Given the importance of this objective, it is hardly surprising that the executive board makes the requests and receives the findings of intelligence activities. What is odd, however, is that the CI function is constrained by a “cloak-and-dagger” reputation.
The experience of South Africa’s ANC government over the past two decades is that it is confirming this depressing trend. There is a high level of corruption within South Africa’s public service sector (the largest employer in the country) and across all three tiers of its government – national, provincial and local. Read more
Security Management involves a philosophy and practical applications of techniques to protect your corporate assets from loss.
Recent evidence has demonstrated that law enforcement and intelligence agencies in Africa have used technical surveillance to monitor the activities and communications of persons of interests.
Whether you are the target or a law enforcement investigation or the suspect in a corruption and money laundering operation, the probability is very high that certain agencies are utilising technical means to gather the intelligence they want, with or without a warrant.
Recent experience in Africa has indicated that audio surveillance equipment is being purchased by Law Enforcement, Anti-Corruption Commissions and Security Agencies for intelligence gathering and long term surveillance operations. Yet, such equipment is often used incorrectly or without the proper training.
Although there is a market to ensure that prospective Clients select the right equipment for the job and that their operators are properly trained, the reality is that companies do not really understand the technical threat to themselves nor suitable countermeasures.
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