Security Services & Risk Management



Background checks: risk levels and compliance
SMART Access & Identity 2025, iFacts, Access Control & Identity Management
Conducting background checks is a vital step in the hiring process for employers or when engaging service providers; however, it is crucial to understand the legal framework and regulations governing these checks.

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On the ball or unaware
Issue 1 2025, Technews Publishing, Information Security
Whether an organisation is operating at a high level of information security maturity or has dangerous vulnerabilities that could put an entire business at risk, advanced, strategic penetration testing can uncover its true state of IT security.

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The bane of burnout
Issue 1 2025, Editor's Choice
The World Economic Forum has recently formally acknowledged burnout as an occupational syndrome, giving it a status that is even more worthy of being taken seriously and resolved as quickly as possible.

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A winning combination for modern cybersecurity
Issue 1 2025, Information Security
Companies are compelled to comply with legislative mandates and, more importantly, implement appropriate security measures for their customers and their most valuable asset – their data.

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Federated identity orchestration
SMART Access & Identity 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, AI & Data Analytics
Understanding exactly who resides at the end of a digital device is key, and simple identity number verification by the Department of Home Affairs is no longer a viable solution on its own.

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Balancing security and ease-of-use
SMART Access & Identity 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management
Fraud incidents have financial repercussions and erode consumer trust, leading businesses to become more aware, though this awareness does not necessarily translate into confidence in their identity authentication processes.

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Identity and authentication
SMART Access & Identity 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Information Security
Identity authentication is a crucial aspect of both physical security and cybersecurity. SMART Security Solutions obtained insights into the topic and the latest developments from three companies.

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The strategic relevance of managed detection and response
Issue 1 2025, Duxbury Networking
As cyberthreats evolve, organisations increasingly recognise the value of proactive and managed security solutions, making managed detection and response (MDR) a strategic choice that is gaining traction for several reasons.

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Scammers take advantage of desperate need for cash
Issue 1 2025, Editor's Choice, News & Events
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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Boost revenue streams for MNOS
December 2024, News & Events, Financial (Industry)
ReveNet has introduced its new solution, designed to safeguard and potentially boost revenue streams in an increasingly challenging landscape for MNOS. The new platform combines advanced analytics and is built on trust, transparency, and sustainability principles.

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Risk-IO manages mining security risks
December 2024, Mining (Industry)
[Sponsored] A local mining company with three large operations experienced increased security costs. The liability included no standardised risk assessment, poor management of the efforts to mitigate hazards, and unauthorised access with subsequent theft. The reactive approach to security was not only expensive but also wasteful in the sense that the costs were poorly managed, and there were no metrics to show improvement or trends in incidents.

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NIS2 compliance amplifies skills shortages and resource strain
November 2024, Information Security
A new Censuswide survey, commissioned by Veeam Software reveals the significant impact on businesses as they adapt to this key cybersecurity directive, with 95% of EMEA businesses siphoning other budgets to try and meet compliance deadline.

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SA company develops world-first safe K9 training for drug detection
December 2024, Editor's Choice, News & Events, Government and Parastatal (Industry)
The Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy recently announced the results of its scientific research into training dogs to accurately detect drugs and explosives without harming either the dogs or their handlers.

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Understanding South Africa’s Cybercrimes Act
December 2024, Information Security
The Cybercrimes Act No.19 of 2020 is a comprehensive legislative response to the evolving landscape of cyberthreats in South Africa. Its effectiveness, however, relies on enforcement, which relies on implementation, international cooperation, and collaboration between the public and private sectors.

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Partnership addresses fire hazard mitigation
SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Brigit Fire (a Division of Hudaco Trading), Elvey Security Technologies , Fire & Safety
Brigit Fire has partnered with the Elvey Group. The collaboration will see Brigit Fire distributing both the advanced C-TEC addressable fire detection systems (CAST Technology) and GreenMist lithium extinguishers.

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Fire protection for a solvent extraction plant in Africa
SMART Fire & Safety 2024, FS Systems, Fire & Safety, Mining (Industry)
A prominent mining site operates a state-of-the-art solvent extraction (SX) plant, integral to separating and purifying metals from ores, which pose significant fire risks, as SX processes involve highly flammable organic solvents and elevated operating temperatures.

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Taking fire safety seriously
SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Editor's Choice, Fire & Safety
To gain insights into how fire systems must be designed, installed and maintained, SMART Security Solutions asked Nichola Allan, MD of G2 Fire, for some insights into the local fire market.

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New data privacy trends increase large cyber claims
October 2024, News & Events
Frequency and value of sizeable cyber insurance claims up 14% and 17% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, with a growing trend in the US for litigation against large corporations related to privacy violations.

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Streamlining and securing enterprise risk management
October 2024
[Sponsored] A new enterprise risk management web app from Zulu Consulting, called Risk-IO, is designed to automate and streamline the enterprise risk management process, ensuring no steps are skipped and everything is securely documented.

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Professional Firearms Trainers Council slams SASSETA’s skills programme
September 2024, News & Events
The Professional Firearms Trainers Council (PFTC), the body responsible for private sector firearms training accreditation, has raised concerns with the Minister of Higher Education regarding a new skills programme proposed by SASSETA, which could put 42 000 jobs at risk.

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