Prepare for the threat of exponentially expanding data

At the turn of the previous century, fears ran rampant that PCs would fall victim to the fabled Y2K bug, plunging a very computer dependent world into instant chaos. That may have been a storm in a teacup, but now there is a very real consideration that needs to be...

Secure your organisation from insider threats

Living in an increasingly networked world has its advantages, but it also leaves organisations vulnerable to exploitation by malware, inadvertent employee actions and malicious attacks. Data security breaches can be devastating in terms of cost and reputation so...

What are the cyber-threats in the financial sector?

Cyber threats can be broadly categorised as either a Computer Network Attack (CNA) – aiming for the disruption, degradation or destruction of information and systems; or Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) – which focuses on accessing, stealing and...

Balance security with customer experience

Identity theft is on the rise. According to TransUnion, every minute 19 people fall victim to fraud. Targeting anything from banking to mobile phone accounts, prying thieves are becoming more sophisticated when it comes to stealing identities and turning a profit. The...

Time to match cyber-attacks with a better defense

Craig Rosewarne, MD of Wolfpack Information Risk, delves into the world of cybercrime threats that South Africa faces in 2016, as well as how the pending Cybersecurity Bill might take some of the pressure off business. According to the 2015 International Business...

Faster-moving attacks threaten enterprises

High speed networks, an exponential increase in the number of endpoints, and a more tech-savvy employee base mean a great deal more risk for enterprises, says Fortinet. Addressing a media round table in Rosebank, Fortinet Africa executives said the risks to enterprise...