Preventing data loss

 Information theft is the most profitable crime in the world today, as well as the one posing the least risk to the criminal. In most instances, breaches are not done by mysterious genius hackers in Eastern Europe, but by insiders who have been given the keys to the...

Application security a priority for CIOs

The growth in cybercrime generally is well reported, but South African CIOs are still not taking it seriously enough – particularly when it comes to application security.  According to respected research firm Gartner, 75% of attacks are directed at the...

Norton encourages users to stay safe online

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Safer Internet Day, which is held to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology, particularly with the increasing accessibility of the Internet on mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones, mostly amongst...

McAfee announces portfolio expansion

McAfee has announced its strategy for building upon Security Connected, the framework in which security products and services work together to safeguard businesses with better protection from new types of attacks.  McAfee will expand its current broad portfolio...

Security predictions for 2013

As users round out their 2013 business and IT plans, cybercriminals are resolving to implement increasingly sophisticated threats targeting specific computer systems and organisations big and small. This is according to Doros Hadjizenonos, South Africa sales manager...

Converging security solutions

Information is the lifeblood of any organisation today. Moreover, the ability to analyse and apply information strategically is critical to the survival strategies of most industries and sectors, says Andrew Chester, chief information security officer at Ukuvuma...