Physical barriers matter, but a site is not secure just because the gate is strong or the container is locked. True security requires verifying every movement, tracing handovers, making exceptions visible, and allowing intervention before minor issues become major losses.

As more organisations move towards digital visitor management, cloud-based access control, mobile applications, biometric verification, and connected security platforms, cybersecurity must be viewed as part of the full security environment.

Cloud has become the default platform for modern security operations, from visitor management portals and remote access control to incident logging, reporting, analytics, and integrations. But “in the cloud” does not mean “someone else is securing it for us”.

Security has come a long way from manual check-ins, logbooks, and standalone surveillance cameras. With the rise of intelligent automation, security is now faster, smarter, and more connected than ever.

SMART Security Solutions spoke to SA Technologies to learn more about what is happening in the estate access world and what the company offers the residential estate market.

The VISITME scanner solution is a PoPIA-compliant visitor management system based on a wireless handheld device which scans and captures vehicle and occupant information at an access-controlled site.

ATEC Systems and Technologies (ATEC), a national ICT and software company focused on telecommunications, security and management systems, has confirmed the appointment of Rowan Luck as the company’s ...

ATEC Systems and Technologies is at the forefront of the latest technologies in security access control and visitor management solutions. It offers a comprehensive range of products such as i-Dentifid ...

In South Africa, service providers within the corporate security market are maintaining steady pace with the development of solutions designed to empower businesses to effectively protect their environments. Management ...