Cyber resilience framework key to surviving a cyber attack

In today’s networked, digital world, the ability to detect, prevent and recover from a cyber-attack is critical. Cyber resilience is thus key to organisational sustainability. This is according to Al de Brito, senior technical analyst at ContinuitySA, who says:...

Social media intelligence could allay a security crisis

In an increasingly digital world, social media platforms are constantly evolving and growing in popularity across the world. In addition to their social and commercial influence, social media also plays a significant role in times of political unrest –...

Cyber-crime drives specialised protection need

The majority of businesses in South Africa are aware of the risks of cyber-crime, but very few of them have adequate – if any – cover to protect their organisations in the event of a cyber-attack. “A report by AT Kearney, Global Management Consulting...

Business after junk: insurance has never been more important

The recent downgrade of South Africa’s bonds to junk status heralds tough times for business, with SMEs likely to be hard hit. The pressure to cut costs should not tempt owners to skimp on insurance: being properly covered is critical to long-term survival,...

Use social media intelligence to allay a potential security crisis

In an increasingly digital world, social media platforms are constantly evolving and growing in popularity across the world. In addition to their social and commercial influence, social media also plays a significant role in times of political unrest –...

Solution House adds crime prediction to Incident Desk

Cape Town-based software and solutions developer Solution House Software has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) module for Incident Desk designed to predict and map potential crimes before they happen. Solution House Software director, Tiaan Janse van...