About Shaya

Shaya E-Security is focused exclusively on the universal IT Security market that exists in all industries of business and governments all over the world. Our team of experienced professionals provides a service offering that remains unique in South Africa and retains a level of global distinction. Our services are designed to manage risk throughout the technology environments.

Shaya E-Security is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Security Solutions, and Microsoft awarded Shaya the Security Partner of the year for 2005 accolade. In addition, our level of expertise in cyber law and computer evidence is unmatched and we have been identified as the only BEE dedicated Security Company in South Africa.
The services that we offer include Cyber forensic investigations, auditing and training, Identity Management, Access control and Security surveillance systems using biometric and related systems. We also have a focus on legal compliance of IT systems that are essential computer security.
Our customers include local and national government, military, banking, financial services, shipping, motor manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, steel industry, road construction, transport services, tourism, medical insurance, internet service providers, insurance, information technology and public accountants and auditors.
We have developed various solutions focused on IT compliance specifically aimed at the requirements of South African legislation. One of these solutions is our comprehensive Compliance training course which covers Privacy & Cyber Law, King II Corporate Governance and compliance with South African and International information security standards.
The SatSafe service ensures that your organization’s computers are compliant with all the latest security updates including Microsoft critical patches and anti-virus definitions.
This in-house developed satellite broadcast technology, broadcasts critical security updates from Microsoft directly to customers’ networks. The SatSafe service currently protects more than 150 000 users in South Africa.

Management Team

The management team consists of:

Nico Beyers
Chief Executive Officer

Nico is an admitted Attorney and has been involved in the Information Security and Accounting Industries since 1994. Nico takes specific responsibility for the development of new strategies, internal operations and systems as well as staff development.

Lutz Blaser
Managing Director

Lutz joined Shaya E-Security in April 2008 as Managing Director and brought with him an extensive background in the IT Security distribution, service and support domain. His focus has been end client, providing added value and ensuring client’s peace of mind working not only with the product provided but also with the human factor supporting such. His involvement in the above was as Regional Director of a JSE listed Information Security Company.
Lutz represents a new future for Shaya E-Security, its employees and its clients.

Consulting Staff

Principal Consultant: Ian Melamed
Ian Melamed’s invaluable experience and qualifications include:

Certified Fraud Examiner (USA)
Computer Audit Practitioner (UK)
INTERPOL - African representative for computer crime
Member South African Law Commission project on computer related crime. He has been included in –
Who's Who in the World 1999
American International Book of Honour 1985
British Men of Achievement 1984. (Legal aspects of computer crime evidence)

Previous experience includes Senior Executive in commercial, merchant and international banking, Audit Consultant to the Nedcor Banking Group 1981-1988, Founder-CEO and Chairman BSS SecureData 1989 - 1999.

Shaya E-Security offerings are supported by capable staff skilled in Account Management, Consulting, Sales, Technical and Training. Our company is made and run with our staff in mind.