Access control solutions often rely on multiple suppliers with different products, especially when implemented by large corporations. In order to facilitate collaboration between vendors, the Open Security Standard Association (OSS) was founded in 2014 as a non-profit organization with the goal of promoting and developing...
On 22 July, the first reports emerged that Transnet, a South African state-owned enterprise, was experiencing problems with its information technology (IT) networks. Transnet manages the nation’s rail, port and pipeline infrastructure. The disruption primarily affected operations in several container terminals, interrupting cargo movement. Four...
As the dust settles on insurrection, government must acknowledge the urgent need to repurpose a failing security system. The attempted insurrection of the past week affirms the extent to which South Africa suffers from debilitating political, social and economic pathologies. With high unemployment, inequality, poverty, xenophobia...
BIRD Aerosystems has delivered a complete ASIO Maritime Task Force Solution to an undisclosed African government. The ASIO Maritime Task Force Solution provided includes multiple Cessna Citation CJ3 aircraft that the company converted into Maritime Patrol Aircraft, together with BIRD's advanced mission management system (MSIS) which...
The first edition of the Egypt International Security Exhibition & Conference (EISE) is to take place in Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo from 29-31 August 2022. As Egypt embarks on a new era of economic growth, bolstering the security, safety, and protection of the country’s...
Callsign, the digital identity pioneer warms that the rise of scams is harming organisations’ reputations across the world. A global study of consumers revealed that just receiving a scam message purporting to be from any brand is enough for 49.8% of them to lose trust...
Maxxess is targeting increasing demand across the Middle East and North Africa for affordable, integrated systems and visitor management solutions, with the appointment of Issam Alhamadam as business development manager for the MENA region. He joins the company at a time of exciting growth for its...
The Cloud Security Summit Africa, supported by Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria(CSEAN) brings together 250+ IT and Business heads from cross-industry verticals across Africa with an aim to foster discussions around the deep seated challenges, progress needed and tech reforms advised for the African...
As vaccination rates for COVID-19 continue to rise, the global business community is advancing the conversation about returning to work. Employees that were housed in large private and multi-tenant office spaces in major urban and suburban centers are being presented an array of options, many...
Eagle Eye Networks, global leader in cloud video surveillance has introduced the first-of-its-kind 4G, direct-to-cloud body camera designed specifically for commercial use. This new offering provides commercial customers with affordable access to feature-rich, professional-grade body camera services, which improve staff safety and accountability, trigger immediate response,...
