Nov 16, 2017
Those of us who work in risk management spend a large portion of our time in a theoretical world, writes Rudi Dicks, senior consultant at BDO Cyber and Forensics Lab. However, from time to time it becomes necessary to do a practical test to see if the controls...
Nov 15, 2017
As organisations embark on their digital transformation journeys, they are seeking to tap new business opportunities, improve operational efficiencies, and deliver better services to customers, writes Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa at Fortinet....
Nov 13, 2017
Although the Internet is an incredible place for children to learn, play games and experience new things, it exposes them to a world of risks. Chat rooms, IMs, gaming and social media sites can also put them in danger, from exposing them to predators and inappropriate...
Nov 13, 2017
Encryption has become key to protecting the privacy of electronic communication — and for certain transactions, encryption is a legal requirement — but it’s a bit like beer goggles; it makes everything look a lot rosier than it is. With between 50%...
Nov 10, 2017
As property owners increasingly look to invest in technologically smart buildings, they should give equal consideration to the cyber security risks attached to advances in property management. In South Africa there is a growing trend towards increasingly intelligent...
Nov 10, 2017
Urgent measures need to be taken to bridge the rapidly increasing cybersecurity skills gap, says Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. A recent scientific report found that our memories simultaneously generate two forms of personal experience. The...
