Attackers armed with just a fax number can exploit flaws in fax machines to potentially seize control of a company or home network. New research from Check Point Software Technologies shows how organisations and individuals could be hacked via their fax machines,...

Globally, there is renewed focus on the pay disparities between men and women. Rene Richter, a director of PwC, tackles the issue: In many countries, organisations are required to report on the gender pay gap. Although this is not yet the case in South Africa,...

Worldwide spending on information security products and services will reach more than $114-billion in 2018, an increase of 12,4% from last year, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. In 2019, the market is forecast to grow 8,7% to $124-billion. "Security...

Cloud computing ranks as the top risk concern for executives in risk, audit, finance and compliance, according to the latest survey by Gartner. While cloud computing presents organisations with novel opportunities, a number of new risks - including cybersecurity...

Worldwide revenues for big data and business analytics (BDA) solutions are forecast to reach $260-billion in 2022 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,9% over the 2017-2022 forecast period. According to a new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Big Data and...

The inaugural Business of Gaming Forum will be hosted as part of Comic Con Africa 2018, and will take place on Friday, 14 September at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre. The Business of Gaming Forum will focus on the aspects of gaming...

An analysis of penetration tests conducted by Kaspersky Lab researchers on corporate networks during 2017 reveals that three-quarters (73%) of successful perimeter breaches were achieved using vulnerable web applications. The findings are summarised in a new report,...

South Africa's longest-running national ICT in education awards are imminent and 10 finalists from an outstanding crop of educators have been selected by the judges. The finalists will soon be on their way to the ISPA SuperTeacher of the Year Awards that are scheduled...

Kathy Gibson reports – Chief information security officers (CISOs) carry a huge load on their shoulders: they have to do more with less – but still take the hit when things go wrong. “Digital transformation is a reality – in fact it’s going to go faster,” says Mark...

Kathy Gibson reports – Chief information security officers (CISOs) are having to deal with a chaotic world, as data centre modernisation drives dramatic shifts. That’s the word from Indi Siriniwasa, vice-president: sub-Saharan Africa at Trend Micro, who points out...