2020 was not all bad, it’s been quite a boost for technology adoption. Less mentioned, though, is that the year has also brought a renewed emphasis and appreciation for cybersecurity. With that in mind, here are a few points and lessons learned from... FULL STORY >

Steve Benton, BT Deputy CSO, GM Cyber and Physical Security Operations and Programmes, shares his insights on the five core aims of cyber attackers - and the multi-layered defence approach that could stop them targeting your... FULL STORY >

We shouldn’t have needed Covid to tell us to make sure Operational Technology (OT) is protected. But that’s what it has done. Joe Robertson, EMEA CISO, Fortinet, unpacks some of the lessons that can be learned. FULL STORY >

Over the past couple years, widespread ransomware attacks - where criminals use malware to encrypt your data and hold it for ransom - have been replaced by more targeted attacks against... FULL STORY >

In June 2020 it was revealed that the total number of malicious mobile applications doubled in the first quarter, with a 55% spike in fraudulent mobile transactions found and increased volumes of infected mobile devices. What’s worst is that... FULL STORY >

Sander Vinberg, Threat Research Evangelist at F5, explains the type of skills needed in the current economic state and the best way to invest in the right skills for business continuity and growth. FULL STORY >

Newly announced by Kaspersky is free access to the Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal, which gathers together all of the company’s actionable insights on threats and introduces API integration for... FULL STORY >

There is a critical need for increased agility in business continuity plans asserts Fortinet CISOs Alain Sanchez and Joe Robertson. FULL STORY >

Check Point Software has introduced its next-generation unified cyber security platform, Check Point R81, a new platform that is the industry’s first to deliver autonomous threat... FULL STORY >

If you intend to take advantage of Black Friday dears this year, likely from home, and don't want to risk being scammed by fraudsters, then it is a good time to follow some online shopping safety guidelines. Paul Grapendaal from Nclose offers his top... FULL STORY >

With October being International Cybersecurity Awareness month, it is a good time to examine how to fend against data breaches and that fearsome attack called ransomware. Dell Technologies' Chris Buchanan provides his perspective. FULL STORY >

Two new global surveys have shone a light on the challenges and opportunities of the accelerated transition to a cloud-first, remote world that demands us to be secure, connected and productive from anywhere. FULL STORY >

One of most the prominent challenges facing Africa is providing food security for its citizens. Amrote Abdella, the Regional Director: Microsoft 4Afrika explains how data-driven agriculture can address this problem. FULL STORY >

SixThirty has made a multi-million Rand investment in Cape Town-based InsurTech company Click2Sure, marking the first time an African startup has caught the eye of the US-based tech venture fund. FULL STORY >

Well known especially Stateside, Ring Africa has officially launched their range of indoor and outdoor home security cameras in South Africa. FULL STORY >