Face Forensics develops biometric software for disaster victim ID
Face Forensics has developed biometric corpse recognition and tattoo recognition technologies to aid
28 March, 2023
Poll highlights African’s attitude to cybercrime
A poll by Knowbe4 shows only one in five people in Africa are concerned with cybercrime. Yet, despit
27 March, 2023
Transparent fire resistance
This article is part of an exclusive series by Abhishek Chhabra, Business Development Manager, Thoma
27 March, 2023
New Chief Exec for NEBOSH
Andy Shenstone has taken on the role of Chief Executive for The National Examination Board in Occupa
24 March, 2023
AMAG Technology announces integration with RealNetworks
AMAG Technology has announced its Symmetry Access Control software now integrates with RealNetworks
23 March, 2023
Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market to reach US$36.2 bn
The Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market is estimated to reach a value of US$36.2 bn by 2028,
22 March, 2023
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station on schedule
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station should be operational within about three months, as the final to
21 March, 2023
Aviation in action
The international connectivity to the Middle East continues to support the global aviation market as
20 March, 2023
SLVA and Black Kite announce partnership to protect small businesses
SLVA Cybersecurity and Black Kite have announced a partnership that will see the former act as a val
20 March, 2023
HID and iPassport sign MoU for new identity verification solution
HID and iPassport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a new identity v
17 March, 2023
MV cable testing… How important is it?
The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) provides FME readers with vital technical insight o
17 March, 2023
Portable power station recalled due to fire risk
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is urging people who own Gizzu 300Wh and 500W power stations
16 March, 2023
Bosch launches new power amplifier
Bosch’s new PRM-4P600 multi-channel power amplifier is available this spring, helping to drive sound
15 March, 2023
7th edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2023
The 7th edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa, co-located with the Innovation & Excellenc
15 March, 2023
Droughts leading to more wildfires in Africa
Cyclones have swept through Africa, as a result depriving dry and arid landscapes from receiving nec
14 March, 2023
Countdown to Securex West Africa is on
Securex West Africa will return to Lagos, Nigeria this year in nine weeks’ time and visitors are now
13 March, 2023
Honeywell launches UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors
Honeywell has unveiled the first fire alarm system that comes with UL-approved self-testing smoke de
10 March, 2023
Knowing which, when and how
Whether a manual hand pump, horse-drawn steam pumper, or a 400 HP engine, the apparatus sporting tha
10 March, 2023Table Mountain fire as a result of climate change
A new study has shown that climate change was a major factor in the wildfire that raged through Cape
10 March, 2023
Securexpo East Africa 2023
Securexpo East Africa 2023 is well underway and currently FREE to visit. East Africa’s leading
09 March, 2023
Chinese tech giants Huawei invest in Africa cybersecurity
Tech giant Huawei is set to invest over $300 million in Africa’s data centres and cybersecurity sect
09 March, 2023
New AI camera helps protect Africa’s endangered elephants
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has placed Africa’s elephants on the r
08 March, 2023
Africa needs to strengthen cybersecurity defences
Cybersecurity defences in energy and mining need to be strengthened in Africa, according to Kaspersk
07 March, 2023
Gallagher releases single door controller
Global security firm Gallagher has released a single door controller, the first in a new line of con
06 March, 2023
Putting lives at risk
False fire alarms can cost companies money in both operation and reputation, as well as putting live
03 March, 2023
Grassfire prompts regulation change at OR Tambo Airport
A grass fire at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg has prompted Airports Company South A
03 March, 2023
N-Raven precision loitering munitions announced at IDEX 2023
The ground-breaking N-Raven loitering munition will begin production in April this year with the fir
02 March, 2023
Ajax Systems announces smart light LightSwitch
Ajax Systems has introduced a new innovation to the marketplace, the LightSwitch smart light switch.
01 March, 2023
New York cracks down on e-bike fires
As e-bike fires continue to be a global issue, New York is cracking down on their use to prevent fut
28 February, 2023
Cyber-immunity to be focus of META region in 2023
Kaspersky has reported that in 2022 there was an increase in the number of persistent and sophistica
27 February, 2023
4 vital characteristics of effective threat intelligence in OT/ICS environments
Omar Al Barghouthi, Regional Director, Middle East, Dragos, looks at CART principles for improving t
27 February, 2023
Patol to showcase fire detection technologies at NEC
Industrial fire detection specialist Patol will be taking its Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cable
24 February, 2023
Increasing demand for African data centres
South Africa will account for the bulk of the $5 billion investment expected to enter the Africa dat
24 February, 2023
MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAYDAY
… an internationally recognised radio distress signal used by many professions including seafarers,
24 February, 2023
Ford halts production of electric F-150 following battery fire
Ford Motor Co. has stopped production and halted shipments of the electric F-150 temporarily, after
23 February, 2023
Reconstruction on fire-gutted South African parliament starts
More than a year after a fire destroyed much of the parliament building in Cape Town, reconstruction
23 February, 2023
PyroPhobic Systems selected by General Motors
PyroPhobic Systems Ltd chosen has been selected for application in General Motors’ Ultium battery pl
22 February, 2023
Immuta releases Immuta Detect
Immuta has released its latest product, Immuta Detect, providing timely insights into risky user dat
22 February, 2023
Qualys expands cloud platform for companies to reduce cyber risks
Qualys Inc has announced it is expanding its Tru Risk platform to serve the needs of both large ente
21 February, 2023
Rwanda Insurers Association: Fire Insurance Drops 17%
According to the Rwanda Insurers Association, assets insured against fire stood at over Rwf5.2 trill
20 February, 2023
An unmitigated electrical safety risk
As the movement towards clean energy gains momentum and interest and uptake of alternative energy so
20 February, 2023
Invixium introduces IXM VERTU
Invixium has added to its biometric access control and workforce management solutions, with IXM VERT
17 February, 2023
The history and development of fire helmets
Since the very first firefighter helmets were introduced across the USA and Europe in the 1820s, fir
17 February, 2023
Fortinet Expands Services and Training Opportunities
The prevailing talent shortage remains one of the most significant challenges facing security operat
17 February, 2023
Johnson Controls collaborates with Alcatraz AI for access control
Johnson Controls has announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with t
16 February, 2023
New non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems
Johnson Controls has introduced a non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems that offer out
16 February, 2023
MFA fatigue attacks on rise, report reveals
Acronis’ latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 has found that phishing a
15 February, 2023
Tyco expands Riser Manifold family
Tyco has added two new base models to its Tyco Riser manifold line of products. The first is a comme
15 February, 2023
META region at risk of increased cybercrime activity
The META region will remain a target for increased cybercriminal activity, according to the experts
14 February, 2023
Know your customer trends in Africa
Smile Identity has released its end-of-year 2022 Know Your Customer (KYC) report. The right highligh
14 February, 2023
Coopers Fire highlights the cost of false fire alarms
False fire alarms are an industry-wide issue but they can have significant consequences for business
13 February, 2023
Check Point Software Technologies achieves highest ranking in security benchmark report
Check Point Software Technologies has achieved a near-perfect score of 99.7% malware block rate and
13 February, 2023
Another year of unprecedented wildfires
2022 has seen another reduction in wildfires over all in Australia since the unprecedented season of
10 February, 2023
Zenith debuts world’s first AI EagleEye Intelligent Patrol
At this year’s Intersec exhibition, Zenith unveiled its next-gen AI platform. Launching its 3rd Gene
10 February, 2023
AMSTERGI bolsters team for Africa expansion
Value-added technology distributor AMSTERGI, has appointed Rohit Khubchandani as Chief Sales Officer
10 February, 2023
Google launches AI chatbot
Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines – with dialogue-based, AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT re
09 February, 2023
South Africa pushes for more drones
South Africa is increasingly pushing for drones to be used for security and border control and now M
09 February, 2023
Report looks to plants for improving global fire forecasting
A new conceptual framework could provide vital steps forwards in the bid to improve fire forecasting
08 February, 2023
French government seeks to fast track AI legislation for 2024 Olympics
The French government is trying to fast-track legislation in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics that c
07 February, 2023
An eye on efficiency
The region’s retailers may currently be under less pressure than their counterparts in Europe and Am
06 February, 2023
VuWall introduces distributed video wall management for SDVoE technology
VuWall is strengthening its TRx centralised video wall management software with continuous updates t
06 February, 2023
Maintenance problems with water mist
Stewart Kidd, a loss prevention consultant with extensive experience of managing fire safety and sec
03 February, 2023
ESO makes fire service predictions for 2023
Fire service experts at ESO have been looking forwards to the emerging trends in the fire industry a
03 February, 2023
Iris ID’s IrisAccess iCAM 7S series first to be SIA OSDP Secure Profile Verified
Iris ID has announced that its IrisAccess iCAM 7S series of advanced multifactor biometric iris read
02 February, 2023
UK firefighters prepare to strike
Members of the Fire Brigades Union in the UK have backed walkouts by a majority of 88%, with a turno
02 February, 2023
Kaspersky recognised for its managed security services
Kaspersky has achieved a SPARK Matrix award for its managed security services, with service excellen
01 February, 2023
Danati Fire & Safety improves investigation time
Danati Fire & Safety – a leading investigator of fires and explosions in South Africa – has been
31 January, 2023
Modernising data access from RBAC to ABAC
One of the main concerns over data expansions is security. Mark Semenenko, Director, Solutions Archi
30 January, 2023
Companies rebrand as Trinexia
Credence Security – a pan-EMEA specialty value-added-distributer and its sister companies, Cyber Sec
30 January, 2023
Human and cultural factors play an essential role
While with London Fire Brigade, IFE chief executive Steve Hamm, along with IFE technical advisor Pau
27 January, 2023Securex West Africa reconnects the security, safety, fire and facilities management sectors
Securex West Africa is set to return in May for its 11th edition alongside the co-located Firexpo We
27 January, 2023
SentinelOne expands Africa operations
Cybersecurity platform company SentinelOne has opened a new Dubai office to support its regional gro
27 January, 2023
IFE: Supporting members through legislative change
This blog first appeared on on the IFE website. Today (23rd January 2023), the Fire Safety (England)
26 January, 2023
Concerns over fire kits distribution
Following on from a blaze that gutted six informal structures in Helen Square, Nomzamo, Cape Town, f
26 January, 2023
Holograms in the for fight for Africa’s authentication
Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, considers the developme
25 January, 2023
Joburg boosts fire and rescue vehicle numbers
The city of Johannesburg is adding an additional 17 fire and rescue vehicles to its fleet which will
25 January, 2023
SA risks infrastructure blackouts and cyber incidents
According to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023, critical infrastructure blackouts and cyber incidents
24 January, 2023
Protecting the largest museum in the world from fire
The Smithsonian Institution was established with funds from Englishman, James Smithson, a British sc
23 January, 2023
Advanced expands its Africa and Middle East sales team
Fire protection solutions firm Advanced has appointed Sargunan Sellamuthu as Business Development Ma
23 January, 2023
16th Edition of Cyber Security Summit: Kenya
After successful 15 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone ev
20 January, 2023
Time to prioritise safety on site
From flame-free fittings to provision of training, ways to enhance fire safety should be a top prior
20 January, 2023
Zenova commences production of mini fire extinguisher
Zenova has begun production of the FX500 fire extinguisher, with orders already being placed in the
20 January, 2023
Infoblox appoints new CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Infoblox, Jesper Anderson has announced his retirement, with Scott Harrel
19 January, 2023
Facial Recognition: 2022’s top developments
Video analytics saw a massive growth last year, as the benefits of this AI-powered software are bein
18 January, 2023
Egypt ranks first place for most powerful African army
A list of the most powerful armies in the world for 2023 has been published by Global Fire Power, wi
18 January, 2023Fire guts Nigerian Police HQ
Fire has ripped through the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command headquarters, destroying multip
17 January, 2023
Hundreds of firefighters leave Zimbabwe
Bulawayo mayor Solomon Mguni, said in his end-of-year message that elevated numbers of Zimbabwean fi
16 January, 2023
A complex network of systems and components
Visitors to any major city throughout the world will see some of the most beautiful buildings gliste
13 January, 2023
Daimler warns of Mercedes Benz fire risk
Daimler has warned owners of some of its luxury cars that a technical defect could lead to a fire. T
13 January, 2023
AmiViz certified Great Place to Work
The first B2B enterprise marketplace for the cybersecurity industry in Africa and the Middle East ha
12 January, 2023
Selecting a mission-critical server for enterprise surveillance
Don’t fall at the first hurdle when it comes to protecting your mission-critical applications. Find
11 January, 2023
Dräger’s light-weight cylinders reduce firefighter fatigue
Dräger has commercialised a firefighting breathing apparatus that uses the world’s lightest t
11 January, 2023
Guyana Fire Service gains $81.8 million in vehicles
The Ministry of Home Affairs has invested $81.8 million in vehicles for the Guyana Fire Service to h
10 January, 2023
Alien vegetation fuels mountain fires
A mountain fire on the Western Cape, South Africa, was fuelled mainly by alien vegetation, which ham
09 January, 2023
Foam is at the heart of the solution
Aircraft are a very visible high value asset, and few would argue against protecting them from fire
06 January, 2023
Zico’s QUIC-RELEASE fire extinguisher holder
Zico is helping to ensure the safe storage of fire extinguishers, with its QUIC-RELEASE Fire Extingu
06 January, 2023
Is your fixed foam system affected?
Foam-based fire protection systems provide an important role in the protection of life, property and
05 January, 2023
IoT security market to hit $64bn in four years
By 2027 the global IoT security and privacy market is set to reach almost $64 billion, according to
05 January, 2023
New projects and vehicles for Ghana
Ghana’s Fire Academy and Training School has gained two new 2-storey dormitory blocks, a 2-storey c
04 January, 2023
Hanwha Techwin predicts top 5 video surveillance trends for 2023
Hanwha Techwin has published its predictions for how they see the future of video surveillance headi
03 January, 2023
Johnson Controls OpenBlue gains accreditation
Johnson Controls has gained accreditation for its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions through Wire
02 January, 2023
Bank of Africa chooses NetGuardians’ AI software to reinforce internal and payment fraud prevention
NetGuardians, renowned for its enterprise risk platform for combatting financial fraud, has announce
23 December, 2022
Central Bank of Nigeria reassures stakeholders as it collaborates to check rising cyberattacks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured its stakeholders and the general public of its collabo
22 December, 2022
EU building in Central African Republic ‘ravaged by fire’
The EU’s official representation in the Central African Republic was hit by a major overnight fire,
20 December, 2022
Designing for compliance
In this article for Fire Middle East, Len Swantek, Director of Global Compliance, Victaulic explains
19 December, 2022
Reducing false alarm probability
False alarms can be costly and risky. Volodymyr Lugovsky, Presales Technical Manager at Ajax Systems
19 December, 2022
Cybercrime Group OPERA1ER Stole $11M From 16 African Businesses
At least 16 African banks, financial services, and telecommunication companies have been identified
19 December, 2022
What invention allows people to walk through walls?
This is not a riddle from the future, writes Abhishek Chhabra, Market Development Manager, Thomas Be
16 December, 2022
Microsoft plans to increase digital connectivity and skills building in Africa
Microsoft has announced at the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC plans to deepen its work an
16 December, 2022
African power station catches fire after suspected fuel leak
Firefighters have been called to Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga in South Africa. The fire is beli
15 December, 2022
Toyota South Africa calls in older models for security updates due to new-tech theft rises
Toyota South Africa Motors has recalled older models for security updates as criminals and theft bec
14 December, 2022
Algeria calls for reform of UN Security Council
Algeria has called for reform of UN Security Council and to ask for two permanent seats for Africa.
13 December, 2022
Transforming perimeter detection with analytics
Fabio Marti, Vice President, Marketing for Azena, looks at how organisations can transform their per
12 December, 2022
Uganda heightens security in national parks after tragic fatal incident
Uganda has heightened its security in its national parks following a tragic fatal incident where a r
12 December, 2022
Could a disruptive technology affect the sprinkler market?
Sprinklers have become much more widely recognised in building codes, with buildings of certain type
09 December, 2022
African Distribution Group Bets on Cloud as the Future with Cloud-Hosted DRaaS
Alviva Holdings, one of Africa’s largest ICT products and services providers has invested in a
09 December, 2022
Cybastion leads the way to Africa on Cybersecurity
Cybastion, an emerging leader in the field of cybersecurity, is proud to be a platinum sponsor for t
08 December, 2022
Trellix Predicts Heightened Hacktivism and Geopolitical Cyberattacks in 2023
Cybersecurity company Trellix has released its annual threat predictions report for 2023. Forecasts
07 December, 2022
Africa’s 2022 World Cup broadcaster hit by cyber-attacks
A TV broadcaster in Africa has been hit by cyber attacks since it began streaming the World Cup from
06 December, 2022
Sophos reveals more organisations in Africa threatened by ransomware
Sophos, global cybersecurity leader, revealed that ransomware remains one of the greatest cybercrime
05 December, 2022
Dispelling the misconceptions of cloud access control
One lasting legacy of the covid pandemic was the acceleration in the adoption of cloud-based access
02 December, 2022
South Africa firms urged to beef up IT security amid evolving threats
Companies in South Africa have been warned to be on alert for Information and communication technolo
02 December, 2022
Kaspersky supports INTERPOL’s operation to combat cybercrime in African countries
Kaspersky has contributed to INTERPOL’s Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ACSO) to combat cybercrime in
01 December, 2022
Automated robots can be daunting
Those who work in the order fulfilment, materials handling, warehousing, distribution or manufacturi
30 November, 2022
ATG Digital reveals business burglaries on the rise
South Africa’s ATG Digital has revealed business burglaries are on the rise, with a peak in De
30 November, 2022
Gallagher named Security Software Manufacturer of the Year at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Y
29 November, 2022
The power of predictive security
Mazen Dohaji, Vice President (iMETA), LogRhythm looks at how companies can stay ahead of future thre
28 November, 2022
Vectra research finds attacks using encryption are breaching 70% of organisations
Vectra AI, the leader in Security AI-driven hybrid cloud threat detection and response, has released
28 November, 2022
Canary in a coal mine
In the years before the ubiquitous canary in a coal mine was used to detect gas leaks, newcomers to
25 November, 2022
Liquid C2 launches Cyber Security Fusion Centre for Kenyan businesses
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has opened the doors of its first Cyber Security Fusi
24 November, 2022
Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches new Emirates and Africa regional hub in Dubai
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced the launch of its new Emirates and Africa organisation, bri
23 November, 2022
Ventilation saves lives
Whether it affects a business or a residence, a group of people or a single individual, in the event
23 November, 2022
Cloud market in South Africa to increase by up to 50% in 2023
The cloud market in South Africa is predicted to grow by up to 50% next year. The prediction comes a
22 November, 2022
Ransomware: an evolving threat
Organisations must be diligent in their use of new and proven security measures to defend against a
21 November, 2022
Africa renews call for UN Security Council seat
Africa has renewed its call to be better represented at the UN Security Council. The last United Nat
21 November, 2022
Drone communication: an evolving area of improvement
Enrico Natalizio, Vice President, and Pietro Tedeschi, Senior Security Researcher at the Autonomous
18 November, 2022
Trellix report reveals Ransomware Activity Doubled in Transportation and Shipping Industry
Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), h
18 November, 2022
Talking About …
… the significant increase in fire accidents both globally and across the UAE and the demand f
16 November, 2022
Zimbabwe steps up private security after spike in armed robberies
Zimbabwe has stepped up its private security sector with retired police officers and soldiers return
16 November, 2022
Hacking group stole $11 million from 12 African countries between 2018 and 2022
A new report from Group-IB and Orange CERT revealed that 12 African countries lost millions of dolla
15 November, 2022
Africa security group asks for more synergy among agencies
The Security Watch Africa Initiative (SWAI) has asked for more intelligence sharing and synergy amon
14 November, 2022
Threat intelligence
The ISF’s Dan Norman looks at how organisations can establish a stream of trustworthy data for effec
14 November, 2022
Every interaction is important
In a reflective mood, BOB REA QFSM, MIFireE, shares a personal thought after an exposure to a recent
11 November, 2022
An alliance of style and safety
Qatar is set to become the first Middle Eastern country to host the Men’s FIFA World Cup, as hundred
09 November, 2022
Barracuda Research Finds Cyber Threat Severity Rises During Vacation Months
Barracuda’s analysis of cyber threats detected by its XDR platform through 2022 has revealed the sev
09 November, 2022
Cohesity and Lenovo Expand Partnership to Strengthen Cyber Resilience and Simplify Data Management
Building on their global reselling relationship, established in 2021, Cohesity and Lenovo have now t
08 November, 2022
The gold standard in security practice
David J. Gill, Registrar, RCSP (Register of Chartered Security Professionals) looks at why more secu
07 November, 2022
Orbus Digital and WISeKey to launch SSL/TLS Cybersecurity and Trust Services in West Africa
WISeKey International Holding Ltd., a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company, has announced it
07 November, 2022
5G: fight fire with facts
Rik Ferguson, Vice President Security Intelligence, Forescout, looks at the impact the emerging 5G t
04 November, 2022UN chief urges Security Council to strengthen peace operations in Africa
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Security Council to strengthen peace operations
04 November, 2022
Trend Micro to tackle cybersecurity skills gap in Africa
Trend Micro, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is aiming to tackle the cybersecurity sk
03 November, 2022
Cause of Table Mountain fire still unknown
The recent fire that ravaged parts of Cape Town’s Table Mountain has been contained by authori
02 November, 2022
Inaugural Africa Airforce Forum highlights the role of Air Force in bridging regional stability
Airforce industry leaders from across Africa and global defence experts gathered last week to addres
31 October, 2022
NFPA issues fire safety for electric bikes and scooters
The National Fire Protection Association® has responded to fire officials’ concerns about the
31 October, 2022
Cybersecurity Q&A
We talk to Ibrahim Azab, Regional Sales Director for CyberRes, MEA, about how security operations ar
31 October, 2022
Human and cultural factors play an essential role
While with London Fire Brigade, IFE chief executive Steve Hamm, along with IFE technical advisor Pau
28 October, 2022
Senegal Security Forum Focuses on Stability Challenges in Africa
A security forum in Senegal has discussed Africa’s security challenges, with a focus on promot
27 October, 2022
Fire protection engineering challenges in storage
Contributors: William E. Koffel, P.E., FSFPE; Kerry Bell, P.E., FSFPE; and Phil Friday, P.E., FSFPE
26 October, 2022
Fire on Mount Kilimanjaro reignites
A wildfire on Mount Kilimanjaro has reignited, despite fire officials thinking it was under control.
26 October, 2022
Women in Cybersecurity Middle East (WiCSME) will hold third conference in November
The Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME) will conduct their 3rd annual conference November 8
25 October, 2022
How to overcome the challenges in effective real-time CCTV monitoring
It’s natural to believe that with more cameras comes more security, but that is not the case, explai
24 October, 2022
Africa data security conference to be held virtually to discuss cybersecurity
The third Africa Data Security Conclave (ADSC) is set to be held virtually on Thursday, October 27,
24 October, 2022
The future of biometrics in commercial real estate
Building managers are leveraging biometric systems as part of their security protocols, to make comm
21 October, 2022
EDGE to Showcase Leading Advanced Technology Solutions at SOFEX in Jordan
EDGE Group PJSC, one of the world’s top 25 advanced technology groups for defence and beyond, will s
21 October, 2022
Seclore becomes Tech First Gulf’s first partner to grow Africa’s cybersecurity market
Seclore, the platform leader in data-centric security, has announced that it has signed a strategic
20 October, 2022
Magirus presents the Wolf C1 for mission support and logistics
Magirus, a global automotive leader active in the Commercial and Specialty Vehicles, has launched th
19 October, 2022
Riyadh gears up for the ultimate hack fest as infosec heavyweights head to Black Hat MEA this November
Black Hat, one of the most respected informational security event series internationally, is gearing
18 October, 2022
Building resilient Smart Cities
To build a secure and sustainable society, it is vital that we accelerate the move towards smarter c
17 October, 2022
ImmuniWeb, Kecam Tech Partner To Increase Cyber Compliance In West Africa
ImmuniWeb has partnered with Kecam Technologies Limited to help to increase Cyber resilience and com
17 October, 2022
1 in 3 industrial systems in South Africa face cyber attacks
A new report from Kaspersky has identified that one in three industrial computers in Africa are at r
14 October, 2022
MOWCA and IMO to promote maritime security and shipping in Africa
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and the International Maritime Organisa
13 October, 2022
Embed fire safety into urban planning
Fires can cause up to 180,000 deaths globally each year. This, according to The World Bank, is three
12 October, 2022
South Africa state-owned electricity company ESKOM targeted by cyber criminals in $200k attack
South African company ESKOM appear to have been targeted by cybercriminals in a $200k attack by the
12 October, 2022
Urgent call for aerial firefighting assistance in South Africa’s Northern Cape fire
Urgent firefighting assistance has been called to South Africa’s Northern Cape region to suppo
11 October, 2022
Morocco and the UAE discuss ways of strengthening security
Morocco and the UAE have met to discuss ways of strengthening their homeland security, and learn fro
10 October, 2022
South Africa’s cybersecurity professionals feel they’re “losing ground” against cybercriminals
A study by Trellix has discovered that less than 40% of South African security operations (SecOps) p
07 October, 2022
Inaugural Africa Airforce Forum to address evolving security challenges across Africa
The Inaugural African Airforce Forum will highlight aviation in Low-intensity conflicts and will be
06 October, 2022
New guidance
Over the past decade, there have been substantial advancements related to fire risk assessment throu
05 October, 2022
Africa cybersecurity market predicted to hit new profit-making growth by 2030
According to the Regional Research Reports, the Africa cybersecurity market is expected to reach USD
05 October, 2022
New members boost for International Hologram Manufacturers Association
The trade body representing the global hologram industry has secured five new members as it further
04 October, 2022
Stakeholders in security sector to undergo one-week training in Niger
African stakeholders in the security sector will undergo one-week training in Niger from today as pa
03 October, 2022
Swimlane expands into Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Swimlane, the low-code security automation company, has announced its expansion to the Middle East,
29 September, 2022
Swimlane expands into Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Swimlane – the low-code security automation company, has announced it is expanding into the Middle E
29 September, 2022Crime prevention and community risk reduction
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a largely unheard of concept for the fire s
28 September, 2022
ATG Digital launches solution for emergencies with new Roll Call feature
ATG Digital has launched a Roll Call feature on their app to assist SHEQ managers and safety officer
27 September, 2022
Smart Africa opens digital academy in Ivory Coast to boost digital and cyber security skills
The Smart Africa Alliance has opened its latest base for the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) as
26 September, 2022
Facial recognition leaders
The use of facial recognition in Russia has already seen more than 50,000 crimes solved, and an 85 p
26 September, 2022
New report finds 75% of firms struggle to recruit and retain cyber experts
According to the latest KPMG report, KPMG’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 Survey: Addressing Cy
22 September, 2022
Guidance & innovation
Kamal A. Hadi, Regional Director Middle East & North Africa (MENA) at Global Fire Equipment (GFE
21 September, 2022
Private security sector in South Africa inks four-year deal with annual 13% wage increase in first year
The private security sector in South Africa is set to receive improved basic salaries with a 13% ann
21 September, 2022
New report sees Africa’s cybersecurity strategy maturing
Results from KPMG Africa’s Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey have found the cybersecurity industry
20 September, 2022
CrowdStrike’s annual threat hunting report reveals one potential intrusion is identified every seven minutes
CrowdStrike, a leader in cloud-delivered protection, has announced the release of the fourth annual
19 September, 2022
XDR: beyond the buzzword
No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about eXtended Detection and Response… but do you fully understand wh
19 September, 2022
Ajax Systems will unveil new products at Special Event: Comfort zone in October
Ajax Systems, specialists in wireless alarm systems., will unveil new hardware and software via a Sp
15 September, 2022
A solution is needed now!
There is no doubt that the trend towards the use of synthetic fluorine free foams (SFFF) in fixed fi
14 September, 2022
Liquid launches DDoS Secure to protect African customers
Liquid, a subsidiary of pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, has released a new securi
13 September, 2022
South Africa’s banking and insurance sectors are being targeted by cyber attacks
Cybercrime is on the rise with South Africa’s banking and insurance sectors being targeted by
12 September, 2022
Video Analytics on the edge for smart cities deployments
Walter Candelu, VP Middle East & Africa, RealNetworks and SPA Secretary General, believes the pr
12 September, 2022
Aerial supremacy
Drone aircraft have seen a boom in popularity over the past few years, both for recreation and for m
09 September, 2022
OPTEX’s new indoor detectors FlipX are now available in Europe and Africa
OPTEX, the leading global sensor manufacturer, is now able to provide Europe, Middle East and Africa
09 September, 2022
