Robots: a security opportunity or a threat? Issue 4 2023, News & Events, Conferences & Events Professor Martin Gill, Director of Perpetuity Research & Consultancy International and the School of Criminal Justice at the University of South Africa (UNISA), will be holding a Global Thought Leadership Security webinar on 22 June 2023 to discuss the contentious issue of robots operating in the security industry.
UNISA sponsors Securex seminars Issue 4 2023, News & Events, Conferences & Events As part of UNISA’s 150-year birthday celebrations, UNISA has sponsored the Securex Theatre Seminar Programme, which will include a number of prominent industry specialists, academics and security practitioners focusing on a number of themes.
Accenture Technology Vision 2023 Issue 4 2023, News & Events, AI & Data Analytics New report states that generative AI is expected to usher in a ‘bold new future’ for business, merging physical and digital worlds, transforming the way people work and live.
Economists divided on global economic recovery Issue 4 2023, News & Events Growth outlook has strengthened in all regions, but chief economists are divided on the likelihood of a global recession in 2023; experts are concerned about trade-off between managing inflation and maintaining financial stability, with 76% anticipating central banks to struggle to bring down inflation.
Success in business process best practices Issue 4 2023, Technews Publishing, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management This month we commandeer time with the woman who is spearheading our national conversation on Women in Security, Lesley-Anne Kleyn, to get to know the lady herself a little better.
SAFPS to launch a platform to combat fraud Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management In response to the growing need for a proactive approach to fraud prevention, the SAFPS is developing a product called Yima, which will be a one-stop-shop for South Africans to report scams, secure their identity, and scan any website for vulnerabilities.
Relaxed home cybersecurity could render consumers accidental ‘inside actors’ Issue 2/3 2023, Information Security, Smart Home Automation Cisco security experts warn of snowball impact of relaxed approach to cybersecurity on personal devices, noting 60% of users primarily use their personal phone for work tasks and 76% have used unsecured public networks for work tasks.
The importance of the operator’s frame of reference SMART Mining Security Solutions 2023, Leaderware, Surveillance, Security Services & Risk Management, Mining (Industry) The better the operator’s frame of reference and situational awareness, and the more informed they are in dealing with CCTV surveillance in the mining industry, the more successful they are likely to be in surveillance.
The art of drive and focus SMART Mining Security Solutions 2023, Technews Publishing, Mining (Industry) Riette Smeda did not find security, security found her. In doing so, she found an environment where grit and determination make all the difference in a country where crime pays.
AI, risk management, and frameworks SMART Mining Security Solutions 2023, Technews Publishing, Security Services & Risk Management, Mining (Industry), AI & Data Analytics A risk management framework is a basic necessity to meet the always-evolving criminal war against mines, perpetrated by ruthless organised crime gangs that often are better informed and resourced than their targets.
Complex, but critical partner in security SMART Mining Security Solutions 2023, Technews Publishing, Bidvest Protea Coin, Integrated Solutions, Infrastructure, Mining (Industry) Smart Security looks at how drones can be applied effectively in mine security operations. The ability to quickly gain a birds-eye view of a situation, whether security, safety or operational in nature, makes drones a significant value-add to mines.
Enhancing surveillance on mines SMART Mining Security Solutions 2023, Technews Publishing, Axis Communications SA, Forbatt SA, Hikvision South Africa, Bosch Building Technologies, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions, Mining (Industry) Smart Security approached a number of surveillance vendors to find out what the latest in surveillance technology is that can make a difference to security operations in mines, as well as general operations.
Impro modernises access control at University of Stellenbosch Issue 2/3 2023, Impro Technologies, Access Control & Identity Management, Education (Industry), Products & Solutions The University of Stellenbosch has been using Impro access control technologies for many years to control access to its various buildings and facilities. It recently decided to upgrade its access technologies and Impro equipment was, again, selected.
The importance of CCTV for internal perimeter protection Issue 2/3 2023, Leaderware, Surveillance, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Constant violations of procedures governing access, unusual handling of goods, empty boxes or containers of product lying around or hidden behind other goods, unauthorised use of exit areas, and movement to unexpected perimeter areas can be a major issue.
Winning the race to the bottom Issue 2/3 2023, ServCraft While our industry is focused on keeping people and property safe, it is in the way you treat your customers that ultimately determines whether they will choose you again in the future.
It’s all about transparency, honesty and communication Issue 2/3 2023, Technews Publishing, News & Events Vivacious, classy, and professional are words that immediately come to mind when spending time with Nontando Nkutha, Regional Sales Manager for Avigilon in Gauteng and the first of our featured Women in Security.
The evolving face of building management Issue 2/3 2023, Securex South Africa , Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management, Facilities & Building Management The Facilities Management Expo, held from the 6th to 8th June 2023 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, focuses on the changing trends in the facilities management/building management sector, by including exhibitors with a diverse range of products and services.
Helping organisations comply with SANS 10400 Part T Issue 2/3 2023, Securex South Africa Firexpo not only provides organisations with the opportunity to see the latest technology and services in the fire detection arena, but also gives the visitors access to excellent seminar sessions at the free-to-attend Securex Seminar Theatre.
TAPA talks supply chain resilience Issue 2/3 2023, Technews Publishing, Security Services & Risk Management The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) once again held a conference in Johannesburg in March. Falling under the TAPA EMEA banner, the conference touched on a number of issues facing the logistics and transport market in the local and broader region.
Maximise technology, processes and data Issue 2/3 2023, Technews Publishing The Residential Estate Security Conference in KZN showed that a secure environment requires more than the cheapest technology and service provider: Technology, best practice processes and risk management makes for a secure estate.
