SMART Security Solutions Magazine


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A centralised, standards-based risk management solution
[Sponsored] The risk management process is a complex and intricate exercise that can often lead to vulnerabilities in a company’s operations if standards are not followed. The Risk-IO application manages this by guiding users through the process.

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Explosion-protected network horn speaker
Axis launched the world’s first explosion-protected thermometric camera specifically designed for Zone/Division 2, and its first Zone/Division 1 explosion-protected network horn speaker.

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Smart intercoms are transforming access control
Smart intercoms have emerged as a pivotal tool in modern access control. They provide a seamless and secure way to manage entry points without the need for traditional security guards to validate visitors before granting them access.

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SMARTpod speaks to Lytehouse about AI, with context
Editor's Choice

SMART Security Solutions spoke to Natalie Doran, CEO of Lytehouse, about the company and its AI-supported remote monitoring service. Lytehouse develops its own AI systems to reduce false alarms in control rooms and identify people, cars etc., but there is more.
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Improving your threat hunting
Information Security

The rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity raises important questions about how threat hunters can continually stay informed and collaborate in order to detect and mitigate security threats effectively.
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Only 4% of surveyed organisations reported no cyberattacks
News & Events, Information Security

As cyber threats escalate in frequency and sophistication, new research reveals an alarmingly high rate of security incidents over the past year, due to a lack of awareness and qualified professionals as key contributing factors.
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Securing rural areas with SecuGuard
Secutel Technologies, Surveillance

In rural areas where infrastructure is often limited and traditional security measures may be challenging to implement, reliable and cost-effective surveillance is crucial; the SecuGuard Solar CCTV Tower provides a solution tailored to the unique demands of these environments.
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New fire blanket for lithium-ion battery fires
Fire & Safety, Products & Solutions

SafeQuip launched its newly developed range of high-performance, multi-use lithium-ion battery fire blankets, specifically designed to address fires involving devices with lithium-ion batteries, providing a crucial tool for safety in environments where these batteries are in use.
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Using advanced surveillance technology as a smart city enabler
Integrated Solutions, Surveillance

Smart cities are increasingly becoming a focus area for African governments and companies. However, the transition to these environments does not come without challenges, especially when it comes to security and resource management.
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Gallagher Security Africa addresses regional growth
Gallagher, News & Events, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Gallagher Security announces the appointments of Cecil Du Plessis as Business Development Manager (BDM) Africa and Emma Gore as Marketing and Events Coordinator, Africa, acknowledging the company’s continued growth in the region.
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New long-range PIR motion detector
Products & Solutions, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Whether securing a residential hallway, a commercial corridor, or a narrow warehouse aisle, the Capture LR50 long-range corridor PIR motion detector provides comprehensive protection with its 50 m x 2 m coverage area.
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Invixium launches visitor management in IXM WEB 3.0
Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions

Invixium has announced the launch of its paperless visitor management platform, IXM VISITOR, as a licensed feature of the latest IXM WEB 3.0 platform, which boasts an array of enhancements that streamline guest security and a customisable dashboard.
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How to effectively share household devices
Smart Home Automation, Information Security

Sharing electronic devices within a household is unavoidable. South African teens spend over eight hours per day online, making device sharing among family members commonplace. Fortunately, there are methods to guarantee safe usage for everyone.
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Easy, secure access for student apartments
Paxton, Access Control & Identity Management, Surveillance

Enhancing Security and Convenience at Beau Vie II Student Accommodation, a student apartment block located at Banghoek Road, Stellenbosch, with Paxton's access control and video management solution
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Blazing trails for solutions and networking
Securex South Africa , News & Events, Fire & Safety

Firexpo 2024 again proved that there is a pressing need to bring together suppliers/manufacturers of fire safety solutions and representatives from the market who wish to increase their fire risk mitigation profile.
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Cybercriminals target financial service providers to get at sensitive client data
Information Security

According to Ryan van de Coolwijk, Product Head for cyber at iTOO Special Risks, hackers target financial service providers because they hold sensitive client information that unauthorised individuals could use for fraudulent activities.
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ControliD's iDFace receives ICASA certification
Impro Technologies, News & Events, Access Control & Identity Management

The introduction of Control iD's iDFace facial biometric reader, backed by mandatory ICASA certification, underscores the commitment to quality, compliance, and innovation.
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Western Digital reveals new solutions
WD South Africa, Products & Solutions, News & Events, Infrastructure

Western Digital unveiled new solutions and technology demonstrations at the Future of Memory and Storage Conference 2024. The innovations cater to diverse market segments, from hyperscale cloud to automotive and consumer storage.
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Challenges in SMME financing and support
News & Events, Financial (Industry)

In a step towards empowering small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs), a recent forum was held in KwaZulu-Natal aimed at developing and growing SMMEs through public-private collaboration.
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The Duxbury Services Gateway revolutionises the Edge
Products & Solutions, Infrastructure

Duxbury Networking has announced the launch of the Duxbury Services Gateway (DSG) range. These cost-effective edge compute appliances are designed to meet the diverse needs of South African businesses including SD-WAN, Firewall, and IP PBX applications.
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SMARTpod talks to The Risk Management Forum
SMART Security Solutions, Editor's Choice, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management, Videos, Training & Education

SMART Security Solutions recently released its first SMARTpod podcast, discussing the upcoming Risk Management Forum Conference 2024, which will be held on 26 September 2024 at the Indaba Conference Centre in Fourways, Johannesburg.
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Addressing today’s mining challenges: cyber risks beyond IT
Editor's Choice, Information Security, Mining (Industry)

Despite the mining industry’s operational technology systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations.
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There is a SaaS for everything, but at what cost, especially to SMEs?
Editor's Choice, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management

Relying on SaaS platforms presents significant cybersecurity risks as the number of providers in your landscape increases, expanding your attack surface. It is important to assess the strength of the SaaS providers in your chain.
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New State of Physical Access Control Report from HID
HID Global, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events

HID released the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends shaping access control's future and painting a picture of an industry that has been undergoing considerable transformation.
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Axis advanced radar system
Axis Communications SA, Products & Solutions, Surveillance, Residential Estate (Industry)

The Axis D2210-VE also offers a radar-video fusion model, combining the strengths of both technologies to provide comprehensive monitoring and enhanced situational awareness.
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Integrating radar and surveillance
Forbatt SA, Products & Solutions, Surveillance, Residential Estate (Industry)

Integrating radar with CCTV video systems significantly enhances estate security by providing long-range threat detection and comprehensive monitoring capabilities. This combination leverages the strengths of both technologies, offering several key benefits.
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Long-distance vehicle identification
Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry)

The STid SPECTRE reader can identify vehicles up to 14 metres away, across four traffic lanes, ensuring secure access to an estate without disrupting the traffic flow.
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Sunell Classification cameras
Forbatt SA, Products & Solutions

Classification CCTV cameras offer significant advantages for estate security by enhancing the ability to detect and differentiate between motorised vehicles, non-motorised vehicles, and humans.
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Next-generation facial recognition access control system
Enkulu Technologies, Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry)

With a modern and innovative design, iDFace is the ideal device for monitoring and controlling people entering and exiting a building using facial recognition technology, including liveness detection, for enhanced security.
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Integrated, mobile access control
SA Technologies, Entry Pro, Technews Publishing, Access Control & Identity Management

SMART Security Solutions spoke to SA Technologies to learn more about what is happening in the estate access world and what the company offers the residential estate market.
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Latest AI solution to manage guards
DeepAlert, Products & Solutions, Surveillance, AI & Data Analytics

No guard at the guardhouse? Guard under duress? Guard asleep? DeepAlert’s AI technology delivers real-time alerts to mobile phones and video management systems, helping you manage your guards more effectively.
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Multi-modal access control solutions
Suprema, neaMetrics, Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry)

Suprema’s latest multi-modal access terminals are top-of-the-range, highly secure, easy to install, and easy to use. They feature biometrics, mobile access, and RFID and are both PoPIA and GDPR compliant.
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JVA Perimeter Patrol 6
Stafix, Products & Solutions, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Residential Estate (Industry)

Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, the South African distributor of the JVA Security electric fence range of energisers and monitoring systems, provides users with the JVA Perimeter Patrol 6 software packages for standalone and piggyback electric fence solutions.
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Digital transformation in estate environments
Regal Distributors SA, Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry)

Digital transformation has brought all users into digital processes across every industry and activity, interlinking activities and crossing industry boundaries. This complexity leads to significant changes in previously established workflows, especially in visitor management.
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Sunell’s range of thermal cameras
Forbatt SA, Products & Solutions, Surveillance, Residential Estate (Industry)

Thermal cameras offer significant value to estate security. Their ability to provide reliable surveillance in all lighting and weather conditions ensures continuous monitoring, providing a constant sense of security and reducing the likelihood of security breaches.
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HELLO visitor access management
Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Integrated Solutions, Residential Estate (Industry)

HELLO is an on-premises visitor and contractor access management solution designed to be fully integrated and complementary with smart, on-trend technologies, securing estates and businesses alike.
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Bomb threat landscape in South Africa
Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management

Over the past 25 years, South Africa has faced thousands of bomb threats and explosive incidents annually, imposing a significant economic burden on the nation, costing billions of rand.
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Zimbabwe's police nail criminal syndicate with facial recognition
NEC XON, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events, AI & Data Analytics

NEC XON shared that its NeoFace Watch facial recognition system was successfully used by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to identify and apprehend a Chinese syndicate attempting to enter the country using fraudulent travel documents.
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