The enemy within as email-borne threats rise

From BA to Equifax, WikiLeaks to GuptaLeaks, Hillary to Ivanka, leaked information as a result of indiscriminate email use or careless employee behaviour is giving organisations and politicians around the world sleepless nights. By Steve Herridge, Mimecast cyber...

How quickly could a cyber attack take down critical infrastructure?

With crucial national infrastructure like power systems and manufacturing currently in the spotlight, stakeholders need to consider the impacts of unseen risks, such as cyber attacks, on operational technology (OT) networks. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales...

The true value of digital and biometric data

The world of technology advancements has opened us up to several possibilities that were once considered a pipe dream. Although many offer convenience and have positively impacted ample aspects of society, it must be acknowledged that it has also opened us up to...

Tech holds the future of home security

The future of home security will see threats detected and responded to – before a crime can be committed. Making use of big data, home security systems are now able to analyse camera streams and proactively alert armed response service providers. This is a...

Don’t underestimate the challenge of securing SD-WAN

Historically, the branch office of an organisation was the red-headed stepchild of the network, but digital transformation has changed all of that. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales director for Fortinet in South Africa Today, transactions, workflows,...

The murky waters of Android banking malware

Banking malware continued to plague the Android platform throughout 2018, with cybercrooks relentlessly targeting users with banking trojans and fake banking apps, but also experimenting with new money-stealing techniques. To help users navigate the tricky and...