How deepfakes and disinformation threaten business
Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked, writes Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...
Why kidnap and ransom insurance is important
Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is a rising global threat that affects individuals, families and businesses. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) annual crime statistics, kidnappings increased to 17 061 in 2023/24. Ryno de Kock, head of...
Saffers look to solar as tariffs increase
Eskom was recently granted a reduced tariff hike of 12,74% by Nersa, which takes effect today (1 April 2025). While this is a reprieve from what could have been a 36% tariff hike earlier this year, it still places significant strain on South African consumers and...
Cyber resilience matters now more than ever
South Africa is facing a particularly high prevalence of cyberattacks, emphasising the importance of prioritising cybersecurity in the region, writes Brett Skinner, business unit manager: cyber resilience at Datacentrix. The increasing sophistication of these...
The Broken Windows Theory for cybersecurity
Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There's a reason for that, and it's not just about aesthetics, writes Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4. The Broken Windows Theory,...
Cloud strategy could reduce risk, compliance challenges
Compliance and risk are critical factors impacting businesses today. Choosing a strong local cloud partner can position companies to reduce or even eliminate the many challenges posed by compliance and risk. By Lee Syse, director: product and GTM at Routed Governance,...
Continuous education key to securing business-critical data
Data is the lifeblood of any organisation - it drives decision-making, supports innovation, and ensures business continuity. By Aslam Tajbhai, head of solutions at DMP SA But with this reliance on digital solutions comes an increasing risk of cyberattacks, data...
African transport authorities could leverage network surveillance, digital solutions
Progress in smart city projects and the adoption of digital technologies offer significant potential in how Africa’s cities manage vehicle traffic. With transportation being such a critical function for economic and social activity, it is a challenge that authorities...
Cloud, outsourced DR build resilience for the future
In recent years, businesses in Africa have undergone a profound transformation in how they approach disaster recovery (DR) and data protection, writes Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault. There is a noticeable shift towards outsourcing DR services...
Why frequent cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments are vital
In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated and persistent. By Dillon Gray, chief operating officer at IPT Organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to multinational corporations, are...
Shaping data resilience strategies with AI, hybrid cloud
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations are under growing pressure to secure their operations against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, including those that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the success rate of attacks. By...
Insurance key to driving innovation and progress
Insurance touches just about every aspect of our lives. It can give us peace of mind; allow us to push the boundaries and provide security when something goes wrong. Justin Naylor, CEO at iTOO Special Risks, notes that a glance at the news headlines serves as a very...