Protecting the Wiegand protocol from attack
In these attacks, a credential’s identifier is cloned, or captured, and is then retransmitted via a small electronic device to grant unauthorised access to an office or other facility.
View ArticleMulti-factor improves security and convenience
An effective strong authentication solution must be able to add security without adding significant costs or complexity.
View ArticleFive reasons for IT to get physical with access control
While many network security systems are now built to support IT best practices and standards, such as, virtualisation, physical access control systems (PACS) have traditionally been designed without IT...
View ArticleSelecting the right entrance
Hi-Tech Security Solutions asked three experts in entrance systems to elaborate on what systems are available and how to select the best one for your business’s entrance.
View ArticleFaster, easier, cheaper and more reliable than ever
To find out more about the state of biometrics and for a glimpse into the near future, Hi-Tech Security Solutions asked a few experts for their take on this thriving industry.
View ArticleStart with risk, not technology
This article looks to avoid the usual technological rhetoric approach and provide end users with a list of performance-based requirements that will leave the responsibility of providing the correct...
View ArticleIn-building destination management system
Otis CompassPlus destination management system now available with Lenel security system integration.
View ArticleA boost for 24x7 video surveillance
Duxbury Networking has introduced Zipstream technology from its principal Axis Communications.
View ArticleP@$$wORD_1: How secure is your password?
One of the simplest means of acquiring this information, for an attacker, is to enter an organisation with the key to the door itself, users’ passwords.
View ArticleGhana Ports Authority opts for Turnstar
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority ordered Speedstile Express lanes from Turnstar to control access into the various buildings within the organisation’s compound.
View ArticleThe Internet of Things is the Land of Opportunity
The Internet of Things is happening now because two important drivers are in place: opportunity and necessity.
View ArticleWireless, battery-powered camera
The Netgear Arlo is a high-definition camera, capable of delivering sharp 720/1080 progressive display-format-based images.
View ArticleNew UPS series
New to Legrand’s range of service sector solutions is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, which enhances products, from structured cabling systems for data networks, to control and management...
View ArticleLPR app for Samsung cameras
A new version of Arteco’s pre-installed licence plate reading app is now available on Samsung Techwin Wisenet III cameras.
View ArticleMobile surveillance at low bandwidth
Active surveillance and live monitoring can provide increased end-to-end security in the transport sector.
View ArticleWeb-based guard rostering solution
OnGuard has released a web-based guard rostering solution in which guarding companies only maintain one database for their staff.
View ArticleBanking malware grows
South Africa is well known for its concentration of financial resources and any region that transacts using the English language or deemed as affluent is always high on the target list for the...
View ArticleCathexis secures logistics operations
Cathexis has partnered with MiX Telematics to provide a complete fleet management system.
View ArticleTeleEye South Africa, FLIR authorised repair centre
TeleEye South Africa has announced it has been appointed an official FLIR Systems Authorised Repair Centre in South Africa.
View ArticleIn-vehicle surveillance solution
GeoVision SA has announced a tracking and surveillance solution for fleet owners in South Africa. The solution offers users the ability to track a vehicle via GPS as well as view live video footage...
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