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PAXTON: CELEBRATING NET2 ENTRY AT SECUREX
When Paxton entered the door entry market seven years ago, it was a completely new venture for the company. The aim was to combine their expertise in access control, together with the knowledge of related technologies, to develop a door entry solution that met the needs of the growing market. And in 2012, Net2 Entry was launched to the market.
FEATURES 10 K eeping school kids safe in an increasingly dangerous world From inadequate supervision, unsafe learning environments and exposure to harmful substances to sexual predators, armed robberies and cyberbullying, today’s school children face more dangers than ever before. On the back of ongoing events such as armed attacks, illegal corporal punishment and paedophilia, the pressure is on schools to improve their security systems.
15 Online, anonymous and dangerous: The dark hunting ground of Internet child abusers Every single day throughout the world, about 175 000 children go online for the first time –that’s one new child every half second. One in three Internet users today is a child, and many children have digital footprints in the form of photos and medical records before they can even walk or talk.
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25 REGULARS EDITOR’S COMMENT 4 The wolf that we feed… ASSOCIATION NEWS 5 Wage queries and the CCMA. NEWS 8 News snippets from around the world.
CYBERSECURITY NEWS 11 Government’s vision to address cybersecurity skills shortage. 11 Cracking down on the sale of fake accounts, likes and followers.
COMPANY NEWS 18 A lift-off for LunarX in the African Security Solutions Market.
19 Excellerate Security joins forces with Blue Security.
19 MiRO awarded Siklu Distributor of the Year.
20 Experience, technology prowess and professionalism.
22 Centurion Systems announces new Board of Directors.
LOAD SHEDDING 23 Load shedding and road safety. 24 How to stay safe when the power dips.
ON THE MARKET 25 Second generation IP video intercom system launched.
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25 Vox unlimited email archiving. protects data when disaster strikes. 26 Smart partnership introduces LifeSmart to local market. 26 Don’t let load shedding affect your productivity. 27 H.265 mobile video recorder series unveiled. 27 Gallagher | Commend Integration.
EXHIBITION NEWS 28 New Cybersecurity Pavilion at Securex 2019. 29 Securex West Africa 2019: First confirmed speakers announced. 30 Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 reveals preliminary agenda. 31 Pelco preview: ISC West 2019
CASE STUDY 32 Cocktails and cameras. 33 Local security company increases uptime with Stormagic SvSAN.
MEMOIRS 34 An alarming affair part 2. CYBERSECURITY 36 Phishing attacks reach almost 500 million.
LAW & SECURITY 37 The background to prosecutions. 38 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 39 CALENDAR 40 DIRECTORY
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EDITOR’S COMMENT
The wolf that we feed…
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ccording to the legend, an elderly Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he told the child. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil: he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.” “The other,” he continued, “is good: he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.” Then he said: “The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.” The little boy thought for a while, before asking: “Which wolf will win?” His wise grandfather replied simply: “The one you feed.” It’s a popular parable – Google came up with 133 million search results in mere seconds. I find it hugely comforting as well as empowering to know that there are millions of people all over the world looking for positive wisdom.
Whether it’s a true story or not doesn’t matter, in my opinion. It’s the wisdom contained within it that makes it relevant. We have a choice. It’s that simple. And it’s a reminder that, despite the enormous challenges we face every day, we can choose which wolf we feed. Driving home after a (fabulous, exciting and super-cool) event last night, I was nevertheless tired and a bit irritated about the traffic, the potholes and the intermittently long dark stretches on the road. Too late to think about cooking, I pulled into the 24/7 shop around the corner from where I live. Inside were about 15 other late-night shoppers. One well-dressed man had two bunches of daffodils in his arms. Another in a track suit had a basket with some basics and a newspaper. There was a mother with two bouncy children, still in their school uniforms. A person in ragged clothing had some coins in one hand and a loaf of bread in the other, and a young couple with their little baby stood in front of me. We represented South Africa in microcosm in that small space: all colours, all ages, all income groups,
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together for a few minutes before disappearing into the night and each other’s reality. The baby smiled at us from the safety of her dad’s arms, and every single one of us grinned back. And in that moment, we were all united as South Africans. That beautiful little smile was both our collective gift and a reminder of our responsibility to our children. Not only our own kids but the children who are our country’s tomorrow. I remembered then about the wolves inside us, about hope and compassion in particular, and I promised myself that I would focus on the positive in this editorial. As a country, we’re headed for the polls in a few short weeks. Personally, some of us are headed to the tax office, others to get driver’s licences renewed, and still others to any number of government departments. They’re grudge appointments that usually make for cynical around-the-braai conversation. But perhaps this time, while we’re standing in the queues, we can focus on our good wolf, talk to the people in front of and behind us and smile at the clerk handling our paperwork. My friend did just that last week at the SARS office. And the dreaded visit, in time she didn’t have, turned into a long conversation with the people around her, so much so that she came home smiling and didn’t once complain about spending four hours there. Just saying.
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Wage queries and the CCMA
What does the new National Minimum Wage Act advocate?
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ince the promulgation of the National Minimum Wage Act (NMW) in January this year, SASA (Security Association of South Africa) is being flooded with queries concerning CCMA referrals and set-downs relating to the issue of unpaid wages. That’s according to SASA National Administrator Tony Botes, who says that, of the dozens of complaints being received by his office every week, many are in fact ‘pay queries’, which are not related to the conditions of the Act. He explains: “Pay queries revolve around claims by employees that they have not been paid for specific shifts or other petty matters, and are easily handled in-house by employers.” “It’s our opinion that the recently amended labour legislation changes give the CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration) the jurisdiction to handle non-compliance issues with
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regard to the conditions of the new National Minimum Wage Act,” he adds. “Accordingly, the understanding is that unpaid wage and other remunerationrelated claims should only be relevant if the Department of Labour (DoL) has referred compliance issues to the CCMA in instances where employers have refused or failed to accede to compliance orders.” “In not one of the matters referred to me to date has this been the case,” he continues. “Yet, employees are now bypassing the Department of Labour process and referring the matter straight to the CCMA, which we don’t believe was ever the intention of the new legislation.” In response to Mr Botes’ request for clarity, the legal department of the CCMA has commented as follows: “Kindly take note that section 73A of the BCEA (Basic Conditions of Employment Act) gives the CCMA concurrent jurisdiction, shared between the CCMA, DoL and Labour
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Court (LC), The full SASA membership list to deal with is available at all disputes www.sasecurity.co.za relating to monies owing, whether or not they emanate from the NMWA. Therefore, the employee has a discretion whether to refer such a dispute to DoL, CCMA or LC.” “Where the referral relates to a simple wage query, which is an everyday occurrence in our industry, it inevitably results in a waste of time and money,” he says. “However, whether or not we agree with the CCMA as above, it’s important to be cognisant of the risks that come with being found to be non-compliant. Firstly, employers can incur penalties of up to 100 per cent in the case of a first offence, and 200 per cent in second or subsequent offences. They could also end up having to pay cost awards and sheriff’s fees.”
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The story of door entry innovation Celebrating Net2 Entry at Securex When Paxton entered the door entry market seven years ago, it was a completely new venture for the company. The aim was to combine their expertise in access control, together with the knowledge of related technologies, to develop a door entry solution that met the needs of the growing market. And in 2012, Net2 Entry was launched to the market.
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ince launching the system, Paxton have continued to expand its innovative door entry range, meeting customer demands to make it suitable for more sites than ever before. This year this includes the latest addition to the range, Net2 Entry Audio monitor, which is being exhibited at Securex, meaning visitors to their stand can be one of the first to see the product in action.
MAKING DOOR ENTRY SIMPLE FOR YOU AND YOUR CUSTOMERS Net2 Entry was developed and designed with simplicity in mind, it is a true plug and play system that consists of just three components that auto-detect on set up; external panel, interior monitor and door controller. This makes installation easy for installers, reducing time on site and ensuring fewer return visits.
“Paxton’s Net2 Entry system is a real plug and play solution, which we feel is its biggest selling point; it’s so simple to install” – Neil Matthews, MAS Systems. Paxton listened to installer feedback to develop and enhance the full Net2 Entry range. In 2015 this included improved functionality, with a new, more intuitive interface, the addition of a pan/tilt camera to capture an angled view for increased security and the ability to read MIFARE® token technology. Dan Drayton, South African Sales Manager, said: “Paxton have worked hard
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over the past seven years to develop the Net2 Entry system to enable installers to offer an innovative door entry system for their end users no matter what the requirements. “This month we are delighted to see the audio monitor complete our Net2 Entry range. It means Paxton installers can now use the range whatever the requirements – from high-end premium panels and monitors, to more cost-effective solutions where budgets can be restrictive.”
Developments apartments in South Africa, CORMETECH, manufacturing facility in the US and Islington on the Green, high-end residential apartments in London. Here’s what Neil Matthews, MAS Systems, who installed the system on Islington on the Green, said: “Paxton’s Net2 Entry is so simple to install. With the introduction of the new premium monitor and touch panel, and the ease of operation for the residents and staff, Net2 Entry was the clear choice for Islington on the Green.”
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Premium features of the range include:
Functionality has always been a key driver for choosing a product, however, • Concierge management. aesthetics are now an ever-increasing • Two-way video when using the premium consideration too. Installers want to offer monitor with the touch panel. design-led solutions and it was in response • Personalisation options with the premium to this that Paxton developed the Net2 monitor – add logos, images and Entry Touch panel, launched in 2017, and backgrounds. the Net2 Entry Premium monitor launched • Line-out for use with T-Loop antenna for in 2018. users with hearing aids. Paxton’s focus to develop a premium, feature-rich panel with a strong emphasis LATEST ADDITION TO THE on design and an improved user RANGE experience, saw the touch panel receive Paxton’s Product Development team high praise from installers and win two continue to increase the functionality prestigious design awards, the 2017 of the range and develop innovative iF DESIGN AWARD in the Building products based on end users’ and Technology category and the Red installers requirements. Paxton Dot: Product Design Award understand that sites want See the 2017. In addition to this, the to invest in systems that Net2 Entry Net2 Entry Premium monitor are ‘future proof’ and can range in action: was awarded a Good Design grow with a company’s www.Paxton. Award in 2018. requirements. Net2 Entry secures a This month, Paxton info/3947 range of sites, including; Blok released the Net2 Entry Audio
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monitor. The new monitor was developed based on direct feedback from installers, who wanted a to offer large sites a costeffective option that still supported the original functionality of Net2 Entry where video wasn’t required.
Key features and benefits include: • Sleek, contemporary design. • Can be wall mounted or used with an adjustable desk stand. • Cost-effective. • Easy to install. • 5-year swop-out warranty. Dan Drayton said: “Net2 Entry is known for its versatility and simplicity, so the
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audio monitor is a natural addition and the perfect product to complete our industryleading range. “We’re excited to exhibit at Securex again this year where we will share our latest and upcoming products, including the full Net2 Entry range alongside the new PaxLock pro, Paxton’s wireless door handle.”
PAXTON’S COMMITMENT TO YOU “Paxton is our no.1 choice for flexibility, quality and end user service and in 10 years we have never been let down”
As with all their products, Net2 Entry was developed in line with Paxton’s core values, placing simplicity and quality at the heart of the solution and is supported by our 5-year swop-out warranty, and industryleading technical support.
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News snippets from around the world KZN political killings: 161 arrests made so far as crackdown continues, says Cele
Bosasa made large donations to the ANC’s top six: Agrizzi
Police Minister Bheki Cele
Angelo Agrizzi, former Bosasa COO.
Police Minister Bheki Cele has said that the task team investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal has made 161 arrests to date. Cele was briefing the media at a conference in Durban on progress made since the task team was appointed in July last year “to resolve the shockingly slow progress on more than 132 murder investigations in the province”. An inter-ministerial committee (IMC) was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and met for the first time on May 21 last year, where it was presented with the unresolved cases. “To date, out of 163 case dockets – 80 counts for murder, 24 for attempted murder, 36 for intimidation, and other charges – a total of 161 arrests have been effected by the task team,” Cele said. Out of these arrests, 25 suspects were detained for questioning and released, 136 suspects were charged, 66 suspects were taken into custody, 32 suspects were currently out on bail, 27 had been convicted, two suspects were deceased, five had received life sentences and 22 had been given sentences ranging from six months to 50 years. “While we consider these successes of 163 cases to be very significant, it is even more encouraging to note that, from 163 case dockets, 52 dockets [have been finalised].” According to Cele, 59 cases are currently pending in court, 52 case dockets are still under investigation and 27 cases have led to convictions. (Source: News24)
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Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi has said at the commission of inquiry into state capture that Bosasa made large donations to government officials, including some to the top six of the governing party. (Source: The Citizen)
Also high on the list are former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba, who was also at the centre of the state capture project and also has a harsh court judgment against him, and former mineral resources minister Mosebenzi Zwane, who was a key enabler of the Gupta family’s cause. Transnet board chairperson and former North West premier Popo Molefe said the fact that the public believed that they had been involved in transgressions was sufficient for them to stand aside. (Source: city-press.news24.com)
No future for e-tolls – just read the Freedom Charter, says premier David Makhura
ANC elders demand the removal of controversial names from election list
The furore surrounding the ANC’s candidates list took another turn with the party’s elders demanding that controversial figures on the list be removed. They expressed their displeasure about the ANC’s list that was submitted to the electoral commission by secretary-general Ace Magashule at a media briefing at Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia recently. Some of the discredited ANC senior leaders who are high enough on the list to make it back to Parliament include Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane, who has been implicated in multiple graft allegations, and Minister of Women in the Presidency Bathabile Dlamini, who has a damning judgment against her for misleading the Constitutional Court and possible perjury charges coming her way.
Gauteng premier David Makhura has joined scores of the province’s motorists to celebrate the brakes being put on Sanral’s pursuit of e-toll debt. “As the premier, I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure that the voice and views of the people of Gauteng are heard by our national government. The struggle continues until we achieve our victory. The e-tolls have no future in Gauteng,” Makhura said in a statement. The board of directors of the SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) has resolved to halt debt collection. Describing the decision as “progressive”, Makhura said this move would open doors to finding an amicable and lasting solution to the e-tolls debacle. “I welcome the decision by Sanral on the suspension of summonses and default judgments against those who are not paying e-tolls. This decision is a result of a decisive intervention by our president and the strongest indication that President Ramaphosa is listening and attending to the concerns of the people of Gauteng on the e-tolls.” (Source: timeslive.co.za)
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NEWS IN BRIEF AfriForum says it won’t let Malema get away with ‘racist’ utterances
Julius Malema, EFF leader.
Lobby group AfriForum said it would oppose the ruling of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that comments made by Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema were not hate speech. The SAHRC in a recent media briefing released its findings on hate speech cases lodged against Malema. Regarding a complaint that Malema had called for the slaughter of white people, the commission’s Dr Shanelle van der Berg said the commission found that although the statement could be construed by white people as hurtful, the context of the statement was important. (Source: Citizen.co.za)
Tumi Mokwena: Why a decision to investigate the lawyer may spell trouble for Julius Malema
Prominent Polokwane laywer Tumi Mokwena.
All the trust funds overseen by lawyer Tumi Mokwena are set to come under investigation, and that may become problematic for Julius Malema. Tumi
Mokwena has been instructed to hand over his trust accounts to be inspected by the courts, following a four-year saga over the ownership of an orange farm in Limpopo. This decision could have a serious impact on Julius Malema. Mokwena has represented the CIC in several high-profile cases. As News24 explains, he and partner Floyd Legodi have been instructed to share all complete files relating to instructions they handled on behalf of their clients. (Source: news24.com)
Alleged ISIS terror cell busted in Europe, Iraqi man suspected of carrying out 2 unsuccessful train attacks
SA president’s son paid by company accused of corruption
European authorities busted a suspected Islamist terror cell in central Europe, arresting an Iraqi ISIS sympathiser who allegedly carried out two unsuccessful attacks on trains in Germany last year. The 42-year-old man was detained Monday in the Austrian capital of Vienna, where he normally lives. The authorities said he’s accused of “carrying out terrorist attacks on railway lines in Germany in October and December 2018.” Czech authorities, meanwhile, arrested two individuals who allegedly formed a terror cell with the suspect of the train attacks. (Source: foxnews.com)
Andile Ramaphosa.
The son of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted to being paid by a company facing corruption allegations. Andile Ramaphosa told News24 that he was paid $140,000 (£106,000) by Bosasa, a company at the centre of a massive corruption scandal. Bosasa is accused of bribing politicians to win contracts. The allegations have surfaced during an inquiry into government corruption known as the Zondo Commission. Bosasa has not commented on the allegations. The president’s son denied any wrongdoing but accepted: “It was a severe oversight on our part.” Andile Ramaphosa also said that “in hindsight due diligence was not sufficiently carried out” by his company Blue Crane Capital ahead of his father becoming president in February last year. His son’s company signed a contract offering advisory services with Bosasa – now called African Global Operations – earning his business a monthly fee of $16,000. (Source: BBC Africa)
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JMPD’s plan to fight crime during load-shedding
When the lights go off, criminals come out to play and their prey has become the motorists stuck in traffic. Johannesburg authorities say motorists are increasingly becoming soft targets while sitting in backed-up traffic and when load-shedding hits, the number of smash-and-grab incidents spikes. Help is being promised though, in the form of officers fanning out across the city to focus on traffic crimes. Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba says he will now be joining the City of Cape Town, which is currently in court trying to source
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power outside of Eskom. “We’re fighting for Eskom not allowing us to buy electricity from the IPPs, what we’re saying is we need as a city to be allowed to really buy electricity and energy from anyone who can supply it reliably and in a cost-effective manner,” Mashaba said. There has already been a cash injection to have officers around the M2 highway while it’s under construction, something that has caused a traffic nightmare. Johannesburg Metro Police Department Chief David Tembe says having officers there costs around R25 million per month. The City of Joburg plans to deploy 150 more officers during loadshedding. (Source: enca.com)
Justice Zondo on the Guptas, state capture
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
The Gupta family will be allowed to crossexamine witnesses only if they’re willing to return to South Africa. State capture inquiry chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, stands by his decision to reject an application by Ajay Gupta to cross-examine Trevor Manuel. Zondo has highlighted the risks the inquiry could face if the Gupta’s cross-examine witnesses from outside the country. “You have to be very careful about people who run away from a legal system because that’s what it amounted to. They ran away from this legal system. They ran away, and when they’re out there, they say they won’t come back but are happy to give evidence. Because they were outside the border of SA, if they give untruthful evidence there’s nothing we could do. If they came back, I’d grant them leave to cross-examine,” he said. In addition, Zondo has appealed to South Africans who know of corrupt activities to come forward and speak out. (Source: enca.com)
Edward Kieswetter named new SARS commissioner
Edward Kieswetter, SARS commissioner.
Former SA Revenue Service (SARS) deputy commissioner Edward Kieswetter has been appointed as the new Commissioner for SARS. He will lead the revenue service for the next five years starting on 1 May. The National Treasury was confident that the selection process that was undertaken has integrity and all necessary disclosures were made and no conflicts of interest have been identified throughout this process. This was in line with the recommendation of the Commission of Inquiry into Tax Administration and Governance by SARS chaired by retired Judge Robert Nugent. Among other things, the Nugent Commission recommended that the “candidate or candidates for appointment should submit to a private interview by a panel of four or more members selected by the President,” that the panel should make recommendations to the President and that the recommendations of the panel “should be made public”. Treasury said Kieswetter emerged as the strongest candidate, based on his past experience as deputy commissioner for SARS between 2004 and 2009, and his subsequent track record of transformative leadership and his experience of turning around a large institution. “We have every confidence that Mr Kieswetter has the experience, integrity and skills required to turn SARS around by restoring revenue collection, redirecting operations toward innovation, developing future leaders for the organisation, and restoring SARS’ credibility and integrity,” President Ramaphosa said.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said he looks forward to seeing SARS re-established as a respected tax collector and improved revenue collection outcomes. “I expect him to act without fear or favour, to restore and defend the integrity of SARS and to uphold taxpayer rights when carrying out his duties as the Commissioner, by implementing the recommendations of the Nugent Commission and restoring SARS to a world-class organisation,” Mboweni said. Source: SAnews.gov.za
Carte Blanche crew “held at gunpoint” and robbed while filming
Crime caught up with the Carte Blanche team as they were robbed at gunpoint. A new surveillance camera system, Vumacam from Vumatel, is being rolled out in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD) and surrounding suburbs as an R500 million high-tech solution to South Africa’s rising crime rates, but some people are objecting over privacy concerns. Radio presenter Masa Kekana joined Carte Blanche to do her first insert as a guest presenter but then endured a baptism of fire when Kekana and the crew suddenly became a crime statistic after they were held up and robbed at gunpoint with no visual footage to show for it. The robbers – two men – were loitering nearby and scouting out the area and the Carte Blanche team until they decided to make their armed attack on the TV crew. After the robbery and recovering from their harrowing ordeal, Carte Blanche returned to the same street corner to finish the interview, but with security guards parked nearby. (Source: news24.com)
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Government’s vision to address cybersecurity skills shortage Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana says government has a long-term vision to partly address the cybersecurity skills shortage in the country.
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ddressing the CEO Forum for Cybersecurity in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Kekana said that in the not too distant future, South Africa will have formal education qualifications ranging from diplomas for school leavers at NQF 5 to graduate and post-graduate degrees. “The intention is to work closely with the SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) and in particular the Reserve Bank, the MICT (Media, Information and Communication Technologies) and SASSETA (Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority). “The initiative entails the development of roles and responsibilities for the cybersecurity sector through the identification of Organisational Framework for Occupations (OFO) Codes. This OFO will set the base for linking various occupations
to specific skills and will assist in identifying CYBER further training needs. The next step would SECURITY be to then engage private service providers AWARENESS MONTH to develop cybersecurity training programs,” The Deputy Minister announced that, Kekana explained. as part of its international alignment, South To professionalise this industry, Kekana Africa has adopted October as National and said that a framework has been developed International Cyber Security Awareness Month. consisting of various job descriptions Since 2003, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has that will provide a spectrum of careers been observed in most parts of the world. necessary to build a credible industry. She urged the CEOs to provide ways in which “These job descriptions will be government and industry can collaborate to accompanied by educational requirements make South Africans more aware about that will ensure the candidate has the the dangers of cyberspace, and level of expertise necessary to fulfil the how to protect themselves responsibilities assigned to the job.” Kekana warned that it would be impossible to implement the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill without a fully capable Cybersecurity awareness cyber force. The Bill, which is currently before Giving an update on the approach to Parliament, will bring South Africa in line with cybersecurity awareness, Kekana said that international laws dealing with cybercrime. through its Cybersecurity Hub, government Kekana also stressed a need for a has developed and implemented a national concerted and coordinated approach Cybersecurity Awareness Portal in the last between the private sector, government quarter of 2017. and academia to close the cybersecurity “The Awareness Portal will serve as a skills gap. repository for all awareness material, and it “Cybersecurity skills are not in abundance is the main conduit for the dissemination across the world, let alone in South Africa,” of Cybersecurity Awareness programs and the Deputy Minister said. information,” Kekana said.
Cracking down on the sale of fake accounts, likes and followers By Paul Grewal, vice president and deputy general counsel, litigation
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n 1 March 2019, Facebook and Instagram filed a lawsuit in US federal court against four companies and three people based in the People’s Republic of China for promoting the sale of fake accounts, likes and followers. They did this on both Facebook and Instagram as well as other online service providers including Amazon, Apple, Google, LinkedIn and Twitter. Facebook is also enforcing their rights under US intellectual property law for their illegal use of Facebook trademarks and brand.
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By filing the lawsuit, Facebook hopes to reinforce that this kind of fraudulent activity is not tolerated, and that they will act forcefully to protect the integrity of their platform. The lawsuit specifically asks the court to prevent these people and entities from: • Creating and promoting the sale of fake accounts, likes, and followers on Facebook and Instagram. • Infringing on our trademarks on their websites. • Using Facebook branded domain names to operate their websites (i.e. cybersquatting).
Inauthentic activity has no place on our platform. That’s why Facebook devotes significant resources to detecting and stopping this behavior, including disabling millions of fake accounts every day. Today’s lawsuit is one more step in ongoing efforts to protect people on Facebook and Instagram. Source: www.newsroom.fb.com
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Keeping school kids safe in an increasingly dangerous world From inadequate supervision, unsafe learning environments and exposure to harmful substances to sexual predators, armed robberies and cyberbullying, today’s school children face more dangers than ever before.
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n the back of ongoing events such as armed attacks, illegal corporal punishment and paedophilia, the pressure is on schools to improve their security systems. It’s critical that schools make the safety and overall wellbeing of pupils a priority, says Radford House deputy principal Leah Breeds, pointing out that South African schools are required to make provision for the protection of the rights and safety of learners in accordance with the constitution in line with the Child Care Act, the South African Schools Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Concerned for the safety and overall wellbeing of its learners, she says Radford House has implemented a multi-faceted security system that combines state-ofthe-art technology with education and physical protection elements. 12
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All people working at the school, from teachers, groundsmen and secretaries to visitors and extra mural coaches have to be registered with the national sex offenders and criminal registries, she says, and the school is strict about reference checking ahead of hiring new staff. Gates stay locked at all times, and the property is fully walled and fenced with a permanent security guard on duty outside the main entrance, a fingerprint biometric entry system and a link to a local security response company, Beagle Watch. The school also undertakes regular safety checks on equipment, buildings and structures, and holds regular emergency drills. Endorsing open communication, she says the school hires professionals to speak to pupils on subjects such as personal safety and self-defence, stranger awareness and cyber safety. It has also
made registration with the “Pink Ladies” database available to parents through the school. Further, says Ms Breeds, teachers inform children about organisations such as Childline and give them contact numbers. “Pupils are educated about their rights and encouraged to seek the help of any member of staff or professional associated with the school if they feel that their safety is being compromised.”
Apps Gordon Knight is the CEO of PanicGuard Africa, an international company with its headquarters in London and representation in 24 countries throughout the world, including South Africa. The creator of apps such as PanicGuard, Zecure and Shake2Alert, as well as Bluetooth and IoT panic buttons, PanicGuard Africa includes FidelityADT, TSU, AM, QRF, Proteqtus, Bradbury, 360Locate and the Aura national network among its South African partners. “In South Africa, the awareness of crime and the critical importance of speed of response, both in notification and in being
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able to locate a victim, “In South Africa, an app called Zecure, which is driving demand for Mr Knight says combines the awareness the technology,” says Mr the same tech and features as of crime and the PanicGuard, and allows for Knight. “In other countries critical importance individual rebranding and we find duty of care by control, but without the costs of speed of employees, particularly and time delays typical of a full response, is driving white-labelled product. towards lone workers, is a significant driver. “The entire platform can be demand for the In the USA, campus live and active within minutes, technology.” security and the inwhich is particularly useful for built notification and smaller security companies, reporting functions are schools and corporates wanting very important, whereas to provide an additional level in the UK, stalking and of safety and communication, child safety to and from but don’t have the budget, schools seem to be the tech skills or requirements main motivators.” for a stand-alone product,” Gordon Knight, CEO of Child safety is a multihe explains. PanicGuard Africa faceted issue, he avers, Then there’s PanicGuard’s not least because of ‘Shake2Alert’, a friends and the variety of threats and the significant family emergency app born out of the difference in maturity between an eightrealisation that many people in South year-old and a 16-year-old. Africa don’t belong to a security company, “Looking at schools that are on our he continues. For these people, their platform, and how they’re using it, it quickest response is likely to come from seems that quickly disseminating relevant family or neighbours, says Mr Knight. information to all role players is extremely “The app shares the same functionality important, particularly in emergency as our other products but instead of situations. While many schools don’t sending the alert to a control room, allow the use of cell phones during the it can be sent to as many emergency school day, they recognise the importance contacts as you’d like. These could also of having one available after the final bell include community groups such as has rung.” Neighbourhood Watch or FarmWatch. Following on the success of its “The Bluetooth button and IoT devices PanicGuard app, his company has created are designed to be paired to the apps,
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allowing for remote activation of alerts but still providing all of the benefits provided by access to the smartphone and a national response network.” When it comes to child safety, Mr Knight says the most commonly used function is Journey. “This allows a parent to watch over the trip, such as when going home from school. When a child leaves the school, the parent receives a notification and can follow their travel in real time. “When the destination is safely reached, a second notification is sent. At any time during the journey an alarm can be easily raised, by either pressing the on-screen button, shaking the phone or holding down the volume button. “An alert will also be automatically raised should the journey not be completed in the anticipated time, such as an abduction where the child may not have time to activate any of the alert functions.”
Exposed and vulnerable In today’s ever-changing times, schools and children specifically are exposed and vulnerable, says Pieter Gouws, managing director of Asterion Technologies. “It is our duty as parents, educators and the community to ensure a safe and secure environment for our children,” he maintains. “There have been several incidents at schools and in communities where it was
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clear that the safety of Explains Mr Gouws: “The “It is our duty children was lacking. One Phoenix VMS is a visitors’ as parents, incident involved a pupil management platform educators and from another school who that can be deployed in gained access to a school he various scenarios ranging the community did not attend and assaulted from residential estates and to ensure a a girl during school hours. communities to schools. The “Another incident app can be downloaded on safe and secure involved a man being iOS or Android device environment for any shot on school grounds, and is extremely easy to use. our children.” something that could have “It’s also customisable to a been prevented if access to client’s specific requirements the school was controlled.” and can generate a panic In general, says Mr or medical alarm by simply Gouws, schools have less activating the function. security than the most “Once an alarm is basic of businesses and activated, the system can even residential complexes, send a geolocation of where which is a serious concern. the alarm was generated Pieter Gouws, managing Asterion Technologies is with the option of a voice director of Asterion a preferred distributor of tag. The alarm is sent to a Technologies world-leading systems such predefined control room as Phoenix VMS and Invixium Access, for actioning. which are increasingly being deployed “The benefit of the alarm functionality by schools and educational facilities to is that the type of emergency action prevent crimes such as kidnapping, assault, required, for example panic or medical, trespassing and loitering. is immediately identified and the added
location of the alarm allows for quick response thus saving valuable time.” Included in the Invixium range of biometric devices is the Titan, a facial recognition reader that Mr Gouws says can easily be deployed in any environment where access and security is a priority. An advocate of facial recognition readers at schools, he says the advantages of a good system include being able to quickly and accurately generate reports of the pupils and teachers on the premises. Another advantage, he points out, is that unregistered people cannot gain access to the premises unless through a specified controlled access point. In addition, visitors’ information is stored and easily accessed through the management portal in the event of an incident. “Facial recognition readers are ideal for environments where children of varying ages need access to their schools or where student attendance needs to be monitored for safety and security purposes,” he concludes.
SPECIAL FEATURE: SPECIAL CHILD FEATURE SAFETY
Online, anonymous and dangerous The dark hunting ground of Internet child abusers
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Every single day throughout the world, about 175 000 children go online for the first time –that’s one new child every half second. One in three Internet users today is a child, and many children have digital footprints in the form of photos and medical records before they can even walk or talk.
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hat’s according to global child protection agency UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) which says online violence, cyberbullying and digital harassment affect more than 70 per cent of children across the globe.
Online child abuse Also known as cyber molestation, online child abuse is virtual, anonymous and distanced, according to Wikipedia. This kind of abuse doesn’t necessarily happen face-to-face or through physical contact, but it can result in negative face-to-face consequences in the form of statutory rape, forcible sexual assault and harassment. Occurring in a number of different forms such as cyberbullying, grooming and sexual abuse, it uses the World Wide Web or cell phones to source and engage with victims.
A call for a better Internet Speaking on Safer Internet Day (SID) on 5 February this year, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore called for renewed urgency and cooperation from authorities, parents and educators. In keeping with the 2019 SID theme “Together for a better Internet”, Ms Fore said that, thirty years after the adoption of the convention on the Rights of the Child and the creation of the World Wide Web, children needed to be at the centre of digital policies. Citing the findings of the UN International Telecommunications Union (ITU), in which 94 per cent of 15- to 24-year olds in developed countries 16
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are online, as are more than 65 per cent of their developing country counterparts, UNICEF says the Internet has become a fixture of young people’s lives regardless of income level. And worldwide, half of the total population, regardless of age, is online. An “online proliferation that comes with increased risk”, it has spawned a host of dangers including cyberbullying, which UNICEF says can cause profound harm owing to its ability to quickly reach a wide audience, and remain accessible indefinitely, virtually ‘following’ its victims online for life. Bullying and cyberbullying also feed into each other, forming “a continuum of damaging behaviour”, it adds, with victims of cyberbullying more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, skip school, and experience low self-esteem and health problems. In extreme situations, cyberbullying can result in suicide.
The Top Seven Dangers Children Face Online Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has identified seven major dangers facing children online. These include cyberpredators, social media posts that can come back to haunt children later in life, and the unwitting exposure of families to online risks by downloading malware that could give cybercriminals access to parents’ bank accounts or other sensitive information.
Cyberbullying Calling social media and online games “today’s virtual playgrounds”, Kaspersky Lab says this is where a lot of cyberbullying
occurs. Variants of cyberbullying include mocking their social media interactions and attacking and humiliating their gaming characters.
Cyberpredators Sexual and other predators use social media and game sites as hunting grounds to find and connect with kids. “Let’s play pretend” is a common and healthy part of online gaming and interaction”, warns Kaspersky, “but predators can use it as a hook to pull children in.” Even with all the media attention on the dangers of social networking, the FBI says it receives hundreds of complaints per year about children who have been victims of criminal incidents on social networks. These incidents include adults posing as children of around the same age as the victim (and) who may later travel to abuse the child; and adults posing as children who convince the child to expose themselves and/or perform sexual acts over webcam and later extort the child to perform additional acts.
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According to an Internet safety pamphlet by the US-based NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children), a survey of 12 to 17-year olds revealed that 38 per cent had posted selfcreated content such as photos, videos, artwork and stories. Another survey of 10 to 17-year olds revealed that 46 per cent had given out their personal information to someone they did not know. The likelihood that kids will give out personal information over the Internet increases with age, with 56 per cent of 16 to 17-year olds most likely to share personal information. The FBI warns further that social networking websites often ask users to post profiles containing details such as age, gender, interests and hobbies. “While these profiles help kids connect and share common interests, individuals who want to victimise kids can use those online profiles to search for potential victims,” it cautions, adding: “Kids sometimes compete to see who has the greatest number of contacts and will add new people to their lists even if they do not know them in real life.”
Posts that come back to haunt children “The Internet does not have a delete key.” A grim warning from Kaspersky Lab that anything a child posts online is almost impossible to remove later. It adds that teenagers in particular don’t think about how a future boss or prospective spouse might respond to amusing images or other personal content that they post to their social media profiles or other websites.
Phishing The use of emails designed to trick people into clicking on malicious links or attachments, Kaspersky Lab says phishing is often used by cybercriminals to keep watch on sites popular with children, and to gather information such as email addresses and friends’ names to use in their scams.
Scams Young people are easy targets for scams because they are so trusting. As with phishing, cybercriminals can use sites popular with children to identify potential victims, and then promise them something in return for what they want – like parents’ credit card information.
Accidentally downloading malware Malware is essentially software installed without the knowledge or permission
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Post everywhere you can with the hashtags #ProtectOurKids and #ParentsDemandAction and tag as many of the apps as possible. If we’re loud enough they will listen. Our kids’ lives depend on it! of users and designed to steal personal information or hijack computers for use in botnets which cause sluggish performance. Kaspersky says cybercriminals can trick children into downloading malware in the form of games.
Posting private information Lacking an understanding of social boundaries, Kaspersky says children are vulnerable to posting personal information online, which can be anything from images of awkward personal moments to their home addresses.
A horrifying world Writing on her website PediMom.com, paediatrician and child safety advocate Dr Free N. Hess says her research has led her into a horrifying world where people create cartoons glorifying dangerous topics and scenarios such as self-harm, suicide, sexual exploitation, trafficking, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and gun violence which includes a simulated school shooting. “In the last several days there has been a lot of talk about videos on YouTube and YouTube Kids that are inappropriate for our children. I wish I could say that they are isolated incidents but unfortunately, I cannot. All of these videos were found on YouTube Kids, a platform that advertises itself to be a safe place for children eight years old and under. Unlike YouTube itself, YouTube Kids is supposed to be specifically FOR kids.” Dr Hess, who has spent months studying child-popular apps on platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, LiveMe, Whisper, YouNow, Twitch and Roblox, says she registers with them using the youngest age allowed, which is usually 13 years old. She then uses the apps in the same way that children use them, so that she can see what they see and hear what they hear.
“I watch as young girls are approached by anonymous predators asking them to perform sexually explicit acts live on camera for anyone from anywhere in the world to see. I watch as these predators offer likes, virtual gifts (some of which can be exchanged for actual currency), and the “promise” of fame in exchange for photos, videos or private chats with the intent to convince them to do even more. I watch as these predators invite more of their disgusting “friends” into the live stream when they think they have a vulnerable child who will be easily convinced (ie tricked) into doing what they ask. I watch as these predators ask the youngest of girls to dance seductively saying “you are such an amazing dancer” or to do handstands and cartwheels saying “you’re such a fantastic gymnast” hoping that their shirts will not stay in place giving them a peek at what is underneath.” She continues: “I watch as these predators ask these girls to lift their shirts, stick their tongues out…. use misspelled or alternate terms for explicit requests to avoid being flagged within the app. They know all sorts of tricks. I watch as these children are bullied and insulted if they refuse to do as the predators request. They are called boring, chicken, loser, baby, ugly, fat, stupid, a waste of time because they are not willing to comply. I watch as some of these girls do as they are asked because the attention, likes, increasing number of followers, and the desire to be noticed is too strong to resist.” “I see the photos glorifying and promoting self-harm like cutting, burning, anorexia and bulimia. I see the posts encouraging our children to attempt suicide and I cringe when they give pointers on how to assure that they “complete” the act.” I watch as these people form underground societies with ever-changing hashtags so that they can continue to damage our children without being flagged or blocked by people like me who seek them out and attempt to have their accounts removed.” Dr Hess says she reports every inappropriate comment, user, photo and video that she comes across, and she also emails app developers, with no success. “App developers need to be held accountable for the dangerous and life-changing situations our children are placed in when using these apps,” she believes, adding that she wants to start a movement they cannot ignore. “Post everywhere you can with the hashtags #ProtectOurKids and #ParentsDemandAction and tag as many of the apps as possible. If we’re loud enough they will listen. Our kids’ lives depend on it!”
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A lift-off for LunarX
in the African Security Solutions Market
LunarX Consulting and Projects – the vibrant new provider of security solutions in collaboration with global leaders Bosch and Genetec – was launched in Johannesburg on 27 March 2019. LunarX will service the upper echelon markets in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa.
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enry Brown, a member of Sensor Security Systems board of directors, has been appointed as managing director of LunarX. Brown said LunarX aims to position itself as a progressive supplier of first choice through its partnership of stature with two of the global frontrunners in security solutions, Bosch Building Technologies and Genetec. “The security market is one of the biggest and fastest growing markets in Africa but the traditional distribution model that focuses solely on box moving is becoming obsolete. There is an increasing demand for professional high-end consultation, system design and the supply of innovative products. “LunarX specialises in this sector by focusing on the project market and consultants. Our services include consultation on product and design to the security integrators and installers to enable them to procure world leading brands with our technical support for implementation. “To achieve this, we are partnering
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with Bosch and Genetec, world leaders in innovative technologies. Bosch Building Technologies offers a full turnkey solution comprising video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection and voice evacuation systems as well as access control and building management. “Genetec’s flagship product, Security Centre, is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. “The integration between these two brands is a match made in heaven and we are looking forward to professionally lead in our challenging market with innovation and superior expertise”, Brown said. Daniel Fernandez, regional director, Sub-Saharan Africa of Bosch Building Technologies applauds this partnership. “Bosch Building Technologies and our trusted integration partner, Genetec looks forward to work with LunarX in offering integrated security and safety solutions with end-to-end data security to the local
market. The LunarX team brings a wealth of end-user experience and credibility in the industry that complements our approach. Expansion into Africa is a key objective for Bosch and together with our value chain of certified partners we will continue to develop and invest in this continent. “Our Integration Partner Program (IPP) facilitates integration of Bosch products into third-party solutions by offering powerful development tools and dedicated resources. The program supports marketing integrated solutions in the safety & security ecosystem via IPP partners and customers can integrate Bosch IP surveillance products, software and storage platforms to meet their needs in security technology. “The program is aimed at consultants, users and partners, helping them to identify compatible products and applications and design best-of-breed solutions enabling integrators and end-users to achieve more flexibility in product selection, Fernandez added. Brent Cary, regional sales manager for Genetec in Africa says that they have
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chosen to partner with LunarX for a number of reasons. “Their many years of experience in the physical security industry, their geographical reach across South Africa and now into the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and their levels of expertise in consulting, system design and project implementation and after sales support all contribute to this
very strong partnership. Genetec and Bosch have a long-term strategic partnership. We share the same core values and are proud to say all Bosch IP cameras are supported by design in Genetec. “Our partnership has driven integration between not only IP cameras and IP encoders; the latest Bosch intrusion control panels are also fully integrated
into the Genetec unified security platform, Security Center. “Operators benefit from seamless control of security devices, as they can leverage Security Center to monitor intrusion panels using the same client application as the Genetec video surveillance solution. The combination of our expertise bodes well for this partnership with LunarX,” Cary said.
The launch of LunarX Consulting and Projects on 27 March 2019 had the magnificent Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate in Gauteng as its backdrop.
Seen there (L to R) were Ray Savory (Mobeni), Jean Brown (MD of LunarX), Patricia Gondone (Bosch), Mike Kidson (Impro) and Krish Deokali (Mobeni).
Serengeti hosts Thobekani Ndlovu and Muzie Sibanda.
Brent Cary of Genetic with Jan Venter (LunarX), Peet van Jaarsveld (LunarX) and Brigitta van Rensburg (Sensor Security).
Richard van Wyk and Daniel Struppmann of LunarX in conversation with Brian Nell of SA Security Solutions.
Monique Newman, Melville Frahm and Henry Brown of LunarX with guests Ian Koster (IK Security Consulting) and Tiaan Bergh (Masc Solutions).
Networking after the LunarX launch were (L to R): Anton Hart (Tally Solutions), Tarryn Fortune (LunarX), Tasmin Bayley (IDtek), Kenneth Harris (IDtek) and Kade Frahm (Akhanani Distributors).
After the launch, as the sun set over the rolling hills of Serengeti, guests gathered around to watch a demo at the Bosch Mobile Experience Trailer.
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Excellerate Security joins forces with Blue Security Excellerate Security has made a strategic decision to join forces with Blue Security.
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he arrangement will see Blue Security incorporating Excellerate’s armed response division into its operational infrastructure, while partnering on commercial guarding interests. The net result is that Excellerate will focus exclusively on commercial guarding services with Blue Security providing armed response and alarm monitoring services to clients.
Blue Security is the leading armed response and monitoring firm in KwaZuluNatal, with the largest fleet of patrol vehicles in Durban. Apart from having a highly-trained professional team, Blue Security’s success lies in its commitment to investing in technological resources. The company keeps its products and services at the
cutting edge of international best practice. Excellerate’s Clint Phipps, Derek Lategan, Glenn Allen & Anthony Feuilherade said in a statement: “We are confident our partnership with Blue will result in our clients benefiting from the best of both worlds – focused, professional guarding services with the advantage of our combined knowledge and expertise and the use of technology to strengthen our fight against crime. “We will officially join forces with Blue Security on Thursday 4 April 2019. We can assure you that, due to our close working relationship, the transition to the Blue Security operational infrastructure will be seamless. “The Blue Security team will, nonetheless, be in touch with you in the very near future to answer any questions that you may have.I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the years and assure you of our ongoing commitment to commercial security excellence.”
MiRO awarded Siklu Distributor of the Year As a leading distributor of wireless solutions, Miro is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Siklu distributor of the year in Africa award for 2018.
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his award grants confirmation that MiRO is the leading Siklu distributer in Africa, continually striving to empower clients and add value in every way possible. Ted de Boer, MiRO’s Product Manager for Siklu, elaborates: “The reason we won this award can be attributed to the fact that
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MiRO is unique in that we offer a valueadded service to our customers across the board. We can assist with fast pre-sales link planning, we always have stock on hand of the products making them readily available, plus should there be any issues, we can assist with replacement stock at a moment’s notice.
“Furthermore, we have had Siklu at our side assisting and supporting us along every step of the way, which makes being a highend value-added distributor so much easier. Being able to adhere to the customer’s every need, shortening turnaround times on equipment and support queries to much less than what the industry standard is. This, in turn, results in a happy customer base, which contributes to our growing customer base, and therewith growing the brand and our footprint on the African continent.” We look forward to the year ahead and aim to continue providing our clients with the best possible service that they have come to expect as well as look forward to the exciting technology developments that Siklu continues to present.
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Experience, technology prowess and professionalism Specialising in complete uniform solutions, Sparks & Ellis offers a head-to-toe quarter-mastering service. Sparks & Ellis is the oldest, most trusted and leading supplier of uniforms and accessories in South Africa with offices in Cape Town, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Port Elizabeth.
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nusually, Sparks & Ellis is one of the few suppliers to have its own factory, K-Way Manufacturers (part of the Cape Union Mart Group), and prides itself on the fact that all garments are manufactured in South Africa. Where possible, local fabrics are also preferred and sourced. Managing Director Sue de Wet says: “We focus on using technology to streamline our business processes as far as possible. Our online order system allows clients to access full history per person as well as 13 months financial history by account. “We also have our own in-house design studio which allows us to develop unique
products and ensure consistency in terms of quality and fit.” In developing technologically-advanced products, Sparks & Ellis offers uniforms and equipment for clients in the security, traffic, fire and rescue, ambulance, law enforcement, and corporate sectors. Ms de Wet adds: “We strongly maintain that the quality of the company is equal to the quality of its people." Sparks & Ellis has a dedicated group of long-serving staff members who take responsibility very seriously and are often commended on their high levels of service excellence. Staff stay with Sparks & Ellis for an average of 18 years, and this is attributed
to the company not only offering a nice place to work, but an empowering one too. The company invests hundreds of Managing Director thousands of Rands every Sue de Wet year in training its people and allowing them the opportunity to upskill themselves. “We also help them with travel assistance if they cannot get to their classes or arrange for the classes to be given in the office. We do what we can to help,” says Sue, who herself has been with the company for 40 years. It could be said that she’s setting a good example in every way.
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Centurion Systems announces new Board of Directors
The changing of the guard After more than 30 years at the helm of the industry-leading access automation manufacturer, CENTURION co-founder Pat Dickens stepped down as the company’s MD at the end of March, with current sales and marketing director Richard Rohman being named as his successor.
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ver the course of three decades, CENTURION has made a name for itself as one of the foremost innovators in the field of security technology, consistently delivering products that offer exceptional reliability, functionality and performance. A true South African pioneer, CENTURION has been instrumental in bringing security and convenience to the masses. From its humble, grassroots beginnings in a shed in Pat and his wife Anne’s backyard, CENTURION has grown into a vast access automation empire with branches across South Africa as well as an international subsidiary, Centurion Systems West Africa, in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2016, CENTURION became part of the biggest access automation group in the world, FAAC, S.p.A. CENTURION is an organisation that is built upon, and defined by, a foundation of unshakable values; values that were first articulated by Pat and Richard when the company opened its doors in 1986, and carried forth by the generations of CENTURIONs that have come to espouse a culture of honesty, integrity and productivity. Even now, as the torch is passed, CENTURION remains rooted in its commitment to providing unsurpassed customer satisfaction at every touchpoint, whether through intuitive technology or world-class after-sales support. “Together, we have created a team with good ethics and values,” says Pat, speaking from his office in North Riding, Johannesburg. “Our systems, processes, and procedures are solid and able to adapt quickly to all but the most radical of curved balls that companies are being faced with, in this ever more volatile and changing world in which we live”. He also expressed his confidence in the new senior management team in taking the brand to even greater heights and continuing its legacy of compelling innovation.
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Pat Dickens.
“The new order demands the passion, skill, knowledge, and flexible thinking of next generation thinkers. The new team that has filled our shoes is young, adaptable, agile, and diverse. The perfect way forward.” “The new order demands the passion, skill, knowledge, and flexible thinking of next generation thinkers. The new team that has filled our shoes is young, adaptable, agile, and diverse. The perfect way forward. “I am totally confident in them because I have been privileged to work alongside them. They are the brains and energy source that have made CENTURION what it is. They have been and remain the face and voice of CENTURION that interfaces with customers and suppliers”. Richard, who will be taking over the reins from Pat at the end of the month, brings
Richard Rohman. with him an encyclopaedic knowledge of the gate automation industry, as well as a profound understanding of customer relations thanks to his years of heading up the company’s sales and marketing team. According to Richard, it is the intention of the new senior management team to hold the course that the current one has set. “We will certainly endeavour to maintain and, in fact, improve upon everything that is being done right and correct those few things which some us of might feel are being done wrong. “In other words, we will continue with [our] mantra, which is to grow through continuous improvement.” For Pat, CENTURION has always been about people, and he concluded his heartfelt message to stakeholders by thanking all those who helped grow the company into the formidable brand that it is today. “In conclusion, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, the support given to CENTURION, but more especially to me personally, by all our wonderful staff, suppliers and customers. I shall miss all of you!”
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Load shedding and road safety
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Most South Africans have experienced the inconvenience of a break in power supply. Power cuts are unfortunately going to be a reality for years to come.
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his has been confirmed by both the Government and the electricity supplier Eskom. The SA Chamber of Business (SACOB) has informed companies that they should be planning for the years ahead. Attention should also be given to the impact of load shedding on road safety. We need to address load shedding and provide advice for road users on how to protect themselves from the risks posed by load shedding. There is not much that the average person can do about power failures affecting traffic lights and traffic flow. The correct driving attitude can, however, go a long way in preventing collisions or reducing the severity thereof. It is suggested, where possible, that drivers plan their routes and leave early to try and avoid the heavy traffic periods – this may also reduce the urge to rush. Many people are impatient because they are late due to the above-mentioned conditions and may take unnecessary risks – motorists are advised to be extra cautious at faulty traffic lights. Many other motorists are also stuck/ delayed and may be using their cell phones and possibly not concentrating fully on the road. Make sure other vehicles are stationary before you pull away from the four-way stop.
Traffic lights and intersections Most of the frustration on the road is caused by delays when traffic lights are out. There are a few basic tips to follow that will protect the road user and avoid frustrations: • If traffic lights are not working, the crossing becomes a four-way stop. This means that you have to follow the rules of the road.
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Even if there is no traffic from the other roads, you still need to stop. • If the vehicle in front of you crosses the intersection, you would have to allow the vehicles from the other stops to enter the crossing before you can make your move • This means that you might have to wait for three other vehicles from three different directions to pass. • Be polite and pass swiftly whilst still cautious of possible offenders. • Be alert to the sequence of vehicles from other directions approaching the intersection.
And the big NO’s • Do not tailgate the vehicle in front of you to slip through under the radar. • Be alert to innocent mistakes – do not become a victim of road rage. • Refrain from rude gestures.
Inadequate street lighting • Power outages could remove important road safety features such as street lighting. This makes it extremely difficult for motorists to spot road hazards such as potholes, debris and even pedestrians on the road surface. • Good advice would be to slow down and thus increase the time to evade these possible dangers. • If there is no oncoming traffic it is advisable to drive with your lights on bright to increase the distance of the visible surface. • One of the road safety slogans is “Be Visible Be Seen!”. Load shedding makes this even more important. Turn on your vehicle's headlights to make yourself more visible to other road users, even during the daytime.
The Arrive Alive Road Safety Website would like to urge motorists to raise their concentration to aspects of road safety during load shedding.
Load shedding is bad enough – don’t let us shed our manners too. Safety from criminal elements Motorists must be attentive to the dangers of criminals lurking in the dark. During load shedding, it is possible that hijackers and “smash and grab” criminals might see an opportunity for themselves, so raise your awareness levels.
General info & advice • Ensure that your cell phone is always fully charged when power is available. • Ensure that your vehicle (car, bakkie, motorcycle, etc) always have fuel in the tank since during power outages, petrol stations cannot pump fuel. • Keep temporary lighting readily available, e.g. torches, candles, etc. • Be sure to locate these items in places where they will be easy to find in the dark. • Try to acquaint yourselves with schedules for load shedding.
Remember the following • We are all annoyed with load shedding, but we have the same objective: to arrive alive at our destinations. • You are not more important than other road users. They may also be under stress with urgent appointments to attend. • Be respectful to traffic officials and pointsmen assisting motorists at intersections. There is nothing you can do to turn on the electricity. Accept this and do not vent your frustrations on the roads – load shedding need not contribute towards road rage.
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Stage 4 load shedding How to stay safe when the power dips
With stage 2 load shedding drastically jumping to stage 4 in a matter of hours in March 2019, Eskom has stated that South Africans should prepare for frequent power dips with high possibilities of stage 4 load shedding persisting throughout the months ahead. By Blue Security
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t is unfortunate to admit that we have been warned that load shedding will be implemented all over the country. This result is due to the power utility Eskom performing below capacity due to multiple power generating units currently being out of service. Further to this, Eskom has pointed out that the pressure to perform at its full capacity is not made any easier with the company’s water reserves declining as the reserves are used to supplement electricity generation. With load shedding being unavoidable this week, Blue Security’s Technical Director Clive Samuels urges you to keep 7 points top of mind for when the lights go out in your neighbourhood.
7 Load shedding points to keep top of mind: 1. Communication lines stop working Including ISDN lines and portable phones. So what should you do? Ensure you have both a telephone and radio
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communication set up, so that if one fails a signal will still be sent to the control room. 2. Keep tabs on your system’s battery An 18 AMP battery should provide backup power for your alarm system for more than five hours, depending on the size and sophistication of your home security system. 3. Consider storing a spare battery at home Batteries are not particularly expensive and it is possible to save money and change it yourself once you know how to do the job. 4. Regularly test your alarm system for faults Load shedding can cause power surges when the lights come back on. Unfortunately, these surges have the potential to damage your alarm system and other home appliances. 5. Keys and gates Make sure that you have the keys for your electronic garage doors handy, particularly if the system is not linked to a back-up battery. Remember to test your driveway gate battery regularly,
especially if you have not replaced it for a few years. 6. Torches and cell phones Recharge torch batteries regularly and ensure cell phones are fully charged ahead of a scheduled load shedding event. Keep candles and matches in easily access places in your home such as by the front door so if the power goes out you know exactly where they are. 7. Mobile App If you find for whatever reason that your battery has failed and your alarm system dies, you will still be able to call for help in an emergency if you have the Blue Security Mobile App set up If on your cellphone. you need any Just press the panic assistance regarding button on the app testing your home and a security alarm system, battery professional replacements or advice on will contact how to access our mobile you to establish app, contact us on the nature of the 031 717 5000. emergency.
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Second generation IP video intercom system launched Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has released its second generation IP video intercom system. This system gives users a safe living environment through high-definition image quality, easy operation interface, and flexible combination.
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he video intercom is designated for door entry communication including video and security access especially suitable for residential, public and SME sector. It includes modular outdoor station and several optional indoor stations, which can be easily connected in your home. The Indoor Station has won a Red Dot design award in 2017 for its concept. The modular outdoor station features an artistic industrial design and various optional functional modules, including Modular outdoor station.
a nametag, keypad, and card reader module, as well as indicator, blank, and other modules. Users can choose customised functions according to their different needs. The fisheye camera lens on the modular outdoor station provides a 180-degree wide-angle, 2MP high-definition image. Its wide dynamic range (WDR) and night vision provides excellent image quality with sharp details. In addition, the second generation IP video intercom devices support standard POE power supplies. Installation is easy
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and the interface is very user-friendly. Its wide compatibility integrates easily with Hikvision’s CCTV security systems. Users can easily control access to buildings, monitor outdoor conditions, and protect assets on Hik-Connect App.
Vox unlimited email archiving protects data when disaster strikes Vox, an integrated ICT and infrastructure provider, has launched an unlimited email archiving solution to provide organisations with a cost-effective and user-friendly way to protect their email data in the event of a disaster.
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t has become far too commonplace for companies to lose email – it is estimated that one in ten new laptops will suffer a hard drive failure resulting in data loss or corruption. “Given the regulatory environment we are operating in, the impact of being unable to access key information could be significant both from a financial as well as reputational perspective,” says Craig Freer, executive head of cloud and managed services at Vox. Freer says that part of this challenge is that email platforms have a limited amount of storage available to users. This results
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in users having to delete old emails on a regular basis to stay within their space allocation. Even if the offering is cloudbased, once an email gets deleted it is gone. “Through our unlimited archiving solution, we are offering companies of all sizes irrespective of industry sector an affordable plug-and-play solution that enables them to retain 10 years’ email irrespective of how much data that is,” he says. The Vox offering integrates into any email platform empowering businesses, especially SMEs, with archiving features that are typically quite expensive.
Craig Freer, executive head of cloud and managed services at Vox Concludes Freer, “In the digital world, it is easy to have data corrupted, getting a laptop stolen, or suffering another disaster typically associated with being always connected. With our solution, users get the peace of mind that their email data is safeguarded. And because it is plug-andplay, once it is installed, the user does not have to do any administration or even think about the archiving process.”
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Smart partnership introduces LifeSmart to local market
Global leaders in IoT and affordable smart home tech, LifeSmart, have been introduced to the local market through Syntech.
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yntech sources and distributes industry-leading technology products from around the world, such as LifeSmart, and offers resellers the growth opportunities associated with supplying these directly to local consumers. The LifeSmart system uses a range of triggers, such as switches and motion sensors, to give commands to your lights
and appliances. It allows you to programme when appliances come on, for how long they should run, and when they should turn off. And it can all be adjusted remotely using the LifeSmart app. The range includes lightbulbs, featuring 16 million colours, cameras and an IR blaster, which offers an entire smart home solution. The technology and fittings are also available in bundles – under the categories lighting,
comfort, and security – to allow the sectional implementation of the system. Syntech co-founder Ryan Martyn says, “Smart homes and appliances have seen a slow uptake in South Africa compared to other countries. This might be due to the perception that the technology is costly and complicated to install. LifeSmart is not only more accessible than other brands on the market, but has been created to be installed easily. The brand offers a quality solution for those looking to make small upgrades to their home, and an integrated approach to those looking to change the way they live.”
Don’t let load shedding affect your productivity Over the years solar panels have turned into a highly sought-after alternative power source, even more so now due to the recent blows on our country’s power supply and the implementation of load-shedding.
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iro’s solar panels are designed for off-the-grid applications to keep your business up and running during load-shedding. Miro’s solar panel solutions range from 80300 watts with output voltages from 12-26 volts, which can be used in any combination to give you the required amount of electricity to power your equipment.
Further reasons to consider solar power include: • Solar panels provide long-term financial saving as the sun’s energy is harnessed free of charge. • Installing solar panels in your home,
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business or industrial complex helps to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses, which is the main cause of air pollution and global warming. • Solar panels generally don’t require a lot of maintenance and are designed to reach a lifespan of up to 25 years. • Solar panels are easy to install on highsites and can seamlessly be installed on building rooftops which means no new space is needed. Keeping your network and connectivity isolated from power outages means you don’t have to let load shedding have an impact on staff productivity and business turn over.
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H.265 mobile video recorder series unveiled Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, recently launched its H.265 Mobile Video Recorder series.
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pecific products that were launched include the Dahua MXVR1004, MXVR4104, MNVR4104, and MNVR4208. Upgraded in performance while retaining the same price, all the new Dahua Mobile Video Recorder products adopt H.265 technology, offering a cost-efficient choice for mobile solutions. Featuring cutting-edge H.265 video compression, the new generation of Dahua Mobile Video Recorders can store twice as much video as before with the same HDD capacity, saving money for users. At the same time, choosing wireless network monitoring enables 3G \ 4G traffic to be reduced by half, which can also lower the cost. This series’ enhanced performance delivers more competitive advantages for customers, especially well-suited to meet the needs of corporate or institutional clients such as transportation service providers, namely taxi companies, buses, railway bureaus, and many more.
support up to 4K cameras. With embedded GPS module, the recorders allow for real-time vehicle location tracking and monitoring, which will enable the police to quickly and accurately identify suspects in the case of a public safety incident. Meanwhile, the devices can be set to upload all the information (video/audio/alarm/GPS) to VMS platform via wireless network: 3G/4G/Wifi. Users can also set the devices so that even under offline condition, the GPS information will be saved automatically and continuously upload from the breakpoint when connected to the network again. Moreover, all the Dahua MXVR series are equipped with AI-empowered face detection, catering for a wide range of applications. For instance, identifying suspects on public bus or taxi, assisting in obtaining attendance information of students on a school bus, etc.
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Apart from the above, the products of H.265 mobile video recorders unveiled this time share even more fascinating functions including anti-vibration, multiple ports
Offering real-time HD monitoring, all the Dahua Mobile Video Recorders support 4MP IP Cameras whereas the MNVR series can
Multiple choices with strong functions
for various applications and accessories connections, as well as a wide range of power supplies to suit various vehicles. In addition, most products in the series are certified with EN50155/ISO16750, while having a good resistance to hot or cold temperature while operating. With all the features combined, it becomes undoubtedly a star series in the market. All forms of transportation these days require modern video surveillance to ensure people’s safety. In particular, terrorism and other public security issues have become the top global concern and are challenging the surveillance industry. The advent of Dahua Mobile Video Record H.265 series has capitalised on the growing demand for mobile surveillance solutions spurred by the needs for robust public security worldwide. Aiming to give early warnings and prevent ahead – a trend of the security industry, the upcoming Dahua ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistant System) and DSM (Driving Monitor System) products will integrate a variety of intelligent warning functions to predict the potential risks.
Gallagher | Commend Integration Commend intercom functionality in Gallagher Command Centre
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allagher and Commend have developed an integration that combines the power of Gallagher Command Centre with the functionality of Commend’s intercom platform. Time and money will be saved as users only have to interact with a single system on a daily basis, and only require training on a single piece of software. The integration ensures all key functions of the Commend system are available within Command Centre, making life easier for operators who will appreciate the efficiency of only having to use a single platform to enjoy the features of both products. Command Centre provides the operator
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with an Intercom Viewer. The operator will be presented dynamic options depending on the call status. Calls will be displayed in order from oldest to newest, with the exception of emergency calls, which will always appear in priority position at the top. From the viewer an operator can: • Answer a call. • Open a door associated with an intercom. • Put a call on hold. • Place a call to another intercom. • Forward a call. • Reject a specific call. • Reject all calls from an intercom. The integration supports both standard Commend Intercoms and also SIP devices.
Command Centre records all actions surrounding intercom use, allowing comprehensive reporting to be presented that displays why, when and who interacted with intercom controlled access points. There will never be any doubt as to authorisation responsibility, or sequence of events.
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New Cybersecurity Pavilion at Securex 2019
Securex South Africa 2019 sees increased cybersecurity focus with the launch of a new Cybersecurity Pavilion
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ecurex South Africa 2019, Africa’s leading security and fire trade show, has announced that 4Sight Technologies, a subsidiary of an international holdings company focusing on investing in Industry 4.0 companies, has signed on as the official sponsor of the expo’s new Cybersecurity Pavilion. “4Sight Technologies (previously Strategix), a member of the 4Sight Holdings Group, worked with us in 2018 to introduce the Securex Cyber Lab, which proved so relevant to many of our visitors that we’ve decided to go even larger in 2019,” says Sven Smit, portfolio director at Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. “This year, our focus on cybersecurity is going to be bigger, more engaged and hosted on the brand new Cybersecurity Pavilion.” The Pavilion will bring a zoned-in focus to the state of cybersecurity in South Africa, looking at the steps businesses are taking to confront the growing threats and at how companies, like 4Sight, are helping them protect their valuable business data. “Cybersecurity is one of the largest threats any business faces in today’s digital economy and it seems local businesses are all in different spaces when it comes to prevention and management protocols,”
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says Deneys Minne, chief revenue officer at 4Sight Technologies. He says that data integrity and sovereignty for a company is its livelihood, but all of this data is at risk if the organisation’s security strategy doesn’t include cybersecurity. This is most relevant when talking about big businesses that have been entrusted with personal customer information. “Those that are aware are protective of this data, but there are a surprising number of people who don’t actually realise how prevalent cyber threats are, or how damaging they can be should they manage to break through the firewall,” explains Minne. “Poor security practices inevitably lead to financial loss and reputational damage, which affects the entire organisation’s bottom line and credibility. Trust and loyalty are hard to replace and so taking measures to ensure best practice is now a nonnegotiable. “Our intention for the Cybersecurity Pavilion will be to offer a platform to demonstrate the types of threats we are currently facing, the challenges experienced by businesses wanting to increase security levels and preparedness, as well as the solutions available to those focussing on cybersecurity as part of their digital transformation journey.” Aside from the existing free-to-attend Securex seminar theatre, visitors to the Cybersecurity Pavilion will have access to additional free talks by industry experts across a range of cybersecurity related topics, as well as one-on-one time with
these speakers, who will be on-site throughout the exhibition. The talks will delve into various hot topics including ‘How to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks’, ‘A future without passwords’, and ‘Social engineering and the risk social media exposes’. Exhibiting companies on the pavilion will include AccTech Azure, 4Sight Technologies, Glovent, Ntsika Digital, DQS, and Dynamics Africa, amongst others. Minne believes that there are sufficient solutions on the market to ensure a fair amount of protection, but says the question is whether people and businesses are making the right choices in securing themselves adequately. “The Securex Cybersecurity Pavilion offers the platform for this type of investigation, as it will play host to a number of cybersecurity companies and experts who will be demonstrating various security solutions and apps,” adds Smit. “It is here that organisations can empower themselves to prevent, detect and respond to the cyber threats and attacks that, like it or not, businesses will be facing in the coming years,” he concludes Securex South Africa 2019 will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre from 14 to 16 May 2019, and is co-located with A-OSH EXPO, Africa’s leading occupational safety and health trade exhibition, as well as – for the very first time – Facilities Management Expo 2019, the show that brings together all aspects of facilities management. Visitors are able to register for attendance at no cost by visiting www.securex.co.za, gaining access to all three shows.
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Securex West Africa 2019 First confirmed speakers announced Taking place from 16 – 17 of April 2019, this will be the ninth edition of Securex West Africa. Having firmly established itself as the region’s leading exhibition and conference for the commercial, perimeter, cyber and homeland security, fire and safety industry, this year’s show is expected to attract more than 2,500 visitors, 85 exhibiting brands along with key industry stakeholders from governmental organisations and prominent industry associations.
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mong the show floor features due to take place at this year’s exhibition is the Conference. Running daily sessions lead by senior industry experts, organisers have confirmed that Bulwark Intelligence are now signed up as Strategic Partners to the event. A privately-owned company, Bulwark Intelligence Solutions Limited, is focused on delivering extensive, accurate and dependable security, defence and intelligence solutions to around the globe. It was founded and is run by US Military veterans with combined experience of over fifty-two years in the defence, security and intelligence industry. The company has clientele cut across Defence and Security, Oil & Gas, Academia, Foreign investors, Banking & Finance, Non-Profits, Political and global leaders. Organisers have revealed a sneak preview of prominent topics as well as key speakers for this year’s Securex West Africa Conference. This year’s conference theme will be ‘National Security in a
Boundaryless World: 21st Century Solutions to Nigeria’s Insecurity’. As Nigeria’s population continues to grow with an estimated population of 450 million by 2050, it is important that all stakeholders including security, military, political, civil society and more, come together to discuss solutions that will curb current and future threats while ensuring stability in the country. The exhibitions Regional Director, George Pearson said; “Every year we consult with leading members of the industry to put together a cohesive programme of conference sessions that will not only inform Securex visitors, but also educate. In the current industry climate, with this transition into a new digital era, companies across the board are facing brand new threats and it is our goal to provide valuable insights into how to protect themselves.” Just some of the key sessions announced include; ‘Implementing 21st Century Security Strategies and Solutions; the place of technology and social media’, ‘Security Sector
Reforms and Policies in Nigeria, addressing a boundaryless operating environment’ and ‘Community Cohesion: security as an enabler of/for development; towards Solutions for Stability’. Among the key industry experts set to take the stage this year will be the Honorable Aliyu Gebi, Senior Special Advisor to the Minister of Interior, Mr Wale Olaoye, CEO Halogen Security, Dr Solomon Arase, Former Inspector General of Police and Capt. Aliyu Umar (Rtd), CEO Goldwater and Riversands Consults to name just a few. The full Conference programme for Securex West Africa 2019 will be released very shortly and to ensure you receive it directly to your inbox, simply pre-register to attend for free. Pre-registration is now open for those looking to attend Securex West Africa. By pre-registering online in advance, you will have free access to both full days and you’ll also receive show updates direct to your inbox, exclusive competition announcements and much more.
Securex West Africa will run from 16 – 17 April 2019 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. For more information, visit www. securexwestafrica. com.
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Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 reveals preliminary agenda
The second annual summit hosted by ISC Security Events, PSA Security Network and the Security Industry Association will tackle a variety of the latest cyber-physical security trends.
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SC Security Events, PSA Security Network and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have revealed the preliminary agenda for the 2019 Cyber:Secured Forum, a conference connecting the worlds of cybersecurity, physical security and systems integration. This second annual cybersecurity educational summit will be held at the Westin Dallas Park Central from 29-31 July in Dallas, Texas. Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 will begin on the evening of the 29th, with a welcome networking reception and continue with two days of in-depth content on cybersecurity trends and best practices related to the delivery of physical security systems and other integrated systems. Attendees will enjoy presentations featuring top cybersecurity leaders and sponsor exhibits showcasing solutions related to cybersecurity, integrated systems and physical security solutions. Key presentations for Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 include: • A View From the Chief Information Security Officer's (CISO's) Office.
About SIA: SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with nearly 1 000 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organisations. Visit securityindustry.org.
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• Technologies Shaping the Converged Cyber-Physical World. • What Physical Security Can Learn From Cybersecurity…and Vice Versa. Additionally, Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 will include an expanded program featuring breakout sessions tailored to audience members' unique interests and level of familiarity with cybersecurity as it relates to the physical security industry. Breakout sessions will include: • Dissecting the Attack: How Hackers Target and Compromise Products and Systems Just Like Yours. • Selling Deterrance by Denial: Security Products, Hard Targets and Protecting Your Customers' Crown Jewels. • Building a NIST-Compliant Cybersecurity Program. Leaders in the IT and physical security industries will gather at Cyber:Secured Forum to connect and share information on risks and liabilities, responding to
About PSA Security Network PSA Security Network is the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of the most progressive security and audiovisual systems integrators in North America. Combined, PSA members boast over 400 branch locations, employ over 7 500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audiovisual installations. PSA’s mission is to empower its owners to become the most successful systems integrators in the markets they serve. PSA brings this mission to life by partnering with industry leading product and solution providers, delivering unparalleled education and training programs and by offering a variety of distinctive services that can enhance any company’s operations. Learn more at psasecurity.com.
cybersecurity threats and establishing security control standards across IT systems, particularly when integrating physical security solutions and devices on IT networks. This event is designed for security systems integrators, IT, Internet of Things and cybersecurity leaders, integration engineers, product developers, vendors and manufacturers, senior technology business executives, security specifiers and engineers, security consultants, top security leadership and anyone responsible for the cybersecurity of integrated security systems. Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 registrants will have access to a special room rate at the conference hotel – the Westin Dallas Park Central – conveniently located just north of the city's downtown district. To learn more about Cyber:Secured Forum and register to attend, visit cybersecuredforum.com. The conference is offering an early bird registration discount through to April 30. SIA members, PSA members and members of the ISC Executives Club receive additional discounts off registration rates.
About the ISC Security Events The ISC Security Events are owned and operated by Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organiser with over 500 events in over 30 countries. The ISC Security Events include ISC West, ISC East, ISC Brazil and Expo Seguridad Mexico powered by ISC, in addition to the Unmanned Security Expo New York. ISC West is the portfolio’s flagship event with over 1,000 security exhibitors and brands participating, and 30,000 industry professionals in attendance. ISC West takes place annually in April at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada; the 2019 event will be held April 9-12. Visit iscevents.com.
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Pelco preview: ISC West 2019 Pelco to showcase new analytics, cameras, services, and preview its Enterprise Video Surveillance Cloud Service at ISC West 2019
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elco™ by Schneider Electric, the trusted global provider of end-toend video security solutions, will be exhibiting products, solutions, and services for several market segment applications at ISC West 2019, held in Las Vegas from April 10-12. Pelco will lead with its forthcoming cloud-enabled video surveillance service for commercial and enterprise scale deployments as part of its phased delivery
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of capabilities and services that ties Pelco’s VMS, VideoXpert, into their cloud-based architecture. Today’s video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) limits broader customer and System Integrator adoption with a common set of challenges. These include economic, technical, regulatory, and perceived risk concerns. Pelco’s pragmatic vision and architecture address these issues as voiced by both current cloud users as well as System Integrators. Pelco will also showcase soon-
to-be-released products such as VideoXpert Plates analytics; a Pelco VideoXpertcompatible, Automatic License Plate Recognition system and the GFC Professional Multi-Camera Series, a multi-directional IP camera line that provides targeted coverage from a single location. Pelco’s commitment to 4K imaging will be on display with the GFC Professional 4K and Spectra Professional 4K cameras along with platform enhancements for VideoXpert™ Video Management System (VMS). In addition, the new VxCare Professional Services, a bundled three-tier service plan for VideoXpert Professional and Enterprise systems, will be represented. Pelco will showcase solutions in multiple vertical markets such as Healthcare, Smart City, Commercial/Hospitality, Banking/ Finance, Education, and others. The Evolution camera series (ultra-wide-angle panoramic monitoring), the Spectra Enhanced and the award-winning Esprit Enhanced cameras, the Optera 270 camera (seamless panoramic view), and the High Security Corner Mount IBD camera will also be on display for hands-on, real-time demos visit Booth #20031.
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“We had to ensure that all 127 cameras we installed would blend into the interior, that they’d look unobtrusive and be able to see everything we needed them to,” Woods says. “The challenge we had was to ensure we positioned the cameras in the optimum place to get the best image, while also making certain nothing would encroach on the camera’s field of view. That included speakers, trees, and chandeliers and other lights. Café en Seine’s pretty generously decorated, from
Cocktails and cameras Create Security and Hikvision provide bespoke video solution for iconic Dublin venue.
the floor to the high ceilings, so this was a fairly complicated part of the process itself.”
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hen iconic Dublin restaurant pub Café en Seine was totally redesigned and refurbished, Create Security Solutions was called in to provide an extensive but discreet video surveillance system, for the protection of customers and staff. Create worked with Hikvision to design and install a network video system that delivered on Café en Seine’s need for a high quality, aesthetically pleasing security solution. In the very heart of Dublin’s city centre on Dawson Street lies one of the city’s most iconic venues. Café en Seine, established more than 25 years ago in 1993, has long been a go-to destination for Dubliners and visitors alike. And now its legacy continues, with a brand new redesign, featuring several beautiful dining areas and a host of bars and bespoke event spaces – and a unique indoor Parisian street garden, with room for 250 guests for special events.
Intelligent monitoring A project like this is valuable and worth securing. An intelligent video monitoring solution was required in order to protect this innovative new dining experience. To this end, network video security experts Create Security Solutions were called in, and system designers Mark Woods & Niall McDonnell set about devising a system which would address Café en Seine’s specific needs. Woods, who is Create’s Managing Director, said the system had to be able to deliver a wide variety of results, whilst also blending into the art deco aesthetic of Café en Seine’s redesign. It was required to be able monitor the venue’s till areas, and to record any customer and staff health and safety issues, as well as the conventional function of after-
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hours surveillance for break-ins or theft. “At the same time,” Woods explains, “the whole of the network design, the topology, cable lengths and routes, the network video recorder and camera settings needed to minimise the impact on the network’s bandwidth as much as possible.”
Reducing bandwidth load Café en SeineThe solution Create devised was based on network topology using Hikvision H.265+ encoding technology, to reduce bandwidth loads. Hikvision’s H.265+ is an optimised encoding technology based on the standard H.265/HEVC compression format. H.265+ video quality is almost equivalent to H.265, but uses far less transmission bandwidth and thus also extends video storage recording capacity. The other crucial factor was “plenty of time”. Time was important, because the system had to be installed simultaneous with all the redevelopment work which was taking place to the premises. “We had to stay on the same page as all the other workers on the site,” Woods said. “Obviously there are elements of a system like this that can only be installed at the appropriate moment, when contractors and decorators have reached the point that we can put our kit into place. So we needed to keep an eye on their work, and follow-up as they progressed. It meant that we were assembling the system piece by piece – but those pieces weren’t necessarily in sequence, as different contractors worked on different aspects of the premises concurrently.” As well as dealing with that complexity, Create needed to make sure that they addressed both the aesthetic and practical requirements of the system’s installation.
Create’s Alex Koltunov was lead engineer on the project, and he oversaw the installation of the Hikvision kit. This included the aforementioned 127 cameras, all discreet network mini domes which blend into and complement the interior design of Café en Seine. The cameras record to four 32-channel network video recorders, sited in a comms room three floors above the diners. In the manager’s office is a 32-inch monitor. Using a mouse and switcher all 127 cameras can be easily and conveniently viewed from here. “We wanted to ensure that there was a minimum of equipment in the manager’s office, but that full control of the system was still possible,” Woods explains. “It’s an efficient use of the space, without CCTV control equipment dominating the room. Because of this and the system itself, the customer’s really happy with the installation. The image quality is extremely high, the best they’ve seen, and the ease of use and customer friendly software is a fantastic plus.” Café en SeineDavid Murray, Café en Seine General Manager, confirms the sentiment and satisfaction. “We are extremely happy with the new CCTV system from Create Security Solutions,” he says. “Create have exceeded their remit in providing a high quality, aesthetically pleasing system. We asked that our new CCTV system blend with the new fit out and that has been achieved by Create. “All areas of our premises are covered by CCTV. We could not ask for better-quality images, and the system is extremely user friendly. From the start of this project Create have worked with us to overcome some challenges with lighting and placement of cameras, and the results speak for themselves.”
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Local security company increases uptime with Stormagic SvSAN Bloemsec, a security services provider based in Bloemfontein, Free State, recently partnered with Drive Control Corporation (DCC) and First Technology Central for the deployment of StorMagic’s hyperconverged virtual SAN solution, SvSAN, to eliminate single points of failure and increase uptime.
Bloemsec chose StorMagic SvSAN for:
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he security service provider previously used standalone, nonshared storage in its datacentre; the environment lacked redundancy, required manual failovers and would experience downtime during failover events. Also, the network was complicated and couldn’t reliably support Bloemsec’s mission-critical systems. The company decided to invest in a solution that would offer high availability, high reliability and continuous access to video surveillance footage within a virtualised environment. Following review and collaboration, First Technology Central and DCC, official StorMagic partner, recommended the
SvSAN virtual SAN solution to boost availability. The StorMagic SvSAN was implemented as a high availability, hyperconverged solution deployed on a Microsoft Hyper-V failover cluster, utilising two Dell EMC R540 Servers. SvSAN provides redundant storage between the two compute nodes. “SvSAN was very easy to set up and offered a competitive level of simplicity and affordability compared to other virtual SAN solutions. SvSAN was able to streamline Bloemsec’s environment down to two nodes, which reduced the need for more hardware and controlled costs,” explains Raul Del Fabbro, Enterprise Solutions Sales at DCC.
• Ease of setup – SvSAN can be deployed as a single server, simple 2-node cluster, or multimode cluster, with the flexibility to meet changing capacity and performance needs. This is achieved by adding additional capacity to existing servers or by growing the SvSAN cluster, without impacting service availability; • Cost effective – Eliminates physical SANs by converging compute and storage into a lightweight commodity server footprint, dramatically lowering costs; and • Added redundancy – StorMagic offers high availability and can be kept online during routine maintenance. In contrast, physical SANs must be taken offline to run maintenance operations and routine updates. With SvSAN, downtime has been virtually eliminated. Adds Vernon van der Westhuizen, managing director of Bloemsec: “StorMagic SvSAN is extremely cost effective and easy to use. The software’s simplicity, the high availability and redundancy features we’ve added make SvSAN an ideal fit for our organisation.” Bloemsec has removed the single points of failure that were present in the previous environment and greatly increased uptime since installing SvSAN. Acronis Backup is used to protect virtual machines and all data is sent from the primary datacentre for backup in the cloud.
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An alarming affair Memoirs of alarm industry veteran Willy de Jong Part of 2 of a 2 part series
In this, the second part of researcher, developer, installer and trainer Willy de Jong’s memoirs, he completes his technical journey with a laughout loud stop-over in Mozambique. A journey to remember Of his many trips to Botswana, Malawi, Swaziland and other neighbouring countries, the one to Mozambique stands out. “It was in the middle of the Frelimo war with then Rhodesia,” Willy remembers. “I had built an alarm mimic panel for the Banco de Credito in Maputo. The bank owed my company money so it was agreed that I go to Mozambique to help them with their alarms and they would then pay. Their alarms, which worked on the direct line principal to the police station, used the big Eveready No. 1 dry cells. “Armed with my tools and a bag full of these batteries, I boarded the plane in Johannesburg. On landing in Maputo, a bank representative met me and whisked me through immigration and customs, batteries and all. From there we went to the bank’s head office where I noticed there was no door on the lift. I asked about it and was told that the door had broken, so they took it off. “That evening, I booked into the Palana Hotel where I was told not to leave the premises as there were soldiers patrolling the streets.” The night passed without incident and early the next morning Willy was taken to the airport to catch a flight to Quelimane. “On arrival at the airport, I saw a row of suite cases in front of the check-in counter, apparently put there to keep people’s places in the queue, so I added my suitcase and we went off to have some coffee. Suddenly there was a commotion from the boarding hall and when we came to find out what was happening, we saw that the check-in counter had opened with everyone now clamoring for seats on the plane. “My banking friend took my ticket and leapt over the counter mentioning “VIP” and
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before I knew it, I was checked in. Then came the announcement that the flight had been delayed. We saw a Boeing 737 standing outside the terminal building with the engine covers removed and people working on it. The covers were eventually put back and the plane took off, but before long it landed again and off went the engine covers. Because of the delay we were offered a free lunch, which consisted of a pot of prawn soup without any prawns in it, and some bread. It was almost dark by the time we were told that the ‘plane was ready and by that stage, the pilot had gone home so they had to go and fetch him.” The adventure was far from over. “Because the landing lights in Tete weren’t working, we had to fly straight on to Nampula and from there on to Quelimane. On arrival, a tropical downpour soaked us and our baggage.” With his return flight booked for early the next morning, Willy was almost out of time to fix the bank’s alarm, so despite it being close to midnight, he persuaded the bank to open up for him. He replaced the batteries and fixed the alarm, after eventually finding the circuit breaker hidden behind an electrical switchboard. An early morning dash back to the airport enabled him to make his flight back to Maputo. The plane was an clapped-out Peugeot 404 running on three cylinders with a blown exhaust, he recalls. “I sprinted to the check-in counter where I was told not to worry about putting my bag through the X-ray machine as it wasn’t working. With that I boarded the plane, aware that the night flight out was a week later.” The plane was overcrowded with
passengers sitting on crew seats and grown-up children on mothers’ laps. “We trundled along the runway for quite a long time, which was very worrying, but eventually we took off, skimming over the treetops. Chatting to the person next to me, I found out that the flight from Maputo to Johannesburg was the next morning and not in the afternoon as reflected on my ticket. I was so tired at this point that I checked into my hotel room and left the problem to be sorted out the next day.” When Willy arrived at the bank’s head office the next morning, he asked them to check the Johannesburg flight. It had already left. “It was now Friday morning and I really didn’t fancy the idea of spending my weekend in Maputo,” he says.
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“I asked about other flights out of the country and we found a flight going to Matsapa Airport in Swaziland that afternoon. The alternative was to be driven to the South African border through the war zone, so I got them to put me on the Maputo flight as I had contacts in Swaziland.” On arriving in Swaziland, Willy discovered that he had been booked on to flight to Johannesburg that afternoon. “It turned out the travel agent had booked me back from Matsapa instead of Maputo, so by a stroke of luck, I was back on schedule. To crown it all, I had to pay in on the airfare as the flight from Matsapa was more expensive than the flight from Maputo.” Before he left Maputo, Willy bought some frozen LM prawns which the Swaziland Airport kindly stored in their deep freeze for him. “I was a bit concerned about the prawns when I got to customs in Johannesburg, so I went through the red line where I was asked (in Afrikaans) “Wat het jy daar om te verklaar?” I answered “Grenale”, which is the Afrikaans word for prawns. The customs official looked puzzled, probably because he wasn’t sure of the word but didn’t want to admit it. After a moment, he said “Gaan aan” and waved me through. And somehow, I had managed to arrive back in Johannesburg right on schedule.”
From sonar and microwave to PIR, CCTV and armed response Prior to the development of PIR (passive infrared) technology, alarm systems made use of an array of detection devices, recounts Willy. These included ABA’s ultrasonic Sonar system, which worked on the Doppler Effect (the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to the source of movement). “There were usually six hot spots connected to the master unit” he says. “A 40Kc sound would be sent through the area of detection and for as long as the signal was undisturbed, the receiver would be happy. It would, of course, go into alarm mode when movement occurred. Used with great success, its main drawback was its
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vulnerability to harmonic signals such as a ringing telephone, which would set it off.” Other single unit systems in use “back in the day” were the Daynite Ultrasonic system, with its built-in transducers that created one hotspot, and the imported Guardall Ultrasonic which eventually incorporated dual PIR detection to overcome false alarmprone areas. MESL Microwave units also utilised Doppler technology but at a high microwave frequency. With a range of about 30 metres, Willy says they were ideal for warehouse protection. To avoid harmonic frequency interference, the units were made with 10 different frequencies, which could be identified by looking at the last digit of the serial number. The amalgamation of Daynite, Tarson and Chubb into Integrated Electronics also played a major role in the development of microwave technology, Willy says. The first active infrared beams, namely the PR16 and PR18, were produced by ABA. The PR numbers were actually derived from the numbers used for flashlight bulbs in the transmitter heads,” he chuckles. “A signal was sent out via the transmitter and received on the other end by a photocell, which was actually just an OC72 transistor with the paint scratched off. It was actually a very successful product but it had its limitations in that if you knew where it was, you could crawl under or over the top of the beam.” The beams could be seen by cats, he adds, recalling one particular incident around a warehouse. “The manager didn’t believe there were cats in his warehouse. He was so sure that he promised me a bottle of whisky if I brought him the cat that was causing his false alarms. The game was on, then! Sure enough, the perpetrator was a wild cat because once we’d caught him, the false alarms stopped.” The market for electronic detection devices continued to grow. “Visonic and Racal became household names, as did the specialised Burgoguard safe protection system, which was designed to react to cutting or hammering. The Radar unit, which consisted of two huge antennae units, covered fairly large areas such as warehouses which were very often located near railway lines. The trains would set off the alarms, so you could actually follow the progress of the train.” Willy recalls with great respect the inventor of both a flame-proof casing designed
to protect dynamite vaults on the mines, and the Capacitance fence, whom he only knew as Mr Wysoki. Consisting of two sets of wires about a meter apart, Willy says the fence would trigger an alarm when anything crossed it. Including birds! “I was involved in an installation at a key point, which was fairly successful except for the flocks of birds that would settle on it and set it off. To overcome the problem, we put a strand of fishing line just above the detection wires, which prevented the birds from landing on the alarm and setting off the alarm.” This was also the age of acoustic sensors, which Willy says were fitted to chain-link fencing. Able to pick up the noise of anyone climbing over the fence, he says some were particularly elaborate with dual sensors and highly-sophisticated electronics designed to overcome false alarms.
Passive infrareds (PIR) PIRs, which work on the infrared heat spectrum, are prone to false alarms due to temperature variations, says Willy. “To overcome this problem, manufacturers have come up with several innovative ideas over the years. One idea was to combine ultrasonic detection with an infrared passive. Another success was dual detection infrared fields. “To be frank,” he comments, “I do think we rely too much on stand-alone PIR detection today. PIR should be backed up with other detector products such as door contacts on internal doors and perimeter openings without burglar bars.”
CCTV and armed response The advent of CCTV (closed circuit television) was quite a thing, especially in colour, recalls Willy. “Today the range has improved to such an extent that it exceeds what we could have ever imagined. Also in the early days, police didn’t mind responding to alarms, provided the key holder met them on the premises. “There was even a direct line between the police radio control room and the alarm company, so it worked well for a while. However, as the alarm industry grew, so did the number of false alarms. The police were unable to attend to all the alarms, which led to the establishment of a warden patrol service. “And this,” he says, “eventually became armed response as we know it today.”
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Phishing attacks reach almost 500 million Kaspersky Lab’s anti-phishing system prevented more than 482 million attempts to visit fraudulent web pages during 2018, a two-fold increase on 2017, when 236 million such attempts were blocked.
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nnual rises in the number of phishing attacks have been observed for the last few years, yet the figure for 2018 indicates a significant surge in the use and popularity of such attacks. These and other findings are documented in Kaspersky Lab’s new report, Spam and phishing in 2018. Phishing is one of the most flexible types of ‘social engineering’ attacks, as it can be disguised in many ways and used for different purposes. To create a phishing page, all one needs to do is create a replica of a popular or trusted website, lure unwary users to the site and trick them into entering personal information. Such information often includes financial credentials such as bank account passwords or payment card details, or access credentials for social media accounts. It could also be a case of getting someone to open an attachment or click on a link that then downloads malware onto their computer. The consequences of such attacks may range from a loss of money to the compromise of an entire corporate
network. Phishing attacks, especially of the malicious link or attachment variety are a popular initial infection vector for targeted attacks on organisations. The rapid growth of phishing attacks in 2018 is part of a long running trend, with both 2017 and 2016 experiencing increases of 15 per cent on the previous year. However, the 2018 figure marks a new peak. The financial sector was hit especially hard: Over 44 per cent of all phishing attacks detected by Kaspersky Lab technologies were aimed at banks, payment systems and online shops. This means that there were almost as many financial phishing attacks in 2018 as there were phishing attacks overall in 2017. The country with the highest percentage of users attacked by phishing remained Brazil with 28 per cent of all attacked users. Portugal, which was in 7th place a year ago, is now ranked second with 23 per cent of users, while Australia moved from second to third, with 21 per cent of those affected. “The rise in the number of phishing attacks could be influenced by the increased
OTHER FINDINGS OF THE SPAM AND PHISHING IN 2018 REPORT INCLUDE: • The share of spam in mail traffic was 52.48%, which is 4.15 percentage point less than in 2017. • The biggest source of spam this year was China: 11.69% • 74.15% of spam emails were less than 2 KB in size.
• Malicious spam was detected most commonly with the Win32.CVE-2017-11882 verdict. • The Anti-Phishing system was triggered 482 465 211 times. • 18.32% of unique users encountered phishing.
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efficiency of social engineering methods used for enticing users to visit fraudulent pages. 2018 was marked by the active exploitation of new schemes and tricks, such as scam-notifications, along with the perfection of old ones, for instance the traditional scams around Black Friday or national holidays. All in all, scammers are becoming better at taking advantage of important occasions happening around the world, like the FIFA world football championship,” said Tatyana Sidorina, security researcher at Kaspersky Lab.
Kaspersky Lab experts advise users to take the following measures to protect themselves from phishing: • Always check online addresses in unknown or unexpected messages, whether it is the web address of the site to which you are directed, the link address in a message and even the sender’s email address, to make sure they are genuine and that the link in the message doesn’t cover another hyperlink. • If you are not sure that the website is genuine and secure, never enter your credentials. If you think that you may have entered your login and password on a fake page, immediately change your password and call your bank or other payment provider if you think your card details were compromised. • Always use a secure connection, especially when you visit sensitive websites. Do not use unknown or public Wi-Fi without password protection. If you are using an insecure connection, cybercriminals can redirect you to phishing pages without your knowledge. For maximum protection, use VPN solutions that encrypt your traffic, such as Kaspersky Secure Connection. • Use a proper security solution with behaviour-based anti-phishing technologies, such as Kaspersky Security Cloud and Kaspersky Total Security, which will warn you if you are trying to visit a phishing web page.
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LAW & SECURITY
By Peter Bagshawe
The background to prosecutions The lack of immediate visible action following the appointment of Shamiela Batohi some two months ago has attracted some criticism. This viewpoint has probably been given impetus by the ongoing revelations of the Zondo Commission (despite the arrest of six individuals who have featured in the evidence presented to the Commission) which, at first glance, appear to provide an embarrassment of riches for the prosecution authorities.
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he point needs to be made again that the evidence led at the Zondo Commission would require to be led again in a criminal court, where it would be subjected to the usual laws of evidence and adjudicated against the criminal norms. Shamiela Batohi, prior to her appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions, served as Senior Legal Advisor to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. In this role she was part of the prosecution mechanism of the four crimes that the International Criminal Court covers, which are genocide, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression and war crimes. Here she would have interacted with human rights investigators, national war crimes units, International Criminal Court investigators, prosecutors and judges with a diverse and highly trained skills set. Locally, Batohi served as Director of Public Prosecutions for KwaZulu-Natal between 2000 and 2009. During the majority of this period she worked within and had significant exposure to the operating model that included the Scorpions (the Directorate
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of Special Operations) operating within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), a role that they fulfilled with notable efficiency. The funding, training, resources, focus and internal cooperation between the Scorpions and the NPA made them a formidable unit. Following a resolution made at the 2007 African National Congress in Polokwane, the Scorpions were disbanded and replaced by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations, or Hawks, which fall within the South African Police Service (SAPS)and ambit of the Minister of Police. Further debate on the role of the National Director of Public Prosecutions is probably necessary at this point. The National Director has the authority (in a distilled overview) to determine prosecution policy, issue policy directives, intervene in prosecutions when policy directives are not being complied with and may review a decision to prosecute or not to prosecute. With regard to the determination of prosecution policy this is required to be with the concurrence of the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services. It needs to be noted that this is the only instance
of which I am aware where currently (via the National Director of Public Prosecutions) policy is determined other than by a Minister in the South African Constitutional system. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services however has final responsibility over the Prosecuting Authority. The last point may be problematic going forward in that the Department of Correctional Services has featured extensively in evidence led at the Zondo Commission. Historically, the transition from the Scorpions to the Hawks did not proceed smoothly, with the decision to disband the Scorpions being referred to the Constitutional Court on multiple occasions, with the initial matter brought at the instance of Bob Glennister and a second by both the Helen Susman Foundation and Glennister. The Constitutional Court in each of these matters held that the Hawks as constituted lacked sufficient independence to be an effective replacement. Justice Mogeng Mogeng made the finding that the requirements in terms of the Constitution and international obligations were that the replacement unit be specialised, trained, independent, resourced and secure. Despite the National Development Plan that was but in place post-Polokwane, these requirements were never met and eventually fell away. The National Development Plan provided for the establishment of an anti-corruption unit on a multidisciplinary basis that was intended to strengthen the multi-agency anti-corruption
system, provide for the protection of whistle-blowers, create central oversight over the awarding of large tenders or tenders with long duration and empower the tender compliance monitoring office to investigate corruption and the value for money paid for on tenders. Effectively, this led to the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Task Team, which is a melange of bodies including the Hawks, the SAPS, the NPA, the Special Investigations Unit, Assets Forfeiture Unit and Public Service Commission. Little if any result has come from the Anti-Corruption Task Team and I am not aware of any successful prosecution brought to court by the task team. Within the NPA, Batohi faces a problem geared around the capacity of the unit to function and senior staffing issues. The most public of the issues is the Mokgoro Inquiry into the fitness of Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwerbi to hold office. The Report of the Commission of Inquiry was recently delivered to President Cyril Ramaposa who is currently considering the report findings and recommendations. Backed into this and possibly to be negated by the Mokgoro Report is the application by the General Bar Council before the Constitutional Court for the overturning on Appeal of an earlier decision that both Jiba and Mrwerbi be struck off the Roll of Advocates. This level of uncertainty had inherent implications for the administration of the NPA and Botohi’s ability to assert
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effective control over the Prosecuting Authority. The National Director of Public Prosecution Authority has been placed in a position where control and stability required to be restored to the Prosecuting Authority and recent appointments are a strong indication that she has prioritised this. The announcements on 7 April 2019 of senior appointments indicate the direction that is to be taken.
Advocate Andrea Johnson has been appointed to take charge of prosecutions of those involved in the Zondo Commission hearings and is responsible for prosecution of offences falling within the ambit of organised crime. Advocate Matric Luphondo (previously the Chief Prosecutor for Pretoria) is responsible for following up on evidence, testimony and leads coming out of the Zondo Commission hearings and there would
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necessarily be liaison between Luphondo and Johnson. The earlier appointment made was the reinstatement of Advocate Willie Hofmeyer as Head of the Assets Forfeiture Unit. This follows his previous removal from the position by Advocate Batohi’s predecessor Shaun Abrahams. It is clear that Advocate Shamiela Batohi has reviewed her position and that of the NPA and has started on a process to
stabilise and optimise the NPA. Given challenges that existed and have arisen, this will not be a rapid or painless process. Given that the process has started, it now remains to be seen how long it will be before changes and results start to become apparent. 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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SECURITY AND RELATED ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) Eco Park, Centurion t: +27 (0)12 003 0500/1 | Independent hotline: 0800 220 918 | e: info@psira. co.za | Director: Manabela Chauke | Chairperson: T Bopela | Vice chairperson: Z Holtzman | Council members: Advocate A Wiid | Commissioner A Dramat APPISA (Association for Professional Private Investigators SA) Bertie Meyer Crescent, Minnebron, Brakpan | e: info@appelcryn.co.za | www.appelcryn. co.za | c: +27 (0)73 371 7854 / +27 (0)72 367 8207 | Chairperson: Ken Appelcryn ASIS International Johannesburg Chapter No. 155. Box 99742, Garsfontein East 0060 | t: +27 (0)11 652 2569 | www.asis155jhb.webs. com | President/chairperson: Johan Hurter | Secretary: Chris Cray ASIS International (Chapter 203: Cape Town – South African Security Professionals) President/ chairperson: Yann A Mouret, CPP Secretary: Eva Nolle t: +27 (0)21 785 7093 f: +27 (0)21 785 5089 | e: info@aepn.co.za | www.asis203.org.za BAC (Business Against Crime) Box 784061, Sandton 2146 | t: +27 (0)11 883 0717 | f: +27 (0)11 883 1679 | e: info@bac.org.za CAMPROSA (Campus Protection Society of Southern Africa) President: Derek Huebsch | e: derek.huebsch@ nmu.ac.za | Executive secretary: John Tunstall | t: +27 (0)28 313 1711 | e: jtunstall@iafrica.com | www.camprosa.co.za CISA (Cape Insurance Surveyors Association) Shahid Sonday t: +27 (0)21 402 8196 | f: +27 (0)21 419 1844 | e: shahid.sonday@saeagle.co.za | Mike Genard t: +27 (0)21 557 8414 | e: mikeg@yebo.co.za DRA (Disaster Recovery Association of Southern Africa) Box 405, Saxonwold 2132 | Chairperson: Grahame Wright | t: +27 (0)11 486 0677 | f: (011) 646 5587 | Secretary/treasurer: Charles Lourens t: +27 (0)11 639 2346 | f: +27 (0)11 834 6881 EFCMA (Electric Fencing and Components Manufacturers Association) Box 411164, Craighall 2024 | t: +27 (0)11 326 4157 | f: +27 (0)11 493 6835 | Chairperson: Cliff Cawood c: +27 (0)83 744 2159 | Deputy chairperson: John Mostert c: +27 (0)82 444 9759 | Secretary: Andre Botha c: +27 (0)83 680 8574 ESDA (Electronic Security Distributors Association) Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: (011) 845 4870 | f: +27 (0)11 845 4850 | Chairperson: Leonie Mangold | Vice chairperson: David Shapiro | www.esda.org.za ESIA (Electronic Security Industry Alliance) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | c: 082 773 9308 | e: info@esia. co.za | www.esia.co.za FDIA (Fire Detection Installers Association) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale, 1610 | t: +27 (0)72 580 7318 | f: 086 518 4376 | e: fdia@fdia. co.za | www.fdia.co.za | President/chairperson: Clive Foord | Secretary: Jolene van der Westhuizen
FFETA The Fire Fighting Equipment Traders Association) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | Chairperson: Lizl Davel | Vice chairperson: Astrid Wright | Administration manager: Rosemary Cowan | t: +27 (0)11 455 3157 | e: ffeta@tiscali.co.za | www.ffeta.co.za FPASA (Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa) Box 15467, Impala Park 1472 | t: +27 (0)11 397 1618 | f: +27 (0)11 397 1160 | e: library@fpasa.co.za | www.fpasa.co.za | General manager: David Poxon GFA (Gate & Fence Association) Box 1338, Johannesburg 2000 | t: +27 (0)11 298 9400 | f: +27 (0)11 838 1522 | Administrator: Theresa Botha HSA (Helderberg Security Association) Box 12857, N1 City Parow 7463 | t: +27 (0)21 511 5109 | f: +27 (0)21 511 5277 | e: info@command.co.za | www.command.co.za | Chairperson: Stephen van Diggele IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers (SA) Treasurer: Andrew Greig | President: Mike Webber | Administrator: Jennifer Maritz | PO Box 1033, Houghton 2041 | t: +27 (0)11 788 4329 | f: +27 (0)11 880 6286 | e: adminstaff@ife.org.za | www.ife.org.za ISA (Insurance Surveyors Association) Box 405, Saxonwold 2132 | Chairperson: Graham Wright | t: +27 (0)11 486 0677 | Vice chairperson: Alan Ventress | Secretary: Alex dos Santos LASA (Locksmiths Association of South Africa) Box 4007, Randburg 2125 | t: +27 (0)11 782 1404 | f: +27 (0)11 782 3699 | e: lasa@global.co.za | www.lasa.co.za | President/chairperson: Alan Jurrius | Secretary: Dora Ryan NaFETI (National Firearms Education and Training Institute) Box 181067, Dalbridge 4014 | Chairperson: MS Mitten | Vice chairperson: Ken Rightford | t: +27 (0)33 345 1669 | c: +27 (0)84 659 1142 NaFTA (National Firearms Training Association of SA) Box 8723, Edenglen 1613 | National chairperson: Peter Bagshawe | t: +27 (0)11 979 1200 | f: +27 (0)11 979 1816 | e: nafta@lantic.net POLSA (Policing Association of Southern Africa) t: +27 (0)12 429 6003 | f: +27 (0)12 429 6609 | Chairperson: Anusha Govender c: +27 (0)82 655 8759 PSSPF (Private Security Sector Provident Fund) Jackson Simon c: +27 (0)72 356 6358 | e: jackson@ psspfund.co.za | www.psspfund.co.za SAESI (Southern African Emergency Services Institute) Box 613, Krugersdorp 1740 | t: +27 (0)11 660 5672 | f: +27 (0)11 660 1887 | President: DN Naidoo | Secretary: SG Moolman | e:info@saesi.com SAIA (South African Insurance Association) Box 30619, Braamfontein 2017 | Chief executive officer: Viviene Pearson | Chairperson:
Lizé Lambrechts t: +27 (0)11 726 5381 | f: +27 (0)11 726 5351 | e: info@saia.co.za SAIDSA (South African Intruder Detection Services Association) | Association House, PO Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: +27 (0)11 845 4870 f: +27 (0)11 845 4850 | e: saidsa@mweb.co.za www.saidsa.co.za | Chairperson: Johan Booysen Secretary: Cheryl Ogle SAIS (South African Institute of Security) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale, 1610 Chairperson: Dave Dodge | Administration manager: John Baker | t: +27 (0)63 782 7642 | e: info@instituteofsecurity.co.za | www.instituteofsecurity.co.za SAN (Security Association of Namibia) Box 1926, Windhoek, Namibia | Administrator: André van Zyl | t: +264 81 304 5623 | e: adminsan@iway.na SANSEA (South African National Security Employers’ Association) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | Administrators: SIA t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | e: galen@sansea.co.za SAPFED (Southern African Polygraph Federation) President: Flip Vorster | c: +27 (0)82 455 1459 | e: info@sapfed.org | Secretary: Anrich Gouws | e: admin@sapfed.org | www.sapfed.org SAQCC FIRE (South African Qualification Certification Committee) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | Executive committee: Chairperson: Tom Dreyer | Vice chairperson: Duncan Boyes | 1475 Committee: chairperson: Lizl Davel | Vice chairperson: John Caird | D&GS committee: Chairperson: Laura Swart | Vice chairperson: Hans Davel | Administration manager: Rosemary Cowan | t: +27 (0)11 455 3157 | e: saqccfire@tiscali.co.za | www.saqccfire.co.za SARPA (South African Revenue Protection Association) Box 868, Ferndale 2160 | t: +27 (0)11 789 1384 | f: +27 (0)11 789 1385 | President: Naas du Preez | Secretariat: Mr J. Venter, Van der Walt & Co SIA (Security Industry Alliance) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | Chief executive officer: Steve Conradie | www.securityalliance.co.za SKZNSA (Southern KwaZulu-Natal Security Association) t: +27 (0)39 315 7448 | f: +27 (0)39 315 7324 | Chairperson: Anton Verster c: +27 (0)82 371 0820 VESA (The Motor Vehicle Security Association of South Africa) Box 1468, Halfway House 1685 | t: (011) 315 3588/3655 | f: +27 (0)11 315 3617 | General manager: Adri Smit VIPPASA (VIP Protection Association of SA) Box 41669, Craighall 2024 | t: +27 (0)82 749 0063 | f: 086 625 1192 | e: info@vippasa.co.za | www.vippasa.co.za | Enquiries: Chris Rootman c: +27 (0)82 749 0063 | e: vippasa@protectour.co.za
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With a five decade legacy, SASA is the greatest advocate of industry compliance, serving as resource for its members, an educational platform for consumers of security services, and an essential link between the private security industry and government. The Security Association of South Africa (SASA) is nationally recognised by the Government, South African Police Service and all Municipalities as having members with a proven track record within the industry and a Code of Ethics by which members must abide. SASA Gold Membership promotes compliance not only to the industry role-players, but to the end-users of security services as well. Join SASA today and find out more about how we can fight the scourge of non-compliance, promoting SASA Gold Membership as an essential requirement for all security service providers, ensuring industry excellence for the private security industry.
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