The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and uses in 2024 will profoundly impact security operations and AI-driven analytics, which can enhance threat detection, anomaly identification and predictive maintenance.

Remote services offer real value and cost benefits in terms of economies of scale and better ‘machine learning’, but is it always the right decision for a residential estate?

In most cases, security is one of our last agenda/strategy items and thoughts, it gets the short stick of the budget.

There are many advocates who want to do away with a physical guard, claiming that cameras and analytics etc. are enough of a deterrent by themselves.

Nice SA has announced the release of MyNice Smartgo, a compact access automation solution, designed specifically for the South African market, combining an easy-to-install device with a user-friendly smartphone application.friendly smartphone application.

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has announced the appointment of Andre Wentzel as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.

SMARTpod recently spoke with Pieter Nel, Sales Director for SADC at Sophos, and Sarel Lamprecht, MD at Phishield, about ransomware and their new cyber insurance partnership.

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution in South Africa, has launched Webfleet Video 2.0, an AI-powered solution designed to enhance fleet safety, security, compliance with local regulations and operational efficiency through real-time video insights.

Choicejacking is a new cyberthreat that bypasses smartphone charging security defences to confirm, without the victim’s input or consent, that the victim wishes to connect in data-transfer mode.