Striking the Balance: Data Privacy & Physical Security in NZ
NZ organisations face a delicate challenge maintaining robust physical security while upholding data privacy standards – how do we balance this
Facial Recognition Trial in Supermarkets
Facial Recognition Technology has been installed in 25 Foodstuffs supermarkets in the North Island as part of a 6 month trial to reduce crime – click here to read all about it
Seven Fraudster Personas
Fraudster Personas identified by the Serious Fraud Office. These personas can help you and your organisation to think like one and safeguard yourself and your business
Summer Security Tips
It’s summertime again and the school holiday period is prime burglary time in NZ. Protect your business premises and your home with these simple security tips
Biometric Travel – The Future is here
Biometric Travel is here, no need for passports. Singapore’s Changi Airport will use Biometrics as a “single token of authentication” from 2024 – read more
Vape Sensor Detectors on your Security System
Vaping is an epidemic sweeping through our schools. New vape sensor detectors are now available to help you detect in real time and manage what is going on in your school
Hack Your Access Control with a Card Copier – updated July 23
If your access control system uses 125kHz cards they are no longer secure. Card Copiers are available in NZ that can copy your access rights onto blank cards. You can protect your access with MIFARE or DESFIRE encrypted cards – click here for more info
Crime Prevention Fund ‘missed opportunity’
A Crime Prevention Fund is not being allocated to where need is the highest (based on crime data) but instead to local business associations for distribution – check out the stats and blog
Body Cameras Trailed to Combat Retail Crime
Body cameras trialed at PaknSave to help combat increasing retail crime. There are concerns over how the footage will be used. Check it out here
Supermarket Violence – Retail Crime and Attacks on Staff
Supermarket violence including vicious attacks on staff are becoming an almost daily occurrence across NZ. Check out this video footage released by Foodstuffs calling for help