The Information Regulator has gazetted its proposed Code of Conduct for the processing of personal information at gated access points. At 65 pages long, the code signals a significant shift in how personal information is collected and managed at entry points.
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South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What is more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider-driven data losses to increase.
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By this time of year, employees have changed jobs or roles, suppliers may have changed, and devices have moved between offices, homes, and sites. This is the right time for businesses to run a practical post-Q1 security check.
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Sophisticated new flight simulation software capable of accurately modelling the performance of firefighting helicopters could help train pilots to tackle wildfires more effectively and safely in the future.
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In an evolving technology landscape, an effective cyber leader must combine technical acumen, foresight, and adaptive leadership to mitigate risks, and risks can only be mitigated once accurately identified and remedial processes are in place.
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South African ICT solutions provider NEC XON is advocating a shift away from fragmented cybersecurity toolsets towards unified platforms, arguing that ‘tool sprawl’ is undermining the effectiveness of enterprise security operations.
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Electricity remains the single largest operating cost for most data centres. In many African markets, power infrastructure is ageing or inconsistent, forcing operators to rely on backup generation to keep facilities online.
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Retail environments across South Africa continue to face growing pressure from theft, shrinkage, safety risks, and operational inefficiencies. Securex South Africa 2026, taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, brings together the technologies and expertise needed to address these challenges.
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DJI Enterprise is gearing up for Securex 2026, where you can discover how next-generation autonomous drone operations and enterprise-grade aerial solutions are shaping the future of security, inspection, and emergency response.
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As an official partner of Moxa in South Africa, RJ Connect will be showcasing a range of cutting-edge industrial networking, automation, and cybersecurity technologies designed for mission-critical environments.
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With the iCAM platform; live video, telematics, and intelligent data come together in one integrated system designed to prevent incidents before they happen, not just record them.
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REVA is set to redefine operational security at Securex South Africa 2026 with the exclusive launch of two new purpose-built security vehicles.
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At Securex South Africa, Vumacam will showcase how connected technology is enabling smarter, more effective security operations across both public and private environments.
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Zartek, established in 2000, is renowned for its two-way radios. The company has expanded its portfolio to encompass wireless intercom systems, high-powered LED lighting, and other portable, rechargeable devices.
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Vision DCI is a specialist provider of advanced security management training, e-learning, contact sessions, and hybrid learning, trusted by public and private sector organisations to strengthen security leadership and operational excellence.
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Paxton has officially unveiled Solo, a phone-based, cloud-hosted access control system. As part of the launch, installers can claim a free Solo starter kit from Paxton, allowing them to trial the system and see how it can work for their business.
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AI and Shadow AI are proliferating, creating a series of new risks for organisations. To gain control over who and what has access to corporate data, organisations need unified control over their entire environment.
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Excellerate Services relies on specialist expertise and the sophistication of its operations deployment and management. Central to this is an investment in smarter, data-driven operations through the Velocity and Performance Centre platforms.
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Modern, integrated building management solutions bring data from multiple sources and dispersed locations like HVAC, lighting, access control, lifts, generators, field devices, energy and water meters into a single ‘pane of glass’.
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The APT campaign involved disguising malicious files as documents related to tax violations. Upon infection, attackers could gain remote access to affected devices and exfiltrate sensitive organisational data.
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Powered by Guanlan large-scale AI models, Liquor City’s Oasis Brackenfell store in Cape Town, South Africa, receives actionable intelligence, helping the store optimise everything from product placement to staff scheduling.
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Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna bridges the gap between past and future, design and contemporary art. To protect rotating exhibitions and the high number of visitors, it relies on surveillance technology from Dallmeier.
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Globally, property maintenance and facility operations spending is projected to grow to over US$145 billion by 2034, reflecting rising complexity, compliance pressures, and increased exposure to operational costs. AI systems can protect properties, automate access, and optimise building management.
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Trust in cybersecurity vendors is fragile, difficult to measure, and increasingly shaping risk posture at both operational and board levels. Lack of verifiable transparency undermines cybersecurity decision-making, according to Sophos-backed research.
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For many years, traditional media have been perceived as slower, more inflexible, and less responsive compared to digital platforms. But in an ecosystem flooded with content, its value is becoming clearer: verification, context, and accountability.
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Africa has reached a significant cybersecurity milestone with the successful deployment of the continent’s largest Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Prisma Access Browser Zero Trust environment, supporting secure remote access for more than 40 000 users for a large enterprise in Africa.
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For commercial, industrial, and residential property owners across South Africa, scheduled fire system maintenance is not merely a compliance requirement; it is a life-safety imperative.
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The Security Association of South Africa (SASA) has issued a stark warning that the long-running Mafoko Security Patrols scandal is no longer an isolated case of employer misconduct, but evidence of a systemic failure in South Africa’s regulatory and governance structures.
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Gallagher Security has released its 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, drawing on insights from end users, channel partners, consultants, and technology stakeholders; highlighting a growing opportunity for security to play a more strategic, value-driven role across organisations worldwide.
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Physical security has become a strategic business function, improving IT collaboration and decision-making. Moreover, interest in AI has more than doubled among users, and organisations seek flexibility to deploy workloads on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid.
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Check Point Software Technologies released its African Perspectives on Cybersecurity Report 2025, revealing a sharp rise in attacks across the continent and a major shift in attacker tactics driven by artificial intelligence
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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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