The new Standalone series from V-Cam Security was launched mid last year. Three different models came off the production line, namely the 4-, 8- and 16-channel Chateau Standalone models. The series boasts ...

Michael Lever discusses advances in drone technology, focusing on cost reductions and the implementation of automated services, including beyond line of sight capabilities, for residential estates with SMART Security Solutions.

SABRIC has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in financial crime losses, but also warning of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud schemes.

Today’s threat actors have moved away from signature-based attacks that legacy antivirus software can detect, to ‘living-off-the-land’ using legitimate system tools to move laterally through networks. This is where AI has a critical role to play.

Mirai remains one of the top threats to IoT in 2025 due to widespread exploitation of weak login credentials and unpatched vulnerabilities, enabling large-scale botnets for DDoS attacks, data theft and other malicious activities.

Protecting gated communities and lifestyle estates requires a modern, intelligent approach. A truly intelligent system protects both physical and digital perimeters, it must be a fully integrated ecosystem.

Cyberattackers have become significantly more sophisticated and determined, targeting businesses of all sizes. PwC’s Global Digital Trust Insights Survey 2025 Africa and South Africa highlights the urgent need for organisations to implement robust cyber risk mitigation strategies.

With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed systems are increasingly giving rise to dangerous fire incidents.

The directory of estate security product and service providers lists a selection of companies involved in various aspects of residential security projects, from consulting to implementation and ongoing maintenance, as well as equipment suppliers.