Start the financial year digitally secure

With phishing, ransomware and other cyberattacks on the rise in South Africa, appropriately budgeting for cybersecurity is a must, as the benefits of having strong measures in place far outweigh the assumed expense of digital security, writes Steve Flynn, sales and...

Temporary employment services support the growth of e-commerce

E-commerce has seen tremendous growth in South Africa in recent years, spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic that forced traditional retailers to develop an online presence. By Lucinda Alfonica, commercial manager at Workforce Staffing There is also a proliferation of...

How much protection does cyber insurance give businesses?

As the industry adjusts to increasing levels of cybercrime, insurers are increasing premiums and becoming more strict about whom they will insure. By Dave Russell, vice-president: enterprise strategy at Veeam However, if organisations don’t meet even the minimum...

Gain a clear line of dight with data lineage

We all have blind spots – in our personal lives, jobs, cars (though backup cameras help with that last one). These blind spots impact how we see, navigate, and interact with the world. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Often, we don’t even...

Are software licenses a cost centre or cost benefit?

Managing costs and tightly controlling expenditures have become critical concerns for companies but they shouldn’t compromise on software licenses in the process, writes Jacob Modisha, senior specialist: licensing advisory at Altron Karabina Accessibility,...

Transforming into a cyber resilient organisation

The premise behind Zero Trust is well-documented. Corporate networks should never blindly trust any device or user. By Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director at Syrex Instead, the focus is on verifying and authenticating each interaction and communication before...