Understanding the language of cryptocurrencies

These days, the word “crypto” is as comfortable in conversation as household terms like Wi-Fi and smartphones. The month of October marks National Crypto Month, celebrating digital currencies that exist outside the governance of any one country’s...

Developing IT skills and capacitating businesses both vital

As matrics around the country begin the final leg of their school journeys, the usual conversations around future opportunities accelerate in frequency. Sethu Komani, chief commercial officer at WeThinkCode These conversations invariably involve ensuring that matrics...
Cyberattacks push security professionals to breaking point

Cyberattacks push security professionals to breaking point

Research shows that attacks on businesses are growing in sophistication, putting immense pressure on the security professionals tasked with keeping work – and employees – protected. By Heino Gevers , senior director: customer support at Mimecast Based on...

Safety in cyberspace under the spotlight

Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October is always an opportune time for children and their parents or guardians to collaborate on making homes safer for children online. Now, recent unsettling world events have reinforced the message that the Internet is no place for...

Securing the hybrid cloud is a balancing act

To protect data and other digital assets in hybrid cloud environments, businesses need to adopt a modernised, flexible and scalable cybersecurity approach. While small and mid-sized companies may not have the same IT challenges – and benefits – of larger...