CIOs must make security a top priority

For a country like South Africa that is visibly paranoid about security, the country’s information security landscape is seriously lagging in terms of awareness and practical, relevant application. Today’s chief information officer (CIO) needs to keep tabs...

Give security more context

The traditional approach to security simply isn’t working anymore and every device should be treated as if it’s infected, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. Christmas has come and gone and, if gadget sales figures are anything to go by, many people...

Tips to protect against cybercrime

The recent announcement by the National Protection Authority of South Africa (NPA) that 177 cybercrime cases have been finalised in the past year has highlighted the need for individuals to make sure that they are adequately protected from hackers. This is according...

Security trends for 2015

2014 saw a seamlessly never-ending flow of cyber-attacks and data breaches, affecting companies of all sizes and across a variety of industries, from retailers and banks to government sites. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution, says 2015 can expect more...

Do not fall victim to online credit scams

“Have you been blacklisted?” Chances are you’ve seen many adverts asking you this question, but rest assured that the answer is always “no”. There is no such thing as a blacklist, says Jeannine Naudé-Viljoen, executive manager of the Credit Bureau Association (CBA)....

Staying secure with mobile banking

Before mobile banking becomes truly universal, banks and financial institutions must consider the balance between security and usability, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. We live in an app world. We shop through apps, we catch up with the latest...