the identity of those entering or accessing, and delivers accurate data for improved building management operations.
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Only 6% of executives in Africa expect a decrease in headcount due to AI
News & Events, AI & Data Analytics

Boston Consulting Group research shows 72% of African companies rank AI and/or GenAI as a top three strategic priority, while 65% of African companies surveyed are optimistic about the role of AI agents.
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AI-powered cyber threats drain security budgets
Information Security

Research shows that 60% of IT directors strongly agree that the Metaverse, AI and machine learning will drive more cyberattacks, while only one in three believe their organisation understands Web3 cyber risks.
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Q-Vision Pro Wins Best of Innovation Award
Suprema, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events

Suprema AI, a specialised provider of on-device AI solutions based on video analysis, announced that it has won the Best of Innovation Award in the Embedded Technology category at CES 2025.
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Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
Information Security

While threat actors continue to rely on many classic tactics that have existed for decades, FortiGuard Labs’ threat predictions for the coming year largely focus on cybercriminals embracing bigger, bolder, and—from their perspectives—better attacks.
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Stay safe while using AI assistants
Kaspersky, Information Security, News & Events, AI & Data Analytics

The new DeepSeek AI assistant has attracted a lot of attention, including the interest of cybercriminals. Kaspersky experts have detected scam activity related to it.
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Scammers take advantage of desperate need for cash
Editor's Choice, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management

Revitalised from their end-of-year holiday, South Africans typically tackle the new year with gusto and renewed vigour, but so do the criminals as they prepare for the rush back to school or university
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More options for advanced AI analytics
Surveillance, Products & Solutions

The new IDIS Edge AI Camera Plus range offers users flexible options to upgrade their video systems by targeting the power of advanced AI video analytics on priority locations for enhanced vigilance and monitoring 24/7.
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IoT connectivity management platform market to grow
Technews Publishing, IoT & Automation

Market dynamics in the IoT CMP market have evolved in recent times as vendors focus on responding to the challenge of declining ARPUs for IoT connectivity services.
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Partnership delivers 40% storage savings for surveillance
Surveillance, Infrastructure

Large-scale video surveillance users and applications demanding extended storage periods will benefit from up to 40% savings on video storage hardware stacks thanks to a new partnership between IDIS and Secure Logiq.
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Addressable smoke detector
Dahua Technology South Africa, Products & Solutions, Fire & Safety

Dahua’s addressable smoke detector connects to the addressable fire alarm control panel and analyses ambient smoke concentration through an intelligent algorithm to trigger alarms.
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Is the HVAC market in SA missing the big picture?
Facilities & Building Management

The right service provider and the appropriate technical expertise offer customers pinpoint accuracy control and the highest efficiency and lowest energy and operating costs from integrating the latest technical innovations.
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