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, 2022
Crime 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
Cybereason warns global critical infrastructure operators after attacks from Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang
Cybereason has issued a global Threat Analysis Report investigating the Ragnar Locker ransomware gan
08 September, 2022
South Africa’s biggest airport closes a runway after grass fire
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport has been forced to close one of its runways after a ne
06 September, 2022
Kraken partners with MSI-Defence Systems
British maritime company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) has announced a partnership with MSI-Defence
05 September, 2022
Harnessing the sun for security
Is it time for your organisation to start investing in green technology for their security needs, as
05 September, 2022
A closer Look at Global Certifications – managing multiple priorities
Producers who maintain a diverse product portfolio are often challenged to meet a wide range of regu
02 September, 2022
Nigeria and Korea to work together to boost Nigeria’s military security
Nigeria and Korea are to forge an alliance to boost Nigeria’s military security. Lyeo Woon-ki,
02 September, 2022
Japan pushes for Africa to have seat on the UN Security Council
Japan is pushing for Africa to have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, and will use its pl
02 September, 2022
IFSEC Europe to launch in October 2023 as new addition to the IFSEC brand
IFSEC Europe will launch in October 2023 as a new addition to the IFSEC brand. The new addition come
01 September, 2022
What’s next for ransomware?
Dan Norman, from the ISF considers what the future of ransomware holds for companies around the glob
31 August, 2022
WSO2 adopts Microsoft’s trusted cloud for open source innovation
WSO2, a leading open-source integration vendor, and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership
31 August, 2022
Togo and South Africa discuss security cooperation
Two African nations have discussed a potential security partnership to fight against the threat of t
30 August, 2022
The future of lighting
Lighting and its infrastructure have come a long way since the invention of the lightbulb. Whether c
29 August, 2022
Foam is the most critical component
Firefighting foam is seen as a complicated firefighting method even though flammable liquid fires ma
26 August, 2022
Latest South Africa crime data reveals hijacking hotspots
The latest crime statistics from South Africa Police have revealed hijacking hotspots across the cou
26 August, 2022
Tangem unveils hardware wallet to boost digital asset security
Tangem, a finance company specialising in crypto wallets, has unveiled a digital hardware powered to
25 August, 2022
Flying high in turbulent times
As the aviation industry globally struggles to rebuild capacity, some operators are faring better th
24 August, 2022
Secure Logiq to host in-depth webinar on surveillance storage solutions
Secure Logiq are to host an in-depth look at the latest addition to its portfolio of HD surveillance
23 August, 2022
At least 38 dead in Algeria wildfires
Emergency officials have confirmed at least 38 people have died in the wildfires that have swept thr
22 August, 2022
Passengers in focus
Amin Haj Salem, Key Account Manager – End Customer, Axis Communications, looks at how video an
22 August, 2022
Reduce risk, optimise cost, grow together
Outsourcing is nothing new, particularly in a market saturated with a variety of companies that deli
19 August, 2022
IDIS partners with Agility Grid across Middle East and Africa
IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech and Agility Grid, a value-add
19 August, 2022
Deadly fires fires rage through Africa’s Algeria
Deadly forest fires in northern Algeria in Africa have killed 26 people and left dozens more injured
18 August, 2022
Getting your cybersecurity strategy right
Before you can pin down your cybersecurity strategy you’ll need to gather the right requirements, sa
17 August, 2022
New State of Access Control Report from HID Global underscores growing demand for future-proof mobile solutions
HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has released its 2022 State of Access
17 August, 2022
UAE and UK to fund Dh540m package for emergency services in Senegal including fire response
The UK and UAE have announced a joint support package of Dh540m for Senegal to boost emergency respo
16 August, 2022
Security expert warns UN that Africa could be facing future terrorism attacks
A security expert has warned the U.N Security Council that the threat from the Islamic State extremi
15 August, 2022
Biometric security in 2022 and beyond
According to Statista, global biometric systems market revenue was around $36.6 billion in 2020 and
15 August, 2022
Fire alarms: what if you have autism?
We hear fire alarms activate every day. It’s vital for the early detection of fire and the eva
12 August, 2022
NETSCOUT Arbor insight leverages patented ASI technology to enhance security and operational awareness for network operators of any scale
Leading provider for cybersecurity NETSCOUT, has introduced ArborÒ Insight, to enhance threat detect
12 August, 2022
Battle against cyber threats to be addressed by cyber security visionaries at #WCSSJordan
The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit is gearing up with the goal of constructing a
11 August, 2022
Thwarting attacks and protecting critical assets
Shay Siksik, VP Customer Experience, XM Cyber, looks at why attack path remediation is a vital part
10 August, 2022
Vectra announces two new appointments to strengthen EMEA leadership
Vectra AI, a leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprise
10 August, 2022
Nozomi Networks Labs Report: Wipers and IoT Botnets dominate the threat landscape
The latest OT/IoT security report from Nozomi Networks Labs finds wiper malware, IoT botnet activity
08 August, 2022
Cloud security and the road to digital transformation
Although cloud computing is more secure than on-premise computing, the fact remains that it’s not im
08 August, 2022
AXIS Live Privacy Shield, the market’s only edge analytics camera software now available with optional face blur feature
AXIS live Privacy Shield, the surveillance market’s only edge analytics camera software, now o
04 August, 2022
New rules for private security companies in South Africa
Private security companies in Africa are now subject to new draft regulations around the use of dron
02 August, 2022
Unlock the value of your camera systems
Koray Özyıldırım, Turkey Country Manager for IDIS, takes a closer look at how Turkey’s retaile
01 August, 2022
UN aviation body ranks Kenya second best in airport security in Africa
Kenya has been ranked as the second best in Africa for airport security by the International Civil A
01 August, 2022
A core fire safety measure
Fire safety is achieved by a combination of complementary management, active and passive fire safety
29 July, 2022
Zoom expands E2EE to Zoom Phone and Breakout Rooms
Zoom has expanded its online features to now offer users Zoom Phone and Breakout Rooms. The newly re
29 July, 2022
IDIS releases latest generation of 6MP and 8MP PTZ cameras
IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has launched four new 8MP an
29 July, 2022
LEGIC Security Platform receives major Bluetooth upgrade
LEGIC is pleased to announce the addition of two new complementary, intelligent and power-saving fea
28 July, 2022
Genetec celebrates 11 years as leader in global video surveillance
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operatio
27 July, 2022
IDIS releases educational eBook outlining new approaches to help retailers
South Korean technology leader IDIS has released an eBook guide to support retailers facing increase
26 July, 2022
Emerson and Nozomi Networks establish agreement to secure critical industrial processes worldwide
Global software and technology leader Emerson and Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT (operational tec
26 July, 2022
Q&A with Tanium
Rami Mashal, Regional Director, Middle East at Tanium, talks to Security & Fire Africa about the
25 July, 2022
Exito to host the 20th Manufacturing IT Summit
After 19 successful editions of Manufacturing IT Summit, Exito is set to host another milestone even
25 July, 2022
Giving back – life after the fire & rescue service
Internationally recognised and respected expert in training Bob Rea QFSM, reflects on his career in
22 July, 2022
Trellix releases Summer 2022 threat report
Trellix, the leader in cybersecurity company delivering extended detection and response (XDR), has r
22 July, 2022
Moroccan firefighters battle country’s largest wildfires
Moroccan firefighters have been battling wildfires that have ravaged forests in five northern provin
20 July, 2022
Armscor seeks partners at Africa Security Symposium
Armscor is seeking to be a continental acquisition partner of choice at the ninth annual Africa Secu
19 July, 2022
Banking on security
As a prime industry for potential criminal activities, the banking scene demands an incredibly high
18 July, 2022
AHI Carrier introduces uniquely designed wireless alarm solutions
Manufacturer of fire and life safety products, Kidde Safety Europe, has extended its range to includ
18 July, 2022
Keeping cool under extreme conditions
Mechanical pipe connections stand up to direct fire to ensure the water supply they carry to critica
15 July, 2022
TDSi unveils latest GARDiS software updates for version 2.4
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has unveiled the latest version of its powerful but highly fle
14 July, 2022
Over 500 Ghanian fire service recruits pass out
Over five hundred new recruits in the Ghanian fire service have successfully passed their training a
13 July, 2022
Fire safety equipment market to be worth $114.1 billion by 2026
The global fire safety equipment market size is projected to reach $114.1 billion by 2026 according
13 July, 2022
Tech Talk: Cameras
Keeping apace with technology is very much the focus for organisations across the Middle East, and c
11 July, 2022
UK Government provides vital finance for emergency services overhaul in Senegal including fire safety
The UK Government has confirmed its support to provide vital finance to strengthen the fire response
11 July, 2022
LED lighting manufacturer Raytec launches new specialist website
LED lighting manufacturer, Raytec, have launched a new website to support the companies continued gl
11 July, 2022
Building fire resilience
We are all aware that fire cannot be bound by regulations and a mismatch in international regulation
08 July, 2022
Security technology manufacturer appoints Dan Drayton as Divisional Director for EMEA
Dan Drayton has been promoted to Divisional Director for the EMEA Sales Region for Paxton, the inter
08 July, 2022
Kenya to benefit from new UK-funded cyber training program
Kenya is set to benefit from a new cyber training program funded by the UK Commonwealth which aims t
08 July, 2022
Cohesity delivers FortKnox to combat ransomware with a SaaS data isolation and recovery solution
Cohesity, a leader in next-gen data management, has announced the general availability of Cohesity F
06 July, 2022
Help AG and Cribl announce partnership to strengthen data security
Cybersecurity specialists Help AG have joined up with Cribl; a leader in observability ecosystems an
05 July, 2022
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
