Data protection regulations and SMEs

For any SME, the starting point of a data protection strategy is understanding the general regulatory framework applicable to it. By Wayne Sedice, strategic BI consultant at PBT Group As this may differ per country, the SME must identify the general compliance...

IT security professionals vital in fast-changing environment

The role of information security professionals has become a critical one as the world enters the second phase of the internet revolution, in which computers run everything and everything is connected. Mikko Hyppönen, chief research officer at F-Secure, says: “We...

US fund backs Africa’s fight against mobile cybercrime

Cybersecurity firm Evina, present in 70 countries that include 15 in Africa, has secured a €20-million Series A funding round to consolidate its fight against mobile fraud that has already prevented the theft of a billion euros from telecom operators and their...

Deal or no deal? stay safe on Black Friday

Planning on a shopping spree this Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Ask yourself these questions before clicking ahead and becoming a scam statistic, writes Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. “Gucci bags 80% off!” screams the email that lands...

SA presents compelling opportunity to grow impact sourcing globally

Impact sourcing – employing workers from marginalised and vulnerable communities – has become a growing part of the global business services (GBS) market, with many organisations committing to these inclusive hiring practices. According to Business Process...

Payment solutions key in navigating e-commerce

As Black Friday approaches, businesses worldwide are preparing for the busiest consumer period of the year. In South Africa alone, Black Friday sales have grown by an astounding 9 900% over the past six years. One of the biggest drivers of this is the upsurge in...