Insurance key to driving innovation and progress 

Insurance touches just about every aspect of our lives. It can give us peace of mind; allow us to push the boundaries and provide security when something goes wrong.  Justin Naylor, CEO at iTOO Special Risks, notes that a glance at the news headlines serves as a very...

Do we need stronger cyber regulation to fight ID fraud?

In the context of rising cyber threats and the country’s upcoming greylisting review, combatting cybercrime is a critical priority for South Africa. However, does the country have the regulatory and collaborative structures in place to effectively combat the...

Digital risks and cybercrime trends to be on the lookout for in 2025

Data has become an increasingly lucrative commodity to cyber criminals and businesses worldwide face a growing prevalence of cyber threats fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. Costs following incidents of such a nature can be very high....
In an AI world, cyber resilience is key for law firms

In an AI world, cyber resilience is key for law firms

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools are revolutionising industries, law firms face a delicate balancing act – effectively leveraging the benefits of technology for efficiency while safeguarding sensitive data from cyberthreats. By Iniel...

Cybercrime cover no longer a nice-to-have for SMEs

The average cost of a data breach in South Africa rose to R53,1-million in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, according to research by IBM. Cyberattacks are also becoming more frequent and, according to a recent article titled Unmasking cyber threats in Africa, local...