The CCTV control room manager profile February 2016, Leaderware, Surveillance The success of a control room relies on many factors, the critical element for successful performance being the control room manager or supervisor.
Cyber security outlook February 2016, Technews Publishing, Information Security Hi-Tech Security Solutions takes a brief look at what’s happening in the world of cyber security going into 2016.
The 10 percent risk February 2016, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management EMPS, South Africa’s oldest background screening company, has just released Annual Screening Report Findings for 2015.
Modularity not always better February 2016, Integrated Solutions A building management system (BMS) can add value, but it can be a big ticket item, making the idea of purchasing a scaled-down, modular BMS that can be expanded attractive. Let the buyer beware.
Keeping fraud under control February 2016, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management Three-quarters of African countries scored less than three out of 10 on the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index for 2014. South Africa ranked 67th.
Equipping African fire fighters February 2016, Fire & Safety, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management MSA Safety globally, has partnered with non-governmental organisation Africa Fire Mission to refurbish and donate over 1100 sets of personal protective equipment to fire brigades in Kenya and Zambia.
The impact of culture on CCTV protection and privacy January 2016, Surveillance The UK has demonstrated how CCTV can be implemented extensively in conjunction with human rights. We are going to have to work out a CCTV strategy that protects us and reconciles the rights of privacy at the same time.
Five pillars to a safer city January 2016, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions The city of Cape Town has delivered some incredible results in terms of safety and security over the past few years, far outclassing any other city in South Africa.
Smart means integration January 2016 Integrating a security and building management system enables energy efficiencies for SmartCity Malta, a self-sustained industry township for knowledge-based companies located in the Ricasoli Estate in Malta.
Access control remains a priority January 2016, SMART Security Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management, Education (Industry) Hi-Tech Security Solutions examines the security needs for the tertiary education market in South Africa.
Security predictions for 2016 January 2016, Information Security Doros Hadjizenonos, country manager of Check Point South Africa, gives his security predictions for the coming year. But by anticipating the next wave of threats, businesses can stay on top of the evolving tactics and exploits that criminals will use.
New entry-level security standards January 2016, Security Services & Risk Management, Associations New global campaign aims to increase TAPA-certified facilities and trucking operations to tackle rising cargo crime.
What we can learn from ALiCE January 2016, News & Events Bob Banerjee, senior director, global training and knowledge at Qognify, offers some good advice should any of us find ourselves in an unthinkable situation.
Stopping theft in its tracks November 2015, Surveillance, Asset Management While theft of cargo continues to be a major issue for the transportation industry, another expensive trend is gaining impetus: theft of diesel as well as truck and trailer tyres.
Video analytics: the road ahead November 2015, Axis Communications SA, Cathexis Technologies, Surveillance Video analytics has come a long way to where it is a reliable and trusted addition to video surveillance today. Hi-Tech Security Solutions looks at the state of video analytics and where it’s going.
Are your prospective employees really qualified? November 2015, iFacts, Managed Integrity Evaluation, Access Control & Identity Management, Security Services & Risk Management Between 6% and 8% of all qualifications are unverifiable. A total of 3%-4% are actually fake or fraudulent, which means that the candidate has supplied an alleged paper proof of a qualification which is actually falsified.
The Internet of Things is the Land of Opportunity November 2015, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management The Internet of Things is happening now because two important drivers are in place: opportunity and necessity.
Faster, easier, cheaper and more reliable than ever Access & Identity Management Handbook 2015, Suprema, ZKTeco, IDEMIA , Access Control & Identity Management To find out more about the state of biometrics and for a glimpse into the near future, Hi-Tech Security Solutions asked a few experts for their take on this thriving industry.
Biometrics goes mainstream Access & Identity Management Handbook 2015, Access Control & Identity Management Hi-Tech Security Solutions spoke to Dr Nick van der Merwe, director of technology & business development at Muvoni to find out how far biometrics has advanced and how it is being used in the real world today.
Retail Risk 2015 October 2015, Verifier, Leaderware, Cathexis Technologies, Axis Communications SA, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management, Conferences & Events September saw Hi-Tech Security Solutions and the Consumer Goods Crime Risk Initiative hosting Retail Risk 2015 at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton. The conference focused on securing retail locations, specifically shopping centres where crime is at an all-time high.
