Can industrial security drive ops, productivity and profitability?
With so many moving parts, industrial and manufacturing concerns have a broader risk profile, writes Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls area GM: building efficiency - Africa. This means their security solutions need to work harder--the safety of people and assets is at...
Cybersecurity in an the era of interconnectivity
Within the modern business environment, employees can communicate and collaborate with customers and colleagues from anywhere and anytime, using virtually any device or platform because of technology trends such as mobility and cloud computing. In this era of...
Is less more when it comes to perimeter design?
Perimeter security is essential to prevent crime and create alerts before an intruder enters a company's premises or a residential complex/gated community in order to protect people and assets. However, legacy systems and technologies are rapidly becoming obsolete and...
Demystifying security analytics
Security professionals are dealing with an increasing number of advanced and persistent threats. The reality is that they often cannot assess and respond to these threats effectively and in a timely manner, and are subsequently turning to new technologies to help them...
Kaspersky Lab holds cybersecurity activations in schools
Kaspersky Lab, in partnership with Active Education, have embarked on a series of interactive cybersecurity roadshows at selected schools in Johannesburg and Cape Town - aimed at driving top of mind awareness around online safety. The activations, aimed at children...
Protect your communications network and IP
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become an integral aspect of modern day businesses around the globe, taking the productivity of your workforce to new heights by making yourself available to your clients from remote locations where before, this was not a...
Fortinet is a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls
Fortinet has been recognized as a Leader in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls. The report evaluated Fortinet's Security Fabric, its 'completeness of vision' and 'ability to execute' as factors for the placement in the Magic Quadrant. As...
Biometric entrance system locks in value
When it comes to access control for businesses, one of the most effective identification technologies available is biometric finger recognition. This is according to Guenter Nerlich, Executive Manager, EAD Solutions - Access & Workforce Management at dormakaba, a...
Kids online safety: do you have questions?
Parents are naturally very busy - juggling work, life and looking after their families, with a key focus on making sure their family and children are safe at all times. However, in today's connected and digital world, when it comes to keeping children safe online, it...
Bridge the ‘gap of grief’ with RSA
A business-driven security architecture has been unveiled by RSA, a Dell Technologies business, offering a new approach to assist enterprises to manage cyber risk and protect what matters most to them, be it their financial records, IP, and more. Along with several...
ACaaS catching on as Iot prevails
South Africa is starting to realise the importance of Access Control as a Service (ACaaS). Speaking at the recent Securex, Brent Cary, regional sales manager of Genetec, says that globally the trend is on the increase and that while South Africa is playing catch up,...
Keep your ID safe in the cybersphere
Over the course of the past decade, the brick-and-mortar institutions of yesteryear have rapidly been replaced by online counterparts, with South Africans now turning to the Internet to perform banking transactions, book flights and even shop for groceries. While this...