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Almost 50% of companies choose to pay the ransom
This year’s Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report found that nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to get their data back, the second-highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six years.

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IQ Panels now supported by PowerManage
IQ Panels, now supported by PowerManage, simplify installation and data management. The PowerManage interactive platform allows for localised data storage, so customer information is not stored in the cloud or exposed to a third party.

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Winners of the 2025 Southern Africa OSPAs
The winners of the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) were revealed on Wednesday, 4th June, at Securex South Africa. Winners from all categories (except the Lifetime Achievement) will be featured in the second Global OSPAs set to take place in 2026.

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Analyse, automate, and optimise logistics processes
neaMetrics, Surveillance, Transport (Industry), Products & Solutions, Logistics (Industry)

In today’s rapidly evolving logistics sector, the pressure to improve process efficiency, optimise resource usage, and ensure seamless security is more intense than ever. Smart, proactive surveillance is no longer a luxury — it is a critical operational necessity.
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Survey highlights cost of cyberdamage to industrial companies
Kaspersky, Information Security, News & Events

The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks to be over $1 million, while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5 million, and for some, it surpasses $10 million.
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Gallagher Security achieves ISO 27001 recertification
News & Events, Training & Education

Gallagher Security has successfully achieved certification to the updated ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This accomplishment builds on previous certifications and reflects a continued commitment to the highest standards of information security.
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Digital economy needs an agile approach to cybersecurity
Information Security, News & Events

South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks. Being at the forefront of the continent’s digital transformation puts South Africa in the crosshairs for sophisticated cyberattacks
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Value and industry insight
Securex South Africa , Training & Education, News & Events

Securex South Africa 2025, co-located with A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo, drew thousands of security professionals from across the continent and beyond, offering a platform for networking, product discovery, and knowledge sharing.
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SIEM rule threat coverage validation
Information Security, News & Events

New AI-detection engineering assistant from Cymulate automates SIEM rule validation for SecOps and blue teams by streamlining threat detection engineering with automated testing, control integrations and enhanced detections.
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Deepfakes and digital trust
Editor's Choice

By securing the video right from the specific camera that captured it, there is no need to prove the chain of custody for the video, you can verify the authenticity at every step.
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Remote monitoring made easy
Products & Solutions

Links Field Networks offers the wireless P5 Plus Solar outdoor PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera, which is perfect for security monitoring in remote areas. It includes 4G connectivity with a data package.
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Cybersecurity a challenge in digitalising OT
Kaspersky, Information Security, Industrial (Industry)

According to a study by Kaspersky and VDC Research on securing operational technology environments, the primary risks are inadequate security measures, insufficient resources allocated to OT cybersecurity, challenges surrounding regulatory compliance, and the complexities of IT/OT integration.
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Gallagher Security releases OneLink
Gallagher Animal Management, Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management

Gallagher Security has announced OneLink, a cloud-based solution that makes it faster, easier and more cost-effective to deploy security anywhere in the world, transforming how security can be delivered to remote sites and distributed infrastructure.
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The dangers of poor-quality solar cables
Security Services & Risk Management, Smart Home Automation

Reports indicate that one in six fires attended by South African firefighters is linked to substandard solar installations, often due to faulty wiring or incompatible components.
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Risk management and compliance enforcement
Security Services & Risk Management

Having a risk management and compliance programme (RMCP) is not just a procedural formality; it is a legal requirement under Section 42 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA).
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A new generational framework
Editor's Choice, Training & Education

Beyond Generation X, and Millennials, Dr Chris Blair discusses the seven decades of technological evolution and the generations they defined, from the 1960’s Mainframe Cohort, to the 2020’s AI Navigators.
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Key design considerations for a control room
Leaderware, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, Training & Education

If you are designing or upgrading a control room, or even reviewing or auditing an existing control room, there are a number of design factors that one would need to consider.
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The next step-change in fire detection technology is coming
Fire & Safety

Like many industries, fire detection technology’s most recent evolutionary steps revolve around data and connectivity. When coupled with machine learning algorithms or AI, this could underpin the next real step change.
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Are AI agents a game-changer?
Information Security

While AI-powered chatbots have been around for a while, AI agents go beyond simple assistants, functioning as self-learning digital operatives that plan, execute, and adapt in real time. These advancements do not just enhance cybercriminal tactics, they may fundamentally change the battlefield.
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Disaster recovery vs cyber recovery
Information Security

Disaster recovery centres on restoring IT operations following events like natural disasters, hardware failures or accidents, while cyber recovery is specifically tailored to address intentional cyberthreats such as ransomware and data breaches.
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Chubbsafes celebrates 190 years
Gunnebo Safe Storage Africa, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management

Chubbsafes marks its 190th anniversary in 2025 and as a highlight of the anniversary celebrations it is launching the Chubbsafes 1835, a limited edition 190th-anniversary collector’s safe.
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Growing risks for employers
Security Services & Risk Management

With South Africa’s unemployment rate exceeding 32% and expected to rise beyond 33% this year, desperation is fuelling deception in the job market. Trust is no longer a given, it is a gamble.
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Safer spaces through smart surveillance
NEC XON, Surveillance

Advances in facial recognition technology are transforming surveillance from a mere recording tool into an intelligent, integrated system that enhances real-time safety, moving beyond the traditional expansion of CCTV efforts.
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Seamless visitor management
Secutel Technologies, Products & Solutions

Secutel Technologies recently launched SecuVisit, a cloud-based visitor access control system. SMART Security Solutions asked Secutel’s Norman Pretorius for more information on the product and its capabilities.
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24/7 Drone Force
Integrated Solutions

24/7 Drone Force is showcasing the Docked Drone Solution, which utilises unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)/drones designed to conduct remote docking station operations.
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Wireless home surveillance
Smart Home Automation

EZVIZ has launched its AOV software alongside the X5S large-capacity storage solution, providing a 360-degree security solution with real-time footage of incidents and recorded evidence when needed.
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Open and collaborative logistics systems
Hikvision South Africa, Surveillance, Logistics (Industry), AI & Data Analytics

E-commerce and other high-volume logistics operations need open and collaborative technology ecosystems that drive efficiencies, throughput and digital transformation. Hikvision discusses the benefits of harnessing open and collaborative systems in the logistics market.
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Nemtek
Nemtek Electric Fencing Products, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Looking for new and exciting advancements in electric fence management? Look no further than Nemtek at stand LN6 this year at Securex 2025.
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The state of the VMS market
Arteco Global Africa, Milestone Systems, Cathexis Technologies, Technews Publishing, Surveillance

SMART Security Solutions asked three platform vendors in South Africa, one that is developed and maintained in the country with an international market, for their views on the state of the VMS market and where it is headed.
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Wi-Fi security camera with PIR
Ajax Systems, Smart Home Automation

Ajax Systems has introduced the IndoorCam, designed for private households, small offices, and small to medium businesses, equipped with a 4 MP camera, HDR, and IR illumination of up to 8 m.
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Dahua Summit 2025
Dahua Technology South Africa, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Products & Solutions

Dahua Technology South Africa held its annual summit in Johannesburg in early April. The summit focused on highlighting the company’s range of new products and solutions and recognising its regional partners.
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Connected commercial drone market to reach US$37.3 billion
News & Events, Commercial (Industry), IoT & Automation

The global market for connected commercial drones is forecast to grow from US$18.6 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% to reach US$37.3 billion in 2029
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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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Fully-integrated browser AI
News & Events

Opera Mini now provides all its smartphone users with its own free built-in browser AI, Aria, including AI chat, Ask Aria and image generation. According to an Opera survey, 80% of South Africans want AI tools integrated into their browser.
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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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Dahua expands WizColor offerings
Dahua Technology South Africa, News & Events, Surveillance

Dahua Technology has released the newest addition to its WizColor product offerings; equipped with a range of intelligent functions tailored to meet the needs of various scenarios.
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Phishing attacks through SVG image files
Kaspersky, News & Events, Information Security

Kaspersky has detected a new trend: attackers are distributing phishing emails to individual and corporate users with attachments in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files, a format commonly used for storing images.
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JVA 4-line LCD keypad
Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

The JVA 4-line LCD keypad is integral to the JVA Security Electric Fence product range and provides a centralised interface between the customer and their perimeter security solution.
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