Businesses urged to prioritise prevention over paying ransoms

Ransomware is a serious threat that keeps changing to outsmart defences. As both businesses and individuals deal with more frequent and advanced attacks, it’s crucial to understand how cybercriminals operate to better protect ourselves. By Brandon Rochat,...

Why does your business need endpoint protection?

In today’s world, where digital technology is everywhere, keeping our online information safe is more important than ever. For businesses, this means paying special attention to something called endpoint protection. But what is an endpoint? Simply put, an...

Almost half of SA SMEs are vulnerable to attacks

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...

CIPC hack could have serious consequences for SA organisations

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...
CISO role evolves to one of strategic leadership

CISO role evolves to one of strategic leadership

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),...