Can you trust self-signed SSL certificates?

The problem of verifying identity, and being able to trust that verified identity, has only worsened as internet usage has increased, and usernames and passwords have become more valuable, says Megan Rehbock, LAWtrust, certificate service manager. Security measures...

Consumers’ sensitive info still vulnerable

Current electronic payment systems are, in most instances, inherently vulnerable to on-going cybercrime. This means that South African merchants may find themselves exposed to cyber theft if security measures are not improved. This is the opinion of Vaughan Alexander,...

Pitney Bowes, ARX boost digital signatures

Pitney Bowes SA, a business solution specialist, and ARX, the market leader in digital signature solutions, are pleased to announce a new partnership. Together, the two will deliver powerful, integrated solutions to assist South African organisations in improving...

Protect data in motion for POPI compliance

The advent of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) means companies need to pay special attention to how they protect data during transmission, according to Craig Freer of Vox Telecom. “There has been a lot of attention focused on what we call data at rest...

Pitney Bowes SA achieves ISO 9001:2008

Efficient processes are the vital signs of a successful business. This is the philosophy of Pitney Bowes South Africa, which pride itself on its service levels and capacity to add value to customers’ businesses. The company, a leading provider of customer...

POPI heralds dawn of a new marketing era

With the advent of the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) that has been passed into law, it is essential for marketers and entrepreneurs alike to understand the impact that this Act will have on the way in which we conduct business. Instead of passively...