SA is one year away from the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) D-Day.

SA is one year away from the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) D-Day.

This is the final news brief from SMART Security Solutions for 2025, and the teams would like to take this opportunity to thank our readers, advertisers and partners and wish everyone a safe and secure festive season.

According to Panaseer’s latest research, 70% of major breaches are caused by toxic combinations: overlapping risks that compound and amplify each other, forming a critical vulnerability to be exploited.

Most AI programs today depend on constant cloud connections, which can be a liability for companies operating in secure or high-risk environments. That reliance exposes sensitive data to external networks, but also creates a single point of failure if connectivity drops.

For smaller companies, the costs associated with acquiring the necessary skills and tools can be very high. So, how can these organisations establish and maintain their security profile amid constant attacks and evolving technology?

From the cloud-native CLUe platform and CoreStation 20 controller to the global debut of BioStar X, Suprema has redefined what connected, AI-driven security means for enterprises.

The holiday season brings excitement, increased foot traffic and, unfortunately, a spike in criminal activity targeting retail environments. Taking a proactive approach to security is essential in ensuring staff and assets remain safe.

Old-school security relied on rules-based systems that flagged only what was already known. AI flips the script: it analyses massive volumes of data in real-time, spotting anomalies that humans or static rules would miss.