How video content analytics can tackle trespassing
AI-based video content analytics can deliver key information to ensure businesses are protected agai
04 July, 2022
Barracuda research finds 1 in 5 HTML email attachments to be malicious
Cloud-first security solutions provider Barracuda Networks has found that HTML attachments are by fa
04 July, 2022
AGA-Africa stresses the need for African countries to take cybersecurity seriously
The Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Africa have stressed the need for African countries to tighten c
01 July, 2022
Safer fire safety logbooks
The paper fire logbook is a fixture of millions of buildings across the world and plays a crucial ro
01 July, 2022
Group-IB unveils it’s Unified Risk Platform
Group-IB, one of the global leaders in cybersecurity, has unveiled the Unified Risk Platform; an eco
30 June, 2022
New railway regulations in South Africa heighten safety and security obligations
New railway regulations in South Africa have been published which hope to enforce safety and securit
29 June, 2022
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa calls for UN Security Council reform
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa has called for the UN Security Council to reform stating th
28 June, 2022
The importance of modern data protection
The face of data protection is rapidly changing to keep pace with the demands of bigger, faster data
27 June, 2022
Cybereason warns global organisations against destructive ransomware attacks from Black Basta Gang
Cybereason, the XDR company, has issued a global threat alert advisory warning global organisations
27 June, 2022
Axis Communications introduces world’s first network strobe siren to help deter intruders and improve operations
Axis Communications has introduced AXIS D4100-E Network Strobe Siren, the world’s first network stro
24 June, 2022
Passport to fire safety
The concept of holistic fire engineering has always resonated with Dr Bob Docherty, MD of Flamerisk
24 June, 2022
IFSEC Global Top Influencers in Security and Fire 2022 unveiled
IFSEC’s Global top influencers in security and fire safety have been unveiled for 2022. The wi
21 June, 2022
IDEMIA to make estates safer and more secure with biometric technology
Access control experts and global security supplier IDEMIA have explained how the latest biometric t
21 June, 2022
Ensuring a secure environment for a cashless tomorrow
Hennie Du Plessis, SVP – Financial Institutions, Middle East & Africa, IDEMIA, reflects on some
20 June, 2022
Evina to protect mobile users by exposing malicious apps with new country reports
Leading cybersecurity firm Evina is to release regular detailed reports on the most malicious apps a
20 June, 2022
Digital twins
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire – the UK’s greatest loss of life in a building fire in 100 ye
17 June, 2022
South Africa to hold two five-day workshops in Cape Town on strengthening port security
South Africa is to hold two five-day workshops to focus on strengthening port security. The workshop
16 June, 2022
Cisco showcased its ground-breaking security innovations at CAISEC
Cisco has shown its latest security solutions at The Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and C
15 June, 2022
Mozambique takes up new role on UN Security Council
Mozambique has taken up a seat as part of the UN security council. The country was elected in a demo
14 June, 2022
Breaking down barriers
It’s no secret that when it comes to gender bias and stereotypes, one of the industries that struggl
13 June, 2022
ESET Southern Africa announces 2022 Partner Awards winners
Global leader in digital security, ESET, recently acknowledged outstanding successes and innovations
13 June, 2022
Additional security deployed to protect rail infrastructure in Cape Town
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has contracted and deployed additional security in
10 June, 2022
Evolving technologies create new practices
The world is ever-changing, as are ships and cargoes, thus regulations are frequently reviewed and u
10 June, 2022
Discovery launches private firefighting service in South Africa’s Joburg
Financial services company Discovery and Advanced Emergency Management Services have launched a priv
09 June, 2022
Securing the future of businesses
Dr Moataz Bin Ali, Area Vice President and Managing Director, Trend Micro MEA, looks at cybersecurit
08 June, 2022
MTN partners BT to offer secure communications services across Africa
MTN Business has partnered with BT to deliver a strategic alliance to offer security and communicati
08 June, 2022
MFS Africa acquires US-based Global Technology Partners
Africa’s largest digital payments network, MFS Africa, has reached an agreement to buy Global Techno
07 June, 2022
Tampa cybersecurity firm Spirion launches in North Africa with Spire Solutions
US based Spirion LLC is strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio by partnering and launching in Nor
06 June, 2022
R110,000 cybersecurity scholarship launched for women of colour in South Africa
A cybersecurity scholarship has been launched in South Africa to encourage women of colour to upskil
03 June, 2022
Qognify appoints enterprise incident management specialist for growing EMEA market
Qognify, a leader in big data solutions for physical security, has appointed Oliver Schmidt as Sales
02 June, 2022
AURA partners with OUTsurance to bolster insurer’s emergency response services
South Africa’s on-demand armed and medical response platform AURA has partnered with OUTsuranc
01 June, 2022
Construction industry can provide a solid foundation for SA’s unemployed youth
For years, South Africa’s public and private sectors have talked about transformation as the key to
31 May, 2022
Maxxess adds facial recognition authentication to eVisitor with SAFR integration
Security management solutions organisation Maxxess has added advanced facial recognition authenticat
30 May, 2022
African countries including Ghana call on the CSA for collaboration and support
Three nations including Ghana have called upon the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to help them devel
27 May, 2022
Testing intumescent coatings is crucial
Passive fire protection measures are a key consideration in every building’s design and ensuring the
27 May, 2022
Blunt force: do you know the hidden danger to security professionals?
According to Robert Kaiser, from PPSS Group, those working within the security industry are at risk
26 May, 2022
You are the weakest link: how to stop the costliest internet scam
According to Steve Flynn, Sales and Marketing Director, ESET Southern Africa, it’s long past time or
26 May, 2022
Cisco survey finds hybrid workers consider cybersecurity protocol either complicated, painful or unimportant
A new survey from Cisco has highlighted the importance of making cybersecurity protocols simpler and
26 May, 2022
NetApp teams with NVIDIA to accelerate HPC and AI with turnkey supercomputing infrastructure
Global cloud software company NetApp® has teamed up with NVIDIA to advance its supercomputing infra
25 May, 2022
Fortinet Training Institute accelerates mission toward closing the cybersecurity skills gap
Global leader in cybersecurity solutions, Fortinet has announced its Training Institute programs wil
24 May, 2022
PERCo introduces compact speed gates for increased security across the Middle East
Russian leading manufacturer of access control systems PERCo has introduced its latest compact speed
23 May, 2022
Kaspersky launches online ransomware response training course
Cybersecurity provider Kaspersky has announced the launch of a new Windows Incident Response trainin
20 May, 2022
Digital skills shortage sees cybercrime in Africa increase
The ongoing battle against cybersecurity threats in Africa is being severely affected by the shortag
19 May, 2022
Digital Security Platform Identitypass secures $2.8M in Seed funding
Digital security verification platform Identitypass has secured $2.8million in seed funding. The com
18 May, 2022
Morocco renews its commitment to peace and security in Africa
Morocco has reiterated and sworn its commitment to maintaining peace and security in Africa. The ren
16 May, 2022
BlackBerry partners with Midis Group to drive growth of cybersecurity business in Middle East, and Africa and Eastern Europe
BlackBerry Limited has announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Midis Group to expa
13 May, 2022
Innovatrics ABIS helps with the transformation of the Police in West Africa
Biometric solutions provider Innovatrics has successfully helped to transform the police work in Wes
12 May, 2022
South Africa sees kidnapping crime on the rise
South Africa is seeing kidnapping crime on the rise, with the latest crime statistics released by th
11 May, 2022
Cameroon takes over as chair of AU’s Peace and Security Council
Cameroon has stepped up to take over the chair position at the Peace and Security Council (PSC). The
10 May, 2022
Two children die in house fire in Cape Town
A house fire in Cape Town’s Bishop Lavis has killed two children on Friday 6th May. According
09 May, 2022
City of Cape Town responded to over 22,000 emergency calls in the last year
The City of Cape Town says its Fire and Rescue Service responded to an overwhelming number of emerge
05 May, 2022
US Africa Command enhances US-Zambia security cooperation
The US Africa Command is to enhance its security partnership with Zambia by opening an Office of Sec
04 May, 2022
Vodacom and Accenture partner to battle cyber crime in South Africa
Vodacom and Accenture have announced their partnership to help fight cyber crime in South Africa. Th
03 May, 2022
Private security in South Africa now outnumbers nation’s police force
Data published by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) shows that South Africa
02 May, 2022
AFRICOM and law enforcement cooperation enhances maritime security in West Africa
West Africa’s maritime and coastal security has been enhanced as several West African nations
29 April, 2022
AURA highlights how innovation in technology is outsmarting crime in South Africa
Crime including hijackings, robberies and unlawful syndicates are growing more sophisticated, but so
28 April, 2022
NordVPN reveals 86% of consumers are concerned about their data privacy
A recent study from the world’s leading VPN service, NordVPN, has revealed that 86% of consume
27 April, 2022
Sophos announces new features for its cloud workload protection
Global leader in cybersecurity, Sophos, has unveiled new advancements to its Sophos Cloud Workload P
26 April, 2022
Orca Security reveals cloud security alert fatigue in latest report
Cloud security innovation leader Orca Security has revealed the current state of cloud security in i
25 April, 2022
GJD announces the launch of the D-TECT 60 external motion detector
Award-winning designer and manufacturer GJD has announced the launch of its latest external motion d
25 April, 2022
Assessment reports over 1,200 people affected in South Africa’s Langa fire
The recent fire in Cape Town’s Langa has affected over 1,200 people, according to initial asse
22 April, 2022
Confluent launches data access controls for more secure data streaming in the cloud
Global data streaming platform Confluent has announced new capabilities as part of its Q2 2022 launc
21 April, 2022
Private security companies supported rescue efforts during South Africa’s Durban flooding
Private security companies have been instrumental in saving residents stranded by South Africa’
21 April, 2022
Fortinet launches new global workforce security awareness and training
Leading cybersecurity company Fortinet has announced the launch of their new global workforce securi
20 April, 2022
Top 10 African countries with the best cybersecurity revealed
The most secure African countries for cybersecurity has been revealed via the latest Global Cybersec
19 April, 2022
FIREX: Thousands expected at FIREX International to discover latest advancements in fire safety innovation
Leading fire industry tradeshow, FIREX, returns 17-19 May and is expected to be bigger than ever. As
15 April, 2022
IFSEC: Thousands expected at IFSEC International to discover groundbreaking security solutions
IFSEC International is expected to welcome thousands of visitors when it takes place next month. The
15 April, 2022
Enormous explosion felt in Egypt’s Nasr City as fire breaks out
An explosion and blaze has broken out in Cairo’s Nasr City. Authorities have attended the scen
14 April, 2022
Cape Town scales up security plan ahead of the Easter weekend
Cape Town has announced plans to scale up its security plan ahead of the fast-approaching Easter wee
13 April, 2022
Security experts issue warning ahead of expected Easter crime wave in South Africa
Security experts are warning South African residents and businesses to be wary as an Easter crime wa
12 April, 2022
LMPS to launch first 100% Moroccan cyber defence product
Moroccan cybersecurity company LMPS Group has announced it will launch the first 100% Moroccan cyber
11 April, 2022
ATG Digital shares expertise on avoiding the dangers of visitor data protection
In the wake of increasing risk of cyber attacks, ATG Digital has highlighted the dangers of visitor
09 April, 2022
Ghana establishes forensic laboratory with firefighter training program
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced plans to host training for firefighters alongsi
08 April, 2022
Thales creates new Security Operations Center in Morocco
Global technology leader Thales has announced the opening of its new Cyber Security Operations Cente
07 April, 2022
ISSAN calls for an urgent review of the National Cybersecurity Protection Act in Nigeria
Stakeholders at the Information Security Society of Africa – Nigeria (ISSAN), have called for an urg
06 April, 2022
US claims South Africa targeted in Russia’s global hack attack campaigns
South Africa has been named as one of 135 countries the US claims have been targeted in a hacking ca
05 April, 2022
Fire destroys Somaliland wholesale market
A huge fire has destroyed the central market in the capital of the breakaway Somali region of Somali
04 April, 2022
Morocco launched Cyber Security Centre for Africa in Marrakech
A new ‘Cyber Security Centre of Excellence for Africa’ is to be built in Marrakech to strengthen cyb
04 April, 2022
Middle East and Africa’s aerospace, defence and security industry IT hiring activity rises 4.6% in February 2022
Jobs and hiring activity within the aerospace, defence and security industries in the Middle East an
01 April, 2022
South African businesses urged to take ‘zero trust’ approach for defence against cyberattacks
An INTERPOL report has highlighted a bleak outlook for South African businesses as the threat of cyb
31 March, 2022
More than three quarters of cybersecurity pros surveyed believe they’ve been targeted by a nation-state
The latest report from cybersecurity company Trellix has found that more than three quarters (86%) o
30 March, 2022
Fire at South African orphanage kills 13 children
A South African official says 13 children are dead after a fire tore through an orphanage in Johanne
29 March, 2022
Togo President Gnassingbé recognised as Africa’s cybersecurity champion
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has been recognised as one of the leaders of cybersecurity in Af
28 March, 2022
Gambia joins other countries to discuss improving cyber resilience for Africa
Gambia has joined up with other counterparts to discuss cyber security resilience across the African
25 March, 2022
Lomé hosts Africa’s first cybersecurity summit
Lomé has played host to Africa’s first ever cybersecurity summit with several Africa officials
24 March, 2022
11th edition of Cybersecurity Summit: 5-6 May 2022
The world moving towards digitalisation has stirred the need to create a framework with strong defen
23 March, 2022
Africa’s Phase3 Telecom scales up layered security for optimised network infrastructure
Africa’s leading independent telecommunications provider Phase3 Telecom has announced that it
23 March, 2022
Fire and security conference Securex West Africa set to return in May
Securex, West Africa’s leading exhibition and conference for the security, safety, fire and fa
23 March, 2022
Live training sessions at IFSEC & FIREX to close the skills gap in security and fire
Live installer training IFSEC and FIREX is aiming to close the skills gap within fire services in th
22 March, 2022
Cybercrime costs South Africa R2.2bn a year
South Africa has the third highest number of cybercrime victims globally, and cyber attacks cost the
21 March, 2022
Underfunding of cyber defences leaves organisations in South Africa exposed to cyberattacks
The latest report from Mimecast has warned that the underfunding of critical cyber defences is leavi
18 March, 2022
‘Worrying’ reemergence of wildfires due to climate change
Integrated fire management agency Working On Fire have issued a statement over the ‘worrying&#
17 March, 2022
Dark web threat intelligence player emerged in Saudi Arabia
Resecurity, Inc., a U.S.-based cybersecurity company providing managed threat detection and response
16 March, 2022
Cloudfest: Q&A
Cloudfest will be happening at Europa-Park, Germany over the 22-24 March. We speak to Christian Jaeg
16 March, 2022
Orchestrating multicloud
VMWare Principal Partner and Africa’s only neutral cloud infrastructure business, Routed, says imple
14 March, 2022
South Africa private security firm Fidelity Services Group eyes up stock market with IPO
South Africa’s largest private security firm, Fidelity Services Group, is considering an initi
11 March, 2022
Nairobi to unveil first disaster communication centre to support emergency response
Nairobi has announced it is set to open its first disaster communication centre to enable it respond
10 March, 2022
Two killed, security guard injured in Johannesburg shooting
Two people have been killed and another person injured in a shooting in the Johannesburg CBD. The in
09 March, 2022
South Africa’s National Assembly to consider special bill to help fund refurbishments after Parliament fire
South Africa’s National Assembly is considering a special bill to help fund the repair work ne
08 March, 2022
South Africa’s AVeS Cyber Security to support SMEs and businesses with Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions
South Africa’s AVeS Cyber Security has become the first certified trainer in Africa for Kasper
07 March, 2022
Resecurity introduce cyber threat intelligence solutions for law enforcement in South Africa
Global cybersecurity firm Resecurity has introduced their technologies and securities to support law
04 March, 2022
Kenya to host one of Africa’s two giant data hubs in bid to build cyber defences
Kenya is to host one of the two giant data centres in Africa that is being implemented to improve In
03 March, 2022
Tech First Gulf launches new product lines and confirms commitment to East Africa with roadshow event
UAE-based Tech First Gulf (TFG) has announced its commitment to East Africa with its East Africa Roa
02 March, 2022
South Africa features in top 10 list of countries hardest hit by cybercrime
South Africa has been identified as one of the top 10 countries to have the most cybercrime in the w
01 March, 2022
South African security force reveals anti-hijacking tips to stay safe
AURA, a South African security force, has revealed crucial anti-hijacking tips to try and help the p
28 February, 2022
IFSEC Global Influencers in Security and Fire awards is open for nominations!
The IFSEC Global awards are open and calling for nominations for influencers within the security and
25 February, 2022
Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, according to latest report
A report by security company Chainalysis has found that cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth
24 February, 2022
Ghana aims to become number one cyber secure country in Africa
Ghana is aiming to push itself to take the lead spot as the most cyber secure country in Africa. Cur
23 February, 2022
African cybersecurity awareness found to be ‘lacking’ in recent report
A recent report on Africa’s cybersecurity awareness has found the continent’s measures t
22 February, 2022
Experts call for new EU approach to develop and support security in Africa
Experts across Europe have called for a new approach to develop and support security and defence wit
21 February, 2022
70 firefighters called upon to contain and suppress fire at Cape Town’s Table View
Firefighters have fought to contain a raging fire in Table View after strong winds fanned the flames
19 February, 2022
Uganda and Congo unite to set up African Global Security Foundation programme
African countries Uganda and Congo have joined forces to create and support the African Global Secur
18 February, 2022
New report finds South Africa fire at UPL warehouse spewed dangerous gases
A fire at a South African warehouse owned and used by UPL Ltd. has released harmful chemicals across
17 February, 2022
Putting security at the heart of design
A quick internet search will show a vast number of articles and research currently available on smar
16 February, 2022
Resecurity collaborates with African law enforcement to secure digital growth
Cybersecurity intelligence company Resecurity has collaborated with the South African law agencies t
15 February, 2022
Argus Systems signs strategic partnership with Video Internet Technologies
A strategic technology partnership between Argus Systems and Video Internet Technologies will bring
14 February, 2022
President Ramaphosa promises to strengthen South Africa security agencies
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised to make sweeping “leadership changes̶
14 February, 2022
South African businesses warned to ‘up their game’ against cyber attacks
Specialist insurer King Price has warned South African businesses that they need to be extra secure
11 February, 2022
Africa Embraces Huawei Tech Despite Security Concerns
Technology giant Huawei makes up 70% of 4G networks across the continent, despite concerns over priv
10 February, 2022
3 rescued, 7 missing after Nigerian oil vessel fire
A Nigerian oil production vessel fire has seen three crew members rescued but seven are still missin
09 February, 2022
Milipol Qatar 2022
Milipol Qatar is the foremost exhibition for key players involved in the Middle East Homeland Securi
08 February, 2022
African cybersecurity firm Performanta teaches security skills and development
Cybersecurity firm Performanta has led a digital education and skills development programme as part
08 February, 2022
Arson suspected after fire at Cape Town’s St George’s Cathedral
A fire that broke out in the basement of St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town in the early hours
07 February, 2022
The South Africa Air Force celebrates Prestige Day today
The South Africa Air Force (SAAF) is celebrating its establishment as part of Prestige Day today (4t
04 February, 2022
Gambian fire service celebrates 30th year of link up with UK counterpart
The Gambian fire service is celebrating a 30 year partnership with a UK counterpart, based in Avon.
03 February, 2022
South African Parliament fire allegedly started by boxes, paper and petrol
The South African Parliament fire that ravaged official buildings last month was allegedly started b
02 February, 2022
Africa records over 1,600 weekly cyber attacks
A recent report has found that organisations in African countries have been victim to an average of
01 February, 2022
NFPA conference to discuss global challenges and learnings
The National Fire Protection Association will present a free “Global Solutions for Global Chal
31 January, 2022
Zambia’s president visits South Africa to discuss security
The Zambian president has travelled to South Africa to commence talks around security and trade. Zam
28 January, 2022
Microsoft to build cyber security capacity in Africa
Global tech giant Microsoft is partnering with the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) to build up cyber
27 January, 2022
Cameroon nightclub fire kills 16 and injures five more
A nightclub fire in Cameroon has killed 16 people and injured five others. The fire broke out at Liv
26 January, 2022
Africa calls for permanent representation at UN Security Council
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged the UN Security Council to give Africa at least two perm
25 January, 2022
FSS partners with banking platform YAP UAE to deliver secure digital-first transactions across Africa
FSS (Financial Software and Systems) is collaborating with independent digital banking platform YAP
24 January, 2022
Uganda calls for Africa to unite in UN Security Council reform negotiations
Uganda has called for support from other African countries and urged them to unite as the continent
21 January, 2022
National Fire Protection Association turns to virtual reality fire training
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is utilising virtual reality to train their firefigh
20 January, 2022
Cybersecurity Digital Alliance formed to strengthen cybersecurity in South Africa
The newly formed Cybersecurity Digital Alliance (CDSA) in South Africa is aiming to strengthen cyber
19 January, 2022
UN Peacekeepers report warns of significant increase in terrorist attacks in the Central African Republic.
United Nations Peacekeepers have reported a significant increase in terrorist attacks in the Central
18 January, 2022
OPTEX and FiberSensys to showcase advanced perimeter security solutions at Intersec
OPTEX and FiberSensys are showcasing their latest innovations in advanced perimeter protection and i
17 January, 2022
South Africa Parliament fire suspect charged with terrorism
Prosecutors have brought terrorism charges against the suspect believed responsible for the South Af
14 January, 2022
Quantum and Mobius join forces to deliver best class in security and video surveillance
Security companies Quantum and Mobius have partnered to deliver the broadest security and video surv
13 January, 2022
Questions raised over Cameroon security as it plays host to Africa Cup of Nations
Questions have been raised over security in the north and west of Cameroon, as the country hosts the
12 January, 2022
Taxpayers could be repaying the damages caused by South African parliament fire
South Africa taxpayers could end up footing the bill for the recent fire that destroyed several parl
11 January, 2022
Google invests in first stage of cyber investment with purchase of security specialist Siemplify
Technology giants Google have taken the first step in their long-term security plans as they complet
10 January, 2022
Africa called to strengthen cyber security at UN treaty meeting
African diplomats are due to meet their global counterparts in New York to thrash out the details of
07 January, 2022
Gabon and Ghana join powerful UN Security Council
Gabon and Ghana are two of the latest countries to sign up to the United Nations Security Council. T
06 January, 2022
Fresh blaze in South Africa’s parliament chamber
The blaze that has already levelled South Africa’s main Parliament chamber has once again flar
05 January, 2022
Security predictions for 2022: part two
We’ve got yet more expert security predictions about what we can expect to see in 2022, following on
22 December, 2021
Vaccine Verifier launched by ATG Digital
ATG Digital has launched a new tool for employers and public establishments that can verify visitor’
21 December, 2021
Security predictions for 2022: part one
As 2021 draws to a close, security experts are trying to guess at what the threat landscape may look
20 December, 2021
ILUS International launches world’s first all-in-one handheld firefighting nozzle
ILUS International has announced the launch of a handheld firefighting nozzle with integrated low-pr
17 December, 2021
Mastercard collaborates with Jordan Kuwait Bank for biometric security
Mastercard and Jordan Kuwait Bank have partnered together to introduce the first ever World Elite ca
16 December, 2021
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection improves its eastern Africa presence
A partnership between Twakei Vehicle Fire Protection and Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection will amplify D
15 December, 2021
Fire at Onitsha petrol station
Fire broke out on Sunday evening at a petrol station in Onitsha, Anambra. According to preliminary i
14 December, 2021
Study reveals most effective security measures
Cisco’s latest cybersecurity report, Security Outcomes Study Volume 2, has revealed the security pra
13 December, 2021
Blighter to protect onshore and offshore facilities
Blighter Surveillance Systems has been awarded a contract to protect a number of offshore oil platfo
10 December, 2021
Tesla fires investigated
Tesla is currently being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over claims that
09 December, 2021
Ajax Systems launches Fibra
At its third Special Event, Ajax Systems presented its own wired Fibra technology and product line.
08 December, 2021
Ava Security launches Bullet security camera
Ava Security has launched a cloud-connected security camera which utilises AI, machine learning and
07 December, 2021
UL releases new training
UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute has made available its online training course Fire Services Cons
06 December, 2021
Natural fire-resistant solution developed for fabrics
A UK university has developed a natural solution for fire-resistant fabrics. The University of Hudde
03 December, 2021
Is your Covid-secure building a fire safety risk?
If you’ve made changes to a building to ensure it’s Covid-secure for post-lockdown, have you given a
02 December, 2021
Resecurity partners with Safety and Intelligence Network Africa
In a bid to advance cyber threat intelligence global cybersecurity solution provider, Resecurity, ha
01 December, 2021
Group-IB to stream CyberCrimeCon
A global leader in the cybersecurity industry is set to stream its annual signature event, CyberCrim
30 November, 2021
Firms failing to protect sensitive data
Eighty three per cent of companies are failing to encrypt at least half of the sensitive data they h
29 November, 2021
Gallagher’s perimeter technology achieves latest CPNI standards
Gallagher’s Electronic Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (E-PIDS) has been awarded the late
26 November, 2021
AI being tested for wildfire detection intelligence
Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Wildfire Safety Operations Center is currently testing
25 November, 2021
SA plans to hire 5,000s security guards for railways
Several measures have been announced to protect the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (Prasa)
24 November, 2021
Sheep could hold the answer to tackling wildfires
The latest firefighting solution doesn’t involved expensive equipment, tools or technology. It seems
23 November, 2021
Fire Protection Research Foundation receives funding for research projects
The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) – the research arm of the NFPA – has rece
22 November, 2021
Air Systems International introduces the MACK-5500
Air Systems International has introduced its latest product to the Multi-Air Command Kit line – the
19 November, 2021
AURA secures R62m Series A funding deal
AURA – an African-based security and medical response marketplace, has secured R62m in a Series A fu
18 November, 2021
The Fire Industry Association exclusive show partner to FIREX International 2022
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) will once again be the exclusive show partner to the UK’s leadin
17 November, 2021
Tenable teams with IBM Security
Tenable has expanded its strategic relationship with IBM Security X-Force Red so that companies can
16 November, 2021
Fire protection and climate change
Though the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) has drawn to a close, the topic of
15 November, 2021
Effective fire precautions for healthcare premises
The response to the COVID-19 pandemic by the healthcare profession rightly deserves the global accol
12 November, 2021
Product regulations in an ever-changing world
The task of meeting a wide range of global regulations also continues far beyond the final product d
12 November, 2021
Correct fall arrest solution is critical
There are many scenarios where working at height is simply unavoidable and some of the most hazardou
12 November, 2021
A new NFPA standard is underway
The NFPA, who recently explored the current trends and challenges of the industry, is working on a n
12 November, 2021
One big step for water mist systems…
It may be a European Standard, but it could well have a worldwide impact: EN 14972, the European sta
12 November, 2021
Active and passive fire protection: a balancing act
Sometimes knowledge and understanding of industry specific terms, applications and purpose are presu
12 November, 2021
A boost to South Africa’s cloud market
Routed has appointed Axiz Cloud Technologies as a VMWare cloud distribution partner in a move that w
12 November, 2021
Senstar celebrates 40 years in business
Senstar – a world leader in video management, video analytics and perimeter intrusion detection syst
11 November, 2021
Traka launches Experience Centre in South Africa
With an ambition to drive continuous collaboration and innovation, Traka has launched two inaugural
10 November, 2021
Rosenbauer implements first electric aerial ladder
Rosenbauer is working to expand its electric vehicle fleet for fire departments and following on fro
09 November, 2021
Fire protection coatings market booms
Thanks to increasingly stringent fire standards and environmental regulations, the fire protections
08 November, 2021
Gallagher release Command Centre v8.60
Gallagher has released the latest version of its award-winning site management software, Command Cen
05 November, 2021
Jazeera Paints first to offer certified fire-proofing paints in MENA
A leading paint manufacturer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has had its Firedamp
04 November, 2021
Nemesysco appoints new COO for South Africa service centre
The Nemesysco service centre in South Africa has appointed Lelani Rautenbach as its new Chief Operat
03 November, 2021
Intersec unveils conference programme
Emergency services, security and safety professionals are to benefit from Intersec’s dedicated confe
03 November, 2021
Interpol identifies top cyber threats in Africa
A new report from Interpol has identified the most prominent cybersecurity threats in Africa, based
02 November, 2021
NFPA Global Trends and Research conference to explore today’s safety challenges
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will be hosting its one-day online conference, Globa
01 November, 2021
BCD expands into Africa
BCD has hired computer industry veteran Adel Mrabet, as it continues its expansion into new global m
01 November, 2021
Cyber security insurance market set to soar
With cyber incidents the biggest risk to businesses across the globe, the market for cyber security
29 October, 2021
LEGIC neon added to CSSA standard for contactless payment
The Common Smartcard Solutions Association’s (CSSA) standard has been combined with LEGIC mobile tec
29 October, 2021
AI will reduce crime stats by 2023
Data exists to predict, and so prevent, crime, it’s just not yet being analysed, according to Warren
28 October, 2021
Fire and explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria
At least 25 people have been reported dead following an explosion and fire at an illegal oil refiner
27 October, 2021
Global trade body warns against surge in fake Covid cards
The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) is calling for global supply chains and
26 October, 2021
Passive fire protection market driven by high urbanisation rate
The passive fire protection market will be driven by technological advancements between 2020 and 202
25 October, 2021
Biometric passenger touchpoints in airports to increase
Airports are rapidly adopting the use of biometric technology to help drive security, according to V
22 October, 2021
Ring launches new security devices
Ring has launched a new line of smart home security products to help its mission to make neighbourho
21 October, 2021
