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Cover Story New single platform access and video system ‘Paxton10’ Paxton’s next generation access control and video management system, Paxton10, officially launched in South Africa on 2 July 2020. Paxton10 is the next step in complete security solutions and combines access control with video management on a single, straightforward platform, with zero license fees.

14 Cloud computing in the Covid-19 era: Threats and solutions McAfee: There’s a correlation between rising cloud usage and increasing cloud-focused cybercrime events. In its “Cloud Adoption & Risk Report – Work from Home Edition”, published on businesswire.com on 27 May this year, global cybersecurity expert McAfee says there’s a definite correlation between the pandemic-driven increased use of cloud services and a rise in cloud-focused cybercrime.

19 SA’s young scientists share their research on fake news and Covid-19-linked cybercrime

oung scientists from South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Y Research (CSIR) used the country’s “Youth Month” in June to showcase their findings in the fields of fake news and Covid-19-related crime.

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Editor: Ingrid Olivier

Regulars editor’s Comment 4 Of looking forward, real leadership in a crisis and finding opportunities.

News in brief 6 News snippets from around the world.

ASSOCIATION NEWS 9 SASA at a glance.

Media statement 13 SABRIC Annual Crime Stats 2019.

Covid-19 SOLUTIONS 16 How IP audio can help retailers manage store occupancy as lockdown lifts.

17 People counter maker project to help social distancing efforts during Covid-19.

personality profile 18 In conversation with Pankaj Bhula, Regional director of Check Point Africa.

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company news 20 Tech Wise Solutions offers GamaSec enterprise-level cybersecurity to SMMEs. 21 Genetec cites unified platform and focus on cyber-security and privacy as core.

22 Fidelity ADT partners with Netcare911.

ON THE MARKET 22 CENTURION door automation: An energy-saving solution.

23 Gallagher launches Command Centre v8.30.

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CyberSecurity 25 3 ways governments can address cybersecurity in the post-pandemic world.

Law and Security 26 The state, the public and Covid-19.

28 Directory

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Of looking forward, real leadership in a crisis and finding opportunities Every Friday morning I get a newsletter from the Good Things Guy, an initiative started by Brent Lindeque in 2015. Committed to promoting only positive news and inspirational stories, it’s a welcome read when it arrives in the inboxes of his million-plus followers – me included – and especially now when mainstream media news is pretty bleak.

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his week’s inspirational quote “Look up and not down. Look forward and not back. Look out and not in, and lend a hand” by Edward Everett Hale is a challenge which, if met, will bring its own rewards. To comply with it will require self-discipline but it’s doable if we implement certain boundaries such as setting time limits on news watching and social media engagements. These are areas that can sap positive energy and leave people feeling afraid and demotivated. My interpretation of looking up and forward is focusing on possibility and opportunity.

In any crisis, there are always going to be those who rise to the top on the back of their “can-do” and “will-do” attitudes. (I googled Mr Hale by the way: he was an American author, historian and clergyman who also penned these words: “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” Also powerful words.

In her article “Real leaders are forged in crisis” which appeared on the Harvard Business Review website, Nancy Koehn

Give people a role and purpose shares her findings, the result of two decades of study. (And a shout-out to Harvard at the same time, which has made its coronavirus coverage free for everyone). “Real leaders are not born,” she says, and “the ability to help others triumph over adversity is not written into their genetic code. They are, instead, made. They are forged in crisis. Leaders become “real” when they practice a few key behaviors that gird and inspire people through difficult times. As Covid-19 tears its way through country after country, town after town, neighborhood after neighborhood, here’s what we can learn from how some of history’s iconic leaders acted in the face of great uncertainty, real danger and collective fear.”

Acknowledge people’s fears, then encourage resolve Nancy urges leaders to be honest with their staff with regard to the challenges they’re facing, and to give them hope that derives from available resources as well as determination, solidarity, strength, shared purpose, humanity, kindness and resilience. “Recognise that most of your employees are anxious about their health, their finances, and, in many cases,

Editorial Policy Statements made or opinions expressed in articles in Security Focus Africa do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Security Association of South Africa (SASA) nor those of any of the other security associations listed in Security Focus Africa. Similarly, advertising in this publication does not imply in any way endorsement or approval by these security associations of any products or services. It is the policy of the Security Association of South Africa that any office-bearer who has an executive position in a company, or companies, which supply security products or services should on no account allow his position to be used to promote his company or its objectives in the editorial content of Security Focus Africa, the official journal of the Association. If, at any time, an office-bearer’s position has been quoted in relation to his company or product, this does not imply the Association’s approval or involvement.

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their jobs,” she urges. “Explain that you understand how scary things feel, but that you can work together to weather this storm.”

Real leaders give their employees jobs, she says, citing the example of Reverend Martin Luther King Junior, who “exhorted his followers to sit in, march and otherwise protest against racial discrimination. Other examples include US President “FDR”(Franklin Delano Roosevelt), who asked citizens to keep their money in the banks to avert a banking crisis, and his wife Eleanor who encouraged American women to work in the factories while their menfolk fought in the Second World War. “In the current crisis,” says Nancy, “leaders must act in a similar fashion – giving their followers direction and reminding them why their work matters. In organisations providing essential services such as government agencies, hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, food and healthcare equipment manufacturing plants, news outlets, scientific labs, non-profits serving the poor and many others – this raison d’ etre will be immediately apparent. But it’s still vitally important to emphasise the key role that each person involved in the operation plays.”

Emphasise experimentation and learning True leadership comes with a commitment to working with and navigating through confusion, she maintains. It about adjusting, improvising and redirecting as the situation changes and new information emerges as well as acknowledging that they’re going to make mistakes, learning as they go.

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editors comment Tend to energy and emotion – yours and theirs Crises take a toll on everyone, Koehn says, and they can lead to burnout. That’s why it’s critical for leaders to keep their fingers on the pulses of their employees’ energy and emotions and respond as needed.

“When tending to energy and emotion, you must begin with yourself,” she avers.

“As a high-ranking executive commented before the pandemic: “If you as the leader flag, everything flags. Everything else, including your organsation’s mission, becomes vulnerable.” In these challenging times, she believes it’s vital for leaders to take good care of themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually. “Know when you are capable of being focused and productive, and when you need a break.

Eat well, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, spend time outdoors (six feet away from strangers), connect in person with your partner, kids or animals and virtually with friends and extended family, plan for at least two device-free periods per day (of a minimum of 30 minutes each), and rely on other practices that help you get grounded.”

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Koehn also emphasises the need to model the behavior we want to see, using words and actions to show that we’re moving forward with conviction and courage. “It means regularly taking the (figurative) temperature of your team – How are they doing? How are they feeling? What do they need? – so that its members begin to do the same for each other,” she says. “Indicate that you are taking the time to rest and recharge and encourage your employees to do the same. Another quick way to boost morale is by cultivating gratitude. Ask your people to list three things each day for which they feel grateful. And circle back regularly to the three points above: demonstrate resolve, emphasise role and mission, and focus on the opportunity for learning.”

All of us, she concludes, will be remembered for how we managed ourselves and others through this crisis.

Let’s also not forget about the curious healing power of humour. South Africans generally have a wonderful ability to laugh at themselves and if ever there was a time to actively seek out humour,

it’s now. In her article “How Humor Can Ease the Stress of Covid-19: It’s OK to Laugh – Even During a Pandemic” on Verywellmind.com, author Sherri Gordon says that while the pandemic is no laughing matter, laughter itself activates feel-good hormones in the brain, reduces stress-related hormones such as cortisol, increases antibodyproducing cells, enhances the T-cells in our immunity systems, and benefits our physical and psychological states. “There also is a physical release that comes through laughter–it’s a cleansing sort of feeling that impacts us both physically and emotionally. Most people feel really good after laughing. In fact, many people report that they feel like a weight has been lifted,” she says. “And, at a time when so much is weighing us down, it can be very therapeutic to engage in some goodnatured humour.”

Stay safe!

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News snippets from around the world SA’s state capture inquiry resumes

our disposal,” the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, said.

Addressing the Portfolio Committee of Justice on Correctional Services last week, Lamola said short-term incarceration for lowrisk crimes does not give enough time for the correctional services system to reform and rehabilitate offenders.

(Source: Business Tech)

Shame over surge in murders of women in SA South Africa’s State Capture Inquiry has resumed its hearings as of Monday 29 June 2020. The commission last heard testimonies from witnesses in March before being forced to halt hearings because of the national lockdown. The inquiry will this week hear evidence from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) with testimony from former Prasa board chairperson Popo Molefe, evidence from Prasa’s head of legal Martha Ngoya, an estate agent and an attorney. The inquiry will resume under strict conditions with only a limited number of people allowed to attend hearings at the City of Joburg’s old council chambers in Braamfontein.

(Source: IOL)

Punishment for low-risk crime in South Africa under review

President Cyril Ramaphosa says last week was a “dark and shameful week” for the country following a surge in violence against women. His remarks come after several femicides, and following the lifting of certain coronavirus restrictions including that of the sale of alcohol. The culture of silence around gender-based violence had to end, he said.

As many as 51 per cent of women in South Africa had experienced violence at the hands of someone they were in a relationship with, the president’s statement said.

(Source: BBC News)

VBS: Investigations unearth intricate methods used to steal more than R2 billion

The South African government is rethinking jail time as a punishment for low-risk crimes, examining the criminal justice system in relation to incarceration for low-risk crimes so that it does not become the only option for such crimes. “The high number of those imprisoned for economic crimes has prompted us to ask ourselves whether incarceration should be the only option at

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A crack investigative strategy in the R2.3 billion VBS Mutual Bank scam has unearthed intricate methods, including fictitious transactions and front companies used to siphon life savings of investors that

included the rural poor. The seven suspects branded the key architects and beneficiaries of the multibillion-rand great bank heist surprisingly all pleaded poverty when they appeared at the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, sitting in Palmridge, for their bail hearing last week.

(Source: IOL)

South Africa: DA wants farm murders to be declared a hate crime

DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard has requested a parliamentary debate on the scourge of farm attacks and murders across the country.

She was in conversation with DA interim leader John Steenhuisen on the party’s twice-weekly broadcast, called Coronacast, streamed on the party’s Facebook page.

“There has been a significant upsurge in the number of reported incidents of farm attacks since the start of the lockdown. These attacks have been particularly heinous in nature, with brutal torture being commonplace in rural attacks,” she said.

(Source: All4Women)

Cigarette ban is feeding criminality, says Business Against Crime

As the tobacco manufacturers and government fight it out in court over the ban of cigarette sales during lockdown level 3, a body whose interest straddles

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crime and business is taking a keen interest in the matter. Judgment was reserved last week in the Pretoria High Court in the matter between the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) and the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. Business Against Crime South Africa Managing Director Tebele Luthuli said: “The continued ban on the sale of tobacco has been justified by reference to certain studies, the content of which has not been shared with citizens in a transparent manner and there are conflicting studies which show that quitting smoking for a short while does not necessarily improve the health of a long term smoker significantly, but more concerning, are the studies which have shown conclusively that there are those who have instead turned to illicit cigarettes to feed their habit, thereby, boosting the illicit market to the detriment of legitimate taxpaying businesses and depriving the fiscus of some much-needed income.”

(Source: IOL)

Woman bust in massive Hawks human trafficking and racketeering probe to be sentenced

The last of several people convicted in the Cape Town High Court on a number of charges involving brothels, human trafficking, extortion, and racketeering, among others, was sentenced on Monday 29 June 2020, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said. Natasha Chang, 41, was sentenced this week in the Cape Town High Court on charges linked to several brothels in Cape Town, including in Milnerton, Table View, Big Bay, and Bellville, Hawks spokesperson Lt-Col Philani Nkwalase said in a statement. Chang was arrested on August 4, 2017 after she handed herself over to officers at the Cape Town Central Police Station “following the termination of a project-driven investigation” that saw several people charged with trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation, money laundering, kidnapping of a minor, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, living off the proceeds of crime, and extortion amounting to about R3 million.

(Source: IOL)

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Abalone worth more than R5 million seized by police in Western Cape

Out-of-date security laws leave UK companies at risk during pandemic

Police and environmental officials have bust an illegal abalone processing facility in the Western Cape town of Grabouw and seized abalone worth more than R5.4 million.

According to the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks), officials conducted a search and seizure at premises situated on Oudebrug Street in the town, which is located about 65km south-east of Cape Town.

(Source: The South African)

The CyberUp Coalition, a group of stakeholders from across the cyber security sector, has joined growing calls for the government to reform the UK’s 30-year-old cybercrime legislation, saying it is unfit for purpose, and putting organisations in the UK at increased risk during the Covid-19 pandemic. CyberUp wants the government to adopt more permissive regimes – such as exist in France and the US, for example – which allow well-intentioned security pros to conduct their work without having to fear prosecution. They added that without this certainty, the UK could lose out by up to 4,000 high-skilled jobs in the next three years. The group said that the UK’s lockdown had made it clear how reliant the country is on secure digital technology to deliver essential services such as banking, entertainment, food deliveries, healthcare, utilities and so on. It said given the government has committed to investing in the UK’s digital credentials, it naturally flowed that a new cybercrime regime should form part of this commitment.

(Source: Computer Weekly)

Dozens arrested during “mostly peaceful” Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong police have allegedly arrested at least 53 people after scuffles erupted during a relatively peaceful protest against planned national security legislation to be implemented by the mainland Chinese government. Armed riot police were present as a crowd of several hundred moved from Jordan to Mong Kok in the Kowloon district, staging what was intended as a “silent protest” against the planned law. Scuffles then broke out in Mong Kok, prompting police to use pepper spray to subdue parts of the crowd. Police said on Facebook that 53 people had been arrested and charged with unlawful assembly, adding that earlier some protesters tried to blockade roads in the area. The proposed national security law has raised concerns among Hong Kong democracy activists and some foreign governments that Beijing is further eroding the extensive autonomy promised when Britain handed the territory back to China in 1997.

(Source: The Guardian)

Helping to protect the most illegally trafficked mammals in the world

As China upgrades pangolins to the highest protected status level, an alternative approach to using long-standing forensic methods is helping wildlife crime investigators disrupt poachers and animal traffickers in an effort to bring them to justice. A team of scientists and experienced investigators from the University of Portsmouth have joined the battle to stop

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the from pangolin becoming extinct, by adapting forensic fingerprinting techniques that lift finger-marks from the scales of these endangered animals. Up to 2.7 million pangolins are poached every year – African Wildlife Foundation, 2019 making these unusual animals the most illegally trafficked mammals in the world. Also known as a ‘scaly anteater’, it has recently been linked to the spread of Covid-19 due to being on sale in wildlife markets in China. Pangolin meat is considered a delicacy in China and Vietnam, while its scales are used in traditional Asian medicine and traditional African bush medicine.

The University has created an International Wildlife Crime cross-discipline working group with the Zoological Society London and the Wildlife Conservation Society and through international collaboration with wildlife crime officers, they have produced a solution that works.

(Source: Science Daily)

‘Sweat test’ ankle bracelets to target alcohol-related crime

a collapse in economic activity, a large decline in tax revenue collection, and the need to increase the money allocated to departments and programmes linked to the government’s Covid-19 response. The adjustments to the 2020 budget partly cushioned the initial blow of the Covid-19 pandemic and the government’s lockdown but the relief is only temporary and measures to contain the growth in debt will bite hard in years to come. The Treasury predicts that revenue will be R1.1 trillion instead of R1.4 trillion – R300 billion less than projected in February this year. Proposed spending is now R40 billion more than in the February budget, although R7 billion of this is debtservice costs. The headline result is that the main budget deficit – the gap between government’s income and spending – will balloon to be 14.46 per cent of gross domestic product instead of the planned 6.8 per cent. The government intends to cover part of that by borrowing about US$7 billion from multilateral institutions like the New Development Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but that will finance less than half of the R344 billion increase in the borrowing requirements. This means more conventional borrowing at a time when the costs of doing so, after recent credit downgrades, are high.

(Source: Money Web)

Fidelity ADT, Vumacam to ring-fence Joburg suburbs with cameras

Security firm Fidelity ADT has partnered with Vumacam to roll out a surveillance network of cameras across a number of southern suburbs, starting with the Glenvista and Mulbarton areas. In a statement, the companies say 27 poles in total with 27 licence plate recognition (LPR) cameras and 54 overview cameras will be erected.

They note the camera project will completely ring-fence Bassonia, Glenvista, Mulbarton and Glenanda.

(Source: IT Web)

Romania detains ‘largest forger of plastic banknotes in the world’

SABRIC releases 2019 crime report Dutch criminals convicted of alcoholrelated offences will be forced to wear a special ankle bracelet to monitor their drinking habits. The electronic tag, called an alcoholmeter, will be able to keep track of any sign of alcohol consumption by analysing the sweat of the person wearing it. Data will be sent to a central server once a day, giving probation officers a clear picture of the wearer’s behaviour.

(Source: Sky News)

South Africa’s new budget cushions the coronavirus blow – but only briefly

The adjustment budget tabled by South Africa’s finance minister, Tito Mboweni, last week is less an adjustment than a new budget, necessitated by three things:

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The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has released its annual crime report for 2019, showing that the weak state of the country’s economy has provided criminals with the impetus, and opportunity to commit financial crime. “During 2019, the banking industry experienced increases in burglary and robbery incidents. However, it is evident that putting the correct collaborative structures in place is the key to mitigating these crimes which has seen these incidents decline by 16 per cent. Although syndicates continue to orchestrate crimes involving the theft/robbery of physical cash, the evolution of the digital landscape has seen the emergence of cybercrime which is increasing at an alarming rate.”

(Source: Business Tech)

The world’s largest forger of plastic banknotes has been detained in Romania according to officials. The man was allegedly leading a gang that began its activity in 2014 and produced 17 000 fake 100 RON (€22) banknotes, according to Romania’s organised-crime unit, in a fraudulent operation estimated to be worth around €350,000. “The investigations have confirmed that, in a relatively short period of time, the leader of the group managed to produce the best counterfeits in Romanian history and became the largest counterfeiter of plastic banknotes in the world,” said the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT). Investigators managed to identify a fingerprint on one of the fake banknotes which helped them track down the suspects.

(Source: Euronews)

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SASA at a glance The Security Association of South Africa (SASA) is a professional not-forprofit organisation that advocates, promotes and drives industry compliance within South Africa’s private security industry.

What is SASA? SASA is the largest employers association in the security sector, providing a range of services that benefit employers, employees and consumers.

Established more than 50 years ago, SASA is a staunch advocate of industry compliance, serving as a resource for its members, an educational platform for consumers, and an important link between the private security industry and government.

SASA, which is nationally recognised by the SA government, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and consumers, only grants membership to companies with proven track records and which abide by its strict code of ethics.

SASA moves into new offices on 1 July 2020: Blake Bester Building, Cnr CR Swart Road & Mimosa Street, Wilro Park Roodepoort The telephone numbers are unchanged.

SASA Hotline: SASA is committed to driving compliance in the security industry and encourages members to report contraventions or complaints on its hotline: 0800 005 911

Special offer for paid-up SASA members only: A free DIY toolbox on Disaster Management Protocols for the Workplace by Charles Kinnear Employment & Labour Law Practitioners, Litigations (Labour & Civil) that includes: • Reviewed compliance / return to work starter pack.

• Risk assessment template and manual.

• Compliance manager and officer letter of appointment.

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• Employee induction manual Covid-19.

• Covid-19 policies, procedures and practices.

• Awareness poster (customisable).

• Extra measures and indemnities.

• Health declaration forms – Covid-19 interim measures.

• Entering and exiting measures for clients, contractors and visitors.

• Entering and exiting measures for employees.

• Covid-19 employee screening questionnaire.

• PPE (personal protection equipment) questionnaires and checklists.

• 7 x posters of awareness and myths (customisable).

If you would like to receive this tool box and you’re a paid-up SASA member, please send an email to: info@sasecurity.co.za

SASA website at www.sasecurity.co.za as well as the Levies Agreement, which came into effect one day earlier.

National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector Christiaan Oelofse (Interim CEO) will be sending me info and contact details and a short write up before tomorrow and you can add it in here.

Benefits of SASA membership:

• A strictly applied Code of Ethics • Representation at national and local government level.

• I ndustry exposure in the media as well as at major shows and exhibitions.

• Contacts and networking opportunities.

• Discounted training courses, events and seminars.

CCMA • Access to a security library managed The Commission for Conciliation,

by UNISA. Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) • Updates on new legislation and other has launched a free digital platform for industry-relevant information. users to refer conciliation and arbitration • Access to security-related and affiliated disputes and make enforcement and/or associations in South Africa and overseas. condonation applications.

• The SASA national website.

• A central administration office.

Wage If you need • Free subscription to Security agreement any further Focus Africa magazine, the The Main information, please official journal of SASA. Agreement of contact SASA: • A mentorship the National Office: 0861 100 680 programme which Bargaining Council National Administrator: Tony Botes: 083 650 4981 is designed to guide for the Private Email: info@sasecurity.co.za and assist start-up Security Sector The full SASA membership list is security companies (“NBCPSS”), which available at with attaining the came into effect as www.sasecurity.co.za compliance standards from 2 March 2020, can required to qualify for be downloaded from the Gold Membership.

Governing Legislation page of the

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NOW LAUNCHED

New single platform access and video system ‘Paxton10’ Paxton’s next generation access control and video management system, Paxton10, officially launched in South Africa on 2 July 2020. Paxton10 is the next step in complete security solutions and combines access control with video management on a single, straightforward platform, with zero license fees.

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axton’s Chief Sales Officer, Gareth O’Hara, said: “Using the latest technology to combine access events and video footage in one place, Paxton10 will simplify site management and security and offer customers something they’ve never seen before.

“We believe it’s a game-changing system.

From the feedback we have received so far, our installers have told us they’re very excited about the direction we are going in with Paxton10, particularly with the new technology. People really understand the need for a unified platform in the midmarket.”

The innovative new product is available from Paxton’s approved partners so customers can now start benefitting from the easy-to-install, yet powerful system.

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Watch the Paxton10 product video

Features of Paxton10 include: • Access and video fully integrated on one, license free platform.

• Paxton10 smart credentials – in-built Bluetooth® wireless technology allows smartphones, tablets or Apple Watches to be used in place of traditional keys or electronic tokens.

• Remote management – providing installers with the option to offer a full security management service to their clients. The software can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection.

• Paxton10 cameras – a first for Paxton, embedded with software engineered specifically for Paxton10.

• Modular, single door system – ease of install and flexibility, with distributed intelligence to increase reliability.

• Scalable from 1 to 1000 doors and up to 1000 cameras.

• Fully compatible with Paxton products; PaxLock wireless door handles and video door Entry system.

• M igration path from Paxton’s flagship Net2 access control system.

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ABOUT PAXTON Paxton utilises the latest technology to provide powerful, yet easy to install and use security solutions.

• Wide range of installer tutorial videos and software wizards.

• Integrates with fire and intruder alarms to simplify building management.

Paxton are inviting installers to sign up for virtual Paxton10 Installer Training, to help them get to grips with the new system and offer their customers something new.

The in-depth course will cover everything needed to install, configure, and maintain a Paxton10 system. Installers can register for Paxton10 training on the Paxton website.

Visit our website for more details www.paxton-access.com

With over 35 years of experience, we design and manufacture solutions for a range of buildings, including education, healthcare, retail, leisure, commercial, the public sector and more.

We are proud to secure buildings across the world and have brands such as Manchester United, graze, Michelin, Sky Deutschland and Foyles among our customers.

We export to more than 60 countries and around 25,000 buildings each year are secured with Paxton products.

Sussex-based, our head office is in Brighton, our factory in Eastbourne, and we have colleagues in 12 countries.

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Media statement

SABRIC Annual Crime Stats 2019 SABRIC, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, on behalf of the banking industry has released its annual crime stats for 2019 and is pleased to announce that robust mitigation strategies deployed by member banks and partners are showing results.

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n 2019 associated robberies decreased by 2 per cent. An associated robbery is a violent bank-related robbery of cash or a bank card committed against a bank client en route to, or from a bank branch, ATM or cash centre to make a deposit or withdrawal. Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape showed the biggest decreases for these crimes.

ATM attacks decreased by 9 per cent.

The North West, Free State, Western Cape and Gauteng accounted for the greatest decreases in incidents.

Cash-in-transit robberies decreased by 16 per cent. All provinces with the exception of KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State experienced incident decreases.

Overall gross losses on card transactions in South Africa amounted to R428.6m. This was a 2 per cent decrease when compared to the previous year.

The counterfeiting of cards decreased by 44.8 per cent for credit cards and 34.8 per cent for debit cards.

While these successes are commendable: • Business Burglaries increased by 27 per cent • Business Robberies increased by 86 per cent The difference between a burglary and business robbery is that a burglary is when

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a premise is broken into to remove cash or any other movable property, while a business robbery is the violent removal of cash or movable property while under the control of a bank.

Digital Banking Fraud Incidents: • 2019 has a 20 per cent increase from 2018, and is sitting at 27 928.

• Total losses has a 8 per cent increase at R284.4m.

But it’s noteworthy that gross fraud losses on banking apps increased by only 1 per cent despite a massive drive by banks to increase the number of transactions processed on apps.

“Our banks have robust security measures in place to mitigate digital fraud. Criminals therefore resort to manipulative social engineering tactics to get bank customers to inadvertently share their personal and confidential information, allowing them access to transact on customer accounts without authority. However, there have been no reports from our banks where a banking app was compromised to commit fraud.” says Mewalall.

Credit card and debit card fraud increased by 20.5 per cent. According to Mewalall, the increase in credit card fraud must be viewed against the growth of the credit card payment ecosystem which has seen a rise

in the number of credit card transactions processed by banks, coupled with increases in the number of card holders and merchants. This would have contributed to more incidents.

The leading contributor to gross card fraud losses has remained card not present fraud (CNP), for example, when your card number is used fraudulently by someone else to make a purchase at a garage while the physical card is in your possession.

66.6 per cent of all fraud on SA issued credit cards took place on merchant devices in a foreign country. South African ecommerce merchants largely comply with 3D Secure whereas merchants abroad don’t use 3D Secure.

Looking ahead, Mewalall warns “The advent of COVID-19 has had a marked impact on crime globally. SABRIC has already seen an increase in new scams involving personal protective equipment, fake vaccines as well as other phishing scams. In addition, amendments to grant distribution processes, the increased use of deviations in procurement processes and the availability of relief funding to businesses and employers will make South Africa even more vulnerable to corruption, armed robberies, application and procurement fraud in 2020 and beyond.”

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Special Feature: Cloud security

Cloud computing in the Covid-19 era

Threats and solutions McAfee: There’s a correlation between rising cloud usage and increasing cloud-focused cybercrime events.

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n its “Cloud Adoption & Risk Report – Work from Home Edition”, published on businesswire.com on 27 May this year, global cybersecurity expert McAfee says there’s a definite correlation between the pandemic-driven increased use of cloud services and a rise in cloudfocused cybercrime.

It’s a “significant and potentially longlasting trend” that emphasises the need to tighten cyber security in the new normal “work-from-home environment”, it warns.

“While we are seeing a tremendous amount of courage and global goodwill to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, we also are unfortunately seeing an increase in bad actors looking to exploit the sudden uptick

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in cloud adoption created by an increase in working from home,” said Rajiv Gupta, senior vice president of Cloud Security at McAfee, adding: “The risk of threat actors targeting the cloud far outweighs the risk brought on by changes in employee behavior.”

McAfee’s research shows that in the last few months, the use of cloud services spiked by 50 per cent in certain industries, that take-up of cloud collaboration tools increased by close to 600 per cent in the education sector and that “threat events from external actors increased by 630 per cent over the same period. “Most of these external attacks targeted collaboration services like Microsoft 365, and were large-scale attempts to access cloud accounts with stolen credentials. Access to the cloud by unmanaged, personal devices doubled, adding another layer of risk for security professionals working to keep their data secure in the cloud,” he said.

Microsoft: A rapidly evolving world of threats It’s a “rapidly evolving world of mobile threats” says Rob Lefferts, corporate vice president of Microsoft 365 Security, in a recent blog. “One of the biggest and fastest growing threats on mobile is phishing attacks, the majority of which happen outside of email, such as via phishing sites, messaging apps, games, and other applications, and are tricky to spot on smaller form factors. Other common mobile threats include malicious applications that users are lured into downloading, as well as increased risk introduced by rooted devices that may allow unnecessary escalated privileges and the installation of unauthorised applications.”

Thales: The challenges of a multi-cloud world Before the Covid-19 crisis, says Tina Stewart, vice president of Global Market Strategy at the Thales Group, IT professionals and their support staff generally operated either

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Special Feature: cloud security

on site or in the cloud. “But in the short span of a few weeks,” she says in her blog IT departments became responsible for protecting sensitive data that emanated from people’s homes “over unknown routers, various wifi connections and personal computers.”

According to the 2020 Thales Data Threat Report-Global Edition, half of all corporate data is now stored in cloud environments and almost half of that data is considered sensitive. This “multi-cloud world” presents enormous security challenges, says Stewart.

The report “clearly demonstrates that unprecedented amounts of sensitive data are being stored in multi-cloud environments by organisations all over the world,” she says.

“Having the right cloud security in place has never been more critical. As 5G networks are rolled out, IoT (Internet of Things) continues to expand and quantum computing creeps closer to becoming a reality, organisations must adopt a more modern data protection mindset. The first step towards protecting sensitive data is knowing where to find it. Once classified, this data should be encrypted and protected with a strong multi-cloud key management strategy.”

CloudPassage: A fog of uncertainty Carson Sweet, CEO and co-founder of CloudPassage, concurs in a press release saying that soaring demand for cloud services on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting security information teams around the world. “We’re hearing stories about teams being crushed by accelerated cloud adoption plans, which have to be managed on top of existing security requirements–all while budgets and staff are being cut and attacks are on the rise.” He adds: “The economic impacts of Covid-19 will not be short-lived. We’ve barely begun to understand how our day-to-day activities will change and how a completely new way of living and working will impact

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how businesses operate. And the pandemic itself has not run its course.”

In this “fog of uncertainty”, he says there are two main tenets. One is that “cloud-centric technology strategies will be critical for pandemic preparedness. Companies across the board are aggressively accelerating cloud adoption plans, both to mitigate the current crisis and prepare for the next one.”

And two that: “Spending discipline is tighter than ever and will stay that way for the foreseeable future. Technology owners are under enormous pressure to reduce costs, negotiate more flexible purchasing terms, and consolidate products to maximise investment value.”

CipherCloud: A cat and mouse game Ishani Sircar, product marketing manager at CipherCloud, writes in her blog of an ongoing cat-and-mouse-game of data breaches and security controls and a year that’s being defined by widespread remote working. Messaging and collaboration apps such as Zoom and Teams and email clients such as Outlook and Gmail have seen “astronomical growth” she says, with the concomitant concerns around securing the remote workforce while ensuring business continuity.

CCSI: Five critical elements of modern-day cloud data protection If you’re storing customer data on the cloud, then you have an obligation to protect that information, says cybersecurity writer Kayla Matthews in her blog on the Contemporary Computer Services Inc (CCSI) website.

She lists five key elements required to protect modern-day data on the cloud including: 1. Multifactor authentication (MFA): to control access to the cloud using a combination of identifying measures

such as passwords and input codes sent to staff phones. “Alex Weinert, group program manager for identity security and protection at Microsoft, said the company’s internal data shows that MFA stops 99.9 per cent of automated attacks on accounts,” says Matthews, adding that it’s a “simple but effective step in boosting security”.

2. Encryption: It’s critical to choose a cloud service provider that automatically encrypts uploaded information and to invest in third-party encryption tools with password protection, all of which make it more difficult for hackers to access sensitive data.

3. C loud security audits: Doing regular audits will expose weaknesses and areas that require improvement.

4. P roper access controls: “When used well, the client information you collect and store in the cloud can enhance their experiences, but it needs to be safeguarded and only available to those who need it to do their jobs. “According to the 2019 Global Data Risk Report from Varonis, 53 per cent of companies had at least 1,000 sensitive files accessible to everyone, and each person could access an average of 17 million records in total.

As mentioned earlier, cloud computing lets authorised users access archives from anywhere. But that doesn’t mean they should. Spend time putting controls in place so that people can only open or otherwise use information directly relating to their business role. Failing to do that could mean employees have too much freedom to work with cloud-stored files, and the risk of insider misuse or breaches goes up.”

5. R egular training sessions: It’s vital to have an effective cloud security strategy in place and to supplement this with regular staff training sessions around the best practices around the evolving cloud landscape.

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Covid-19 SOLUTIONS

How IP audio can help retailers manage store occupancy as lockdown lifts Axis Communications discusses the role of network audio technology in modern retail, and the benefits to staff and customers of accurate occupancy management.

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he retail industry is beginning to re-open its collective doors as we emerge from Covid-19 lockdown. It has been a time of great anxiety, with many retail businesses struggling even before the pandemic. Every minute of retail downtime has represented a loss of revenue, and after many weeks of closure businesses are now urgently looking for ways to generate maximum ROI. As pressure mounts and businesses prepare to begin trading again, the retail industry must be able to demonstrate that it can adhere to the stringent guidelines laid down by government.

Among the many measures set out by the UK Prime Minister recently to protect retail staff and customers, stores will be under increased pressure to enforce two metre customer distancing; the required safe zone to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 infection. This will involve closely managing store occupancy levels, the setting of appropriate maximum limits according to the size of premises and recording how many customers are inside at any one time.

With much to think about, retailers might look to technology to assist in capturing this information and providing additional solutions to enable them to provide a high level of service while keeping customers safe.

recorded or real-time messaging that can also issue alerts in the event of customers failing to comply with regulations. For those with visual impairment, or where English is not a first language, IP audio can also be helpful as part of a wider range of measures to improve situational awareness, thereby improving customer confidence and safety.

Queuing outside can be a source of anxiety. Speakers placed here can be used to inform customers of what to expect when inside the store, such as any requirement to wear protective masks, recommendations to disinfect trolley handles, and the importance of regular hand washing with soap or hand sanitiser.

With such a system in place to aid customer understanding and encourage appropriate behaviours, staff and management are able to focus their attention on operational duties. This is particularly important in the current climate where there are very small margins for communication error and high costs to deliver it manually.

Public address systems to help safer social distancing

Managing occupancy for a smarter operation

The use of IP (digital) speakers, when combined with existing in-store surveillance cameras, can provide a comprehensive and easy-fit solution. Public announcement capabilities keep customers informed of social distancing protocols with pre-

Surveillance cameras and sensors, combined with analytics, at entrance and exit points can be used to capture the number of customers in store at any one time. The retailer sets an occupancy threshold which is relevant to the size and

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layout of their stores and allows enough space for customers to maintain distancing. The process monitors everyone arriving and leaving to ensure that the optimum figure remains consistent.

Data about occupancy can be collated from store to store and used to evidence due diligence in relation to social distancing regulations being followed and take undue pressure off the store management team.

Network audio speakers, capable of broadcasting to single or multiple zones, can also then be added to a system as part of a broader process designed to detect when grouping occurs or potential ‘bottle necks’ in real time; a consistent prerecorded message to remind customers of their duty to remain distant from each other can then be played. The same solution could also alert the team to open additional check outs to ease congestion and also provide daily customer flow data to aid decision making about resource allocation.

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Covid-19 SOLUTIONS

A continued use case after this crisis passes and further ROI.

IP audio and the future of retail Shopping centres and high street stores still sit at the heart of every community.

Enabling these businesses to open is a critical step on the road to rebuilding the economy and will support millions of jobs.

But current concerns about a second wave

of Covid-19, and heightened awareness of close customer contact, means that retailers will need to employ distancing methodology to continue trading for some considerable time in a combined effort to keep the R below 1 and thereby help to avoid a second lockdown.

The use of technology to deliver information and alerts about customer and staff distancing behaviour and IP

audio to deliver consistent messaging will release staff to more customer facing roles.

Through technology, retail can rebuild from a strong foundation and become more efficient. With cloud-enabled systems in place, including the latest IP audio solutions, it’s possible to help the retail industry continue to improve operations and innovate for a smarter, safer world.

People counter maker project to help social distancing efforts during Covid-19 People-counting project uses non-contact sensors to help staff monitor areas and maintain a safe density of people in shops and other commercial areas.

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S Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global multi-channel provider of industrial and electronic products and solutions, has joined forces with miniature PLC manufacturer BARTH® Elektronik GmbH to develop a simple maker project that aids social distancing in the effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The project, called ‘People Counter’, can be assembled in less than an hour and records the number of people entering and exiting a room, indicating when it is safe to allow more people to enter while still maintaining the recommended distance from others. This is particularly effective in retail environments where safe social distancing can be difficult to control.

Two photoelectric proximity sensors, or light barriers, detect the direction of movement, while a miniature PLC calculates the number of people in and out of the store in real time. A password-protected CAN touch screen is used

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to pre-set the maximum people limit and also serves as a ‘traffic light’ system, illuminating green when access is granted and red when access is denied.

There is also an audio alert. The miniature PLC processes the data and controls the display.

The project design is very simple. All of the parts required are available to purchase from RS, and the full Bill of Materials, 3D data, software and manuals can be downloaded from the RS DesignSpark engineering website.

A short video also gives instructions on how to build the system.

Daniel Barth, CEO of BARTH Elektronik, who devised this project, commented: “The idea came from the challenge that many

businesses currently face when restricting the number of people in shops. Maintaining a reasonable maximum can reduce the likelihood of the virus spreading further through human contact. It was important to find a precise, contactless solution that could protect public health, while avoiding the costs associated with employing extra staff to monitor numbers manually.”

Mike Bray, VP of Innovation at RS, added: “This is a simple project that could have a huge, positive impact on the way retailers help protect customers from Covid-19 while they are out shopping. We would encourage any makers keen to help combat the virus to look at this project and consider how it could support businesses in their area, and then perhaps help those retailers to implement it.

Makers really can make a difference.”

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Personality xxx Profile

In conversation with...

Pankaj Bhula Committed cybercrime fighter and dedicated family man, Pankaj is inspired by Nelson Mandela’s words: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”

What does Check Point do?

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally, protecting more than 100 000 organisations of all sizes.“ Our solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry-leading catch-rate of malware, ransomware and advanced targeted threats. Our multilevel security architecture “Infinity Total Protection with Gen V Advanced Threat Prevention” defends enterprises’ cloud, network and mobile devices, providing a comprehensive and intuitive one point of control security management system.

What is the focus of your role?

To ensure that Check Point continues to provide the best security, advice and service to the ecosystem, thereby actively growing our market share and business footprint across the continent. I’m also focused on growing markets and industry best practices to exemplify our current coverage model across Africa. We have identified the French and North Africa as target markets, alongside specific industries such as public sector, financial services, telecommunications and natural resources.

Where did you grow up?

In South Africa in a town called Brits in North West Province.”

Favourite childhood memories?

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What’s a typical work day for you?

Your concerns for South Africa

I usually wake up at 5am and go for a run to get my exercise in for the day. By 8am I’m at the office where I start by planning my day and handling things like reporting. The rest of my day is usually filled with meetings with customers, partners and staff. And no matter how busy things get, I always try to be home by 6pm for dinner with the family.

It’s very important to me to spend quality time with my loved ones.

I’m concerned about the slow transfer of relevant and needed skills, specifically within the cyber security landscape – it’s crucial that we empower our people so that they can pursue successful careers.

And I’m also concerned about sustainable economic growth, which is key to the country’s future.

What are the challenges of your position?

Covid-19 is having a massive impact globally. Not only has it put a huge strain on healthcare services, it has also impacted the economy significantly, and it has created new opportunities for cybercriminals. A recent study that we conducted showed that 71 per cent of security professionals had experienced an increase in security threats or attacks since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. Africa as a continent is more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than ever before due to the lack of standardisation, the lack of security best practices, education and awareness regarding security, and the lack of regulations and policies.

In a nutshell, ensuring that the continent is properly educated on cyber security best practices and the solutions available to prevent attacks.

And the rewards?

Maintaining the Global Check Point Benchmark of Zero Day Prevention Success within the African ecosystem that we support.

Mentors Pfungwa Serima, the MD of Metrofile Africa and Nelson Mandela. I try to live by the following moto: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.

What do you admire most in people?

Representing South Africa in several sporting fields namely cricket, soccer, tennis and table tennis.

Perseverance.

Early years

Negativity.

After matriculating from Central Secondary School in 1991, I went on to achieve both a Diploma in Business Administration from Wits Business School and a Bachelor of Science (Computers).

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And what can you not tolerate in people?

Your advice to SA’s youth?

To embrace African diversity, that all limitations are self-imposed and that time waits for no man.

Covid-19 and its effect on SA and the rest of the world

The book on your bedside pedestal?

The Art of Working Remotely by Scott Dawson.

What do you do in your leisure time?

Marathon running

What’s on your bucket list?

The Great Wall of China Marathon

Family I have been married to my lovely wife for over 20 years and we have two children.

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CSIR

SA’s young scientists share their research on fake news and Covid-19-linked cybercrime Young scientists from South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) used the country’s “Youth Month” in June to showcase their findings in the fields of fake news and Covid-19-related crime.

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peaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on 23 June 2020, researcher Nelisiwe Dlamini emphasised the need for people to verify stories on social media – and especially those with anything to do with Covid-19 – before sharing them, saying that the spread of false information had the potential to create panic during the pandemic. “Looking up the author of the story and looking for backing from experts on the subject matter are often one’s best bets to verifying the credibility of a story or breaking news,” she said, adding: “Combatting the impact of the global Covid-19 crisis is difficult enough without the uncontrolled spread of extremely harmful content on social media platforms.”

To this end, the CSIR has created a dashboard to assist government and health institutions to track the spread of misinformation with categories including misinformation and misleading content, disinformation and fabricated content, and mal-information and hate speech.

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Nelisiwe Dlamini

The entity has also established a security operations centre (SOC), which houses an information team responsible for monitoring and analysing organisations’ security risk vulnerabilities on a regular basis.

With the number of employees and students now working online from their homes, the cyber threat landscape is also growing, hence the vital role of the SOC to detect, analyse and respond to cybersecurity incidents, says the CSIR. This will be done through the use of technology in conjunction with a strong set of processes for local municipalities and other entities to protect them against phishing attacks and malware.

Says CSIR cybersecurity researcher Thabo Mahlangu: “Cybercriminals have quickly adapted to using the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity to launch themed attacks in vulnerable environments. To mitigate this, we have adapted a data-driven security approach, the SOC, to forecast potential malware attacks and fight against phishing attacks.”

“With employees now working remotely, connecting to employers’ networks via various

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online platforms brings about many security challenges. There is an increase in attempts to steal data from users, malware and phishing attempts, breaches on video conferencing platforms, and scams and fraudulent activities using digital means,” he said.

CSIR biometric researcher Kedimotse Baruni showcased the organisation’s face biometric technology, which does not require individuals to be in physical contact devices.

Face biometric modalities recognition technologies have a major role to play in terms of curbing the spread of infectious deceases such as Covid-19, she said. “Identifying people at hospitals and banks using contact identification is a concern for the spread of Covid-19. The CSIR is using its face recognition technology to assist with a contactless way of identifying people as it will reduce the need for objects such as fingerprint scanners to be touched by several people, inevitably eliminating the risk of contamination,” Baruni said, noting that the proposed identification methodology uses the eyes, mouth, jaw and nose features to identify an individual.

READ BEYOND

Do a quick search on the author.

Are they credible? Are they real?

Reposting old news stories doesn’t mean they’re relevant to current events.

Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks. Whats the whole story?

CHECK YOUR BIASES

CONSIDER THE SOURCE

SUPPORTING SOURCES

Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgement.

Click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission and its contact info.

Click on those links. Determine if the info given actually supports the story.

IS IT A JOKE?

If it is too outlandish, it might be satire. Research the site and author to be sure.

ASK THE EXPERTS

Ask a librarian, or consult a factchecking site.

Source: http://millhillmissionaries.com/how-to-spot-fake-news/ securityfocusafrica.com

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Company News

Tech Wise Solutions offers GamaSec enterprise-level cyber-security to SMMEs Cyber-security solutions company, GamaSec, has appointed Tech Wise Solutions as a distributor of its range of products in Africa. This complements Tech Wise’s current range of IT security software products and smart home security solutions.

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s a specialist in the web penetration based technology sector, GamaSec is the perfect match for Tech Wise. Our mutual market penetration ideology and Tech Wise’s existing African distribution channels will allow us to bring a wider offering to our customers throughout the continent,” said Rayaan Abrahams, CEO at Tech Wise Solutions.

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“GamaSec offers cyber-security online SaaS, a cutting edge virtual hacker technology designed to detect and prevent cyber-attacks on websites. This combination of a proprietary security platform and industry know-how enables GamaSec to deliver industry-leading solutions for website security. We felt that this offering would give our SMME and larger enterprise clients the peace of mind they require,” said Abrahams.

Abrahams explained that part of the Tech Wise strategy is to target the insurance sector where cyber liability insurance providers are under increasing pressure to provide risk mitigation technology with their cyber liability insurance offerings. “GamaSec is a global leader in this sector. The range of solutions will also assist us in our goals to penetrate the legal and accounting business sectors. It is also our intention to further increase the GamaSec footprint throughout Africa by leveraging our broader reseller networks.”

Avi Bar-Tov, CEO of GamaSec, said that its strategic growth plan included appointing a partner in South Africa with the capacity to distribute services locally and throughout the African continent. “It is critical to form partnerships with locallybased companies that understand the local business environment. As the number of companies using online services and depending on the Internet to schedule information increases, we have seen an increased demand to optimise the security of one’s online presence. GamaSec is able to provide the additional layer of security required by people who were previously not operating online.”

Bar-Tov explained that GamaSec provides a solution that is attractive to SMMEs in terms of ease of use and cost effectiveness. “In essence we have adapted a solution, which was originally developed for high-level enterprise needs, to one that benefits the SMME market.

This provides SMMEs with all the features previously reserved for enterprises, but at a great price-performance ratio.”

Bar-Tov pointed out that the company is currently integrating the GamaSec solution into a cyber-insurance solution, allowing it to partner with insurance organisations, to further reduce risk.

“The scope for the GamaSec products in Africa is immense and we are excited to offer our customers the opportunity to decrease their online risk profile and comply with legal and insurance regulations and requirements,” said Abrahams.

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Company News

Genetec cites unified platform and focus on cyber-security and privacy as core Omdia research reveals Genetec grew at three times the rate of the worldwide market; outpacing all other leading video surveillance software vendors in all geographies.

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ccording to latest research from its video surveillance and analytics intelligence service Omdia (Informa), Genetec , a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, continues to build its position as the world’s number one developer of video surveillance software with a widening share of the market. Overall, Genetec grew at three times the pace of the market and demonstrated the fastest growth of all leading software companies across all geographies (based on Omdia reported 2018 and 2019 data). This is as measured against the top-five video surveillance software manufacturers per region, listed in Omdia’s most recent research report.

“Genetec is encouraged by this news but we remind ourselves that the true measure of success is not to be found in market share figures but whether or

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not our partners and customers feel like we have delivered against the service levels and outcomes they expect,” states Pierre Racz, President, Genetec Inc. “Our independence and single-mindedness have helped us earn the trust of the market, and our investment in research and development have helped us deliver products at the cutting edge of client needs.”

Mr Racz continues, “We have a broader obligation to our communities and society. As such we have been outspoken about privacy and cybersecurity. We strongly believe that security and privacy can coexist and deliver greater benefits together than in isolation. We also believe that this is what fuels our continued success with organisations that share these values. We will continue to work hard to earn their trust.”

Enterprise, government, education, and public safety organisations alike are seeking greater privacy and cybersecurity functionality, as well as additional operational value and return on investment from their physical security systems. Their requirement for a secure video surveillance solution as part of a truly unified physical security platform has resulted in Genetec outpacing market growth across all geographies.

“The Genetec share of the global video surveillance software market continues

to grow year on year,” said Jon Cropley Principal Analyst, Video Surveillance at Omdia. “The company reported high growth in all regions including in EMEA where, in spite of a slower market that contracted by over 3 per cent, Genetec revenues increased by 19 per cent.”

Additionally, according to the report, Genetec is now the number 1 western supplier for back-end video surveillance equipment which combines recorders, encoders and software, demonstrating an increasing demand for trustworthy devices from a recognised leader in privacy and cybersecurity.

Comparing year-on-year Omdia Research Statistics (2018 to 2019): • G enetec increased its lead as #1 video surveillance software in the world, with 11.9 per cent market share (up from 10.6 per cent in 2018).

• G enetec global market share growth increased 18.7 per cent year on year, from 10.6 per cent in 2018 to 11.9 per cent in 2019.

• G enetec saw the fastest growth of the ten largest vendors in EMEA at 19 per cent in 2019.

• G enetec posted Asia’s highest video surveillance software growth at 37 per cent, compared to 11.1 per cent growth for the market in general.

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Company News

Fidelity ADT partners with Netcare911 Fidelity ADT has selected Netcare 911 as its new preferred partner for emergency medical assistance and advice.

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ommenting on the partnership, Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Security Group says, “We constantly evaluate all our partners to offer value-added services to our core security that is important to our customers and ensures we can provide reputable and consistent service to them.

Netcare 911 operates across South Africa and boasts a comprehensive team of fully trained paramedics, to make sure families get the help most needed during a medical emergency or life threatening situation.”

Mr Bartmann says the medical support is available to customers 24 hours a day and is included in their monthly subscription. Netcare 911’s national footprint and exceptional service record made them an ideal medical assistance partner for Fidelity ADT. “With the partnership agreement both companies can leverage and coordinate our resources to further enhance customer service quality while providing valuable benefits to customers,” he says.

Mr Bartmann confirms complementary services will include telephonic trauma counselling; critical incident management and emotional support and access to emergency medical assistance. Face to face counselling and emergency air

transport is also available but on a pay on use basis. “Unfortunately with the crime and health profile in our country, medical support and counselling has become an increasingly integral part of our service offering,” he concludes.

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On the market

Gallagher launches

Command Centre v8.30

Command Centre v8.30, the latest version of Gallagher’s world-class security site management software, has hit the market.

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allagher’s v8.30 release improves operator efficiency with enhancements to Command Centre Mobile and integrated third-party systems, and further supports health and safety obligations with the introduction of random selection. This update also improves cyber security with DESFire EV1 and EV2 credential key migration.

“We serve customers with a range of needs – from critical high security facilities to small, local operations,” says Rachel Kelly, chief product officer at Gallagher. “Our commitment to delivering security that meets the highest global standards means we work hard to continuously develop and release software that gives our customers the most secure platform possible.”

With this latest release, upgrades to Command Centre Mobile functionality further free operators from the control

room, allowing them to do more on the go and respond to situations from anywhere on site. Enhancements to integrated third party interfaces, including the milestone video interface, enable customers to adapt the system to best fit their needs.

The new Random Selection function enables sites to comply with health and safety obligations by randomly selecting

cardholders for purposes such as drug and alcohol testing. Random Selection creates reliable, easily retrievable audit trails and ensures unbiased procedures.

Gallagher Command Centre v8.30 was released on 17 June 2020. Command Centre is a powerful software solution that protects people and businesses with complete site control from one central platform.

An energy-saving solution When technology first became the primary propellant behind societal progress at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, it was largely a matter of utility, of the ends justifying the means.

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he innovations of the day were resource-heavy and devoured power with a voracious appetite to deliver an output that, while serving its purpose, was by no means sustainable. As society evolved, so technology came to mirror its values and norms and embody the core beliefs and interests of the people, including the growing global awareness around energy conservation.

Our door automation solutions have been designed to optimise opening and closing times and minimise unnecessary air dispersion – even in the event of sideways transit – and in so doing reducing its carbon footprint while simultaneously driving down energy costs. We believe in creating solutions that not only perfectly meet the access

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E-commerce anti-counterfeiting wake up call A new report highlights the ‘huge’ threat of e-commerce counterfeiting during the coronavirus crisis, driving demand for more investment in security devices, says a global trade body.

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ccording to the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) the report confirms concerns about e-commerce-based business as being ripe for exploitation during the pandemic by unscrupulous counterfeiters looking to trade in fake goods.

Counterfeit goods sold online can threaten consumer lives as well as damage corporate reputations and investment in companies and their products, research indicates.

The IHMA, whose members supply authentication and security holographic technologies to markets around the world, says the report’s findings must act as a wakeup call to consumer goods manufacturers to step up the implementation of anticounterfeiting measures to protect brands as part of their investment in packaging strategies alongside e-commerce platforms.

The news comes as a study by a community media platform revealed that 20 per cent of products sold on e-commerce are counterfeit.

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Also, Europol and EUIPO has issued recent warnings about counterfeit goods while the World Health Organisation, has raised concerns about the sale of fake medicines linked to coronavirus in developing countries in Africa and other parts of the world, where criminals are exploiting gaps in the market.

In the USA, almost 70 per cent of consumers have expressed worries about Covid-19 driving online sales in counterfeit or sub-standard quality products.

The IHMA advises brand owners and product manufacturers to be more proactive in tackling the threats, stepping up their plans for investment in advanced authentication and verification technologies to protect brands, profits and reputation.

IHMA chair, Dr Paul Dunn, said: “This is important information as criminals are infiltrating global supply channels, deploying sophisticated online scams and counterfeiting measures to trick consumers and damage manufacturers during these difficult times for everyone. Furthermore, fake medicines and drugs can pose a real risk

to people’s health and safety and endanger lives.

“Holograms can to be effective in the frontline fight against Paul Dunn, IHMA counterfeiters chairman. and fraudsters, protecting brands and profits. Those involved in the supply chain are reassured by their presence on products, recognising the security and financial benefits provided.”

The use of well-designed and properly deployed authentication solutions, as advocated by the ISO12931 standard, enables examiners to verify the authenticity of a legitimate product, differentiating it from fake products coming from counterfeiting hot spots in Asia and eastern Europe. Even those that carry a ‘fake’ authentication feature can be distinguished from the genuine item if that item carries a carefully thought-out authentication solution.

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3 ways governments can address cybersecurity in the post-pandemic world Written by Belisario Contreras, Manager, Cyber Security Programme, Organization of American States (OAS) and CoChair, Global Future Council on Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum

The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating digital transformation and heavier reliance on digital services. The increased adoption of telework and distance learning due to “social distancing” have led to a 50 per cent increase in data traffic in some markets.

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uring the crisis, cyberattacks have increased worldwide, including against critical healthcare institutions, which have been the target of ransomware attacks. Private sector data reveals a 350 per cent surge in phishing websites since the start of the pandemic.

The United Kingdom and United States have reported that a growing number of cyber criminals and other malicious groups are exploiting the situation for their own personal gain, and cyber criminals have used stimulus packages as the subject of phishing hoaxes.

At the same time, governments are paying more attention to digital tools and services due to their increased use. This presents an opportunity to address cyber threats and unify efforts to ensure an open, secure, trustworthy and inclusive internet that would have otherwise taken much longer.

Despite the current challenges, the cyber community can work together to guarantee security, privacy and digital rights. To seize the opportunity, governments must take three specific actions.

1. Adjust national frameworks Countries must become more agile in updating or developing national cybersecurity strategies, as well as legal and regulatory framework regarding cyberspace. These initiatives must take a multi-stakeholder approach, including paying close attention to the construction of incident response capacities in all sectors.

Governments cannot act alone, and the participation of the technical community and the private sector are essential to building effective resilience capabilities.

Harmonising legislation should also be a priority. Today, the Budapest Convention is the most global and inclusive agreement dedicated to fighting cybercrime. It has been ratified by 55 countries, with another 10 requesting accession.

The Organisation of American States (OAS) recommends adhesion to the Convention, and international organisations and countries should consider it a means to achieve immediate international cooperation on information sharing and cross-border investigation.

2. Increase international cooperation Information sharing has increased since Covid-19 erupted. We need to maintain this momentum and formalise it for all cyber-related issues.

Cybersecurity requires international cooperation, and there is a need to increase trust, at all levels, between countries and industries. Tomorrow, there will be a new “virus” or a “common enemy” in cyberspace; hence, collaboration at the policy, technical and law enforcement levels will be vital to protect us and allow us to work together to find solutions.

A good example of international cooperation is the regional hemispheric network CSIRTAmericas, which is a community of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) in the Western Hemisphere. During crises such as Wannacry and the Covid-19 pandemic, this community has been able to reunite virtually to share real-time information and exchange knowledge and information to address regional challenges.

3. Unify awareness campaigns Educate, educate, educate.

No one is immune to a cyber incident or one

• The Covid-19 pandemic has increased use of and reliance on the internet as people need to work and learn from home.

• Cyberattacks have also increased worldwide during the crisis.

• Governments can address cybersecurity in the post-pandemic world if they work together to adjust national frameworks, increase international cooperation and unify awareness campaigns.

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“bad click.” We must increase awareness at all ages and levels, regardless of industry. In particular, it is of utmost importance to start teaching children about cybersecurity. In this era of rapid technological advancement, children need to immerse themselves in technology at a young age in order to learn the skills they will need throughout their lives. They must be empowered to make the most out of this opportunity, while also staying protected and aware of their risks.

Governments and the private sector should join together to work toward unified awareness campaigns. Initiatives such as “Stop. Think.

Connect.” could serve a model for other efforts.

Furthermore, users should never be the last line of defense in cybersecurity, as they need to play a role in educating each other and amplifying the reach of awareness campaigns.

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.

We also need to push a gender-inclusive approach to cyber issues. The Inter-American Commission of Women of the OAS have already recognised differential impacts of Covid-19 on women’s lives, including the increase in violence against women and girls on the internet. Moreover, women are bearing a significant burden of the pandemic’s economic impact, particularly in terms of employment.

This makes the case for mainstreaming gender considerations in cybersecurity policies as well as employment options.

As the Covid-19 pandemic accelerates digital transformation, it is essential that countries take a cognisant look at their cyber posture and implement concrete measures to promote a more reliable and trustworthy internet. These three strategic actions should be taken as initial steps towards building a stronger level of digital trust and enabling a robust cybersecurity environment in a postpandemic world.

The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the OAS nor the World Economic Forum.

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The state, the public and covid The state of the country is not easy to monitor nor encapsulate quite where South Africa stands in relation to Covid-19, lockdown regulations, economic resilience and the impact of multiple layers of opening up of previously closed segments has still to be tested.

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hen lockdown started the State implemented the Intergovernmental Committee on Disaster Management, chaired by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, which led to the establishment of the National Disaster Management Advisory Forum and a National Disaster Management Framework.

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in South Africa and this has led to a number of court cases aimed at testing the validity of regulations.

High profile matters that have been taken to court include the application by the Fair Trade Tobacco Association to reverse the ban on the sale of tobacco products, British American Tobacco South Africa’s challenge on the ban of the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products and De Beer Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. In this De Beer, in his capacity as president of the Liberty Fighters Network challenge to the constitutionality of lockdown regulations. The last mentioned was directed at the Disaster Management Act established by Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and the National Covid-19 Command Council. The Fair Trade

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Tobacco Association matter has been decided and the North Gauteng High Court has handed down judgment.

The court held in a ruling signed by Judge President Dunstan Mlambo that the decision not to permit the sale of cigarettes was not irrational (as alleged by the Fair Trade Tobacco Association), and that the test for the decision to prohibit the sale of tobacco products was that it was procedurally rational and not that it was fair. By implication and unless overturned on appeal (which the Fair Trade Tobacco Association has indicated it will proceed with) this now provides precedent for the position that provided actions taken by the Disaster Management structures are procedurally rational they will not be overturned by courts of equivalent or lower jurisdiction. The British

American Tobacco South Africa matter was scheduled to be heard on 30 June 2020 but, following lodging of papers, is now scheduled to be heard on 5 and 6 August 2020. This delay has led to some dispute between the respective legal representatives and a measure of legalistic finger pointing.

Of equal interest was the decision in the Liberty Fighters Network hearing before the North Gauteng High Court challenging the constitutionality of lockdown regulations found in the Disaster Management Act. This centred on the lockdown regulations failing to consider people’s rights when promulgating the regulations. In a decision which has attracted academic debate as to judicial overreach Judge Norman Davis held the declaration of a state disaster in reaction to the Covid-19

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was rational but that some of the regulations connected to the slowing of the rate on infection were not rational and constitutionally invalid.

It was further ordered that the Minister and structures responsible review, amend and republish the regulations within two weeks to make them compliant. Minister Dlamini Zuma has lodged an appeal in this matter, but as the two week period had expired this remains a point of review.

The criticism of the decision has included the breadth of the order granted, which did not home in on the rationality of specific regulations, the Judge’s averse comments on the paternalistic approach adopted

by Government and the regulations imposed failed to give effect to the Bill of Rights.

Reference has been made in previous articles to obtaining public support and goodwill being essential for lockdown to be successful through the various stages in flattening or otherwise controlling the infection rate. It is apparent that the initially high level of public support and buyin has been eroded. From recent announcements by the Minister of Health and reports, it appears that Gauteng is currently approaching an

infection spike with the daily infection rate increasing and, at the time of writing, Gauteng had 39,841 infections with 180 deaths. Projections are that Gauteng will soon pass the Western Cape’s current 61, 375 infections to record the highest number of infections nationally.

Minister of Health Mkhize has observed that factors contributing to the increase in infections in Gauteng include inward migration after the reopening of sectors of the economy, high population, congregation in groups, lack of observance of social distancing and low level of wearing masks while in public. With the opening of industries further congregation of workers in mines, factories and in public transport such as taxis and busses, the accelerated spread of infections is likely.

Bandile Masuku, Gauteng Health MEC has warned that provincially the prospect of intermittent lockdown is being looked at.

Against this background, the flouting of social distancing regulations will only be exacerbated by the recent announcement by the South African National Taxi Council that their members will ignore the 70 per cent capacity loading regulation and

commence servicing interprovincial routes.

The possible imposition of intermittent lockdown and associated mechanisms have not to date not been detailed by the authorities but the impact of this, whether imposed by Province or district, will have far-reaching effects. The last mile delivery chain has become increasingly important, shortages of fuel and particularly diesel have been commented on and supply chain interruptions continue to impact on industry particularly in respect of imported products. Moving in and out of restrictions or a return to higher levels of lockdown may well be necessary, but the enforcement of reductions of previous freedom of movement and curtailment of commerce will in all likelihood be resisted and movement into and from areas that do not have the same level of restriction despites regulations is extremely likely.

Given the latitude afforded Ministers (Ministers Patel and Cele spring to mind here) previously the potential for further public alienation exists.

The recent Supplementary Budget presented by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni probably left more questions

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open than closed. Following on this, announcements by rating agencies Fitch and Moody’s with both identify ballooning Government debt to GDP and failure to formulate a clear and credible path towards stabilising revenue, ambitious spending cuts, negative growth forecast and diminishing revenue income as problematic.

Reference was made by Moody’s to South Africa risking going over a fiscal cliff due to its economic metrics remaining shaky. The forecast from the rating agencies is for further downgrades to South Africa’s sovereign rating which would carry with it increased costs of borrowing. Rand volatility is expected in the short term and given negative GDP projections economic weakening would follow this.

Covid-19 has exposed South Africa and the international community to social, economic and personal challenges that have never been previously presented. The way forward remains unclear and has to be judged on a daily, weekly andmonthly basis. The impact of the pandemic on a fragile health care system and the ability of the health care system to respond will remain a challenge going forward.

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SECURITY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (SASA) ADMINISTRATION 842 Pheasant Street, Horizon Park, Roodepoort Suite 147, Postnet X 2, Helderkruin 1733 National Administrator: Tony Botes t: 0861 100 680 | e: tony@sasecurity.co.za c: 083 272 1373 | f: 0866 709 209 Membership, accounts & enquiries: Sharrin Naidoo t: 0861 100 680 | e: admin@sasecurity.co.za c: 083 650 4981

SASA OFFICE BEARERS National President: Chris Laubscher c: 082 441 4092 e: laubscherc@proteacoin.co.za

REGIONAL OFFICE BEARERS

National Chairperson: Marchél Coetzee c: 084 440 0087 | e: marchelcoetzee@omegasol.com

KwaZulu Natal: Clint Phipps c: 082 498 4749 e: clint.phipps@cwexcellerate.com

National Deputy Chairperson: Yagan Nair c: 082 561 3529 e: yagannair@national.co.za

Gauteng: Gary Tintinger c: 084 429 4245 e: gary.tintinger@cwexcellerate.com

Western Cape: Koos van Rooyen c: 082 891 2351 | e: koos@wolfgroup.co.za

SECURITY AND RELATED ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) Eco Park, Centurion t: +27 (0)12 003 0500/1 | Independent hotline: 0800 220 918 | e: info@psira. co.za | Director: Manabela Chauke | Chairperson: T Bopela | Vice chairperson: Z Holtzman | Council members: Advocate A Wiid | Commissioner A Dramat APPISA (Association for Professional Private Investigators SA) Bertie Meyer Crescent, Minnebron, Brakpan | e: info@appelcryn.co.za | www.appelcryn. co.za | c: +27 (0)73 371 7854 / +27 (0)72 367 8207 | Chairperson: Ken Appelcryn ASIS International Johannesburg Chapter No. 155. Box 99742, Garsfontein East 0060 | t: +27 (0)11 652 2569 | www.asis155jhb.webs. com | President/chairperson: Johan Hurter | Secretary: Chris Cray ASIS International (Chapter 203: Cape Town – South African Security Professionals) President/chairperson: Yann A Mouret, CPP Secretary: Eva Nolle t: +27 (0)21 785 7093 f: +27 (0)21 785 5089 | e: info@aepn.co.za | www.asis203.org.za BAC (Business Against Crime) Box 784061, Sandton 2146 | t: +27 (0)11 883 0717 | f: +27 (0)11 883 1679 | e: info@bac.org.za CAMPROSA (Campus Protection Society of Southern Africa) President: Des Ayob | e: 27149706@nwu.ac.za Executive Secretary: Derek Huebsch | e: huebsch. derek@gmail.com | www.camprosa.co.za CISA (Cape Insurance Surveyors Association) Shahid Sonday t: +27 (0)21 402 8196 | f: +27 (0)21 419 1844 | e: shahid.sonday@saeagle.co.za | Mike Genard t: +27 (0)21 557 8414 | e: mikeg@yebo.co.za DRA (Disaster Recovery Association of Southern Africa) Box 405, Saxonwold 2132 | Chairperson: Grahame Wright | t: +27 (0)11 486 0677 | f: (011) 646 5587 | Secretary/treasurer: Charles Lourens t: +27 (0)11 639 2346 | f: +27 (0)11 834 6881 EFCMA (Electric Fencing and Components Manufacturers Association) Box 411164, Craighall 2024 | t: +27 (0)11 326 4157 | f: +27 (0)11 493 6835 | Chairperson: Cliff Cawood c: +27 (0)83 744 2159 | Deputy chairperson: John Mostert c: +27 (0)82 444 9759 | Secretary: Andre Botha c: +27 (0)83 680 8574 ESDA (Electronic Security Distributors Association) Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: (011) 845 4870 | f: +27 (0)11 845 4850 | Chairperson: Leonie Mangold | Vice chairperson: David Shapiro | www.esda.org.za ESIA (Electronic Security Industry Alliance) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | c: 082 773 9308 | e: info@esia. co.za | www.esia.co.za FDIA (Fire Detection Installers Association) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale, 1610 | t: +27 (0)72 580 7318 | f: 086 518 4376 | e: fdia@fdia. co.za | www.fdia.co.za | President/chairperson: Clive Foord | Secretary: Jolene van der Westhuizen

FFETA The Fire Fighting Equipment Traders Association) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | Chairperson: Belinda van der Merwe Administration manager: Rosemary Cowan | t: +27 (0)11 455 3157 | e: rosemary@saqccfire.co.za | www.ffeta.co.za FPASA (Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa) Box 15467, Impala Park 1472 | t: +27 (0)11 397 1618 | f: +27 (0)11 397 1160 | e: library@fpasa.co.za | www.fpasa.co.za | General manager: David Poxon GFA (Gate & Fence Association) Box 1338, Johannesburg 2000 | t: +27 (0)11 298 9400 | f: +27 (0)11 838 1522 | Administrator: Theresa Botha HSA (Helderberg Security Association) Box 12857, N1 City Parow 7463 | t: +27 (0)21 511 5109 | f: +27 (0)21 511 5277 | e: info@command.co.za | www.command.co.za | Chairperson: Stephen van Diggele IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers (SA) Treasurer: Andrew Greig | President: Mike Webber | Administrator: Jennifer Maritz | PO Box 1033, Houghton 2041 | t: +27 (0)11 788 4329 | f: +27 (0)11 880 6286 | e: adminstaff@ife.org.za | www.ife.org.za ISA (Insurance Surveyors Association) Box 405, Saxonwold 2132 | Chairperson: Graham Wright | t: +27 (0)11 486 0677 | Vice chairperson: Alan Ventress | Secretary: Alex dos Santos LASA (Locksmiths Association of South Africa) Box 4007, Randburg 2125 | t: +27 (0)11 782 1404 | f: +27 (0)11 782 3699 | e: lasa@global.co.za | www.lasa.co.za | President/chairperson: Alan Jurrius | Secretary: Dora Ryan NaFETI (National Firearms Education and Training Institute) Box 181067, Dalbridge 4014 | Chairperson: MS Mitten | Vice chairperson: Ken Rightford | t: +27 (0)33 345 1669 | c: +27 (0)84 659 1142 NaFTA (National Firearms Training Association of SA) Box 8723, Edenglen 1613 | National chairperson: Peter Bagshawe | t: +27 (0)11 979 1200 | f: +27 (0)11 979 1816 | e: nafta@lantic.net POLSA (Policing Association of Southern Africa) t: +27 (0)12 429 6003 | f: +27 (0)12 429 6609 | Chairperson: Anusha Govender c: +27 (0)82 655 8759 PSSPF (Private Security Sector Provident Fund) Jackson Simon c: +27 (0)72 356 6358 | e: jackson@ psspfund.co.za | www.psspfund.co.za SAESI (Southern African Emergency Services Institute) Box 613, Krugersdorp 1740 | t: +27 (0)11 660 5672 | f: +27 (0)11 660 1887 | President: DN Naidoo | Secretary: SG Moolman | e:info@saesi.com SAIA (South African Insurance Association) Box 30619, Braamfontein 2017 | Chief executive officer: Viviene Pearson | Chairperson:

Lizé Lambrechts t: +27 (0)11 726 5381 | f: +27 (0)11 726 5351 | e: info@saia.co.za SAIDSA (South African Intruder Detection Services Association) | Association House, PO Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: +27 (0)11 845 4870 f: +27 (0)11 845 4850 | e: saidsa@mweb.co.za www.saidsa.co.za | Chairperson: Johan Booysen Secretary: Cheryl Ogle SAIS (South African Institute of Security) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale, 1610 Chairperson: Dave Dodge | Administration manager: John Baker | t: +27 (0)63 782 7642 | e: info@instituteofsecurity.co.za | www.instituteofsecurity.co.za SAN (Security Association of Namibia) Box 1926, Windhoek, Namibia | Administrator: André van Zyl | t: +264 81 304 5623 | e: adminsan@iway.na SANSEA (South African National Security Employers’ Association) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | Administrators: SIA t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | e: galen@sansea.co.za SAPFED (Southern African Polygraph Federation) President: Flip Vorster | c: +27 (0)82 455 1459 | e: info@sapfed.org | Secretary: Anrich Gouws | e: admin@sapfed.org | www.sapfed.org SAQCC FIRE (South African Qualification Certification Committee) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | t: +27 (0)11 455 3157 | www.saqccfire. co.za Executive Committee: Chairperson: Duncan Boyes Vice chairperson: Tom Dreyer 1475 Committee: Chairperson: Lizl Davel Vice chairperson: John Caird D&GS Committee: Chairperson: Nichola Allan; Vice chairperson: Clive Foord General Manager: Rosemary Cowan | e: rosemary@saqccfire.co.za – Address, phone and website all remain as is.

SARPA (South African Revenue Protection Association) Box 868, Ferndale 2160 | t: +27 (0)11 789 1384 | f: +27 (0)11 789 1385 | President: Naas du Preez | Secretariat: Mr J. Venter, Van der Walt & Co SIA (Security Industry Alliance) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: +27 (0)11 498 7468 | Chief executive officer: Steve Conradie | www.securityalliance.co.za SKZNSA (Southern KwaZulu-Natal Security Association) t: +27 (0)39 315 7448 | f: +27 (0)39 315 7324 | Chairperson: Anton Verster c: +27 (0)82 371 0820 VESA (The Motor Vehicle Security Association of South Africa) Box 1468, Halfway House 1685 | t: (011) 315 3588/3655 | f: +27 (0)11 315 3617 | General manager: Adri Smit VIPPASA (VIP Protection Association of SA) Box 41669, Craighall 2024 | t: +27 (0)82 749 0063 | f: 086 625 1192 | e: info@vippasa.co.za | www.vippasa.co.za | Enquiries: Chris Rootman c: +27 (0)82 749 0063 | e: vippasa@protectour.co.za

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SASA Gold Membership promotes compliance not only to the industry role-players, but to the end-users of security services as well. Join SASA today and find out more about how we can fight the scourge of non-compliance, promoting SASA Gold Membership as an essential requirement for all security service providers, ensuring industry excellence for the private security industry.

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