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Special feature: How to plan for a cybercrime attack

12 Elvey Ignite Expo showcases company’s core values

yber-crime is on the rise, and given C the growing use of technology and the growing volumes of data organisations and individual users face, it is no surprise.

Elvey once again hosted its annual nationwide Elvey Ignite Expo during July and August 2017, rolling out its defined partnership strategy. Following the successful Johannesburg expo, which took place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 25 and 26 July, the Durban and Cape Town expos were equally striking. Security Focus Africa reports on this year’s shows in this special reportback.

14 Local manufacturing is an investment in SA South African security communications leader, RDC, is putting its full weight behind local manufacturing as it looks at innovative ways to support local business while remaining competitive during one of South Africa’s most challenging economic times.

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• Success: Private security industry celebrates victory against the illegal use of independent contractors. • Security boosted at O.R. Tambo International Airport

16 Company News Century City launches new state-of-the-art security operations centre

17 Product Showcase Diamond demonstrates outstanding value in vehicle security

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The man walking his dog The Great Financial Crisis is a decade behind us. Global debt is now sitting around $217 trillion compared to $149 trillion in 2007. In their April 2017 “Economic Outlook” report, the IMF forecasted world growth of 3.5% for 2017 and 3.6% for 2018. We seem to be experiencing what Christine Lagarde called “the new mediocre”.

ocally, Dr Azar Jammine, an economist for Econometrix, stated on his twitter account: “1.9% growth in vehicle sales in August endorses the view that economy has bottomed out, but caution must be exercised against undue optimism”. On 5 September 2017, we learned that South Africa has come out of a technical recession, with 2.5% growth for the second quarter of the year. Where does Africa stand in the world? The GDP of all the countries in Africa, is equal to that of France. In turn, France’s GDP is equal to that of California. 2016 population numbers reveal that Africa has 1.216 billion people. France has 66.9m and California has 39.25 million. Two things contribute the most to economic growth – population growth and productivity. We very clearly need more of the latter. Apart from the obvious political will to take on the challenge creating increasingly better opportunities for Africa,

business (and largely SMSE’s) create jobs. Right now, the largest 50 companies on the JSE are hoarding at least R 1.4 trillion. This is according to research from the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation, and Economic Development. Capital expenditure will be key to kickstarting higher growth rates and given that we (the collective African continent “we”) are competing with France in a sense, we’re going to need higher growth rates to reach any degree of parity over time. One might be tempted to focus on the “when is this going to happen” question, but perhaps the more important question is “are we ready for it when it does”. Warren Buffet and his partner Charlie Munger, note the total number of recessions since the Great Depression and point out that despite all the recessions, humanity has decided to not go back to the caves. In totality, there have been 47 recessions in the USA since the birth of the country. Humanity keeps going. We must. Looking forward to where our economic future is, we need to have in mind a description of a stock market – which is like a man walking his dog on a long lead. The dog runs here and there and all over the place, enjoying the investigation of this and

that. It’s easy to focus on the dog but we need to keep our mind on where the man is going to. The dog represents all manner of political shiny objects that attract public attention. The man represents our focus, as Peter Drucker said, on creating a customer. The message here is to be prepared for the shackles on corporate capital expenditure to be broken, and to focus on the likeliest of projects that will enjoy said benefits. Africa needs infrastructure development. Security is a necessity. So is marketing. Customers need to be aware of what they can buy and from whom. These are the basics that we need to focus on. Being prepared. Creating a customer. Focusing on where “the man” is heading. “Say’s Law” states that “supply creates its own demand”. We didn’t know we needed iPhones and iPads until Steve Jobs supplied them. Are we ready to supply “the man” with the security products and services he doesn’t know he needs, or are we going to wait to see the demand and then play catch up because we’re not prepared? Malcolm King, Managing director Contact Publications

Are we ready to supply “the man” with the security products and services he doesn’t know he needs, or are we going to wait to see the demand and then play catch up because we’re not prepared? EDITORIAL POLICY Statements made or opinions expressed in articles in Security Focus Africa do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Security Association of South Africa (SASA) nor those of any of the other security associations listed in Security Focus Africa. Similarly, advertising in this publication does not imply in any way endorsement or approval by these security associations of any products or services. It is the policy of the Security Association of South Africa that any office-bearer who has an executive position in a company, or companies, which supply security products or services should on no account allow his position to be used to promote his company or its objectives in the editorial content of Security Focus Africa, the official journal of the Association. If, at any time, an office-bearer’s position has been quoted in relation to his company or product, this does not imply the Association’s approval or involvement.

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Success! Private security industry celebrates victory against the illegal use of independent contractors.

he Security Association of South the Private Security Sector, the industry In this case the first applicant, a Africa (SASA) recently announced continues to see several examples of private female security officer, wanted to render a landmark judgment that was individuals and companies that blatantly independent contractor services to a private handed down in the North Gauteng Pretoria flout the law. security company. High Court, which condemns the use of The Sectoral Determination lays down The judge found that it was impossible independent contractors and self-employed conditions of employment for the private for the first applicant to do so because it security officers. security sector such as hours of work, leave, was an infringement on her constitutional The Security Association of South Africa particulars of employment and termination rights in terms of Sectoral Determination (SASA), together with the 6. The Judge dismissed the Private Security Industry “The Security Association of South Africa is very matter with costs to the Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), second applicant. pleased with this latest ruling and views it as a the Department of Labour Although the matter was major victory for the private security sector, its heard in May 2017 the written (DoL), the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) employers and employees” Tony Botes, SASA judgment was only handed down and other responsible bodies last week, as the judge wanted have been fighting the battle against the use of employment. It also prescribes the to provide detailed reasons for this finding. of independent contractors, for a number minimum wage employers are required “Not only does this judgment condemn of years, and this judgment is a significant to pay. the use of independent contractors and victory for the respondents. No employer may use the service of a self-employed security officers, but it also “Our combined efforts have been temporary employment service, labour validates the conditions set out in Sectoral successful and the Honourable Jo Hollandbrokers or independent contractors unless Determination 6, which were challenged as Muter, acting judge of the North Gauteng the temporary employment service, labour unconstitutional,” says Mr Botes. High Court in Pretoria has issued a broker or independent contractor provides “The so-called contract used by such landmark judgment, which finally and totally the employer with satisfactory proof companies has been deemed to be a gross condemns this practice in the strongest that it is in compliance with: a) Sectoral abuse of labour legislation and abusive terms,” says Tony Botes, Administrator Determination 6; b) Unemployment towards vulnerable workers in the private of the Security Association of South Insurance Act; c) Compensation for security sector,” he added. Africa (SASA). Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act; “The Security Association of South Africa is SASA goes on to say that while the d) South African Revenue Service and very pleased with this latest ruling and views Department of Labour has clear legislation in possession of an IT30 tax certificate; it as a major victory for the private security regarding the regulation of the conditions and e) The rules of the Private Security sector, its employers and employees,” he of employment and minimum wages in Provident Fund. concluded.

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Security boosted at O.R. Tambo International Airport South Africa’s Police Minister, Fikile Mbalula, has announced a number of new policing and security measures in response to the recent incidents of crime in and around Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport.

his includes the increased vetting of airport employees, the permanent deployment of a senior ranking police officer at the airport, and the deployment of additional metro police officials, as well as members of crime intelligence, the detective service and the Hawks (the police unit responsible for combating, investigating and preventing national priority crimes such as serious organised crime). After visiting South Africa’s busiest airport and meeting with airport management about the nature of the crimes being committed, Minister Mbalula said similar security measures to those that were in place around the 2010 Fifa World Cup would be implemented. “There is a collective agreement that we need to explore the 2010 Soccer World Cup strategy, which was both efficient and effective. We further discussed and reached agreement that it is critical to ensure that as part of the long-term, sustainable security plan, all people that work at the airport need to be effectively vetted, so that we have a greater appreciation of who is working and/ or based at the airport,” he said. “On this basis, we jointly agreed that a more senior police officer with the rank of major general needs to be deployed to the airport and lead its policing operation. The major general will be based at the airport.” He said the Executive Mayor of the Ekurhuleni Municipality, Mzwandile Masina, had undertaken to dispatch more

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officers to assist in curbing crime at OR Tambo International Airport. “There will be a joint deployment to the airport that will include crime intelligence, the Hawks and detectives. This team will operate out of an operations room where crime will be monitored on a daily basis at the airport and a report will be sent to me on a weekly basis, on the progress being made in this regard,” Minister Mbalula said. “As we speak, the leadership of the South African Police Service (SAPS) is strengthening the plan of fighting crime at OR Tambo International Airport to ensure that we keep this national key point safe for all passengers and visitors to the airport and to our country. “We therefore want to assure South Africans and our international guests that their safety is our number one priority.” South African Tourism’s Chief Executive Officer, Sisa Ntshona, welcomed the plans to enhance police presence at the airport: “OR Tambo is one of the key entry points into South Africa and our continent, and is one of the busiest airports for domestic travelers as well. “The airport sees about 21 million passengers passing through every year. Because tourism is such an important driver of inclusive growth in our economy, we want all airline passengers to feel safe, secure and relaxed when they arrive, travel within and depart from South Africa.

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REPORTBACK

Elvey Ignite Expo showcases company’s core values Elvey once again hosted its annual nationwide Elvey Ignite Expo during July and August 2017, rolling out its defined partnership strategy.

ollowing the successful Johannesburg expo, which took place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 25 and 26 July, the Durban and Cape Town expos were equally striking. The Durban event, which took place at the Moses Mabhida stadium, a venue known for hosting momentous events, including sports and concerts, was a key platform for Elvey to underline its intention to purposefully showcase its products through interaction with its valued industry partners.

As the hub of the province’s business and industry, Durban’s warm weather, and golden beaches leading up to the venue, added to the charm of the event. Gary Lowe, chief executive officer of Elvey, explained how the expo allowed the company to emphasise a number of critical elements that include the shift in user interaction towards mobile apps and the gradual shift in market direction towards the home automation sector. In addition, it highlighted the growing need for integrated security solutions and the

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continued shift of most technology towards IP convergence. Presenting their cutting edge security technology solutions, a number of Elvey’s internationally recognised suppliers and partners demonstrated and educated visitors on various product offerings, including Risco, Networx, Impro, Permaconn, RDC, Dahua, Kedacom, Nemtek, Suprema, DSC, Fireclass, Optex, Fibaro, ET Systems, Fermax, Alarm Supplies, AccessLine and Sherlotronics. Fellow Hudaco Group company MiRO, also exhibited a number of its IP wireless convergence products. The two-day programme welcomed a broad audience, including major security companies within the regions, namely Fidelity ADT, Blue Security, Mzansi Fire and Security and many more, who experienced handson demonstrations, as well as one-on-one discussions regarding technical specifications on the solutions the high quality products can deliver from both Elvey and its suppliers. Impressed by the level of product representation and knowledgeable staff, Elvey received compliments from customers on the time well spent at the expo. The dinner at the end of day one, hosted by Lowe and Talk Radio 702 presenter, Aki Anastasiou, afforded Elvey an opportunity

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By partnering with Elvey, you buy into a long-standing tradition that encompasses a healthy research & development budget, robust development 1 2017/04/13 3:50 PM Elvey - InnerDesignA4.pdf Elvey - InnerDesignA4.pdf pipelines and extremely high levels of quality control to showcase its new corporate video which articulates the company’s core values and direction. Anastasiou spoke about the future of technology. The CNBC’s TechBusters host pointed out that it is critical to monitor what other industries, driven by aggressive changes in technology are doing as a benchmark to how the rapid speed might affect one’s own business, because customers no longer seek out what’s cheap in the market, but rather what can give them the value they need in the long term future. To ensure sustainability, security technology providers will have to gear up their business strategy for the future. Lowe furthermore outlined Elvey’s foundation of trust, partnership and innovation and stressed the importance of focusing on quality instead of price. “An alliance with a trusted partner such as Elvey allows customers and suppliers to leverage the multiple facets the company can offer. These clearly position Elvey as an active, dynamic partner in technology, supply chain, skills development, logistics and distribution, marketing and promotions, as well as technical support.” Lowe emphasises that the future sustainability of companies will be assured when they adopt solutions that are designed for the long haul. “With a preponderance of low-cost copycat security products flooding the market, there will always be a temptation to compromise on quality for the sake of budget. This is however a very short-sighted attitude and its eventual failure as a business strategy is underscored by the endemic lack of pre-sale technical advice and aftermarket support these copycat suppliers are typically characterised by. “By partnering with Elvey, you buy into a long-standing tradition that encompasses a healthy research & development budget, robust development pipelines and extremely high levels of quality control. Ultimately, our aim is to add more value to our customers’ businesses and their customers’ lives,” Lowe adds.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: CYBER SECURITY

How to plan for a cybercrime attack Cyber-crime is on the rise, and given the growing use of technology and the growing volumes of data organisations and individual users face, it is no surprise.

ecently, British Airways was struck by an outage that left not one but two data centres dormant for several days. The knock-on effect of this lasted days, left thousands of customers stranded at airports, unable to fly and unable to access baggage; the estimated cost to BA in compensation alone could be up to £150m. Whether BA’s explanation of the situation (human error) was satisfactory or not, no doubt many people will suspect that cybercriminals could have been involved somehow - whether through a ransomware attack, a hack or something else. Cyber-crime clearly has damaging effects for those who fall victim, but how far does the problem spread and how damaging can it be?

Cyber-crime 2, cyber-security 0 According to Paul Evans, Managing Director of Redstor it is difficult to talk about cybercrime without looking at the cyber-security measures implemented. Furthermore, it is difficult to talk or read about cyber-security without coming Paul Evans, CEO and co-founder of Redstor

across malware and in recent times more specifically WannaCry; WannaCry was a large-scale attack that combined multiple techniques to exploit vulnerable systems with devastating effect. Among the 300,000 or so organisations affected, across 150 countries, was the British National Health Service (NHS) which saw over 40 hospitals hit. The WannaCry attack struck on a Friday afternoon and left NHS hospitals in a state of frenzy as they battled to get back to operational capacity and resume, ambulance and A+E services in the regions affected. With cyber-attacks able to cause such damage to networks and shut down services, the effects could be extremely damaging. Two days before Christmas 2016, a region in the Ukraine found this out the hard way when hackers remotely shut down part of the power grid, leaving almost a quarter of a million people with no power. The hack, which gave the criminals access, was the result of months of planning and involved a phishing scam of emails designed to look like they had come from friends and colleagues, to obtain passwords. Besides the potential of reputational damage and the negative effects to consumers and customers, suffering from a cyber-crime should be a real warning to any organisation. Downtime and outages are going to cost money, as will recovering from them (by paying a ransom or otherwise). But if a network has been compromised once, it can be again and although no organisation can be 100% risk-free, measures should be taken to reduce the threat.

How can organisations better protect themselves? “Although these events are often unpredictable, companies and organisations of all sizes can implement more solutions and strategies to prepare for the chance of being hit by a targeted attack that causes data loss,” says Mr Evans. “Best practice in

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any organisation should ensure there are processes, plans and procedures in place to deal with an outage or disaster, natural or otherwise.” This plan, a business continuity plan (BCP), should be a well-documented set of steps to help identify and resolve issues in the quickest available time frame, minimising the fallout. Business continuity plans should consider the value of data and which systems are most vital to the businesses ability to get back to operational capacity.

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As damaging as WannaCry was, it could have been prevented. With up to date software and technology it is likely that the spread of the infection may have been less if it was able to infect systems at all. The other point that should be noted is that if secure, off-site backups were implemented and working correctly systems could have been recovered in a matter of hours.

How does this translate for SME and other organisations? For SME’s and smaller organisations, the immediate threat to systems may be less, there are fewer systems for cybercriminals to target and with a smaller estate, it is easier to implement the correct security procedures. However, if data is lost (to ransomware or any other threat) the effects could be more damaging. For smaller organisations having to pay a ransom, or even a fine for a data breach will be relatively higher. Many SME’s will work with third-party service providers to look after their IT rather than employing someone in-house. It is important that third-parties are following

best practices such as having a business continuity and disaster recovery plan, backing up all data and minimising the risk of data loss.

A three-step guide to cyber security for you As an individual with concerns over data security and your personal IT, or as a professional responsible for IT, cybersecurity is something to be taken seriously. Although IT environments vary widely there are simple steps that can be taken to identify and reduce the risk you face.

Review The first step in any security or management related IT project should be to review what is currently in place. By reviewing what data (and data sources) are within your environment, as well as any previously identified weak points you can gain a quick understanding of how well prepared and protected you are against cyber-threats.

Update Cyber-threats are evolving at an astonishing

rate and software and solutions providers can only do so much to keep protecting against them. However, in almost all software updates now there are important bug fixes and security patches that protect against the latest threats. Having the most up to date software is just one step in protecting against threats but it’s an important one. The second area that will benefit from an update is internal documentation and procedures around data management and protection. Having solid policies on data management is likely to decrease the amount of data you have and add to the security of it, giving cyber-criminals less to target.

Protect It goes without saying but it is important to protect your network/data and the way in which you do this will ultimately depend on what you are protecting and the budget and resources you have available to protect it with. Methods such as anti-virus, firewalls and data backup are just some of the ways this can be done.

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CYBER SECURITY

Attack on the phones By Neil Bester, Products Senior Vice President at fintech company, Entersekt

A mobile security rethink is required as cybercriminals start exploiting fundamental flaws in the global mobile telecoms system.

ong-known but relatively obscure vulnerabilities in global mobile telecommunications systems are reaching a wider audience, including cybercriminals, who are always looking for new ways to intercept sensitive data and coopt user authentication sessions intended to protect digital banking and payments. A recent malicious attack on customers of O2-Telefonica in Germany saw many of their bank accounts emptied of funds. This time, the thieves exploited flaws in the mobile SS7 protocol over several months to intercept two-factor authentication codes sent to online banking customers, thereby gaining access to their accounts and draining them of funds. Signaling System 7 (SS7) is an international telecommunications standard that defines how cellphone networks connect with each other. It allows cellphone users in South Africa, for example, to roam on networks anywhere else in the world. SS7 means they can make and receive calls, as well as text messages across networks. It’s the backbone of worldwide mobile communication used by billions of people. Once they have gained access to the SS7 network, intruders can impersonate a phone’s location, read or redirect messages, and even listen to calls. This poses significant risks for any institution that uses mobile networks to transmit authentication information such as SMS one-time passwords (OTPs). There has been a high level of complacency around the risks of SS7, despite repeated warnings from security researchers in recent years. That’s because no large-scale fraud attack has ever been reported – until now. (It is extremely likely, of course, that spy agencies and law enforcement have used SS7 for years to gather data on so-called persons of interest.) The May attack on German consumers clearly showed that SS7 vulnerabilities can be weaponised against SMS OTP. In this instance, hackers accessed victims’ computers via spammed malware and collected login details, passwords, bank balances and mobile numbers. By redirecting OTPs from the victims’

phones, the attackers were soon able to access their bank accounts. As in most mobile SIM-based attacks, the fraudsters made the online bank transfers late at night, when it was less likely that victims would notice and raise the alarm. Financial institutions, social media sites and other organisations that are reliant on mobile authentication protocols cannot control the technology on which global telecommunications systems rest, but they can institute measures that will mitigate much of the risk to their customers. The first and most obvious way to avoid this kind of attack is to move away from SMS OTPs altogether. This approach to authentication is, in any case, being phased out by financial institutions globally. Network-initiated unstructured supplementary service data (NI-USSD, also known as push USSD) is a safer option for authenticating transactions than SMS. Unlike SMS, which is a store-and-forward technology, push USSD allows a two-way exchange of data in real time, and no data useful to fraudsters is stored on the device. Push USSD sessions can, however, still be illegally redirected in the same way that calls can because the process depends on the handset’s SIM card. An attacker could redirect an entire USSD session to their own phone and the victim would never know. If a network operator is vulnerable to SS7 attack, then USSD is technically no safer than SMS.

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Signaling System 7 (SS7) is an international telecommunications standard that defines how cellphone networks connect with each other. However, by deploying adequate SS7 firewalls, mobile operators can provide some resistance to attacks. To completely avoid the kind of eavesdropping SS7 makes possible, you need to open a completely isolated, end-to-end encrypted communications channel between the mobile phone and the servers that process payments or store sensitive data, and to properly authenticate the users of this channel. Using a self-contained cryptographic infrastructure deployed to the phone, you avoid having to rely on the security provided by telecommunications protocols, mobile network operators or the device’s operating system. No third party can access or modify data travelling over this protected channel, making it impervious to the kind of attacks seen in Germany. As yet, no SS7 attacks have been reported in South Africa. Network operators indicate that they remain vigilant, but they rely on detection schemes rather than an encrypted channel that would render any SS7 attack approach ineffective.

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investment in SA South African security communications leader, RDC, is putting its full weight behind local manufacturing as it looks at innovative ways to support local business while remaining competitive during one of South Africa’s most challenging economic times.

ome grown businesses are frequently earmarked as the key to unlocking economic growth and development for South Africa’s economy. But, paradoxically, local business faces some enormous challenges. Firstly, the country was rocked by the news that it had slumped into a technical recession earlier this year, as a direct result of contracted earnings in construction, transport and manufacturing. Secondly, the local manufacturing sector has been lagging on growth targets, following a vicious de-industrialisation cycle. And finally, and possibly the biggest threat, is the constant onslaught of cheap imports that undermine the cost of quality, local products. The sad truth is that customers and end-users in a cash-strapped economy will often make decisions based purely on the lowest available price, regardless of quality and service.

development with specific outcomes, including: building infrastructural and technical capacity, encouraging innovation, earning export revenue and creating employment opportunities. However, on a practical level, how will local business be able to support local manufacturers and remain competitive? According to Brent Andreka, managing director of Radio Data Communications (RDC), it is possible to bring back local support by looking at innovative procurement strategies. RDC has specialised in security communication channels since its establishment in 1978, with a long legacy of expertise in VHF communication for alarm monitoring. Over the years, RDC has supplied more than two million VHF transmitter units and 400 radio networks locally and abroad. To back this technology, RDC supplies a range of high quality products supported by personalised after-sales service. Support for local manufacturing “Working closely with our procurement But South African business is fighting department, we have identified many back, with a movement to support local instances in which we can bring the manufacturing that is gaining momentum. procurement of many of our raw materials While it’s not easy competing with and parts back home,” says Mr Andreka. cheap local imports, South Africa’s “RDC has set itself a target in relation diverse manufacturing sector has been to local supply to ensure that it keeps identified by business and government supporting local manufacturing on an as a locus for stimulating growth and ongoing basis and has challenged other companies in the security industry to While it’s not easy competing do the same,” he with cheap local imports, South says. Africa’s diverse manufacturing “We do face a great deal of pressure sector has been identified by business and from our customers government as a locus for stimulating to reduce prices, growth and development and in these tough

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times, it’s tempting, but at what cost to our local economy?” says Johan Smith, RDC procurement manager. “We all know that locally manufactured products are slightly more costly, but we cannot use this challenge as an excuse to let our local economy fall to pieces,” he says. On a practical level, RDC points out examples of some of its local manufacturers who have been beleaguered by rising running costs and cumulative demands for lower prices by customers. Less than 20 years ago, some of these local manufacturers could operate at full capacity and keep up with local demand. But now, not having their manufacturing facilities operating on a continual basis has had a major knock-on effect on pricing. Price pressure has forced these manufacturers to import cheaper alternatives, retrench employees, and then when they have to manufacture, they face inflated start-up and shutdown costs, having to pay shift workers, massive running and product costs, not to mention the spikes in water and electricity costs. Furthermore, serving technology industries requires constant and substantial re-investment in machinery. To make these investments viable, full utilisation of machine capacity is needed, which simply is not possible with poor local demand. To help overcome this issue and support manufacturers, RDC has looked at long-term partnerships with suppliers such as Bosco, which supplies RDC with printed circuit boards (PCBs). To leverage economies of scale locally, Bosco looked at the viability of supplying RDC’s total long-term requirement

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at competitive rates. The results were surprising. “We are prepared to pay a reasonable premium to support local business, but with unprecedented pressure on margins, we have to also remain fiercely competitive,” says Mr Andreka. “The Bosco scenario is a perfect example. Our PCB supply will cost us marginally more over the next 12 months, but we get other major benefits from sourcing locally,” he added. Mr Andreka explains that RDC can free up cashflow by doing away with advance shipments from China and working closely with local manufacturers on product changes and refinements with no delays due to communication barriers. RDC says it does not stop here and has a few other projects in the pipeline to bring back local. At the moment it still imports custom, non-electronic parts from the East such as bespoke enclosures, brackets etc. While it says that the jigs and molds which

We are prepared to pay a reasonable premium to support local business, but with unprecedented pressure on margins, we have to also remain fiercely competitive – Brent Andreka

are produced abroad are top quality, RDC plans to bring them back to local suppliers, but that it will depend on negotiating viable local pricing. RDC is also investigating the viability of helping some of its most talented employees to start up their own manufacturing facilities to supply the company, and believes that this could serve as a springboard for previously disadvantaged entrepreneurs to grow their own businesses. “Our aim is to sufficiently reduce imported raw materials to a point where we can do away with the cost of regular trips to the

East which are needed to maintain a regular quality supply,” says Mr Andreka. RDC is challenging other companies within the security industry to try the same approach and save the local manufacturing sector. “While it requires some innovation and some short-term challenges, I think it would be highly beneficial to our industry’s longterm survival,” says Mr Andreka. “It also gives us a real sense of satisfaction to know that we are doing more than just complaining, but looking for practical solutions to develop our economy,” he concluded.

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Century City launches new

state-of-the-art security operations centre Century City has launched a new state-of the art security operations centre (SOC) to keep it at the forefront of crime prevention and combatting initiatives in the Western Cape.

hris Blackshaw, chief executive officer of the Century City Property Owners’ Association, the non-profit company responsible for the day-to-day operations of the precinct, said their strategy to date of combining the use of cutting-edge technology with highly visible policing and rapid emergency response had proven to be very successful in curbing crime at Century City. “The fact that Century City offers a safe and secure environment is one of its greatest attractions to those living and working here and the SOC, together with expanded services, will enable us to keep it that way.” Mr Blackshaw said the Control Centre,

which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, was the nerve centre of their safety and security operations. “It is in direct contact with SAPS and Council emergency services, including Century City’s two contracted city traffic officers and two law enforcement officers, as well as with other security services operating in the precinct.” He said due to the ongoing and rapid expansion of Century City, they had outgrown their existing control centre premises necessitating they relocate their expanded operations to a new purpose-built, state-ofthe-art security operations centre which is located in Century City House.

“Expert advice was obtained regarding best practice control centre design and alsoto ensure that the SOC complies with South African Intruder Detection Services Association (SAIDSA) certification standards.” Mr Blackshaw said their fibre-based CCTV surveillance system with a network of dome and fixed cameras linked to digital video recorders, together with their licence plate recognition(LPR) cameras at the entrances to Century City, are all monitored in the SOC. “In addition, our new expanded and integrated security solution which provides for individual intruder detection alarm and CCTV monitoring-by-exception alerts of both commercial buildings and residential developments will now be fed to the SOC. “These multiple sources of data and information enable the SOC to ensure an appropriate tactical response to any incidents that are detected.” The SOC was officially opened by the Executive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Ian Neilson, recently. He told more than 60 guests that the Century City SOC was a prime example of what can be achieved through the collaboration of the private and public sector and different stakeholders. Alderman Neilson holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from UCT and was, in fact, the engineer responsible for the design of Century City’s canal system for which he received an award from the Association of Consulting Engineers.

Chris Blackshaw, chief executive officer of the Century City Property Owners’ Association; and Executive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Ian Neilson at the opening of the SOC.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Diamond demonstrates outstanding value in

vehicle security Diamond Electronic Systems (Pty) Ltd has a proud 22-year history in South Africa, where its Vehicle Component Manufacturing and Diamond Lock Systems have earned the company a favourable reputation among some of South Africa’s leading vehicle manufacturing companies.

iamond Components Manufacturing, and Diamond Lock Systems is a Johannesburgbased, accredited OEM manufacturer for components to the motor sector since 1995. Its award-winning Diamond Lock Systems is an accredited manufacturer of lock systems, and the largest manufacturer of gear locks and spare wheel locks in South Africa today. Diamond supplies a wide range of gear locks and spare wheel locks to suit almost every vehicle in South Africa, along with a range of trailer locks for the normal luggage trailer and the off-road range of trailers. Diamond Components proudly holds the current award for outstanding contribution to the vehicle security industry, for mechanical equipment supplied and manufactured, and for all high-risk vehicles in South Africa. Safety and security is a constant concern for South Africans, along with the prevention of vehicle theft, where the insurance industry recommends that motorists use several layers of security to prevent theft. In South Africa, the gear lock system has proven to be one of those simple, yet

effective anti-theft devices that have stood the test of time. Traditional gear lock systems ensure that vehicles cannot be placed in gear, effectively rendering them immobile. Often these Gear Locks are highly visible, which means that they are not only an effective deterrent but difficult to remove. The mechanical design has no impact on components or potential system failure, and is often fitted with tamper-proof design elements. Diamond Gear Lock Systems has earned its reputation as a leading manufacturer and supplier of gearlocks in South Africa, offering a range of innovative designs that suit individual needs, including: spare wheel lock, sliding push lock, top entry gear lock, internal gear lock, internal push lock, installation brackets, container locks, pin locks, internal pin locks and push locks, and the caravan/trailer/boat lock. According to General Manager, Craig Caldwell, Diamond Electronic Systems has established long-term relationships with OE manufacturers by supplying high-quality, cost-effective components on time, without any warranty claims or rejected parts to date.

Diamond Components proudly holds the current award for outstanding contribution to the vehicle security industry, for mechanical equipment supplied and manufactured, and for all high-risk vehicles in South Africa

Diamond also has unlimited access to reliable secondary suppliers that manufacture rubber, plastic and nylon components. Mr Caldwell adds that these objectives can only be achieved by ensuring that staff and suppliers are on board when it comes to quality policies, nurturing commitment to quality control, providing regular feedback and training, as well as regularly reviewing the performance of employees and suppliers. From a manufacturing perspective, Mr Caldwell adds that that Diamond has a fullyequipped press shop, where it manufactures and assembles a vast variety of components. Diamond also offers 3D scanning, solid/ surface modelling, reverse engineering, quality control, and 3D printing facilities available in Johannesburg. “We produce a variety of vehicle security products and other components for the automotive industry, with some of its products being installed at the factories of vehicle manufacturers such as Nissan, and Ford SA,” he adds. Diamond is currently in discussions with other large OE Manufacturers in the supply of products for their vehicles and these include spare wheel locks, gear lock devices and battery box covers that helps to prevent the theft of batteries from the standard delivery vehicles to the larger trucks that carry the large volumes of the goods throughout South Africa and Southern Africa. “We have advanced design and manufacturing facilities in South Africa and manufacture high volume components to the motor industry,” says Mr Caldwell. “Diamond is committed to a policy of total assurance that provides our customers with products that meet their specifications, their delivery deadlines and build goodwill by constantly improving our product range,” he concluded.

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INDUSTRY OPINION

Are your IP cameras

vulnerable to attacks? By Laurence Smith, Executive at Graphic Image Technologies

The Internet of Things (IOT) is currently on the rise, and with the expansion of digitisation, the separation between physical security and network security is no longer as clear-cut.

n the past, intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance and other physical security technologies operated primarily on analogue infrastructure, while networks, servers, computers, tablets and smartphones operated separately on IPbased infrastructure. The introduction of IP-based infrastructure has changed this and revolutionised physical security by delivering the benefits of high-capacity, low-latency performance efficiencies and operational costeffectiveness. Now, nearly every security camera or sensor technology sold today operates on an Ethernet-based wired or wireless network, which means that physical security solutions, like video surveillance systems, are prone to the same types of attacks and exploitations

that have inundated data networks for decades. So, how do organisations secure their physical security network to ensure that the very infrastructure that is meant to be protecting business assets isn’t used against them? It starts with treating the physical security infrastructure and devices in the same manner as network infrastructure and devices, therefore protecting everything, right down to switch level.

The analogue system is traditionally more secure given that it is usually physically separated from other network components, but the benefits that can be gained from making use of an IP-based system mean that the risks thereof need to be properly considered and mitigated.

Analogue vs IP: what’s better? Cameras on a modern analogue CCTV system send their video footage in base band format over cabling back to a digital video recorder (DVR) where it is digitised and stored on hard drives.

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On the other hand, IP cameras broadcast their video as a digital stream over an IP network, and because the video is an IP stream straight from the camera, the DVR is replaced by a network video recorder

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which determines how and where footage is stored. The analogue system is traditionally more secure given that it is usually physically separated from other network components, but the benefits that can be gained from making use of an IP-based system mean that the risks thereof need to be properly considered and mitigated.

A single IP device is all it takes Considering how important a CCTV surveillance system is in protecting everything, from private medical research facilities, to military bases and power generation facilities, the protection of the physical security solution itself has become a concern. Whereas analogue physical security implementations benefitted from a certain degree of protection simply by not being connected to other systems, an IP-based CCTV system generally uses the same network infrastructure as the rest of the company. This means that an attacker no longer needs direct, on-site access to equipment or infrastructure in order to take the system offline, monitor video footage without authorisation, steal or destroy recordings, or modify content. In fact, a single device is all it takes, as an attacker only needs access to one IP-based device (like an IP camera) to potentially gain access to the company’s entire network and digital assets.

Protecting the physical security network The typical CCTV deployment connects servers and management consoles to IPenabled cameras and digital network video recorders (NVRS). Because these systems also need to interact with broader security measures, such as access control systems, alarms and security incident management

software, each of these connections is a vulnerability. So, how can businesses protect their IPbased CCTV systems from intruders given the ever-expanding nature of the Internet of Things? There are a number of commonsense methods that bear repetition. An IP-based surveillance system needs network protection and it is advisable to use a dedicated network for clients and servers and to separate surveillance from these networks in addition to establishing a secure perimeter with a strong firewall. There are also specific network access control solutions that have been created to help protect IP devices like cameras against the threat of viruses and other malicious software, sealing hardware and software devices off from outside attacks and isolating them from the corporate network should they become infected. To tighten up any perimeter weakness, organisations should use port protection to set up switches within their networks and restrict user access to certain parts of the network. These are available as pre-staged servers that are available as pre-configured 8-port or 24-port switches that make for an easy set-up. By placing protection at a port level, it becomes possible to add switches and quickly allow or block devices. These protective appliances usually have display panels that provide information on the network, such as the device IP and MAC addresses, port number the devices are connected to on the switch and authentication status. In the event of an unauthenticated device, an alarm will be triggered in the video management system, even if the appliance is turned off. These alarms provide information about the detected device and its connected network port, allowing the security operator to take immediate informed action.

It’s important for businesses to remember that an IPcamera, just like any IPdevice, is no longer just a product or a device. It is a vulnerability.

By placing intelligent security at switch level, it is possible to effectively cover the vulnerabilities presented by the IoT in that it is now possible to protect a company’s network from an unknown device gaining unauthorised access, automatically. If an unknown device attempts to log on to a network, it is blocked from the rest of the network, quarantined and reported, before the intruder has a chance to do any harm. IP-based technology has transformed video surveillance into a powerful, costeffective security measure that increases the reach, flexibility and usefulness of this security measure. While it can be challenging to protect its infrastructure against network-based exploitation, mercifully the tools, measures, and operational processes that make it possible already exist. While there is no silver bullet or magical combination of technologies that will prevent every cyber-attack from taking place, with a carefully-planned security strategy that takes care of the details, right down to switch level, it becomes a lot easier to identify, understand, monitor and contain any potential vulnerabilities. In short, it’s important for businesses to remember that an IP-camera, just like any IP-device, is no longer just a product or a device. It is a vulnerability, and it is time to start treating everything on the physical security network in the the same vein.

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SECURITY MANAGEMENT

POPI adds a new dimension to personal data protection in SA Whether one has totally embraced South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act or not – or truly understands the legal responsibilities it enforces upon businesses and organisations, there is no denying it has altered the scope of data protection, management and governance in South Africa.

OPI is now a reality and the year grace period for market compliance is now enforced. The legislation is thus in the process of being applied within South Africa’s public and private sectors. It has been introduced to ensure that businesses and organisations act responsibly when dealing with (including collecting, processing, storing and sharing) another party/ individual or legal entity’s personal information. The legislation covers all relevant aspects of management, including consent for when and how information is shared, how much information and what type of information is collected and why, how this information will be used and who will have access to the information. And information in this context is basically any information related to a data subject that can be used directly or indirectly to identify that person, according to Redstor, an international data management and security specialist firm. Danie Marais, Founder and Director of Redstor, says it is important to realise

that the law not only covers people, but also ‘data subjects’ or any legal entity that then have the right to have their information protected. Marais explains that one could draw similarities between POPI and the European GDPR or General Data Protection Regulation. GDPR was implemented by the European Parliament in April 2016, and will fully take effect after a two-year transition ending 25 May 2018. GDPR replaces the previous Data Protection Directive (DPD), adopted in 1995, and will in the UK strengthen the Data Protection Act (DPA). One of the initial differences between GDPR and DPD is that GDPR is a regulation, not a directive; as a regulation, no additional enabling legislation will have to be passed by governments of member states. In compliance with GDPR, organisations must ensure measures have been taken to minimalise risk and the chance of data breach. These processes and policies will also ensure organisations are accountable and can be governed. Part of the ICO guidelines on GDPR reads, organisations must “implement appropriate technical and organisational measures that ensure and demonstrate compliance”. At the centre of both these sets of

Danie Marais, founder and director of Redstor

legislation is the principle of upholding data sovereignty, and the ability of businesses and organisations to manage and protect data more effectively and comply with regulations/ guidelines. “In much the same way GDPR has established a framework for how organisations need to take technical and organizational measures to protect data, POPI has been implemented to do precisely the same. From a South Africa market perspective, amid ongoing cyber threats, legislation that forces organisations and businesses to take responsibility for the way they handle data and this speaks to accountability, which is absolutely essential in today’s market,” Marais adds.

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FaceStation 2

Suprema advances in face recognition technology Designed for use in access control and time & attendance applications, the new FaceStation 2 is loaded with Suprema’s latest face recognition technology providing the world’s best performance in terms of matching speed, user capacity and operating illuminance.

n the biometric side, the new technology performs fast face matching of 3,000 matches per second, making FaceStation 2 the world’s fastest facial recognition terminal to the date. As a result of enhancements to the algorithm, a new optical structure and a class leading 1.4GHz quad-core CPU, Suprema’s new face recognition technology now boasts improved matching speeds 300% faster than its predecessor, the FaceStation. On the optical side, the new face recognition technology overcomes possible interference from dynamic lighting conditions including sunlight and ambient light. The new technology allows for a greater range of operating illuminance from zero lux to 25 000 lux which covers almost every possible lighting condition regardless of indoor or outdoor, day or night. On its wide touchscreen LCD, FaceStation 2 offers the industry’s most intuitive graphic user interface. Thanks to the latest Android 5.0 OS, FaceStation 2 features the latest material design concept, thus providing an extremely easy to use GUI requiring near-zero training for both users and system administrators. For RF card support, FaceStation 2 incorporates dual-frequency, multi-card reading technology. The device features both LF (125kHz) and HF (13.56MHz) RFID and reads most types of RFID card standards with a single device including MIFARE, HID iCLASS, DESFire, FeliCa, HID Prox, EM and NFC.

For the first time in face terminals, FaceStation 2 also supports authentication by BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) which makes it a future-proof investment for today’s evolving credential technology.

Fake face detection with face recognition technology Recently face recognition programs on smart devices have been getting more attention due to ease of use and quick secure access to programs and features. Even now Android phones using “Ice Cream Sandwich” provide ‘Face-Unlock’

Suprema’s ‘Fake Face Detection’ technology combines cutting-edge technology with advanced proprietary algorithms instead of password, pin or pattern to secure personal privacy. Although face recognition has many advantages, the concern against “fake face attacks” is highly warranted. Face recognition systems cannot be practically used without proper countermeasures to this threat. Even when compared to a fingerprint, a face can be more easily imitated using printed papers and LCD-displays.

There have been many attempts to overcome this issue: hardware-dependent approaches such as facial thermogram, facial vein and 3D depth information require incredibly expensive hardware making it not feasible for practical use and conventional algorithm-based methods using 2D images, which up to now, have not been accurate and required exhaustive calculations/ computing power. Suprema’s ‘Fake Face Detection’ technology combines cutting-edge technology with advanced proprietary algorithms. A dual camera system captures both visible and IR images which are then processed using advanced image analysis techniques and intelligent machine learning based classifiers. A fake face is detected by estimating specific features and their distribution compared with reference models of real faces. Suprema’s ‘Fake Face Detection’ technology provides countermeasures for “fake face” threats as well as maintains its superior accuracy and speed making it the ideal product for practical access control and time & attendance use.

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New strategic partner in

Global Technology Partner Program This partnership illustrates a deepened integration of products to deliver a seamless mobile enforcement solutions.

ikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to introduce Elsight Australia, a leader in “Communication on the Move”, as its Strategic Partner in its Global Technology Partner Program. This partnership will work to better serve mutual customers with a comprehensive end-to-end solution. It will do this by integrating Elsight’s products and Command and Control platform (C&C), software and communications system, with Hikvision’s high-quality mobile hardware to facilitate a high resolution live-view, bandwidth adaptive, low latency and datasecured mobile enforcement solution. Hikvision Global Technology Partner Program was introduced June 2017. Designed to enable partners to capitalize on a wealth of technical and commercial resources, the program features two partner levels: Integrated Partner and Strategic Partner. “Strategic Partner is the highest level of our technology partner program, which underlines in-depth collaboration between both parties in marketing and sales, technical

support, and business development. Strategic Partner status is reserved for the very few partners that meet the highest quality and the innovation standards that Hikvision mandates,” said Adler Wu, Global Technology Partner Program Manager at Hikvision. Technology integration with Elsight Hikvision video streams delivered by its versatile mobile equipment (such as portable PTZ cameras, wearable cameras and mobile recorders) can now be transmitted by Elsight Multichannel, a portable communications system which is able to send and receive encrypted data from any point in the world. Accordingly, as a Gateway platform, Multichannel provides the widest bandwidth using any IP network (e.g. Cellular, WiFi, Satellite, etc.), while at the same time being fully secured to enable data transmission using the customer’s encryption of choice. The end-to-end solution will be controlled and monitored with Elsight’s C&C platform, Commander360. This integration extends Hikvision’s mobile solutions into the “Communication on the Move” (COTM) markets enabling new use cases in such

market segments as homeland security (HLS), Safe Cities, police, Telemedicine, fleet management, public transportation, TV/News gathering and broadcasting, and automotive. “This world class technology of excellence that Hikvision provides combined with their groundbreaking analytics enables a seamless operation with Elsight’s Multichannel platform,” said Nir Gabay, Elsight CEO. “When Hikvision’s solution operates with our Multichannel under our Commander360 (C&C) platform, - a wide range of new services and solutions are provided. We view this partnership as strategic to Elsight, and I am confident that this partnership will enrich customer experience and help both companies become market leaders in COTM industry.” “We are very pleased by how well the integration of our two platforms works. The synergies between them will allow our partners and customers to explore the efficiency of Hikvision’s mobile solutions and Elsight’s reliable “Communication on the Move” platform,” Wu continued. “As strategic partners, we will provide even deeper integration for Elsight, giving a further boost in driving the mobile industry and new market segments on a tactical level by better supporting our channel partners.”

World’s first ever ‘deep learning’ The DeepinMind embedded NVR took inspiration from human brain to perform astonishingly accurate false alarm filter

ikvision has launched its ‘DeepinMind Network Video Recorder (NVR)’—the world’s first embedded NVR benefiting from ‘Deep Learning’ functionality. This intelligent NVR effectively ‘learns’ to identify people captured by video surveillance cameras. The NVR will also learn to filter out false alarms that would have previously been triggered by non-threatening moving objects. This new 32-channel iDS-9632NXI-I8/16S NVR will be the first in Hikvision’s new range of DeepinMind products.

Hikvision is taking the ‘Deep Learning’ concept and applying it to the security industry, yielding a series of completely new products. Imitating human beings’ synaptic learning and memory processes, the DeepinMind Series NVR incorporates advanced algorithms to achieve astonishingly accurate and consistent Video Content Analytics (VCA) performance. The launch of the innovative iDS-9632NXI-I8/16S NVR is on track to establish remarkable new levels of alarm-activated monitoring. False alarms triggered by animals,

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leaves, shadows, changes in lighting, and other insignificant objects regularly plague security personnel, costing too many man-hours and monetary resources. But with its ability to detect human bodies, the iDS-9632NXI-I8/16S NVR effectively filters out such false alarms. The DeepinMind NVR identifies and triggers human activity with an unprecedented accuracy—exceeding 90%. Its high-speed Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) performs accelerated computing while Deep Learning algorithms improve accuracy over against current NVR models that still

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Webb earns DEHN accolade Leading telecommunications solutions provider, Jasco’s Webb Industries, has been named by lightning and surge protection solutions specialist, DEHN Africa, as its “Most Up and Coming” re-seller in South Africa.

ebb MD Paul Richards says the DEHN partnership is significant for Webb in the protection space. “DEHN’s emphasis on research and development has enabled it to develop innovations and to continuously improve not only the quality but also the ease of installation of its product, which is an important factor in being successful in this sector,” says Richards. Market leader DEHN, a globally active family-owned electrotechnical company with more than 1 700 employees worldwide across 70 countries, offers innovative products and solutions as well as comprehensive services in the field of surge protection, lightning protection and safety equipment. DEHN’s products are manufactured according to uniformly high-quality standards, with DEHN investing six percent of its turnover into research and development. Product types are adapted to

normative framework conditions and the technical prerequisites of the relevant field of application. “Their high-quality surge protection products (Red/Line for power supply systems, Yellow/Line for data, information as well as measuring and control systems) contribute significantly to making DEHN a leading solution provider for modern protective devices, says Richards.

DEHN-Africa’s sales and marketing director Kirk Risch says that Webb deserves the accolade. “They are a professional organisation with years of experience in the protection industry.” He adds that Webb has a strong sales and marketing orientation and excellent relationships with DEHN’s target market companies in South Africa. “I expect our relationship to go from strength to strength,” he concludes.

DEHN products are very popular in the lightning & surge protection industry.

embedded NVR launched rely on conventional CPUs. Moreover, these features enable authorized users to search recorded footage and find targets far more quickly than with a traditional NVR. “With traditional edge-based VCAs employed in camera heads, alarm activation accuracy relies on strict requirements for a scene’s background. To date, the accuracy of their intelligent recognition and analysis in comparable scenarios can be inconsistent” says Keen Yao, VP at Hikvision International Business Centre. “With the introduction of the DeepinMind embedded NVR, Hikvision is offering installers and end-users a whole new level of alarm activation accuracy, and with that, more efficient surveillance systems management.”

The iDS9632NXI-I8/16S DeepinMind embedded NVR can simply substitute an existing DVR or NVR, introducing intelligent learning previously unavailable with traditional surveillance systems in just one step. Such an upgrade enhances conventional video surveillance performance for markedly more efficient security. The DeepinMind embedded NVR also features up to 32 channels of video input for IP cameras (up to 12 MP), HD video output & decoding, hard drive hot-swapping, RAID (0,

1, 5, 6, and 10) configurations for up to eight 8-TB HDDs, and dual-NICs. Besides, Hikvision has also taken the Deep Learning technology and innovated a family of products to maximize its use, including DeepinView IP camera range and DeepinMind video analytics server. Keep an eye on the Hikvision website to see launches of these products.

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Speed up productivity

with efficient overhead sectional doors The Crawford range of high quality, robust overhead sectional doors from Maxiflex has been bolstered with the recent introduction of a new high speed solution that boasts an operational speed four times faster than standard counterparts.

n 2013 Maxiflex was appointed sole Sub Saharan distributor of the Crawford overhead sectional door portfolio which forms part of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems. The current installed base which exceeds 2000 units bears testament to the success of the Crawford range and its wide acceptance in the market place. “Modern, aesthetic, robust, flexible and versatile - these are the hallmarks of the Crawford overhead sectional door solutions,” says Marloes Joseph, Marketing Executive at Maxiflex. “Built to the highest European standards, the doors’ seamless state-of-the-art design complements any contemporary building.” The Crawford range comprises framed (glazed), panel and fully glazed overhead sectional doors as well as the latest high speed addition with enhanced speed, safety and energy savings. The panel sectional doors are ideally suited for any building with a loading bay area typically found at distribution and logistics centres, warehouses and factories. “The glazed and full glazed versions are designed for applications that require natural light in the interior and high visibility from the exterior into the building such as showrooms, vehicle dealerships, fire stations, etc.,” explains Joseph. Brimming with innovations and offering literally thousands of configurations for customers and end-users to choose from,

these flexible doors are designed to perform optimally in a wide range of workplaces. In addition to standard, high, vertical and low lift options, there is also the choice of different panels and windows as well as access and automation alternatives. “Alongside a choice of nine standard colours, we also give our customers the choice of matching their doors’ interior and exterior to their factory colour which enhances the aesthetics of their facility,” adds Joseph. Butyl sealing with unbroken corners ensures excellent insulation and maximum tightness for uninterrupted operation in all weather conditions. Furthermore, class 3 certification for water tightness, wind load and air permeability extend door performance and lifespan for lowest possible operational costs. A convenient pass-door option is available for the framed and panel sectional doors. Designed with a sturdy, wide aluminium profile, this low threshold 900mm wide pass-door provides unobstructed, safe pedestrian passage. The latest high speed addition is the fastest overhead sectional door yet produced by Crawford. With an impressive opening time of one meter per second, these doors meet growing demands from customers for fast, flexible and efficient entrances as well as for greater energy savings. According to Joseph the fast opening and closing action

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helps to maintain indoor temperatures which in turn help to regulate air-conditioners thereby reducing their energy consumption. “Independent tests show that the new high speed door can reduce energy expenses by 12% compared to the standard panel sectional door,” affirms Joseph. Speed also reduces drafts and dust creating a more comfortable work environment that encourages greater productivity. From the all-important safety aspect, speed improves safety by helping to reduce collisions; for complete user safety and peace of mind, a photo-cell light grid system ensures that the door will stop instantly if an obstruction is detected in the opening. Maxiflex provides technical customer training to ensure that the door systems are operated correctly and thus function and perform optimally and reliably for lowest overall cost of ownership. All Crawford overhead sectional door solutions are supported with service and maintenance by Maxiflex specialist technicians; service contracts are available on all door systems. Since its founding in 1990 as a manufacturer, supplier and installer of Maxiflex PVC strip curtains, protection screens and impact doors (then Janssen Products cc), Maxiflex has expanded its product and service footprint and today leads the market in world-class quality door and loading dock solutions and holds sole distribution rights for ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems’ Albany and Megadoor brands.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Conference delegates visit Hikvision Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, recently welcomed the delegates from the BRICS Communication ministers conference to its head office in Hangzhou, China. Cynthia Ho, vice-president at Hikvision, and Keen Yao, vice-president at Hikvision international business centre, hosted the reception, and introduced Hikvision’s latest technology innovations to the delegates.

uring the visit, the conference delegates learned about Hikvision’s achievements in technological innovation over the past years. Of note are the company’s advances and products made using AI, Internet of Things technology, big data, and cloud technologies – all highly acclaimed by the delegates. Along with that, the guests were also impressed with Hikvision’s expanded overseas business development, including its global business network establishment, the implementation of its localisation strategy, and the value continually being added to its worldwide customers. In the Hikvision Smart Security experience centre, conference delegates observed a collection of intelligent functions driven by AI technology, including facial recognition,

human body feature detection, and multiple target tracking. They also witnessed how improvements in data-driven algorithm performance have accelerated video intelligence in various “smart” applications – smart cities, buildings, transportation, manufacturing, and logistics, to name a few. Hikvision demonstrated its

mounting experience in these vertical solutions. After the visit, the delegates expressed interest in strengthening mutual communication and collaboration, and in enabling more technological innovations to serve the BRICS countries – the economically defined group that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Hikvision has opened local branch offices in each of these countries, each with 80-90 per cent local employees. Expansive localisation provides customers instant support and high-quality service. South Africa, for example, incorporates a service network with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nigeria, covering marketing and technical support services for 45 countries in Africa.

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ikvision is advancing surveillance camera technology by introducing Power over Coaxial to its analogue cameras. This makes installing the cameras a lot simpler, which is great news for installers and end-users alike. Power over Coaxial (PoC) basically means that power for both the camera and the back-end DVR runs through the coaxial cable. This removes the need for separate cables, sockets and plugs. For installers, this means a much more time- and cost-efficient installation. For example, in a conventional analogue system, the installer may need electrical engineers to set up wiring for an installation first. But with PoC, they can simply connect camera and DVR equipment directly, so there’s no need for this electrical “preparation” work. End-users, on the other hand, will find the products totally “plug and play”, with no configuration for camera access needed and power available straight away.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

City of Santo Domingo sets Milestone example This municipality In Chile deployed a comprehensive, regional video surveillance system that reduced crime, improving security for local citizens and businesses

ilestone Systems’ IP video management software (VMS) has been installed across the city of Santo Domingo, Chile, to provide “digital eyes” in support of the city’s efforts to reduce crime and improve living conditions for its entire territory, including rural zones. “For the community, security is a very important topic,” said Cristian Fuentealba, a spokesperson for the Citizen Security Department of Santo Domingo. “We are one of the larger regions in the country and we’re adjoined with the Port of San Antonio, where about 80 per cent of the crimes in Santo Domingo originate.” Faced with growing crime rates, dissatisfied citizens and fleeing businesses, the Chilean municipality of Santo Domingo set out to create a safer city.

City officials for the coastal community of about 10 000 decided to deploy a citywide IP video surveillance system. The system is used for general surveillance, situational awareness, traffic control, and tracking suspicious persons and vehicles. Milestone video management software with the XProtect Smart Client and Milestone Mobile interface manages network video cameras from Axis Communications and Bosch Security, using RADWIN wireless data links, SUPERMICRO servers, and a licence plate recognition solution from Natural Labs. Cameras are in and around the city, including a mix of pan/tilt/zoom, fixed and night vision cameras. The system and integration was designed and installed by WEBPCX Ingeniería Ltda., who also provide on-going support.

Cristian Laude, a WEBPCX representative, explained that one of the main requirements of the system was that it be a centralised solution, but able to reach surrounding locations. “We cover the city, including business areas, schools, and medical facilities, as well as provide through the network connections to remote areas,” Mr Laude explained. The system was designed as a hybrid solution, with the Milestone IP VMS carried across multiple fiber optic and wireless networks. Mr Laude added that the Axis cameras and the wireless links from RADWIN have worked perfectly. The licence plate recognition solution from Neural Labs with the Bosch cameras has provided excellent results for the high-speed LPR solution.

The system is used for general surveillance, situational awareness, traffic control, and tracking suspicious persons and vehicles With this implementation of the video surveillance system, Santo Domingo has made great progress in municipal security, and is now recognised as the safest community in the region. According to officials, the surveillance system is easy to use and provides realtime live monitoring, as well as immediate playback of recorded video. “Thanks to this implementation, we have been able to maintain optimal levels of citizen security, got Santo Domingo recognized as the safest community in the region,” said Mr Fuentealba. “This has created a new interest in our community, and we see businesses returning and investing here. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, and it’s rewarding to know that other communities, such as Las Condes, are following our lead with this system,” said Mr Fuentealba.

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Benefits: This intelligent camera is equipped with motion detection, tampering, guard line, enter guard area/ exit guard area. The camera also allows for a variety of installation modes; it supports 90, 180, and 270 degree image rotation.

Benefits: The Access Portal Lite solution has the added benefit of a fully embedded web solution, which means no PC or additional software is required. Once wired, the system is configured through a web page making it one of the easiest systems to configure and setup.

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Comelit secures Sheffield Children’s Hospital A children’s hospital is benefitting from enhanced new levels of security thanks to the installation of an IP video entry system from Comelit. The ViP system at Sheffield Children’s hospital has been integrated with the hospital’s existing unified Cisco infrastructure network. A children’s hospital is benefitting from enhanced new levels of security thanks to the installation of an IP video entry system from Comelit.

s part of a £40 million redevelopment, the advanced Comelit video entry and access control system has been installed in a new section of the hospital, which is home to a new outpatients’ department and three wards, featuring more single rooms with en-suite facilities for parents staying with their children. The new building also includes priority car parking, a main reception area, an iconic play tower and an inner courtyard play area. The entrances to the wards have been equipped with ViP Ikall and ViP vandalresistant video entry panels, which allow staff to control the access of visitors. The entry panels transmit calls to ten Icona monitors at nurses’ stations, where staff can communicate with visitors and allow or deny access. If the nurses’ station is not staffed, the call is automatically routed to the paging system to alert staff. The Ikall panels enable audio and video communication with visitors via

a built-in colour camera and a two-way speaker. Sporting clean, attractive lines the panels have LED backlighting and screen characters, offering optimum visibility for users and featuring touch-sensitive keypads. The panels can also be set up to include options such as numerical pushbuttons, digital name directory and proximity RF readers as part of a bespoke configuration to suit the needs of the installation. The Icona monitors have a 4.3-inch colour screen and are equipped with sensitive touch technology, a hands-free function, audio ringtone (which can be selected

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from a range of polyphonic ringtones) and colour/contrast adjustment. The full duplex audio monitor is fitted with an SD card slot. Two Comelit help points – which connect to the new building’s reception area – have also been installed on the network to help visitors and others with general queries or calls for assistance. One is situated in the internal staircase, the other at the internal car park. Nick Stevens, Comelit’s business development manager, Northeast said: “The most striking aspect of this installation is that it resides on the hospital’s existing unified network, rather than having the inconvenience of installing dedicated cabling. The hospital’s IT department was very positive about having our equipment on its network and the installation shows that our IP equipment is suitable for integration with enterprise level networks.” Having an IP-based system enhances the performance of video intercoms and is versatile and easy to install. It can be integrated with existing networks or installed using dedicated cabling. The system can accommodate multiple users (in theory, an unlimited number) with simultaneous audio and video conversations. There are no distance limitations and the Comelit ViP system allows for remote connection and diagnostics.

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Crime intelligence By Peter Bagshawe

Criminal intelligence is broadly regarded as the information compilation and analysis of information in a targeted undertaking to anticipate, monitor and prevent criminal activity within a country or geographic area.

ithin the intelligence community, there are three broad areas of intelligence gathering and these are military intelligence, police intelligence and international intelligence. Looking at the police arm from a South African context, the South African Police Service mandate on criminal intelligence is the management and analysis of crime information and the provision of technical support for investigations, as well as crime prevention operations. This role is intended to contribute directly to the neutralisation of crime by gathering, collating and analysing intelligence information that leads to actionable policing activity on a co-ordinated and national basis. Criminal intelligence is core in relation to the fight against organised crime and the maintenance of records and searching of these records is a core function of the crime intelligence unit. Looking at Cape Town as a specific location, it may be useful to provide some data that will serve as a background for comment. The 2017 State of Urban Safety Report, which examines the state of crime and violence in South Africa’s nine largest metro settings, was published in late August 2017 and identified Cape Town as the city with the highest rate of murders per 100 000 of population in South Africa (followed by Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City), as well as having the highest rate for robbery and property related crimes and demonstrating an increase in hijacking rates that is out of line with the balance of the metros in the study. Given that Cape Town has the lowest level of poverty on the index measured, and the low rate of population increase reflected for Cape Town, the high levels of contact crime and murder merit some debate. The driving force behind the high murder and contact crime rate is postulated as being related to the high level of gang-related activity in Cape Town when compared to other cities, and the prevalence of drugrelated gang activities in areas such as the Cape Flats.

Given that gang activity is directly related to organised crime, which is a specific mandate within the South African Police Services crime intelligence role, the level of criminal activity (combined with the high level of use of firearms in these activities), the lack of reaction by the South African Police Service points to a performancerelated issue in this regard. There have been problems with regard to the ongoing leadership within the South African Police Service at senior levels over a period of time and here I refer specifically to the roles of National Police Commissioner and head of Criminal Intelligence. The following have served as National Police Commissioner: Johan van der Merwe (1994-1995), George Fivaz (19952000), Jackie Selebi (2000–2009), Bheki Cele (2009–2012 and suspended 2011), Victoria (Rhia) Phiyega (2012 – 2015 and suspended October 2015), Khomotso Phahlane (in an acting capacity from October 2015 and suspended 1 June 2017) and Lesetja Mothiba (in an acting capacity) 1 June 2017 to present. The last permanent Head of Crime Intelligence was Richard Mdluli, who was appointed as Divisional Commission of Police’s Crime Intelligence Division in July 2009 by then Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. After the bringing of criminal charges, including murder, against him and his initial suspension, Mr Mdluli was, after the lifting of his suspension, transferred to a role in operations before being suspended again in May 2011. He remains on suspension after current Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula instructed that Mr Mdluli was to continue on suspension. Mr Mdluli’s immediate successor, Major General Chris Ngcobo, was suspended in October 2013 after he allegedly had a disagreement with then Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Major General Bongiwe Zulu replaced General Ngcobo before she too was removed by Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane

(then Acting Police Commissioner and prior to his suspension) and Major General MA Makhele was appointed as Acting Divisional Commissioner of the SAPS Crime Intelligence Division in June 2017. He was then removed from the post and sent to head up the Free State Crime Intelligence unit and replaced by MajorGeneral Pat Mokushane who was in turn removed by Acting National Commissioner Lesetja Mothiba on the basis that he (Mokushane) did not have the required security clearance to hold the position appointed to. Acting National Commissioner Mothiba initially indicated that he would assume control of the Crime Intelligence unit until it was subsequently announced that Major General King Ngcobo had been appointed as Acting Divisional Commissioner of the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence. The above litany is sufficient to demonstrate that there has been a lack of ongoing, effective leadership at the most senior level within the South African Police Service for a considerable period and this has to have had an effect on the morale and functioning of the police service over that period. A further factor that must be borne in mind is the effect on morale of publically-debated and published details of the reasons for the suspensions and court matters that have been attendant to the various appointments and replacements. Examples of these are the Farlam Commission (Rhia Phiyega), the disputes between Khomotso Phahlane and Robert McBride of IPID, and the conviction of Jackie Selebi. At this point the basis of vetting of candidates, security clearance procedures, partisan decisions and the placement of individuals on the basis of party (and individual) loyalties must be seen as coming into play and be regarded as questionable. Turning to the data provided in respect of Cape Town above, the murder rate quoted needs to be looked at in isolation. Cape Town has a relatively lower poverty

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index as measured in the Urban Safety Report, a lower level of population increase and relatively stable infrastructure when compared to a number of the other metros surveyed. Against these criteria, the murder rate and level of contact crimes should not be at the levels that are demonstrated, nor should Cape Town have a position in the top 10 most violent cities in the world. Various authorities have pointed to the level of gang activity in Cape Town as being the reason for the level of violent crime, as well as the exceptionally high levels of drug usage in areas of the Cape. There is no doubt that the gang culture in the Cape, firmly rooted in the prison culture,

has a bearing on the level of criminal activity, as well as the highly organised and secretive nature that goes with the gang culture endemic in a number of the lower socioeconomic areas of the Cape Flats. This, in itself, is a strong indicator of organised crime on a widespread level and the role of crime intelligence in combatting organised crime is one of the core mandates and objectives of the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence unit. Data would indicate that this role is not and, over the past period, has not been fulfilled to any major level. It is a given that it is not easy to break into the gang culture, more particularly due to the defensive nature of the gangs and

their structures. However, the level of demonstrated success of crime intelligence activities leads to the questioning of the crime intelligence structures in place, and effective management of these resources. A clear focus on the role, activities, management and monitoring of the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence unit going forward is essential nationally and at a metro level to reduce the unacceptable level of crime.

PETER BAGSHAWE holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the former University of Rhodesia and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

August 2017

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Conferences, events & exhibitions of interest to the security industry LOCAL EVENTS: 2018

Fair of Defence, Security, Protection and Rescue | Venue: Pomurski Sejem d.d. Gornja Radgona, Slovenia Email: robifiser@pomurski-sejem.si www.pomurski-sejem.si

Building concept, IT Security | Venue: Belgrade, Serbia | www.isec-expo.rs

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2017

September 26-27: FinnSec | Venue: Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, Finland | www.finnsec.fi

September 11-13: Kazakhstan Security Systems | Venue: Korme Exhibition Centre, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan | Jack Yasakov | Email: yasakov25@gmail.com

September 26-28: Safety & Security Amsterdam (SSA) | Venue: Amsterdam, Netherlands www.safetysecurityamsterdam.nl

October 18-19: Cyber Security Chicago | Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, United States | www.cybersecurity-chicago.com

September 12-15: DSEI 2017. World’s leading defence and security exhibition | Venue: ExCeL, London | www.DSEI.co.uk

September 26-28: Alarms Protection Security | Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France | www.salon-aps.com

September 14-17: ISAF Istanbul – Security, fire, Emergency & Search-Rescue Fair Venue: Istanbul Expo Centre, Istanbul | www. isaffuari.com

September 27-28: SecurityUser Expo | Venue: Bella Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark | www.securityuserexpo.com

May 22-24: SECUREX SOUTH AFRICA 2018 Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg | Leigh Miller, marketing manager | Tel: +27 (0)11 835 1565

September 19-21: Man & Security | Venue: Minsk, Belarus | www.expoforum.by

September 27-29: Securika Siberia | Venue: Novosibirsk Expo Centre, Russia | www.securika-siberia.ru

September 22-24: Sobra – International

October 3-6: iSEC – Security, Smart

October 6-8: MLA Expo | Venue: Telford, United Kingdom | www.locksmiths.co.uk/ mla-expo

November 10-12: Caips - International Protection, Security and Fire Safety Exhibition | Venue: Uzexpocentre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan | www.caips.uz

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2018 March 6-08 2018: ISC (International Exhibition & Conference for Security) Brasil | Venue: Expo Centre Norte, São Paulo, Brazil | www.reedexpo.com/en/ Events/6229/ISC-Brasil March 19-22: INTERSEC FORUM 2018 Venue: Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre | www.intersec-forum.com

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