Be on guard as Russia’s war on Ukraine could have global cybersecurity consequences
By Staff Writer 24 May 2022There is growing concern that the sanctions imposed on Russia could force cyber crime syndicates to think outside the box, potentially leading to a rise in cybercrimes, warns Martin Potgieter, Nclose’s... FULL STORY >
A year-long Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign in Russia now targets Defence Research Institutes
By Staff Writer 24 May 2022Check Point Research (CPR) has detected an ongoing, cyber espionage operation targeting Russian defence research institutes. FULL STORY >
The high walls of data security
By Industry Contributor 18 May 2022Privacy, data security, digital identity – walled security gardens are becoming increasingly important tools for organisations looking to embed robust security says Aaron Thornton, CSO at Turrito Networks Chief Service Officer at Turrito Networks FULL STORY >
Password management needs a rethink
By Industry Contributor 18 May 2022By Geshan Naicker, IT Manager at Itec FULL STORY >
Cybersecurity gap portends lucrative job opportunities
By Staff Writer 11 May 2022A new Cyber Security Skills Pipeline survey has revealed the skills, qualifications and attributes employees need now step foot onto a potentially career track. FULL STORY >
SA businesses have more mobile workforces now – which means a greater need for cloud security amidst uptick in cyberattacks
By Staff Writer 6 May 2022The uptick in cloud cyberattacks on South African organisations have illustrated just how vulnerable our country’s sectors are to bad actors and cyber assaults, which... FULL STORY >
Corporations protected – but not secure
By Staff Writer 29 April 2022The State of Cybersecurity in South Africa revealed today that half of South African large businesses are over budget on cybersecurity spend, and just over half feel there are now more threats introduced by remote work culture. FULL STORY >
The State of Cybersecurity in SA 2022 - the good and the bad
By Staff Writer 29 April 2022Nearly three quarters of South Africa’s top 100 corporates are investing more in cybersecurity than the industry average, but an almost equal proportion don’t feel fully protected by their current cybersecurity strategy. FULL STORY >
Mobile diversity: the security of mobility
By Staff Writer 28 April 2022It has become critical for companies to secure every endpoint and device in the world of hybrid and remote working, says Anna Collard. FULL STORY >
Low-level implants, cryptocurrency hunt and geopolitical attacks: What APT actors got up to in Q1 2022
By Staff Writer 28 April 2022According to Kaspersky’s latest APT trends report for Q1 2022 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors had a busy quarter. Both recently uncovered and ongoing campaigns conducted by new and... FULL STORY >
When it comes to keeping kids safe online, don’t limit them – empower them
By Industry Contributor 22 April 2022By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix FULL STORY >
Phish me tender, phish me true, these phish are all for you
By Staff Writer 19 April 2022Phishing remains the most successful threat action when it comes to data breaches, successful hacks and social engineering. Anna Collard from KnowBe4 Africa explains why, and what you can do. FULL STORY >
Freelancers, the gig economy and enforcing gig security
By Staff Writer 14 April 2022Anna Collard from KnowBe4 Africa speaks to how organisations can slip security into the freelance zeitgeist so company and gig workers alike are protected. FULL STORY >
From criminal enterprise to big business: The evolution of ransomware
By Staff Writer 14 April 2022Ransomware is reaching new, dangerous levels of sophistication, as today’s ransomware attack landscape has been wreaking havoc in large enterprises in South Africa and across the globe. Patrick Evans explains. FULL STORY >
Why it is critical to have a robust cyber security strategy in place
By Industry Contributor 12 April 2022By Charles Blackbeard, Business Development Manager, ABB Ability Digital Solutions FULL STORY >
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