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CONTENTS www.securityfocusafrica.com | July 2017

JULY 2017

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COVER STORY

‘TOUGHEST EVER’ BIOMETRIC TERMINAL FOR HARSH CONDITIONS Designed to withstand the most demanding environments, the new MorphoAccess SIGMA Extreme, a ruggedised biometric terminal for access control and time and attendance, is now available in the sub-Saharan African market.

8 FEATURES 8

SPECIAL FEATURE: CYBERCRIME PREVENTION

In July 2015, the world witnessed what has become one of the most famous hacking and data breach incidents of all time, due to the sensitive nature of the information. Ashley Madison, an online platform designed for married individuals looking for a discreet, extramarital affair with other married couples or singles experienced one of the biggest data security breaches of all time.

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22 REGULARS

21 On the Market

• More award success for Paxton’s Net2 Entry Touch Panel.

Hijacking still a massive issue in SA.

• M2SYS selects Suprema for biometrics.

6 News

22 Industry Opinion

Will new cybercrime bill adequately address online crime?

Is your security partner curbing or creating crime?

11 Case Study

Electronic Security Distributors Association AGM.

4 Comment

• Intelligent intruder solutions. • Technology that gets under your skin.

24 Association News

25 International News

• Hikvision thermal cameras to improve safety and security.

Security solutions for financial organisations.

• Bordeaux puts its trust in Airbus.

• Hikvision and SGS to collaborate.

16 Company News

• Keeping Paaspop safe.

• The 2017 security industry top influencers.

• Milestone Systems retains global position.

14 Opinion Piece

• ALCO-Safe launches line of educational safety booklets. • Surfing the next wave of building and security systems. • Quality should be main priority for uniforms. • New standard set in allround safety footwear.

20 Cyber Security Cyber security in the age of always on.

29 Law & Security SARB application for review of the public protector’s report.

30 Index of Advertisers 31 Calendar 32 Directory

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EDITORS COMMENT

Hijacking still a massive issue in SA

he economic and political woes experienced by South Africans have intensified over recent months, with what seems to be a never-ending stream of Gupta Leaks, manufacturers having to take their businesses out of the country due to loss of revenue and, of course, the inevitable job losses that follow. One could argue that it has never been so difficult to remain positive, and the one question on everybody’s lips is how much has our country really been bought and sold for? With so much economic and political turmoil, our attention has also from time to time been taken away from an ever-present, yet insidious and ongoing problem – crime. According to crime stats, one of South Africa’s biggest crime problems at the moment is hijacking. In 2016, the SAPS stats showed a worrying spike of almost 15 per cent in reported cases. After a series of decreases in reported hijackings in 2012, 2013, and 2014, last year’s data shows that the number of hijackings have increased to a high of 14 602 hijackings a year, up from 12 773 in 2015. From a new low in 2012 – where just over 9 000 cases were reported – hijackings increased more than 53 per cent in the next five years. The Institute of Security Studies (ISS) have pulled no punches in where it believes that blame lies, and has raised the issue of poor leadership in South Africa’s police services as a key cause for a new spike in crime.

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The Institute says that the SAPS has a staggering R87 billion and a massive workforce, but ongoing volatility and leadership unrest takes the focus away from the core issue of fighting crime. According to the ISS and Corruption Watch, poor police commissioner appointments have reversed the gains made since democracy was achieved. It noted that between 1994 and 2012, murder levels in South Africa dropped by 54 per cent. Between 2009 and 2011, under dedicated political leadership and capable operational police commanders, armed attacks on homes and businesses and car hijackings in Gauteng decreased by 20, 19 and 32 per cent respectively. In comparison, the SAPS budget has increased by 50 per cent since 2012 to R87-billion. Between 2002 and 2012, the organisation grew by about 68 000 posts. The ISS says that with almost 195 000 employees, the SAPS is now one of the largest policing agencies in the world. Yet, in spite of the increase in resources and the expertise, SAPS performance over the past five years has deteriorated significantly. According to the SAPS’ most recent crime statistics (covering a trimester between April and December 2016), a total of 12 743 cars were hijacked and reported to the police, up from 11 086 for the same comparable period the previous year. This equates to an average of 46.3 cars hijacked each day in South Africa in that period, up 15 per cent from the prior period. Earlier this year, Ctrack, a local vehicle tracking company, released its annual hijacking statistics where it revealed the most hijacked cars in South Africa, as well as those areas around the country where hijacking was most prevalent.

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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Unsurprisingly, the most hijacked cars are also the most commonly purchased cars in South Africa. According to the group, the VW Polo is the most hijacked passenger vehicle in the country, while the Toyota Fortuner is the most hijacked SUV, and Ford is the third most targeted manufacturer. All these makes and models have made multiple appearances on the top 10 best-sellers list each year. The most targeted cars tend to line up with the most popular cars, Ctrack said, with the Polo Vivo, Fortuner and Ford Ecosport featuring in the top 10 list of best-selling vehicles as of May 2017. Other popular and high-risk makes include Citroen, Kia, Hyundai, BMW, Audi, Renault, Chevrolet, Tata, Opel, Nissan, Honda,Volvo, Datsun. According to a new consumer online platform, known as ProActive SA, a wellinformed citizen is always safer. ProActive publishes information on hijacking trends including affected and high risk areas around the country. Crimes are less opportunistic and more organised and targeted. Specific makes and models of vehicles, more expensive vehicles are being stolen/ hijacked and utilised in crimes to blend in with their targeted areas. Criminals are well dressed and their modus operandi is carried out with military precision. Vehicles are being used for a specific crime and then later either abandoned or sold on the black market. ProActive SA also says that the rapid distribution of the information can contribute to the possible arrest of the suspect in possession of the stolen or hijacked vehicle. The distribution might also hinder any further incidents occurring while in the possession of the suspects. ProActive says that based on research, it has been established that 85 per cent of violent crimes are committed with vehicles. Being able to apprehend or having the information made available to security service providers can reduce violent crimes being committed within your operating area.

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Will new cybercrime bill

adequately address online crime?

The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill tabled in the National Assembly earlier this year, aims to consolidate the various laws in the country which attempt to deal with cybercrime related issues.

ollowing an initial deadline of 28 July, the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services has extended the deadline for commentary and submissions on the Bill to 10 August 2017.

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While legal experts agree that the country desperately needs such legislation, concerns have also been raised about the loopholes in its current format. The escalation of cybercrime in South Africa has elicited legislative intervention from government in the form of the draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill (the Bill). On 28 August 2015, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invited public comment on the Bill. The Bill imposes an array of penalties on offenders on conviction, who will be liable for fines or imprisonment for up to 15 years. It also creates infrastructure, such as the Cyber Response Committee and 24/7 Point of Contact, to promote cybersecurity within South Africa. This Bill address the immediate and costly threat cybercrime poses to business in South Africa, and is a positive legislative leap in the anti-corruption space. The new Bill will have far-reaching effects for several sectors and related industries, including IT, financial service providers, copyright owners, and information security experts among others. At its core, the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill seeks to standardise how crimes in the online and electronic spheres are dealt with. It introduces more than 50 new offences. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development was mandated to review the cybersecurity laws of South Africa to ensure that these laws provide for a coherent and integrated cybersecurity legal framework. According to the Annual Global Fraud Report, by Kroll sub-Saharan Africa has the third highest exposure to incidents of cyber fraud in the world. Last year, IBM and the Ponemon Institute, conducted a Cost of Data Breach Study, which revealed that the total cost of a personal data breach could cost one organisation in the region of R20-milllion. The study also showed that global incidents of cybercrime and cybersecurity breaches are rapidly escalating, with 64 per cent more security incidents reported in 2015 than in 2014. South Africa is a target for cybercrime on the African continent, due to comparatively high Internet connectivity in relation to other African countries. Among the numerous threats posed to South African business by cybercrime

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is the unlawful acquisition or interference with sensitive data relating to their clientele or business operations, and cyber fraud. South Africans are defrauded in excess of R2.2-billion each year through online scams and cyber related crimes, according to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre. Cybercrime is defined as "any criminal or other offence that is facilitated by or involves the use of electronic communications or information systems, including any device or the Internet or any one or more of them" in the Electronic Communications and Transactions Amendment Bill, 2012. At the 2015 Security Summit, held in Johannesburg, it was revealed that South Africa suffered more cybercrime attacks than any other country in Africa during a six-week period leading up to the summit. The revised version of the Bill tabled in Parliament on 21 February 2017, has created several new offences for unlawful cyber. In terms of the Bill, the following activities are criminalised: • Revenge porn. • Unlawful securing of access to data, a computer programme, a computer data storage medium or a computer system. • Unlawful acquisition of data. • Unlawful acts in respect of software or hardware tools. • Unlawful interference with data or a computer programme. • Unlawful interference with a computer data storage medium or computer system. • Unlawful acquisition, possession, provision, receipt or use of password, access codes or similar data or devices. • Cyber fraud. • Cyber forgery and uttering. • Cyber extortion. • Certain aggravated offences. • Attempting, conspiring, aiding, abetting, inducing, inciting, instigating, instructing, commanding or procuring to commit an offence. • Theft of incorporeal properties. • Unlawful broadcast or distribution of data messages which incites damage to property or violence. • Unlawful broadcast or distribution of data messages which is harmful. • Unlawful broadcast or distribution of data messages of intimate image without consent.

COVER STORY

‘Toughest ever’ biometric

terminal for harsh conditions Designed to withstand the most demanding environments, the new MorphoAccess® SIGMA Extreme, a ruggedised biometric terminal for access control and time and attendance, is now available in the subSaharan African market.

his latest addition to the award winning SIGMA family of readers is built to endure everything from dust, salt mist and rain, to attempted vandalism and accidental impacts – protected by strong polycarbonate plastics, thick tempered glass and meticulous sealing. Succeeding to the previous-generation Outdoor MorphoAccess 500 series, it capitalises on the latest waves of technology and advancements to give industrial users the most reliable and resilient biometric solutions. It features very responsive touchscreen controls

and a biometric sensor that is certainly the largest single fingerprint sensor on the local market. “This new terminal is impervious to dust, rain and other elements. It is ideally suited for industrial environments, manufacturing plants, mines, construction sites, power plants and the like,” explains Nicolas Garcia, Morpho’s regional director of sales for sub-Saharan Africa. Every aspect of the MA SIGMA Extreme is designed with the harshest conditions in mind. For instance, an ambient light sensor ensures

ultra-bright touchscreen to improve usability when in direct sunlight, and a powerful loudspeaker enables users to catch sound messages even in noisy environments. Nicolas says the terminal also goes a long way to addressing issues of fraud at sites such as mines and construction sites. “Aside from our world-class, patented fake finger detection technology, the MA SIGMA Extreme also features face detection and picture logging, a ‘duress’ finger option, a timed anti-pass back feature, and the ability to hold lists of banned users.” Its 16 programmable function keys enable individuals to clock-in with different job codes. Storing logs of up to one million records, and integrating directly into holiday scheduling, this helps operation managers keep a far closer watch on their resources and project costs. Finally, at software level, the MA SIGMA Extreme boasts a flexible architecture with various software integration possibilities, to ensure easy deployment and address multiple use case scenarios.

Morpho South Africa, a subsidary of Safran Identity & Security, is now

berthur Technologies (OT) and Safran Identity & Security (Morpho) are joining forces to create a world leader in digital security & identification technologies with the ambition to empower citizens and consumers alike to interact, pay, connect, commute, travel and even vote safely in ways that are now possible in a connected world. Last September, Safran announced that it had entered into exclusive negotiations with Advent International, the owner of Oberthur Technologies since 2011, to sell its identity and security activities and the transaction

was finalised on 31 May 2017. With a mix of complementary activities addressing the specific needs of five major industries (financial services, telecom, identity, security and IoT), OT-Morpho has an extensive global presence and unique technological expertise (biometrics, authentication, digital security, data and video analytics). With close to €3-billion in revenues, OT-Morpho employs more than 14 000 people worldwide, nearly 2 000 of whom work in the field of R&D. “We are truly excited about combining OT and Morpho, two highly

complementary leading companies. This merger will bring something completely new to the market, with trusted identities at the core of our solutions. “As our physical and digital, civil and commercial lifestyles converge, OT-Morpho stands precisely at that crossroads to leverage the best in digital security and identity technologies, including biometrics, to offer customised solutions to its clients,” declared Didier Lamouche, chief executive officer of OT-Morpho. Temporarily designated by the name “OT-Morpho”, the company will unveil its new name in September.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: CYBERCRIME

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SPECIAL FEATURE: CYBERCRIME

group calling themselves “The Impact Team” stole the Ashely Madison user data and copied personal information about the site's user base, threatening to release users' names and personal identifying information if Ashley Madison was not immediately shut down. On 18 and 20 August, the group leaked more than 25 gigabytes of company data, including user details, which left thousands of its customers publicly shamed and exposed. The users filed a $567 million class-action lawsuit against Avid Dating Life and Avid Media, the owners of Ashley Madison, and by July 2017, the website owners agreed to settle for $11.2 million.

The cost of crime While the Ashley Madison story had devastating personal consequences for its users, the financial impact of cybercrime can be just as crippling. The cost of cybercrime could end up costing the global economy in the region of R78-trillion by the year 2021. This is according to Paolo Passeri, Cisco’s consulting systems engineer for cloud security, who was speaking at the Cisco Connect South Africa Conference held at Sun City in March this year. While Mr Passeri believes that multiple factors will contribute to the rising level of cybercrimes, he adds that the Internet of Things (IoT), more so than intellectual property, is increasingly putting devices at risk. “Cybercriminals are using ransomware to encrypt data and demand money from owners of these devices,” he adds. “The same techniques used by cybercriminals on devices like computers are now being used across a range of devices from smartphones to home appliances connected to the internet,” says Passeri. “Once hackers have user data they can do whatever they want because every attack is a new opportunity to make money with the same tools being used to repeat the attack.”

annually, according to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) and although technology adds ease and convenience to our lives, these stats show that it also puts people at greater risk. “Every individual and every company is a potential victim,” says Professor Sebastiaan von Solmes, Director of the Centre for Cyber Security at the University of Johannesburg. “No one is immune from cybercrime and cybercriminals usually target the end-user, because they represent the easiest point at which to hack into a company’s systems. Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing international crimes, and was rated as the fifth highest risk on a likelihood/impact scale by the World Economic Forum’s 2015 Global Risk Report.

Cybercrime and Cyberattacks in SA Professor von Solmes says that it’s difficult to pinpoint an exact number of incidents in South Africa because it is not compulsory to report cybercrime in this country. As far back as 2013, the Norton Report stated that South Africa has the third highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide. The data was exposed through a presentation made at the 2015 Security Summit, held in Johannesburg in May 2015, where it was revealed that, during a six-week period leading up to the Summit, South Africa suffered more cybercrime attacks than any other country in Africa. According to an article by Chad Fichardt, titled ‘Just How Big a threat is Cybercrime to SA’ and published on BDLive, the

The cost of cybercrime could end up costing the global economy in the region of R78-trillion by the year 2021 consequences of these attacks are farreaching and billions of rands could be lost each year. Equally concerning is the fact that Antonio Forzieri, Cyber Security Practise Lead: EMEA at Symantic, is quoted in the article as saying that “one in 214 emails sent in South Africa during 2014 was a spear-fishing attack.” Rudi Steenkamp, Head of IT at Strate, and Dale Connock, the organisation’s Head of Risk, point out that South Africa is not alone in facing the threat of cyber criminals. Moreover, the country is not targeted as frequently or aggressively as other nations. “Of course, that’s not to say that we are not at risk,” they acknowledge. “We all need to be prepared to face this ever-present threat.” In February last year, the Government Communications and Information Services database was hacked by Hactivist Group Anonymous, resulting in a leak of the names, phone numbers, email addresses and passwords of approximately 1 500 government employees. A few weeks later the South African Department of Water Affairs was hacked by the same group, resulting in the leak of sensitive data including usernames, passwords, full names, identity numbers, highly sensitive data and details of projects undertaken by that department.

Prevalence of cybercrime South Africans lose in excess of R2.2 billion to internet fraud and phishing attacks

In 2015, Ashley Madison, an Online platform for extramarital affairs, experienced one of the biggest data security breaches of all time SECURITY FOCUS AFRICA | JULY 2017

SPECIAL FEATURE: CYBERCRIME

In response to the elevated threat of cybercrime, the South African Reserve Bank announced, on 23 August 2016, the establishment of a special forum of "all South Africa's major financial institutions" to put together contingency measures to protect critical financial infrastructure from a prolonged cyberattack. The escalation of cybercrime in South Africa has elicited legislative intervention from government in the form of the draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill (the Bill). On 28 August 2015, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invited public comment on the Bill. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development was mandated to review the cybersecurity laws of South Africa to ensure that these laws provide for a coherent and integrated cybersecurity legal framework. Having regard to the commentary of the public, a revised version of the Bill was tabled in Parliament on 21 February 2017.

New legislation Meanwhile the head of the Hawks cybercrime unit, Piet Pieterse, has praised government’s revised Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill as a: “a brilliant piece of legislature that will clearly assist law enforcement in eradicating the cybercrime phenomenon,” he said “The bill places an obligation on government to investigate and deal with cybercrime and the aspect of capacity building is quite vital within law enforcement,” Pieterse said.

“The Hawks have declared cybercrime as a priority offence which is dealt with on a specialised level, and the focus on digital forensic investigations is paramount. We cannot work without international law enforcements,” he said. With an increase in data usage in the country, coupled with the falling cost of data, Pieterse said cyberspace is a safe environment provided users are cautious and don’t take unnecessary risks, and are knowledgeable about cybersecurity breaches. “The number of incidents may not have drastically increased, but the intensity and complexity of the crime as well as the value has increased tenfold,” he said. “It is disturbing to the see the intensity of incidents and the damage caused by cybercrime.”

Perceptions about accountability The issue around who is accountable for preventing cybercrime in any organisation is still problematic in South Africa, according to Matthew Kibby, regional director of VMware in Sub-Saharan Africa. A national survey conducted by VMware found that people felt South African chief executives should be held accountable for cyber breaches. The survey showed that 35% of IT decision makers believe that C-level executives or corporate boards should be held accountable for cyber security lapses. At least 16% of survey respondents agreed that top level executives pay enough attention to cyber security issues.

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Until cybercrime is considered a top management issue, there will be an increasing number of attacks. Previous research indicated that only 8% of corporate leaders in Europe, the Middle East and Africa consider cyber security as a key business priority. Security firm BDO says that many organisations in SA employ a firewall cyber protection strategy that could leave them vulnerable to serious data breaches because cybercriminals constantly innovate their threat tactics to breach organisations and make off with valuable data. The VMware survey confirmed that 16% of IT decision makers expect their organisations to be victims of cybercrime within days saying that lack of budget and untrained or careless staff were the most pressing challenges in dealing with cyber security.

South Africans lose in excess of R2.2 billion to internet fraud and phishing attacks annually In the 2015/16 Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) Report, compiled by Wolfpack Information Risk organisations are making progress on building the foundations of cybersecurity. However, most respondents report having only a “moderate” level of maturity in their current capability. There is still a lot of work to be done. The protection of critical information infrastructures (CII) is the shared responsibility of both public and private organisations. The potential for cyberattacks to cause damage at a societal level calls for a coordinated response, in which dependencies and vulnerabilities in these infrastructures can be identified and addressed. Given the scale and scope of the challenge, responsibility must be shared by both public and private sectors alike. South Africa needs to adopt a framework to minimise the likelihood and impact of successful cyberattacks.

CASE STUDY

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o effectively meet the school’s needs, two security officers were deployed with Active Track devices, and RFID tags were installed at various points along the patrol routes, including all entrances to the school building. The devices were a suitable means to protect the assets and persons located on the premises given the Active Track’s GPS, GSM and RFID capabilities, panic and duress functions, and dedicated support of a 24hour call centre. During the first few months of implementing the patrol routes, one of the officers found a door ajar when scanning the door’s RFID tag with the Active Track. Upon closer inspection, the door was being held open by a wad of paper. In reaction to this finding, the officer pressed the Active Track’s panic button. The

trigger of the panic function set off an alarm in the 24-hour call centre, and placed a silent call through to the Active Track device to listen in on the scene. The officer quietly explained his findings to the call centre agent, in response to which the agent notified the guarding company of its officer’s comments and provided it with the officer’s precise GPS location. This prompted the dispatch of a reaction vehicle to the school. While the vehicle was on its way, the officer entered the building in an attempt to apprehend any intruders. On entering one of the laboratories, it was apparent that it had been looted, and that the culprits had escaped with equipment through a window. The officer activated the Active Track’s callme function, and reported the robbery to the call centre.

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Having been updated en-route, the reaction vehicle traversed the area while the two officers scoured the grounds on foot. Within minutes, one of the officers found a bag hidden in the bushes, containing expensive-looking laboratory equipment and supplies. He activated the Active Track’s callme function, and described his discovery. Meanwhile, the reaction vehicle came across two men running in the opposite direction of the school, with a similar bag in tow. The men were stopped, questioned and apprehended. The police were notified, and arrived on scene to take the men in for questioning. At the request of the police, the call centre provided it with the data of that evening’s patrols, including the GPS locations of the RFID tags, the patrol point check-in times, and the GPS routes travelled by the officers. With the help of this data, the police pinpointed the time of the robbery, determined the route most likely travelled by the intruders, and concluded that the culprits had had inside help in the form of keeping the door open.

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CASE STUDY

Technology that gets under your skin The Salzburg Festival is considered the world’s pre-eminent drama and classical music festival. Now that Siemens has equipped the specially built opera houses with state-of-theart technology, the festival also ranks at the top in building technology. A sophisticated system ensures the perfect balance of comfort, cutting-edge technology, safety and security.

he Salzburg Festival looks back on a long tradition. Founded in 1920 by theatre director and producer Max Reinhardt, the festival quickly grew into a cultural event of international stature, not least because major artists like Toscanini, Böhm and von Karajan left their mark on its history. Today nearly 260 000 visitors attend one of the over 200 events of the Salzburg Festival each year. There are 14 performance venues, three of which were built between 1925 and 1960 specifically for the Festival: the Mozart House, the Felsenreitschule riding academy and the Great Festival Hall. However, perfect musical and dramatic performances require more than just outstanding artists and breathtaking ambience. For this reason, the current building technology in these three venues comes from Siemens, thereby creating perfect places. Perfectly balanced, cutting-edge technology ensures utmost comfort, maximum safety and security and firstclass acoustics. The facilities are equipped with building automation, sound systems, stage management consoles, fire

detection technology, access control and evacuation systems. In use are Sigmasys, Siport and Simatic systems from Siemens.

Top-of-the-line fire safety and access control The Sigmasys fire detection system delivers maximum safety. The Sigmasys installation in Salzburg consists of three core systems and two subpanels in the Mozart House and the Felsenreitschule. Over 1 800 automatic and nearly 180 nonautomatic fire detectors monitor the many different areas throughout the festival halls. Linear detectors, flame detectors and smoke extraction systems protect the audience and stage areas. Festival managers also have at their disposal a control console and a guard tour integrated into the system. To ensure more than just fire detection, an evacuation system complements the fire detection system. In an emergency, festival attendees are given instructions on how to exit the building safely and securely. Thanks to this complete system, fires are detected immediately and reliably and reported to the authorities so

countermeasures can be launched instantly. This means that festival organisers can rely on the highest level of protection for people and assets. The Siport access control system ensures that only authorised persons gain access to the festival halls. Siport NT VAS issues approximately 7 000 photo ID cards in Salzburg every summer, for example to performers, stage technicians and administrative staff. The counterfeit-proof photo ID cards can be produced in a flash and are used not only

Siemens has added considerably to the safety and comfort of the internationally renowned Salzburg Festival for access control, but also for time tracking and cashless payment in the cafeteria. VAS is an integrated ID card creation system that uses a special security overlay with holographic printing to reliably prevent tampering.

Perfect sound and safety The stage manager is in charge of the overall co-ordination at the festival. This includes a wide range of procedures. He

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member hears the sound not only at the same time but in the same quality. The system is continuously self-monitoring. As soon as a malfunction occurs, it sends relevant information to the responsible personnel.

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or she monitors the action on stage, calls performers in the dressing room and issues light signals. During the performance, all the threads converge on a specially designed stage manager console. Cameras allow the stage manager to keep a watchful eye on the stage and other important areas. The user interface of the console features keys and a touch screen for maximum ease of use. Individual keys and their functions can be customized. This ensures that the stage manager is well prepared for challenging situations during a performance. In fact, the innovations deliver not only an abstract technical benefit, but also make the stage manager’s life easier, as Alexander Kerschbaumer, project manager at Siemens Building Technologies, explains. “The old stage manager consoles still had wooden boxes. The stage manager had to have the skill of a pianist to issue signals. The newly installed technology makes control so much easier.” In an emergency, the stage manager can

contact authorities and first responders as well as organise the evacuation over the public address system. More than 300 loudspeaker circuits were installed for these tasks in the Mozart House and the Felsenreitschule alone. The Great Festival Hall is still being moderniSed. Once the work is completed, approximately 400 loudspeaker circuits will ensure smooth operations in this one venue. A digital network was set up to improve the acoustics in the festival halls. The sound systems and all the required components in the stage and audience area are now from Siemens. Fiber-optic cables transmit all the audio data and control information digitally to the three venues. The system uses a digital time division multiplex (TDM) process. Each one of the base units used has an audio data bus with 256 time slots, which carry 256 signals simultaneously. Computer-controlled loudspeakers and equalizers ensure that every audience

Precise control of the interior temperature and humidity, and keeping them constant, is particularly important in a festival hall. It is the only way artists and their temperature-sensitive instruments can deliver a first-class performance while the audience enjoys the utmost in comfort. To this end, Siemens designed a sophisticated climate control system. The Alm River and its branches flow under the city of Salzburg. The cold water is rerouted underneath the Great Festival Hall and used for air conditioning to maintain a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 55 per cent in the concert hall. The automation system from Siemens also controls the ventilation system. It supplies fresh air to the concert halls continuously and quietly. To reliably prevent malfunctions, a management station monitors actual values via more than 6,000 data points. The station is extremely sensitive and reports the smallest disruption or deviation from the specified values.

Summary With a unique overall system to improve room temperature, humidity, acoustics, stage manager systems, fire detection and access control, Siemens has added considerably to the safety and comfort of the internationally renowned Salzburg Festival. The cutting-edge technology guarantees the best acoustics, optimal room temperature and climate, reliable fire safety and a state-of-the-art evacuation. All the stakeholders benefit from the new technology. Stage managers can organize their tasks using a touch screen and key shortcuts. The audience can lean back and enjoy the show. These conditions make attending the Salzburg Festival a special treat.

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OPINION PIECE

Security solutions for financial organisations

By Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls Area General Manager, Building Efficiency – Africa

Financial institutions are typically large, complex entities. They have one key requirement when it comes to security – the solutions they select have to last the distance. This means they need to be able to evolve rapidly, integrate easily with other systems, and be flexible, adapting to the changing needs of the business. In a sector where change and disruption are key factors, and technology and cyber threats are advancing apace, these are critical requirements.

inancial institutions have a substantial footprint with lots of real estate, large distribution networks, a sizeable staff complement and multiple huge datacentres – the engine rooms at the core of their business. A high level of digital disruption in this sector has seen new business models emerge, ushering in new, more digital and

virtual means of engaging with customers, and a bigger focus on customer experience. This has made securing the business, its assets, people and customers a multifaceted challenge. Are there security solutions that can keep pace with transformation in this sector?

Physical, logical and virtual systems converge For many of financial organisations, operational efficiency, securing cost efficiency and risk management remain a high priority. As physical, logical and virtual systems converge, assets, information and people are under threat. To achieve greater control and lower risk, the consolidation of systems and efforts to achieve standardisation across these organisations have become increasingly important. The IT environment is far from stable as technology continues to leapfrog ahead. CCTV systems, for example, have evolved from using local storage for footage to using network storage, from running analytics on the server to enabling analytics on the network device, and from providing a single camera view to providing multiple simultaneous views. At the same time, legacy systems must be incorporated. With multiple protocols and formats to accommodate, a standardised environment where, for example, end-to-end encryption is enabled, is vital. How does consolidation and standardisation drive tighter security? Consider this: whether in a backwater town or major city centre, every branch of a

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bank presents the same level of risk in that each provides access to the bank’s core systems. Security thus must be applied in a consistent manner across geographies and facilities, regardless of relative perceptions of risk. Similarly, banking organisations often have personnel moving between branches and banking divisions. With larger banks employing more than 100 000 staff across hundreds of branches, this can be a security nightmare, especially as banking halls become more ‘open’ to customers and it becomes more difficult to identify staff and manage access to restricted areas. With increased threats to data, assets and people, it is critical that the security systems in place be able to work together to manage identity and access, placing a single consistent layer of protection across the organisation, regardless of facility type or geography. Such a system would, for example, ensure each employee only needed a single security card (rather than multiple cards for multiple sites) that would grant them access to specific areas based on their security level – e.g., to restricted areas but not to strongboxes. It would also work at a logical level, denying network access to someone who tries to sign in from one location while being logged in at another. It’s clear why leading control and security solutions that have a large research and development component, clear roadmaps, a proven track record and global recognition are gaining favour among financial organisations.

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Financial institutions function in a highly competitive environment where customer service and the customer experience is a differentiator. This has seen facilities introduce couches and ticketing systems in banking halls. With security systems sharing the banking network with these systems, it’s not hard to see the synergies. For example, to improve floor operations, CCTV camera footage feeds logistics systems, alerting managers to where service bottlenecks may be forming and driving allocation of more consultants to particular areas. As physical, logical and virtual systems continue to converge, ensuring a single consistent risk and security policy will be very important. Any new security systems or features will require forethought. Ensuring that their security systems are open, integrate easily with other systems, and constantly evolve, enabling the organisation to make use of new and emerging technologies, will position banks well to secure their people, customers and assets in physical and virtual environments. M

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COMPANY NEWS

ALCO-Safe launches line of educational safety booklets Despite ongoing on-site drug and alcohol testing, and rehabilitative measures undertaken by many organisations in a bid to reduce alcohol and drug related accidents and incidents at the workplace, many businesses are still struggling with ongoing problems.

LCO-Safe is assisting these organisations with the introduction of a line of educational handbooks, providing a wealth of educational information, assisting to reduce the incidents of positive drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. Many businesses are turning to companies such as ALCO-Safe, leading provider of alcohol and drug testing and educational material, to give educational talks on the dangers of alcohol and drugs in the workplace. However, these tend to have a short-term impact, therefore needing to be repeated frequently, and can cost large companies with high staff volumes money in lost productivity, as staff are taken out of rotation for the duration of the talks. In order to answer this need to educate staff with minimum impact to productivity and at as low a cost as possible, ALCOSafe are now creating a line of educational booklets. Employees can take these handbooks home with them, to read at leisure and consult at any time they need to refresh their information. Employee awareness education: Newlydeveloped, these booklets are written in an easy-to-understand way, with lots of visuals to explain concepts.

Rhys Evans, director at ALCO-Safe, says: “We are finding that many organisations struggle to communicate with staff around controversial topics such as the effects of alcohol and alcohol abuse as, often, education on such matters can come across as lecturing or ‘downloading’ to employees. “Many organisations are having far more success educating their staff with these booklets, either to supplement an educational talk, or as a standalone campaign.” Mr Evans says the content of the booklets is conversational and informative, rather than instructional or cautionary. “The booklets use words like ‘we’ when referring to drinkers, which is inclusive, and they give useful statistics on what constitutes a single drink, how many units of alcohol can be consumed comfortably before a person is considered ‘over the limit’, and how long it takes for a drink to leave the system.” According to Mr Evans, many employees are not aware that they are over the limit, or that having more than a certain number of drinks the night before can result in still being over the limit the following day. He says that this results in many employees failing alcohol testing the following day, and being penalised for something that they

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weren’t aware of or Rhys Evans, director educated about. at ALCO-Safe “A failed alcohol test can cost an employee his or her job, which has longterm impacts on the individual and their family. Ensuring that staff are educated in an informative and understanding manner helps employees make an informed decision about the quantity of alcohol they consume and when they consume it,” says Mr Evans. The booklets are available on a wide range of topics, from the effects of alcohol and drugs, to safety in the workplace, and other sensitive topics such as HIV and tuberculosis (TB). Mr Evans advises that these have the most success when distributed either by an external source, such as during or after an ALCO-Safe lecture or training session, or through a trusted staff or union representative. “Staff respond well to information coming from a trusted or external source as it is seen as being external from the organisation, and not part of a disciplinary process. Businesses are having a lot of success with these booklets, and are finding that they are contributing to a marked improvement in alcohol testing results,” concludes Mr Evans.

COMPANY NEWS

Surfing the next wave of building and security systems By Peter Stutz, Portfolio Manager: Security at Jasco Enterprise

Many commercial facilities in South African have a number of different security solutions in place. As technologies continue to advance and prices drop, the enormous benefits they bring are making it a risky proposition not to upgrade to digital, analytics and open systems, and integrate these disparate systems for better control.

t present, many organisations still make use of stand-alone analogue solutions, sweating their investments by doing piecemeal integrations (eg, integrating surveillance and access control solutions) and upgrades to address changing risk profiles. Often, security still falls outside of information technology with budgets and management usually being separate. These tactics start to look less attractive, however, as technology advances begin to fundamentally change the way security solutions can be applied, reaching into new segments of the business to add value.

Future tech wave In five years’ time, security solutions as we know them will have converged with IT infrastructure, enterprise applications and external systems (eg IoT) to deliver way more than perimeter surveillance, authentication and protection of assets and people. Intelligent algorithms and analytics in CCTV and surveillance systems can, for example, be used within retail and service segments. They can assist companies to better understand how to optimise traffic, store layout and merchandising, and even prompt staff placement, shifting staff dynamically to improve management of service segments. This is only the beginning. Consider the potential of tying together a personal cloud with a building system that reaches into enterprise systems. This could create a reality in which an individual, on

authentication at the entrance of a building, becomes the catalyst for a whole series of automated events that link together the individual, people within the facility and the functional spaces within the building to drive efficiencies and productivity to a new level. For example, as a visitor enters a building to attend a meeting, all attendees are alerted, boardroom sensors are activated and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) are adjusted, catering requirements are communicated, and personal diaries are updated with attendee information. Other advancements, once the networks are in place, will include rapid automated deployment of security and devices on networks. Instead of manual system integration, system advances will allow for auto provisioning using specific policies for deployment of devices such as cameras, and their integration into larger systems.

Moving forward The first step toward modern systems is migrating to IP-based infrastructure and wireless technologies. This provides the organisation with greater flexibility. With the addition of advanced features, traditional challenges can be alleviated. Introducing intelligence and analytics provides better ways to analyse inputs at national operations centres, and offers new ways to present alerting and notification, improving compliance. As security solutions and features begin to add value to the business on more fronts

than just protecting assets and people, the business case for implementation and for converging business, IT and security budgets will begin to make sense. However, with multiple systems to integrate, it’s critical that organisations select a system integrator with a keen understanding of the security challenges integration presents. If organisations are to integrate HVAC, enterprise and security systems and devices, as well as the new hosted applications with their ‘built-in’ APIs that are emerging, an integration layer is required. Many organisations are currently grappling with this challenge. It needs to be done correctly, with consideration for future impacts.

Think ahead As organisations begin to migrate to IP and advanced solutions, their first, most urgent task will be to think ahead. To activate the benefits of technology advances, they need to be asking questions like: • What do we want to be monitoring? • How do we want to control information? • Can we outsource physical management? • What can we feed into our building management system? This is an important part of the journey to digitisation which drives competitiveness and security within a digital environment. The investment is essential but, with some innovation and ingenuity, the returns can be exponential.

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COMPANY NEWS

Quality should be

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When you need to order uniforms with varying requirements for around 3 600 people, how on earth do you meet the challenge and get it right?

ne man has some insights to share with us. Mark Sangster has had over 25 years in the security industry in South Africa and is the Corporate Governance Director of one of the world’s largest security companies – Securitas. “Quality has to be the most important aspect when buying uniforms. This is because the gear needs not only to be durable but also, because some of our staff work 12 hour shifts, the clothing must be comfortable and easy to wear. “Our guards like to have a sense of style with their uniforms, which you can only get if you go for a quality and bespoke product – i.e. you can’t get quality and style from an off-the-shelf uniform, and nor will you get the right branding and distinction that a company such as Securitas wants to convey via its uniformed guards. “While many companies may buy purely on price, this is always a false economy when it comes to buying uniforms because you will

find you’re having to replace uniforms faster than you would normally have planned to reorder them and this means added admin, hassle and, of course, cost. “I would say that buying a quality uniform product has to be the number one priority. When you consider that our staff wear their uniforms with pride because the logo, badge and authority dignifies their role and what they are doing, it can be seen how important the quality of uniform production really is. “In terms of what you should look for when setting out to buy uniforms, for us it’s important to work with established uniform suppliers. We use Sparks & Ellis and we trust them because they are experts in the supply of security uniforms. The next thing you have to check is that the quality of the garment and consistency in production because this is of paramount importance too. And then there are the general service levels and systems.

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Sparks & Ellis has an online ordering service, which we find is indispensable as the system minimises errors with regard to the placement of orders and improves the turnaround time considerably. When you consider that our uniforms, on average, need to be replaced every 9-12 months, depending upon wear and tear, this system needs to be truly efficient. “In fact, it’s the relationship between the company and the uniform supplier that is critical because if you have a good working relationship and good people looking after your business, you can be assured that any problems are ironed out expediently. “Also, this regular contact with the company means that you can stay abreast of new technology and advancement in the production and fabric options that are coming on stream in the industry. “I would suggest for companies with a large turnaround of uniforms that a quarterly meeting is required at the very least, if you want to stay on top of things and ensure that you are getting the best service.” David Gaussen, Director of Sparks & Ellis adds: “Securitas in Cape Town provides security to a number of clients where site specific uniforms are a requirement. In some cases, these uniforms might only need a different badge but essentially each item, in each size and with each different badge, is a new product. “All of these special products require constant monitoring of stock and offtake and with more than 600 line items the challenge is in avoiding an ‘out of stock’ situation. “Added to the mix is the fact that the Securitas training centre also places weekly orders that have to be met within 48 hours – with all the uniforms individually packed in a head-to-toe, per-man parcel.”

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all-round safety footwear Lemaitre, a brand in the BBF Safety Group stable, has announced the launch of two new general purpose safety footwear products.

ith the introduction of the Maximus boot and the Spartacus shoe, Lemaitre aims to set a new standard in general purpose safety footwear with a focus on product quality, durability and comfort. The introduction of the Maximus boot and Spartacus shoe expands Lemaitre’s product portfolio to provide customers with greater choice when it comes to selecting general purpose safety footwear. With product design guided and inspired by Lemaitre’s top-selling Maxeco safety boot and Robust shoe, Maximus and Spartacus sport the features that made Maxeco a household name in general application safety footwear – as well as various product enhancements and innovations.

“Customers have come to know and trust Lemaitre’s Maxeco safety boot as the de facto standard in general purpose safety footwear. With the launch of Maximus and Spartacus we’ve taken the best of Maxeco and added various new features that address the needs of today’s customers. “These include updated stylings, a padded leather collar, reflective strips and a host of other enhancements for improved wearer comfort and safety,” says Peter Gerbrands, Group Marketing Manager, BBF Safety Group. Lemaitre’s latest general purpose safety footwear products were developed based on constantly evolving customer needs and workplace safety requirements. “Across our safety footwear brands, we continue to innovate and invest in research and development to bring to market products that help our customers create safe working environments that in turn, boost productivity and profitability.”

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The Maximus safety boot and Spartacus safety shoe provide an ideal solution for clients who require protection for an array of environments

and applications. Key features of the newly launched products include: • Comfort: Maximus and Spartacus feature several enhanced wearer comfort features. These include a lighter sole unit, a padded leather collar that provides ankle support, a heel grip counter lining to prevent the shoe slipping off and D-rings for quick and easy lacing and unlacing. • Durability: Full leather uppers allow the wearer’s feet to breathe and increases the durability and longevity of the product. This enables the employer to extract maximum value from his workplace safety footwear investment. • Quality: Maximus and Spartacus are locally manufactured in an ISO9001 factory and bear the SANS 20345 quality mark. •S afety: A wide sole design not only provides increased wearer comfort, but provides improved slip resistance, better stability and reduced shock impact. In addition, a bellows tongue prevents dirt, liquid and foreign objects from entering the shoe. With a heritage spanning three decades, Lemaitre has sold more than 8.7 million pairs of Maxeco safety boots to date and remains a trusted brand for customers across multiple industries. Maximus and Spartacus are available in sizes 3 – 13 and can be purchased from authorised BBF Safety Group distributors nationwide.

CAMPROSA’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge Pilanesberg National Park North West Province 3rd to 6th September 2017

An exciting conference program is being prepared which will include a panel discussion on the theme: ”Security within the New Norm”. PLEASE NOTE: Bookings close on Friday 28th July as no further bookings can be accepted. For further details see www.camprosa.co.za or email John at jtunstall@iafrica.com

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CYBER SECURITY

Cyber security

in the age of always on By Claude Schuck, regional manager for Africa at Veeam

The recent spate of global malware attacks should be the impetus every organisation needs to review its business continuity strategy and ensure it remains always on in the event of a crisis, irrespective of its origin. In a connected environment, companies can ill afford to have access to sensitive back-end data compromised and held to ransom.

hile accurate figures are difficult to come by as news is still unfolding, the WannaCry ransomware attack is estimated to have infected more than 200 000 computers worldwide in more than 150 countries, including South Africa. Not accessing data is one thing, but when it has the potential to impact human life, it takes on a different level altogether. Yet, this and other instances of attacks have not come without warning. Ever since we first connected a computer to the Internet, there have been malicious users who wanted to get access to private networks and sensitive data.

Connectedness provides targets The difference in the digital age is that these attackers have access to significantly more sophisticated tools that can target virtually any device in the world. Combine that with the fact that the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to have close on 30 billion connected devices globally by

2020, then you have a potential recipe for significant disaster. In fact, in the recently published Cisco Annual Cyber Security Report 2017 the company writes that adversaries have more tools at their disposal than ever before. They also have a keen sense of when to use each one for maximum effect. The explosive growth of mobile endpoints and online traffic works in their favour. They have more space in which to operate and more choices of targets and approaches. So, with the gauntlet set, why are organisations still caught off guard by ineffective security measures? Cisco writes that the top constraints to adopting advanced security products and solutions are budget (cited by 35 per cent of the respondents), product compatibility (28 per cent), certification (25 per cent), and talent (25 per cent). But, given the potential financial impact and reputational cost to the company brand, the discussion needs to move beyond budgetary constraints and into

ensuring availability of data becomes a strategic priority.

Cost of downtime The recently published 2017 Veeam Availability Report shows that even though some companies are trying to improve access to data, there are still challenges in providing adequate service availability. These include heightening expectations of business units, combined with the evolving and diversifying business landscape, and the move to heterogeneous and hybrid environments. Consequently, this creates a “Protection Gap” where the business is unable to protect its data frequently enough to ensure that the business units’ expectations against data loss are met. The Availability Report has found that the ramifications of these inadequacies averaged R270-million per year in direct financial costs, not even factoring in the resultant impact on digitalisation efforts.

Evolving detection Ultimately, businesses need to not only improve their detection methods, but also their approaches to cyber security. Cisco refers to the concept of “Time to Detect” as it relates to how long it takes a business to realise it has been compromised by a cyber-attack. With the industry average being nine hours, just imagine the repercussions of malicious users accessing sensitive company data. A more balanced approach is required by the organisation to maintain availability, ensuring it remains with more advanced security systems capable of evolving as the threat environment changes. Limited budgets should no longer be used as an excuse. Change needs to happen sooner rather than later, or the company risks closing its doors for good.

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ON THE MARKET

More award success for Paxton’s Net2 Entry Touch Panel The latest addition to Paxton’s video door entry range, the Net2 Entry Touch panel, has recently been named Access Control Product of the Year at the 2017 PSI Premier Awards.

un by leading UK security magazine, Professional Security Installer (PSI), the awards are voted for by security installers. The awards recognise products that stand out in the market by offering great features, benefits, ease of installation and high levels of support. Paxton’s plug and play door entry system, Net2 Entry, has always proved popular with security installers who previously voted the system as Access Control Product of the Year for three consecutive years at these awards. The year, the company’s focus to develop a premium, feature rich panel with a strong emphasis on design and an improved user experience has already seen the panel win two prestigious global design awards, the 2017 iF DESIGN AWARD in the Building Technology category and the Red Dot: Product Design Award 2017.

Gareth O’Hara, Paxton’s Chief Sales Officer said: “We really value the awards that are voted for directly by our customers and are delighted to have won Access Control Product of the Year at the PSI Premier Awards. We’re a company that thrives on the strength of our installer relationships, and are always looking to improve upon our product offering. The new touch panel was designed following feedback from our installers to offer a premium option at a competitive price, as part of our Net2 Entry range. It’s great to see that simplicity, a highquality product and dedicated support are a winning combination and we’d like to thank everyone who voted for the product.” The new panel launched in March 2017, comes with a host of premium features, including a quality 7-inch colour touch screen

and personalisation options, which makes it suitable for more sites than ever before. Available in three variations, flush-mount, surface-mount and rain hood, the panel offers excellent build quality with an easy to read anti-glare screen for optimal daytime viewing. The new user interface is simple and straightforward to navigate, offering dynamic search functionality alongside customisable branding options. Additional features also include a line-out for use with a T-Loop antenna for users with hearing aids and an advanced sound processor for clearer sound quality in busy, high traffic areas. Plus, a high contrast theme to make the screen easy to read. As part of the Net2 Entry range the touch panel is supported by Paxton’s industry leading technical support, 5-year guarantee and a hassle-free returns service.

M2SYS selects Suprema for biometrics Suprema recently announced that the company and its global network of partners can now leverage the M2SYS CloudABIS™ solutions suite to significantly ease the development and implementation efforts required for projects that use Suprema biometric hardware, such as its BioMini Slim 2 fingerprint scanner.

2SYS is a global leader in biometric identification software with more than 300 million enrolled users in projects across more than 100 countries. The latest M2SYS innovation, its CloudABIS™ suite of cloud-based biometric software solutions, is designed to remove the burdens and cost associated with developing, deploying, and maintaining a biometric software system. CloudABIS™ can be rapidly integrated into any software and can match millions of ISO fingerprint templates per second for fast 1:N matching and de-duplication requirements. Leveraging advantages of the M2SYS cloud infrastructure, an enterprise-level biometric matching system can be implemented within hours and just requires a simple connection to the Internet. Suprema offers a suite of innovative fingerprint readers that satisfy the needs of

any biometric project. BioMini Slim 2 is the latest innovation in fingerprint authentication from Suprema. Featuring the world’s slimmest (16 mm in thickness) FAP20 optical sensor, the new BioMini Slim 2 produces unrivalled fingerprint image quality and range-leading features, including Suprema’s proprietary MultiDynamic Range (MDR) technology, FBI PIV/ FIPS 201/Mobile ID FAP20 compliance, high speed USB3.0 interface and Android device support. “It’s easy enough to procure biometric hardware but that’s where the real challenges begin,” commented Mizan Rahman, founder of M2SYS. “Many biometric projects fail because of roadblocks, resource constraints, licensing issues, technical problems, or many other factors related to building, deploying, and maintaining the biometric software.

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“Our new CloudABIS™ suite of cloud-based biometric software solutions was developed based on 15 years of experience in biometric technology to meet our continued goal of eliminating these headaches with a modern and innovative approach. “Now, all Suprema customers have the freedom and flexibility to easily and affordably implement their fingerprint readers without limitations.” The integration of Suprema fingerprint scanners with M2SYS CloudABIS™ is an ideal combination of best-of-breed solutions in biometrics identification. “To maximise the benefits of M2SYS’s cloud based solution, Suprema devices such as the BioMini Slim 2 will provide CloudABIS™ users with the best fingerprint image quality even under harsh conditions and mobile environments,” said Bogun Park, chief executive officer at Suprema ID Inc.

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INDUSTRY OPINION

Is your security partner curbing or creating crime? South Africa has the fourth largest private security industry in the world per capita, with registered security officials outnumbering sworn-in police officers and active soldiers in the army. Arnoux Maré, Group CEO of Innovative Solutions Group and Managing Director of Innovative Guarding Solutions, asks if the industry delivers value for the hard-earned bucks invested by private citizens who no longer trust the limited resources of the SAPS to protect and serve.

he Institute for Race Relations’ (IRR) Centre for Risk Analysis South Africa Survey 2014/2015 found that South Africa’s private security force had quadrupled between 1997 and 2015, from 115 331 registered security officials, to just under 487 000. In comparison, the 2013/14 annual reports of the SAPS, the Private Security Regulatory Authority and the SANDF which comprises the army, air force and navy, note that the South African police force has around 153 000 sworn in police officers, while the South African army has only 89 000 active personnel. This is about half as many people as the private security force. Unfortunately, the growth of the private security industry has been the very bane of some of its own challenges. According to the Security Association of South Africa (SASA), at the Securex conference in Midrand last year, as many as 80 per cent of security guards, employed by more than 9 000 companies, are non-compliant with the security industries standards. Due to the high demand for security in South Africa, particularly by the middle class, guards are being pumped into the

market by security companies without receiving proper screening and training. SASA further reports that there are thousands of security training centres that are providing certificates to individuals seeking to enter the industry - without training them. In addition, SASA has also stated that less than 20 per cent of employers in the security industry are participating in the industry provident fund. This begs the question: ‘would you entrust your property, assets and people to a company that itself behaves illegally, sometimes going as far as to deduct contributions from employees and not hand them over to the fund?’ The onus lies with businesses and estate managers to be vigilant when contracting security companies to ensure that they are compliant with industry regulations. At Innovative Guarding Solutions, we place enormous emphasis on thoroughly vetting staff, doing background and criminal checks, verifying that their certification is legitimate and providing guards with ongoing professional training. It is of great importance for our clients to make sure that they have the right company and the right people for the job, we apply

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customised due diligence when assessing security needs for any entity and our models are respected for lowering risk of crime by deterring it before it takes place. Crime in the bigger cities is on a constant increase and as a result a large component of our business is commercial guarding, as well as the high-tech guarding of commercial and residential estates. While our outputs include mobile security patrols on site throughout the day, night and weekends to deter crime as well as anti-social behaviour. This is a high-tech market requiring CCTV to provide visual evidence to the police for prosecution purposes. With South Africans having spent more than R45-billion on private security in the last financial year alone, and the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill expected to be signed into law this year – reducing the pool of choices by favouring local ownership of the industry – it is high time you evaluate if your security partner still effectively gives a good return on investment. If not, and unfortunately so, your business, employees, family, friends and loved ones could be the next casualties of crime.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Electronic Security Distributors Association AGM The Electronic Security Distributors Association (ESDA), held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 26 July 2017 at the Glendower Golf Club in Bedfordview. Outgoing chairperson, Gary Lowe, thanked the committee members for their valued contribution, and particularly Leonie Mangold who stepped in as vice-chairperson for the last few months to replace the previous vice-chairperson.

r Lowe says that ESDA has spent some time over the past year putting out valuable information to its members, and updating its website to include all the most relevant association news. ESDA is always looking at new ways to provide exposure for its member companies, and continued to do so this year through its participation with Securex South Africa. ESDA also had a free stand and saw a fair number of visitors looking to find out more about the association. Registered ESDA members who exhibited at Securex also received a discount from Specialised Exhibitions, totaling approximately R24 507. Thirteen of our members benefitted from this discount. ESDA has since received its 2.5% rebate on stands booked by ESDA members. ESDA will be hosting a one-day exhibition at the Windhoek Country Club on the 23 August, which will provide a platform

for ESDA members to showcase their security products and solutions to the Namibian market. The exhibition is limited to 15 ESDA member exhibitors and limited spaces are still available. ESDA is also in the process of negotiating with the organisers of Securexpo East Africa 2017, to have an ‘ESDA village’ available for those ESDA members looking to venture into this existing market. The show is from 7th to the 9th November 2017, at the Visa Oshwal Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. ESDA says that given the fast-growing market in East Africa, the show is well worth while attending. ESDA is currently investigating arranging group booking rates for ESDA members, however, nothing can be confirmed until more details are to hand. Networking events such as the ESDA Breakfast and their invited customers/guests at Securex went off very well. This year the guest speaker, Emma Sadleir, gave an interesting and colourful presentation on the

legal and reputational risks of social media within the business environment. This year’s ESDA Charity Golf day will be held on 6 September at the Glendower Golf Course. We look forward to another great day out with customers and fellow members, followed by a delicious and fun-filled dinner. The support of all members is appreciated, with this year’s chosen charity being the Soweto Animal Rescue. ESDA is also in the process of arranging an information workshop interview with PSIRA and QTCO regarding the proposed training standards for the security industry. The idea is to provide an opportunity for our industry, through ESDA, to ask questions and voice any concerns that they may have and to provide their input regarding training requirements. This is ultimately to ensure that PSIRA and QTCO put in place training standards that are relevant for the industry. We await finalisation of interview dates.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Hikvision thermal cameras to improve safety and security Hikvision and Milestone Systems are supporting a project to find an innovative solution for improving safety and security along the waterfront in Aalborg, Denmark. They teamed up with Aalborg Municipality, the North Jutland Emergency Services, Aalborg University’s Faculty of Engineering and Science, and security company Actas A/S to find a solution that utilizes Hikvision thermal cameras.

he system works with a combination of thermal cameras (which will be set up between Limfjordsbroen and Honnørkajen during the trial period) and one controllable camera for use in active searches. Aalborg University is mapping risk areas and developing a groundbreaking program that can “recognise” accidents and raise an alarm. When someone exhibits dangerous behaviour along the waterfront, either on land or in the water, the emergency services will be notified. A camera on Limfjordsbroen will be activated at the same time to record what is happening. This can also be used as an aid if a rescue operation is required. This means that

the emergency services will be notified immediately if there is an accident, and live footage from the site can be streamed to their control center using the existing video platform. The control centre can then call out a lifeboat if required. Hans Henrik Henriksen, Councilor for the Planning and Landscape Department, says: “Aalborg is very proud of its waterfront. The city has built up around the water, but this also means we need to ensure our water safety measures are the best they can be. “We are working continuously to improve safety along the waterfront, and we have taken a number of initiatives towards this such as adding more lighting, more rescue stations, new ladders, and so on.

“Despite this, we have found that accidents are still happening, which is why I look forward to the opportunity to think outside the box during this trial and to be innovative in this area in collaboration with Aalborg University and the North Jutland Emergency Services.” “If things go well, it’s likely the project will also be adopted and used in other port cities in Denmark and perhaps also abroad,” concludes Hans Henrik Henriksen, in March. Now, with the test phase a success, Aalborg is almost ready to go live with the system. The municipality is also planning an expansion with more cameras, due to the high levels of confidence they have in the system’s success.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Hikvision and SGS to

collaborate

Bordeaux puts its trust in Airbus Airbus and its partner have begun to upgrade the Bordeaux metropolitan area’s secure radio network.

irbus and its partner Telpass have started upgrading the Tetra secure radio network of the Metropolitan area in Bordeaux. By upgrading to Airbus’ DXT3 switches, Metropolitan Bordeaux is adding an additional security level to its network, which will now have a geo-redundancy system. The network’s improvement will also optimise maintenance costs. It consists of 15 base stations and it routes a total of around five million messages per day, making it very powerful. Metropolitan Bordeaux has used Tetra for more than 10 years. The network is connected to applications primarily involving the exchange of data. These applications are essential for the operation of the metropolitan area’s network. Among other things, they update the displays of available spaces in car parks or support the performance of the transport system, which serves 28 municipalities.

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Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, and SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announced they have signed a memorandum agreement for joint laboratory collaboration.

he memorandum will pave the way for joint efforts in testing, inspection, verification and certification of Hikvision products. It will also see the two companies cooperating strategically in various areas, including mutual technology exchange, training, information sharing and platform establishment. As a true manufacturer, product quality is of utmost importance to Hikvision. Over the past few years, the company has stringently conducted testing processes on every product series and closely collaborates with SGS to optimise procedures. The joint laboratory marks the deepened collaboration between both parties. With the expertise and knowledge from SGS, Hikvision aims to improve its product testing efficiency and capability to a new height, further responding to industry demands and satisfying customer needs. “SGS actively participates in the formulation of global standards and regulations. “It has deepened understanding and insight in these aspects and the global market trend development. “Together with Hikvision, we will rely on professional technical team and rich experience to assist Hikvision in product quality improvement, and to improve further their product competitiveness in the security marketplace,” said Laurence Kwan, director for Electrical and Electronic Business at SGS Asia-Pacific.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Keeping Paaspop safe Paaspop is the first major festival of the year in the Netherlands, with a great line-up, seven stages, and 25 000 daily visitors. To prevent any incidents at the festival, the security team keeps a close eye, using the super sharp images provided by Hikvision cameras.

aaspop is a three-day music festival that takes place in Schijndel during the Easter weekend. Young and old gather to enjoy the first days of spring and to dance to the tunes of great artists like Doe Maar, Kensington, Anouk, Waylon, UB40, DIRECT, De Staat, and Moss. The event has been up and running for more than 40 years and is the big opener of the festival season. “It’s a festival that has a lot to offer for everyone,” says Geert Goijaarts, organiser and former member of the Paaspop management team. “We offer theatre, hardstyle, dance, rock, metal ... just name it. But the main attraction is obviously the public itself. The unbridled enthusiasm of the festival visitors is fantastic.”

Crowd control Organising the festival is a major operation. Every year, a complete tent village emerges, being built and then dismantled within a few days. A large number of companies and individuals are closely involved with Paaspop in the weeks and months leading up to Easter and the event’s security is one of the major areas of concern. “For me, a festival is a success when people return to their homes safely. Tired, yet satisfied,” says Mr Goijaarts. In order to have a festival without any incidents, Paaspop utilises Hikvision video cameras. “With regards to security, you have several important tasks,” says Mr Goijaarts. “You’ll want to know what kind of people are entering the place, and keep a good eye

on their mood. If something unacceptable happens, you can act quickly. “In addition, we use cameras for crowd control. At peak hours, the festival site accommodates almost 25 000 visitors, and you want to prevent all of them going to the same location at the same time. The use of cameras enables us to take timely measures.”

Hyper sharp Paaspop purchased the Hikvision cameras after consulting with Werner van der Heijden of WH Safety. Mr Van der Heijden advises Paaspop on the event’s best safety measures, and installs the security systems. “They are very high-quality cameras that allow you to guard areas extremely well. The zooming function in particular is outstanding. Our PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) camera’s image is so sharp that we can even count the blades of grass from a distance of a few hundred metres,” he explains. A sharp image like that is essential, because it’s important to see people’s facial expressions in large crowds, and recognise faces. Do they look happy, scared, or angry? Based on this, security can decide to intervene or not. Having good night vision is equally important as Paaspop is a festival that lasts till the early hours. So, they also want good eyes on what is happening in situations with minimal light. Hikvision’s infrared cameras offer excellent features for this. Even in pitch darkness, they still provide a clear view of the visitors. Paaspop uses more than 40 cameras

to monitor the entire festival area. The devices send their images to a control room, where two communication officers monitor everything closely. In the event of calamities, they can immediately inform people on the ground to act. Whenever a tent gets too crowded, the entrance is closed, with people only being allowed to enter when someone leaves first. “The cameras are an extra pair of eyes for the festival security,” says Mr Van der Heijden. “Standing in a corner of the tent, it is difficult to establish what’s going on. However, from the control room, using the Hikvision cameras, it’s no problem at all. Good festival security is an interplay between the insights of security on site and good camera images.” Paaspop has several cameras in use – for example the popular 16MP PanoVu camera, which gives a 360° view. This model hangs in a mast above the main stage, providing a 360degree image of the crowd. The camera also contains an additional zoom lens. This allows you to see everyone at the entrance from the main stage. Because of their own positive experiences, Paaspop even wants to rent out the camera systems, allowing other events (other music festivals, sports events) to be secured as well. A separate advisory and rental company, The Event Warehouse, handles this. Mr Van der Heijden: “Paaspop is a safe festival, and Hikvision’s camera security certainly adds to this. I always say: if nothing happens and there are no incidents, my event is a success.”

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The 2017 security industry

top influencers Just in time for the Ifsec 2017 exhibition, and after extensive consultation with a panel of judges from across the industry, the Ifsec Global team have revealed the Top 50 influencers in security & fire 2017: security manufacturers/service providers. Heading the list for 2017 is Martin Gren, co-founder and director of Axis Communications in Sweden.

artin Gren topped the list in 2013 and has never been outside the top 10 since, finishing second in 2016. As influential as ever 23 years after co-founding Axis Communications, Martin Gren attracted huge volume of nominations from people within Axis and across the supply chain. Gren also helped invent the world’s first network camera in 1996 when few people used the internet and those that did used dial-up access. The judging panel affirmation for placing Gren at the head of the list for 2017. “Always one step ahead in term of vision, innovation

and investment […] Martin continues to be the opinion maker and influencer in the field of security and video surveillance.» Taking the number two spot for 2017 is Dr Mahesh Saptharishi, chief technology officer at Avigilon. With 18 years’ experience in developing smart video analytics technology and network camera software/ hardware Dr Mahesh Saptharishi leads the company’s engineering team and recently-announced Centers of Excellence R&D initiative. As CTO he is responsible for driving innovation in Avigilon’s product and intellectual property portfolios, identifying

Milestone Systems retains global position Milestone Systems not only retained the number one global position but also holds the number one spot in both Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Asia/Pacific (APAC) and ranks number three in the Americas.

ilestone continues its growth with an increase in net revenue of 18 per cent in 2016 over the year before and has significantly exceeded the overall market growth. “Our continued focus on co-creation of revenue and innovation with the Milestone community of partners and customers is a significant part of our success. We will continue and further explore this approach in the years to come,” said Lars Thinggaard, president and chief executive officer, Milestone Systems. “Our market share estimates show that supply of VMS became more concentrated in 2016 with the four largest VMS vendors all

gaining share. So far, the supply base for video surveillance equipment has been highly fragmented but I believe we will see more consolidation in the years to come,” said Jon Cropley, principal analyst for video surveillance at IHS Technology. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is once again the No. 1 global VMS vendor by company revenue in market research from business intelligence provider IHS Markit. Milestone Systems receives this top ranking for the ninth year running.

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Martin Gren named as the Security Industry’s Top Influencer 2017

strategic technology capabilities and exploring new business opportunities. Avigilon launched the world’s first 7K surveillance camera last year and have moved aggressively in the burgeoning video analytics market, acquiring patents from Behavioral Recognition Systems Inc (BRS Labs), Facedouble Incorporated, ITS7 Pty Ltd and the Videomining Corporation for a total of just over $13m. The number three influencer for 2017 is Joseph Grillo, CEO Vanderbilt Industries, and head of the list in 2016. Joe Grillo is a 30-year veteran of the electronic security and identification industries with a track record of successfully growing, acquiring and restructuring businesses. In 2012 Mr. Grillo founded Acre, LLC as a platform to consolidate acquisitions in the electronic security industry. In September of 2012, Acre successfully acquired the Software and Controllers product portfolio from Ingersoll Rand’s security business (now Allegion) and renamed it Vanderbilt Industries. In May 2013 Acre completed the acquisition of Mercury Security, and in June 2015 purchased the former Security Products Division of Siemens AG.

THE COMPLETE LIST OF THOSE IN THE TOP 10 SPOTS ARE: 1. Martin Gren, Co-founder, Axis Communications 2. Dr Mahesh Saptharishi, CTO, Avigilon 3. Joseph Grillo, CEO, Vanderbilt Industries; 4. Benji Hutchison, senior director, NEC and Adjunct Professor at GMU; 5. Simon Banks, Group managing director, CSL; 6. Adam Stroud, CEO, Paxton; 7. Alf Goransson, President and CEO, Securitas AB; 8. Keith Bloodworth, CEO, CNL Software; 9. Lars Thinggaard, president & CEO, Milestone Systems 10. Jason Towse, MD, people services, Mitie TSM.

LAW & SECURITY

SARB application for review of the public protector’s report By Peter Bagshawe

The matter of SARB and others taking the findings of the Public Protector relating to the investigation of the Bankorp bail-out and the implications of the funding provided to Absa on judicial review has now been heard (1 August 2017) and judgment in the matter has been reserved. The decision of Judge John Murphy of the North Gauteng High Court is to be handed down on or before 18 August 2017.

y way of a recap, the Public Protector, Busiswe Mkhwebane, in her report (referred to previously in the SARB and Ciex Report article) made a number of remedial actions, which included an order that the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) approach the President with a request for instructions to re-open investigations to recover the R1.5 billion loan interest (relating to the Bankorp bailout) from Absa and instruction that the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services must initiate a process to amend section 224 of the Constitution. Currently, the prime object of the South African Reserve Bank (as stated in section 224 of the Constitution) is to protect the value of the ZAR currency in the interests of balanced and sustained economic growth with a further requirement that the Reserve Bank acts without fear or favour, and consults regularly with members of the Cabinet. The remedial action required by Busiswe Mkhwebane is a substitution of the current mandate of the Reserve Bank with one intended to “ensure balanced and sustained economic growth while ensuring the socioeconomic protection and well-being of citizens and a responsibility to hold regular consultations with Parliament.” The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is a Section 9 Institution and, as such, is protected by the Constitution and to be amended requires a parliamentary majority to pass the amendment. The Public Protector’s remedial action is mandatory, and the standing of these has been confirmed by the Constitutional Court but subject to the remedial action not being declared unlawful by a Court. Obviously, the SARB has a mandate that has been in place since the adoption of the Constitution and the implementation of its mandate has been rigorous over that period.

The review process before Justice Murphy was led by the representative of the SARB and, interestingly, the South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago and a delegation from the Reserve Bank briefed Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance on the SARB’s operations at the same time as the North Gauteng High Court was in session. Governor Kganyago was forthright in his presentation to Parliament that the prime role of the Institution was to protect South Africa’s currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable growth through financial stability in South Africa. The point was also well made that monetary policy cannot solve structural unemployment which is, ultimately, the responsibility of the State. Inflation targeting and price stability, plus low inflation were referred and expanded on by Governor Kganyago as an imperative and traditional function and mandate common to all central banks. Turning to the application before the North Gauteng High Court, it should be noted at the outset that the Public Protector did not oppose the application. However, and possibly surprisingly, Busiswe Mkhwebane did attempt to justify her decisions and remedial actions in the founding affidavit presented to the Court. Counsel for the SARB was similarly robust in his arguments to the North Gauteng High Court criticising the Public Protector for failing to engage with the SARB on the probable consequences of the report which Counsel characterised as both radical and destabilising. The urgency of the hearing was highlighted on the basis that the SARB response, as well as the response from Parliament on the implementation of the remedial actions, was due within 60 days, which would expire on 18 August 2017.

A further factor relating to the urgency of the application was the impact of the report on the Forex rate immediately after the report was published, as well as ongoing adverse commentary on the report from rating agencies which is destabilising on the SARB performance of its mandate and economy in general. Turning to the remedial action stated by the Public Protector (highlighted above) the point was made that remedial actions should flow from and be in accordance with the investigation undertaken and the link between the investigation, the remedial action on the alteration of the SARB mandate did not follow the line of the investigation and was according not a competent one. The response from the Speaker of Parliament on the instruction/remedial action for the SARB mandate to be amended was direct and clear. The action of the Public Protector was seen as being outside the mandate and authority of the Public Protector’s office and further that the Public Protector was not empowered to cross into or run counter to the Separation of Powers as provided for by the Constitution. This is the more so as the Public Protector provided the wording to be used in establishing the amended mandate which further cuts into the powers of Parliament.

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This action is totally separate from the hearing held on 1 August 2017 as referred to above and is on the merits of the investigation conducted in respect of the recommended recovery from Absa. Here, it is highly likely that the question of prescription will be one of the focal points. The second review application is in effect a request for the review of the legality and basis of both of the major remedial actions published by Public Protector Mkhwebane and, in summary, would be an effective negation of the report as made by Ms Mkhwebane. The implication of both applications being in favour of SARB would further be that the Public Protector (and here it is necessary to separate the office and institution from the individual holding office) would be

At this point, the original article was amended to provide an update prior to submission. On 2 August 2017, the SARB launched a further review process against the remedial action of the Public Protector’s report specifically in respect of a review, and setting aside the instruction that the Special Investigative Unit approach the President with a request for instructions to re-open investigations to recover the R1.5 billion loan interest arising from the Bankorp bail-out from Absa. Absa acquired Bankorp in 1992 and settled the loan amount in accordance with arrangements agreed with the SARB at that time. The relief sought is for a review of the report and factual inaccuracies contained in the report, as well as the setting aside of the SIU stipulation.

under intense scrutiny the more so as Busiswe Mkhwebane was appointed on 19 0ctober 2016. Some of the submissions made by Counsel in the initial SARB application, as well as by academics, are to the effect that the Public Protector was acting outside the mandate granted to the Public Protector. This, if correct, is extremely concerning. Again the decision of the Court that is expected in the coming fortnight will give clarity and possibly relief to the SARB and allied institutions, while the second hearing will be followed with equal interest.

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.

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Conferences, events & exhibitions of interest to the security industry LOCAL EVENTS: 2017 September 3-6: CAMPROSA CONFERENCE Venue: Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, Pilanesberg National Park, North West | www.camprosa.co.za

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