The design allows for maximum security while keeping the amount of guards to a minimum and thus keeping the levy low over the long term.

Remote video monitoring is best suited for locations where there is a definable perimeter or areas where no one should be after a certain point in time.

Successful remote monitoring services depend on designing solutions that meet customer demand. Hi-Tech Security Solutions looks at some trends in this market.

Remote CCTV monitoring might be seen by some as a new fad on the security scene, but the strategy behind it is one that has stood the test of time.

Although all good security systems will have a number of layers of redundancy built into them, they were not designed to cope with the amount of power outages we are currently experiencing.

Astrosec’s Adriaan Bosch examines the South Africa private security industry, highlighting five issues customers should know about, but which are often swept under the rug because of ignorance or budget restraints.

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.