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South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

IT leaders worry about cybersecurity threats, AI disruptions

Cybersecurity threats and the impact of AI maturity and regulation are the two most significant disruptors facing the industry in the coming year. This is the headline finding from a Veeam Software poll of 250 senior IT and business decision-makers conducted worldwide...

These are the top priorities for CFOs in 2026

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are grappling with a tension between short-term cost-cutting imperatives and long-term growth investments for their 2026 top priorities and challenges, according to a survey by Gartner. “CFOs are navigating a complex, volatile...

Robust cybersecurity empowers working mothers in hybrid workplaces

As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, the conversation around workplace flexibility and empowerment is more critical than ever. However, Integrity360 cautions that, without a supportive and secure digital environment, the hybrid work models that empower many...

Intel chief responds to Trump’s call for his resignation

As US president Donald Trump calls for his head, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has declared his commitment to the company and the country. President Trump yesterday posted this message on his Truth Social platform: “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign,...

More challenges for HPE’s Juniper acquisition

HPE’s $14-billion acquisition of Juniper Networks might not be a done deal. A report in Fortune outlines how the acquisition – which has received Department of Justice (DoJ) approval – could be reviewed by a federal judge to determine if it is in the public interest....

Huawei SA opens applications for the 2025 Women in Tech training

Huawei South Africa has opened applications for the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme, set to take place from 27 to 29 August in Johannesburg. Now in its fourth year, this flagship programme is designed for women...

These are the top schools in the Samsung STEM finals

Samsung reveals the top 10 schools progressing to the finals of the 2025 Solve For Tomorrow (SFT) competition, a programme designed to inspire Learners to use Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to tackle real-world challenges. This year’s Top 10...

Comms upgrade for Joburg police, emergency services

Hytera Communications South Africa has partnered with the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to improve communication across South Africa’s largest city. These public safety agencies previously...

HPE unveils AI-driven security, advanced data protection

At Black Hat USA this week, HPE announced an expansion of its cybersecurity, resiliency and compliance solutions that takes a multi-layered approach to protect enterprises through data, network and system security. HPE is advancing network security with a new SASE...

AI in Africa to top $16,5bn by 2030

Artificial intelligence (AI) – if deployed responsibly and inclusively – can unlock transformative outcomes across Africa’s major industries including agriculture, healthcare, education, energy, and finance, according to Mastercard. The company’s latest white paper -...

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Exclusive Networks Africa signs up HCLSoftware

Exclusive Networks Africa has secured an agreement with HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, which will see the global trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure add the HCLBigFix endpoint management platform to its existing...

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Payroll services make and break the relationships between companies and their employees. No matter how good the culture or friendly the environment is, nothing sours employee moods like being paid late or less than expected. Inadequate systems, lack of planning &...

The power of unified cloud protection

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Resignation season a good time to shift new paradigm

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Verification Analyst – BBBEE – Remote Remote

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Senior Back-End Software Developer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgriTech start-up with offices in Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to help build a robust and scalable SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. They are looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented developer who thrives...

Senior IT Security Specialist

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior IT Security Specialist To actively protect the organizations information technology assets and infrastructure from external or internal threats and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory...

IT Senior Security Engineer

Be the shield-drive advanced cyber defence in a global, fast-paced environment. Is this you? You're highly organised, analytical, and thrive in complex environments. You have a passion for cybersecurity and emerging threats, with a curious mindset that fuels your love...

Senior Front-End Software Developer – JHB

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an AgriTech start-up with offices in Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to help build a high-quality SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. They are looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented developer who thrives on...

Senior IT Security Specialist – Remote Remote

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Senior IT Security Specialist To actively protect the organizations information technology assets and infrastructure from external or internal threats and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory...

IT Senior Security Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Be the shield-drive advanced cyber defence in a global, fast-paced environment. Is this you? You're highly organised, analytical, and thrive in complex environments. You have a passion for cybersecurity and emerging threats, with a curious mindset that fuels your love...

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