Is cybersecurity now as important as health and safety?
By Press Release 2 May 2017The World Day for Safety and Health at Work, an annual international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work, held on April 28th has been observed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003. FULL STORY >
Cyberbit’s new Endpoint Detection and Response release advances Cybersecurity
By Staff Writer 24 April 2017Cyberbit, the wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems whose cybersecurity solutions protect the world’s most sensitive systems, today announced a new version of its adaptive Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)... FULL STORY >
Investec interview – Valuing the personal touch in a digital world
By Ryan Noik 13 April 2017For a bit of a different perspective on the challenges and opportunities that technology brings to the financial sector, TechSmart Business sat down with Deon Katz, the head of Investec Private Bank. FULL STORY >
10 Ways to ruin a Cybercriminal's day
By Press Release 3 April 2017These days, everyone – from the most inexperienced to the most advanced user – takes measures to protect themselves from cybercriminals seeking to compromise or steal information, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET South Africa. FULL STORY >
Opinion - The race for trust, treasure and time in the cybersecurity war
By Press Release 25 January 2017In the so-called Second Economy, money isn’t the only currency. In this technological and social realm, trust, time and treasure are the new currencies – and one of them is worth a lot more to cybercriminals than... FULL STORY >
The South African Cybercrimes & Cybersecurity Bill, 2017...much better
By Press Release 24 January 2017The Department of Justice published the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, 2017 on 19 January. It is, at first glance, much better than the 2016 draft, says Lucien Pierce, BDO Cyber Lab consultant. FULL STORY >
Snode uses cyber intelligence to drill deeper into the #FeesMustFall protest
By Press Release 14 December 2016Cyber intelligence and analytics specialist, Snode, recently used its tools to analyse the #FeesMustFall protest and delve deeper within Twitter, offering enriched insight beyond 140 characters. FULL STORY >
Card and cybercrime threats loom as holiday season begins
By Press Release 8 December 2016With the holiday season now a hair breath away, RSA South Africa has urged retailers ad consumers to stay alert to cybercriminals. FULL STORY >
9 simple security steps to stay safe online during the holidays
By Press Release 24 November 2016James Lyne, global head of security research, Sophos, reminds consumers to pay extra attention with nine simple security steps to stay safe online during the holidays. FULL STORY >
Top tips for protecting your business from cybersecurity threats
By Press Release 17 November 2016Mark McCallum, CTO at Orange Business Services, explains how building multilayered security protects data and infrastructure, while keeping businesses competitive in a digital world. FULL STORY >
Cloud storage: Implications of the PoPI Act
By Press Release 10 November 2016More and more companies are moving their data to the cloud, as well as government agencies and institutions. But what does this mean for data sensitivity and customer protection? FULL STORY >
Data centres in the cloud: what’s the risk to your business?
By Press Release 8 November 2016the power of computing is moving to the cloud. You don’t need a powerful, clunky machine anymore because data is being accessed through even more powerful infrastructure built around the incredible processing power that now exists... FULL STORY >
Kaspersky Lab and Smart Africa Alliance to begin cooperation in cybersecurity
By Press Release 31 October 2016Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Smart Africa Alliance. FULL STORY >
5 security trends businesses need to consider in the next 12 months
By Press Release 27 October 2016The range of security threats are growing both in size and sophistication, and the chance of businesses being hit by an attack is ever more likely, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. FULL STORY >
Snode brings advanced cybersecurity defences to South Africa and the World
By Press Release 27 October 2016Cyber-intelligence company, Snode, has launched in South Africa. The company utilises advanced mathematical algorithms, the processing power of learning machines, and predictive analytics; providing real-time... FULL STORY >
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