Get back to security basics

Cybersecurity is everyone’s problem. It is the problem of the beleaguered chief information security officer (CISO), of the CEO and the manager; and of every employee at every level of the organisation from the person serving the tea to the person leading the...

How to proactively uproot alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace

A sober workforce is both a legislative and an operational requirement. By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe Employers have a duty to ensure a safe working environment, which includes a duty to prevent intoxicated persons from entering the workplace. This is especially...

Busting 5 myths about a career in IT

Many people still have misconceptions about what it means to be an IT pro. Geshan Naicker, IT manager at Itec, busts five of the most common myths about a career in IT. Myth 1 – You need a degree While there is nothing wrong with getting a university degree in...

Train, train and train again …

Cybersecurity training is absolutely critical to ensuring that your business remains secure and that unexpected doors aren’t left open for hackers to gain access. A Stanford University study entitled ‘The Psychology of Human Error’ found that 88% of...

Net Zero targets in property key to resolving the energy crisis

Ongoing loadshedding is affecting the commercial and industrial property markets in South Africa, and how businesses can mitigate this impact by joining the race to achieve net zero. The Covid-19 pandemic hit international property markets hard, and South Africa was...