Face Forensics has developed biometric corpse recognition and tattoo recognition technologies to aid
A poll by Knowbe4 shows only one in five people in Africa are concerned with cybercrime. Yet, despit
This article is part of an exclusive series by Abhishek Chhabra, Business Development Manager, Thoma
Andy Shenstone has taken on the role of Chief Executive for The National Examination Board in Occupa
AMAG Technology has announced its Symmetry Access Control software now integrates with RealNetworks
The Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market is estimated to reach a value of US$36.2 bn by 2028,
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station should be operational within about three months, as the final to
The international connectivity to the Middle East continues to support the global aviation market as
SLVA Cybersecurity and Black Kite have announced a partnership that will see the former act as a val
HID and iPassport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a new identity v
The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) provides FME readers with vital technical insight o
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is urging people who own Gizzu 300Wh and 500W power stations
Bosch’s new PRM-4P600 multi-channel power amplifier is available this spring, helping to drive sound
The 7th edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa, co-located with the Innovation & Excellenc
Cyclones have swept through Africa, as a result depriving dry and arid landscapes from receiving nec
Securex West Africa will return to Lagos, Nigeria this year in nine weeks’ time and visitors are now
Honeywell has unveiled the first fire alarm system that comes with UL-approved self-testing smoke de
Whether a manual hand pump, horse-drawn steam pumper, or a 400 HP engine, the apparatus sporting tha
A new study has shown that climate change was a major factor in the wildfire that raged through Cape
Securexpo East Africa 2023 is well underway and currently FREE to visit. East Africa’s leading
Tech giant Huawei is set to invest over $300 million in Africa’s data centres and cybersecurity sect
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has placed Africa’s elephants on the r
Cybersecurity defences in energy and mining need to be strengthened in Africa, according to Kaspersk
Global security firm Gallagher has released a single door controller, the first in a new line of con
False fire alarms can cost companies money in both operation and reputation, as well as putting live
A grass fire at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg has prompted Airports Company South A
The ground-breaking N-Raven loitering munition will begin production in April this year with the fir
Ajax Systems has introduced a new innovation to the marketplace, the LightSwitch smart light switch.
As e-bike fires continue to be a global issue, New York is cracking down on their use to prevent fut
Kaspersky has reported that in 2022 there was an increase in the number of persistent and sophistica
Omar Al Barghouthi, Regional Director, Middle East, Dragos, looks at CART principles for improving t
Industrial fire detection specialist Patol will be taking its Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cable
South Africa will account for the bulk of the $5 billion investment expected to enter the Africa dat
… an internationally recognised radio distress signal used by many professions including seafarers,
Ford Motor Co. has stopped production and halted shipments of the electric F-150 temporarily, after
More than a year after a fire destroyed much of the parliament building in Cape Town, reconstruction
PyroPhobic Systems Ltd chosen has been selected for application in General Motors’ Ultium battery pl
Immuta has released its latest product, Immuta Detect, providing timely insights into risky user dat
Qualys Inc has announced it is expanding its Tru Risk platform to serve the needs of both large ente
According to the Rwanda Insurers Association, assets insured against fire stood at over Rwf5.2 trill
As the movement towards clean energy gains momentum and interest and uptake of alternative energy so
Invixium has added to its biometric access control and workforce management solutions, with IXM VERT
Since the very first firefighter helmets were introduced across the USA and Europe in the 1820s, fir
The prevailing talent shortage remains one of the most significant challenges facing security operat
Johnson Controls has announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with t
Johnson Controls has introduced a non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems that offer out
Acronis’ latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 has found that phishing a
Tyco has added two new base models to its Tyco Riser manifold line of products. The first is a comme
The META region will remain a target for increased cybercriminal activity, according to the experts
Smile Identity has released its end-of-year 2022 Know Your Customer (KYC) report. The right highligh
False fire alarms are an industry-wide issue but they can have significant consequences for business
Check Point Software Technologies has achieved a near-perfect score of 99.7% malware block rate and
2022 has seen another reduction in wildfires over all in Australia since the unprecedented season of
At this year’s Intersec exhibition, Zenith unveiled its next-gen AI platform. Launching its 3rd Gene
Value-added technology distributor AMSTERGI, has appointed Rohit Khubchandani as Chief Sales Officer
Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines – with dialogue-based, AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT re
South Africa is increasingly pushing for drones to be used for security and border control and now M
A new conceptual framework could provide vital steps forwards in the bid to improve fire forecasting
The French government is trying to fast-track legislation in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics that c
The region’s retailers may currently be under less pressure than their counterparts in Europe and Am
VuWall is strengthening its TRx centralised video wall management software with continuous updates t
Stewart Kidd, a loss prevention consultant with extensive experience of managing fire safety and sec
Fire service experts at ESO have been looking forwards to the emerging trends in the fire industry a
Iris ID has announced that its IrisAccess iCAM 7S series of advanced multifactor biometric iris read
Members of the Fire Brigades Union in the UK have backed walkouts by a majority of 88%, with a turno
Kaspersky has achieved a SPARK Matrix award for its managed security services, with service excellen
Danati Fire & Safety – a leading investigator of fires and explosions in South Africa – has been
One of the main concerns over data expansions is security. Mark Semenenko, Director, Solutions Archi
Credence Security – a pan-EMEA specialty value-added-distributer and its sister companies, Cyber Sec
While with London Fire Brigade, IFE chief executive Steve Hamm, along with IFE technical advisor Pau
Securex West Africa is set to return in May for its 11th edition alongside the co-located Firexpo We
Cybersecurity platform company SentinelOne has opened a new Dubai office to support its regional gro
This blog first appeared on on the IFE website. Today (23rd January 2023), the Fire Safety (England)
Following on from a blaze that gutted six informal structures in Helen Square, Nomzamo, Cape Town, f
Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, considers the developme
The city of Johannesburg is adding an additional 17 fire and rescue vehicles to its fleet which will
According to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023, critical infrastructure blackouts and cyber incidents
The Smithsonian Institution was established with funds from Englishman, James Smithson, a British sc
Fire protection solutions firm Advanced has appointed Sargunan Sellamuthu as Business Development Ma
After successful 15 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone ev
From flame-free fittings to provision of training, ways to enhance fire safety should be a top prior
Zenova has begun production of the FX500 fire extinguisher, with orders already being placed in the
Chief Executive Officer of Infoblox, Jesper Anderson has announced his retirement, with Scott Harrel
Video analytics saw a massive growth last year, as the benefits of this AI-powered software are bein
A list of the most powerful armies in the world for 2023 has been published by Global Fire Power, wi
Fire has ripped through the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command headquarters, destroying multip
Bulawayo mayor Solomon Mguni, said in his end-of-year message that elevated numbers of Zimbabwean fi
Visitors to any major city throughout the world will see some of the most beautiful buildings gliste
Daimler has warned owners of some of its luxury cars that a technical defect could lead to a fire. T
The first B2B enterprise marketplace for the cybersecurity industry in Africa and the Middle East ha
Don’t fall at the first hurdle when it comes to protecting your mission-critical applications. Find
Dräger has commercialised a firefighting breathing apparatus that uses the world’s lightest t
The Ministry of Home Affairs has invested $81.8 million in vehicles for the Guyana Fire Service to h
A mountain fire on the Western Cape, South Africa, was fuelled mainly by alien vegetation, which ham
Aircraft are a very visible high value asset, and few would argue against protecting them from fire
Zico is helping to ensure the safe storage of fire extinguishers, with its QUIC-RELEASE Fire Extingu
Foam-based fire protection systems provide an important role in the protection of life, property and
By 2027 the global IoT security and privacy market is set to reach almost $64 billion, according to
Ghana’s Fire Academy and Training School has gained two new 2-storey dormitory blocks, a 2-storey c
Hanwha Techwin has published its predictions for how they see the future of video surveillance headi
Johnson Controls has gained accreditation for its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions through Wire
NetGuardians, renowned for its enterprise risk platform for combatting financial fraud, has announce
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured its stakeholders and the general public of its collabo
The EU’s official representation in the Central African Republic was hit by a major overnight fire,
In this article for Fire Middle East, Len Swantek, Director of Global Compliance, Victaulic explains
False alarms can be costly and risky. Volodymyr Lugovsky, Presales Technical Manager at Ajax Systems
At least 16 African banks, financial services, and telecommunication companies have been identified
This is not a riddle from the future, writes Abhishek Chhabra, Market Development Manager, Thomas Be
Microsoft has announced at the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC plans to deepen its work an
Firefighters have been called to Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga in South Africa. The fire is beli
Toyota South Africa Motors has recalled older models for security updates as criminals and theft bec
Algeria has called for reform of UN Security Council and to ask for two permanent seats for Africa.
Fabio Marti, Vice President, Marketing for Azena, looks at how organisations can transform their per
Uganda has heightened its security in its national parks following a tragic fatal incident where a r
Sprinklers have become much more widely recognised in building codes, with buildings of certain type
Alviva Holdings, one of Africa’s largest ICT products and services providers has invested in a
Cybastion, an emerging leader in the field of cybersecurity, is proud to be a platinum sponsor for t
Cybersecurity company Trellix has released its annual threat predictions report for 2023. Forecasts
A TV broadcaster in Africa has been hit by cyber attacks since it began streaming the World Cup from
Sophos, global cybersecurity leader, revealed that ransomware remains one of the greatest cybercrime
One lasting legacy of the covid pandemic was the acceleration in the adoption of cloud-based access
Companies in South Africa have been warned to be on alert for Information and communication technolo
Kaspersky has contributed to INTERPOL’s Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ACSO) to combat cybercrime in
Those who work in the order fulfilment, materials handling, warehousing, distribution or manufacturi
South Africa’s ATG Digital has revealed business burglaries are on the rise, with a peak in De
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Y
Mazen Dohaji, Vice President (iMETA), LogRhythm looks at how companies can stay ahead of future thre
Vectra AI, the leader in Security AI-driven hybrid cloud threat detection and response, has released
In the years before the ubiquitous canary in a coal mine was used to detect gas leaks, newcomers to
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has opened the doors of its first Cyber Security Fusi
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced the launch of its new Emirates and Africa organisation, bri
Whether it affects a business or a residence, a group of people or a single individual, in the event
The cloud market in South Africa is predicted to grow by up to 50% next year. The prediction comes a
Organisations must be diligent in their use of new and proven security measures to defend against a
Africa has renewed its call to be better represented at the UN Security Council. The last United Nat
Enrico Natalizio, Vice President, and Pietro Tedeschi, Senior Security Researcher at the Autonomous
Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), h
… the significant increase in fire accidents both globally and across the UAE and the demand f
Zimbabwe has stepped up its private security sector with retired police officers and soldiers return
A new report from Group-IB and Orange CERT revealed that 12 African countries lost millions of dolla
The Security Watch Africa Initiative (SWAI) has asked for more intelligence sharing and synergy amon
The ISF’s Dan Norman looks at how organisations can establish a stream of trustworthy data for effec
In a reflective mood, BOB REA QFSM, MIFireE, shares a personal thought after an exposure to a recent
Qatar is set to become the first Middle Eastern country to host the Men’s FIFA World Cup, as hundred
Barracuda’s analysis of cyber threats detected by its XDR platform through 2022 has revealed the sev
Building on their global reselling relationship, established in 2021, Cohesity and Lenovo have now t
David J. Gill, Registrar, RCSP (Register of Chartered Security Professionals) looks at why more secu
WISeKey International Holding Ltd., a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company, has announced it
Rik Ferguson, Vice President Security Intelligence, Forescout, looks at the impact the emerging 5G t
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Security Council to strengthen peace operations
Trend Micro, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is aiming to tackle the cybersecurity sk
The recent fire that ravaged parts of Cape Town’s Table Mountain has been contained by authori
Airforce industry leaders from across Africa and global defence experts gathered last week to addres
The National Fire Protection Association® has responded to fire officials’ concerns about the
We talk to Ibrahim Azab, Regional Sales Director for CyberRes, MEA, about how security operations ar
While with London Fire Brigade, IFE chief executive Steve Hamm, along with IFE technical advisor Pau
A security forum in Senegal has discussed Africa’s security challenges, with a focus on promot
Contributors: William E. Koffel, P.E., FSFPE; Kerry Bell, P.E., FSFPE; and Phil Friday, P.E., FSFPE
A wildfire on Mount Kilimanjaro has reignited, despite fire officials thinking it was under control.
The Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME) will conduct their 3rd annual conference November 8
It’s natural to believe that with more cameras comes more security, but that is not the case, explai
The third Africa Data Security Conclave (ADSC) is set to be held virtually on Thursday, October 27,
Building managers are leveraging biometric systems as part of their security protocols, to make comm
EDGE Group PJSC, one of the world’s top 25 advanced technology groups for defence and beyond, will s
Seclore, the platform leader in data-centric security, has announced that it has signed a strategic
Magirus, a global automotive leader active in the Commercial and Specialty Vehicles, has launched th
Black Hat, one of the most respected informational security event series internationally, is gearing
To build a secure and sustainable society, it is vital that we accelerate the move towards smarter c
ImmuniWeb has partnered with Kecam Technologies Limited to help to increase Cyber resilience and com
A new report from Kaspersky has identified that one in three industrial computers in Africa are at r
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and the International Maritime Organisa
Fires can cause up to 180,000 deaths globally each year. This, according to The World Bank, is three
South African company ESKOM appear to have been targeted by cybercriminals in a $200k attack by the
Urgent firefighting assistance has been called to South Africa’s Northern Cape region to suppo
Morocco and the UAE have met to discuss ways of strengthening their homeland security, and learn fro
A study by Trellix has discovered that less than 40% of South African security operations (SecOps) p
The Inaugural African Airforce Forum will highlight aviation in Low-intensity conflicts and will be
Over the past decade, there have been substantial advancements related to fire risk assessment throu
According to the Regional Research Reports, the Africa cybersecurity market is expected to reach USD
The trade body representing the global hologram industry has secured five new members as it further
African stakeholders in the security sector will undergo one-week training in Niger from today as pa
Swimlane, the low-code security automation company, has announced its expansion to the Middle East,
Swimlane – the low-code security automation company, has announced it is expanding into the Middle E
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a largely unheard of concept for the fire s
ATG Digital has launched a Roll Call feature on their app to assist SHEQ managers and safety officer
The Smart Africa Alliance has opened its latest base for the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) as
The use of facial recognition in Russia has already seen more than 50,000 crimes solved, and an 85 p
According to the latest KPMG report, KPMG’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 Survey: Addressing Cy
Kamal A. Hadi, Regional Director Middle East & North Africa (MENA) at Global Fire Equipment (GFE
The private security sector in South Africa is set to receive improved basic salaries with a 13% ann
Results from KPMG Africa’s Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey have found the cybersecurity industry
CrowdStrike, a leader in cloud-delivered protection, has announced the release of the fourth annual
No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about eXtended Detection and Response… but do you fully understand wh
Ajax Systems, specialists in wireless alarm systems., will unveil new hardware and software via a Sp
There is no doubt that the trend towards the use of synthetic fluorine free foams (SFFF) in fixed fi
Liquid, a subsidiary of pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, has released a new securi
Cybercrime is on the rise with South Africa’s banking and insurance sectors being targeted by
Walter Candelu, VP Middle East & Africa, RealNetworks and SPA Secretary General, believes the pr
Drone aircraft have seen a boom in popularity over the past few years, both for recreation and for m
OPTEX, the leading global sensor manufacturer, is now able to provide Europe, Middle East and Africa