Mar 18, 2024
Millions of companies have been left vulnerable in the wake of the South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission’s (CIPC) recent cybersecurity breach which saw personal information being unlawfully accessed and exposed. A statement released by the...
Mar 18, 2024
The South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) holds the registration details of companies, co-operatives and intellectual property rights within a vast database that comprises ID numbers, addresses, contact information and more. It has also...
Mar 12, 2024
The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) has evolved significantly, prompting questions about reporting structures within organisations. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix. Traditionally, the CISO reported to the chief information officer (CIO),...
Mar 7, 2024
Finding the right cybersecurity specialist ranks among a logistics firm’s most important tasks. With South Africa now among the world’s biggest cybercrime hotspots, these companies are scrambling to guard against new and highly sophisticated attacks. The...
Mar 6, 2024
The recent wave of cyberattacks targeting the global casino and hospitality industries has raised alarm bells. Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa, says smaller chains, online gaming sites and their customers are equally susceptible. Fortunately, there are...
Mar 5, 2024
As cyberthreats continue to rise and data becomes an increasingly valuable business commodity, South Africa’s data regulation landscape is evolving, and businesses need to prioritise data security and privacy measures. By Modeen Malick, principal systems...
