Fill in the gaps to secure the future of work

Hybrid working environments remain a source of resilience and flexibility for companies – however, they pose a minefield of risk for the cybercrime and the cyber security industry. When done right – with all necessary guard points established –...

Will AI chatbots help fight cyberscams?

Kaspersky experts have conducted research studying ChatGPT phishing links detection capability. While ChatGPT had previously demonstrated the ability to create phishing emails and write malware, its effectiveness in detecting malicious links was limited. The study...

Cybersecurity skills shortage: recession or stress?

In 2023, there have been so many layoffs in the technology industry that TechCrunch labelled it a “reckoning” in its extensive list released late April. To date, across numerous organisations that include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Dropbox and Zoom, to...

From enemy to ally: how AI is transforming cybersecurity

As cyber threats continue to escalate, it’s becoming increasingly clear that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are playing a role in the arsenal of modern hackers. However, according to Martin Potgieter, CIO at Nclose, it’s important...

Looking beyond ransomware as driver for security, resilience, recovery

Across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), 79% of companies have a protection gap between how much data they can lose and how frequently IT protects their data. Lisa Strydom, senior manager: channel and alliances for Africa at Veeam Africa This is according to the Veeam...

Embrace tech innovation while prioritising cybersecurity

With many businesses rethinking digital transformation, a balance between accelerated adoption and prioritising cybersecurity is a team effort which cannot be ignored, writes Yesh Surjoodeen, Southern Africa MD at HP. The rapid development of digital technology since...