The silent cyber threat lurking in SA’s digital economy

South African businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity – patching systems, encrypting data, and monitoring endpoints. But many still overlook one of the most dangerous weaknesses in their digital operations: Business Logic Vulnerabilities (BLVs). These...

That Black Friday bargain might be a hard-to-spot AI scam

Black Friday has become a make-or-break moment in retail. By Richard Ford, group chief technology officer of Integrity360 With online sales climbing by over 30% during the four-day window from Black Friday to Cyber Monday when there are already over 1-billion...

SA businesses underestimate cyber risks

A figure of 2 113 cyber security threats a week sounds daunting enough but, according to experts, this may only be a fraction of the total number impacting South African companies. In a July 2025 report, Check Point Software Technologies revealed the 2 000-plus figure...
Zero trust begins with the right security partner

Zero trust begins with the right security partner

As businesses move beyond traditional network boundaries, the old “castle and moat” model of security is no longer effective. In a world of hybrid work, cloud platforms and mobile devices, implicit trust within a network is a major vulnerability. By Ivaan Captieux,...

Cluttered desktops are a cybersecurity nightmare

Digital hoarding poses a significant and often underestimated cybersecurity risk that extends far beyond a simple productivity issue, argues Anna Collard, senior vice-president of content strategy and CISO advisor at KnowBe4 Africa. Like a garage slowly filling with...
Securing AI agents through smarter ID management

Securing AI agents through smarter ID management

The conversation about artificial intelligence in South Africa has shifted rapidly over the past year. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa What was once the stuff of conferences and pilot projects is now quietly embedding itself in boardrooms and...