Many people know what to do when securing a perimeter; in this article, Johan van Wyk highlights the important ‘don’ts’ to consider when implementing a turnkey perimeter security solution.
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NEC XON recently demonstrated its cybersecurity capabilities by thwarting a potential ransomware attack targeting a major mining group when its xCTEM platform identified that an Initial Access Broker was selling credentials for a privileged account.
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SMEs, whether they know it or not, require comprehensive security measures for their sensitive data stored in SaaS clouds since they are ultimately responsible for their data and not their service provider.
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If you want to distinguish between acceptable risk and unacceptable risk, perhaps you need to consider what security means to you. Andre Mundell asks, “What represents an acceptable risk to you?”
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Electric fences are standard in South Africa, but today, they also need to be able to integrate with other technologies and become part of a broader perimeter security solution.
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SMART Security Solutions highlights Takex, represented locally by Reditron, speaking to Gordon Moore, Reditron’s National Sales Director, and Mark Crichton, Takex Channel Manager for South Africa.
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Hikvision has announced the launch of a new AX Hybrid PRO alarm system with innovative Hikvision ‘Speed-X’ transmission technology. This system offers reliable wired protection while delivering expanded flexibility with seamless wireless integration.
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The final brand SMART Security Solutions features in its discussions with companies operating in South and southern Africa’s detection and alerting technologies market is DSC, distributed in the region by Elvey Security Technologies.
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Dallmeier has launched the new Panomera S4 Perimeter camera, which combines four sensors in one optical unit and provides a resolution of 200 effective megapixels per camera. Combined with an AI object classification system specially trained for perimeter requirements and AI tamper detection optimised its effectiveness.
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ICT Workforce Consortium of global leaders has come together, committing to train and upskill 95 million people over the next 10 years, as 92% of jobs analysed are expected to undergo either high or moderate transformation due to advancements in AI.
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SMART Security Solutions spoke to Natalie Doran, CEO of Lytehouse, about the company and its AI-supported remote monitoring service. Lytehouse develops its own AI systems to reduce false alarms in control rooms and identify people, cars etc., but there is more.
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The rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity raises important questions about how threat hunters can continually stay informed and collaborate in order to detect and mitigate security threats effectively.
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As cyber threats escalate in frequency and sophistication, new research reveals an alarmingly high rate of security incidents over the past year, due to a lack of awareness and qualified professionals as key contributing factors.
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In rural areas where infrastructure is often limited and traditional security measures may be challenging to implement, reliable and cost-effective surveillance is crucial; the SecuGuard Solar CCTV Tower provides a solution tailored to the unique demands of these environments.
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SafeQuip launched its newly developed range of high-performance, multi-use lithium-ion battery fire blankets, specifically designed to address fires involving devices with lithium-ion batteries, providing a crucial tool for safety in environments where these batteries are in use.
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Smart cities are increasingly becoming a focus area for African governments and companies. However, the transition to these environments does not come without challenges, especially when it comes to security and resource management.
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Gallagher Security announces the appointments of Cecil Du Plessis as Business Development Manager (BDM) Africa and Emma Gore as Marketing and Events Coordinator, Africa, acknowledging the company’s continued growth in the region.
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Whether securing a residential hallway, a commercial corridor, or a narrow warehouse aisle, the Capture LR50 long-range corridor PIR motion detector provides comprehensive protection with its 50 m x 2 m coverage area.
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Invixium has announced the launch of its paperless visitor management platform, IXM VISITOR, as a licensed feature of the latest IXM WEB 3.0 platform, which boasts an array of enhancements that streamline guest security and a customisable dashboard.
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Sharing electronic devices within a household is unavoidable. South African teens spend over eight hours per day online, making device sharing among family members commonplace. Fortunately, there are methods to guarantee safe usage for everyone.
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HID released the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends shaping access control's future and painting a picture of an industry that has been undergoing considerable transformation.
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The Axis D2210-VE also offers a radar-video fusion model, combining the strengths of both technologies to provide comprehensive monitoring and enhanced situational awareness.
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Integrating radar with CCTV video systems significantly enhances estate security by providing long-range threat detection and comprehensive monitoring capabilities. This combination leverages the strengths of both technologies, offering several key benefits.
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The STid SPECTRE reader can identify vehicles up to 14 metres away, across four traffic lanes, ensuring secure access to an estate without disrupting the traffic flow.
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Classification CCTV cameras offer significant advantages for estate security by enhancing the ability to detect and differentiate between motorised vehicles, non-motorised vehicles, and humans.
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With a modern and innovative design, iDFace is the ideal device for monitoring and controlling people entering and exiting a building using facial recognition technology, including liveness detection, for enhanced security.
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SMART Security Solutions spoke to SA Technologies to learn more about what is happening in the estate access world and what the company offers the residential estate market.
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No guard at the guardhouse? Guard under duress? Guard asleep? DeepAlert’s AI technology delivers real-time alerts to mobile phones and video management systems, helping you manage your guards more effectively.
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Suprema’s latest multi-modal access terminals are top-of-the-range, highly secure, easy to install, and easy to use. They feature biometrics, mobile access, and RFID and are both PoPIA and GDPR compliant.
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Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, the South African distributor of the JVA Security electric fence range of energisers and monitoring systems, provides users with the JVA Perimeter Patrol 6 software packages for standalone and piggyback electric fence solutions.
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Digital transformation has brought all users into digital processes across every industry and activity, interlinking activities and crossing industry boundaries. This complexity leads to significant changes in previously established workflows, especially in visitor management.
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Thermal cameras offer significant value to estate security. Their ability to provide reliable surveillance in all lighting and weather conditions ensures continuous monitoring, providing a constant sense of security and reducing the likelihood of security breaches.
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HELLO is an on-premises visitor and contractor access management solution designed to be fully integrated and complementary with smart, on-trend technologies, securing estates and businesses alike.
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Over the past 25 years, South Africa has faced thousands of bomb threats and explosive incidents annually, imposing a significant economic burden on the nation, costing billions of rand.
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NEC XON shared that its NeoFace Watch facial recognition system was successfully used by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to identify and apprehend a Chinese syndicate attempting to enter the country using fraudulent travel documents.
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