Dealing with the additional layers of complexity created by hybrid, multi-system and multi-site physical security projects, as well as the expanded role of integrators, requires a transition to a professional services approach.

When surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, communications, licence plate recognition and analytics work together cohesively through a unified platform, they not only secure a business, but yield actionable business intelligence.

The cloud, despite inherent bandwidth limitations in Africa and mistrust by some, has become an integral part of the surveillance industry.

Sonja de Klerk believes the day-to-day issues we face can serve as opportunities for personal growth and empowerment, enabling us to contribute to creating a better and safer environment for ourselves and South Africa.

The persistent myth is that cybercrime only targets the biggest companies and economies, but cybercriminals are not bound by geography, and rapidly digitising economies lure them in large numbers.

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) is a source of near-continuous hype for South Africans. However, for enterprises implementing AI solutions, there are some important considerations regarding their intellectual property (IP) and secret data.

Data and credential theft malware were the top two threats against SMBs in 2023, accounting for nearly 50% of all malware targeting this market segment. Ransomware is still the biggest threat.

Multifactor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide a second form of verification before they can log into a corporate network. It has long been considered essential for keeping fraudsters out. However, cybercriminals have been discovering clever ways to bypass it.

Gallagher Security recently teamed up with nine technology partners to showcase the latest integrated security capabilities at the Integrate Roadshow in Durban, bringing together about 60 attendees, including end users, channel partners, consultants, and other industry professionals.