Gut instinct can protect you against scams

The global economy has worsened, placing an ever-tightening squeeze on households. Because of this, fraudsters have become more determined, and people are more desperate to make a quick and easy buck. Fraud continues to increase for South Africans as consumers fall...

What motivates cybercriminals?

Who are the hackers plaguing businesses and individuals with a relentless cycle of attack and manipulation? By Heino Gevers , senior director: customer support at Mimecast According to Mark T Hofmann, a business psychologist that specialises in profiling...

Turn the browser into a security endpoint

As a consumer application, the web browser has long created security challenges for enterprises. The enterprise browser is set to change that, writes Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA Cybersecurity. It is ironic to note that the browser has become the most commonly used...

Why companies should transition to ZTNA and SWG

As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, terms like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) are increasingly being bandied about boardroom tables across South Africa. But do...

How to tell if you’re making progress against cybercrime

From news articles to discussions at industry events, numerous examples demonstrate the far-reaching effects of cybercrime on businesses, infrastructure, and national security. By Derek Manky, chief security strategist and global vice-president: threat intelligence at...

Effective strategies to counter SA’s crime scourge

South Africans face criminal threats on all fronts. Not only does the country currently have the eighth-highest murder rate in the world but last year also ranked fifth of the global cybercrime density list, according to figures released by cybersecurity firm...