Embrace next-generation surveillance for safer cities

With the South African government highlighting the importance of building smart cities by integrating advanced technologies to make them more resilient and liveable, the role of next-generation network video and surveillance technologies cannot be ignored. Slade...

How businesses can stay cybersafe this holiday season

It’s that time of the year, brimming with vacations, gifts, shopping, and get-togethers. It’s also a very opportune time for cybercriminals. We drop our guards the most during the holidays, providing plenty of opportunities for criminals to strike. You can...
Rethinking cybersecurity by bridging the accessibility divide

Rethinking cybersecurity by bridging the accessibility divide

One of the legacies to emerge from the pandemic is the accelerated digital transformation that companies had to undergo, in some instances, overnight. Brian Pinnock, vice-president: sales engineering at Mimecast On one hand, digitalisation has endowed society with...

The AI hit list: menacing threats you need to know about

By the end of this year already, the market for artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa is projected to reach a size of $2,4-billion, showing an annual growth rate of 21% between now and 2030. Locally, the technology has the potential to mitigate security risks,...

Master security awareness in the digital era

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted. By Simeon Tassev, MD & QSA at Galix Networking While organisations invest in advanced anti-malware and threat detection software, they often overlook a...

The ransomware dilemma: to pay or not to pay?

The rise of ransomware attacks has become an alarming trend, causing business leaders to grapple with a difficult question: should they negotiate with ransomware attackers and pay the demanded ransom? This dilemma poses many challenges, and businesses must weigh the...