SMART Security Solutions spoke with Check Point's Hendrik de Bruin about the report, the risks African organisations face, and some mitigation measures.

Modern fire protection systems are no longer just stand-alone panels that make a noise when a detector senses smoke. Many are now connected to building control systems, IoT devices and centralised management platforms. With that connectivity comes new risk.

Entries are now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). This year, the awards are open to a broader range of countries in southern Africa than ever before.

When human resources becomes a risk factor. Andre du Venage examines why your CCTV security and other technology risks are covered, but human resources are often overlooked.

At its Security Analyst Summit 2025, Kaspersky presented the results of a security audit that exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorised access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer.

Household burglary and fire remain amongst the most common threats to household assets in South Africa. Statistics South Africa’s 2024 Victims of Crime Survey reported approximately 1,5 million incidents of housebreaking in a single year.

In 2026, the risks facing organisations, whether in the corporate sector or government, will be more complex and far-reaching. Employee screening will have to be more complex and comprehensive.

Genetec has announced new intelligent automation (IA)-powered investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS to help operators quickly locate video evidence, understand the context surrounding an event, and close cases in minutes.