Kaspersky Lab: Protect your data centre
By Press Release 28 June 2017Riaan Badenhorst, general manager, Kaspersky Lab Africa, examines the importance of securing the data centre in the digital age. FULL STORY >
Cybersecurity insurance – the missing link in business financial wellness
By Press Release 25 May 2017In the age where knowledge and information is currency, where organisations will soon be subject to regulations such as the Protection of Private Information Act in South Africa, General Data Protection Regulation in... FULL STORY >
Held hostage: beware the fake antivirus
By Press Release 16 May 2017Graham Croock, director of IT Audit, Risk and BDO South Africa's Cyber Lab, explains why hackers are discovering that it is more profitable to hold data hostage rather than to steal it. FULL STORY >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Kaspersky Lab indicates main threat vectors for Europe
By Press Release 24 October 2016At its annual European Cyber Security Weekend, Kaspersky Lab, provided an analysis of IT threats in the third quarter of 2016. FULL STORY >
Cybersecurity skills gap is a danger to businesses
By Press Release 18 October 2016Mark McCallum, CTO, Orange Business Services explains the need to widening skills gap in IT Security, and how not doing so presents a real danger, as the number of cyber attacks on South African businesses continues to rise. FULL STORY >
More ingenious cyber threats emerging
By Press Release 19 September 2016Cyber threats pose a growing danger to companies and individuals, and the risks are constantly evolving like a moving target. An estimated half a million attacks are happening every minute in cyber space, where the hackers are intent on keeping one step... FULL STORY >
The end of a free Windows 10: what this means for cybersecurity
By Press Release 24 August 2016The end of free is real. FULL STORY >
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