Trust, verify, repeat: Source credibility will define the future of fraud prevention
Artificial intelligence is not just changing how fraud is committed, it is changing how trust is established. By Samenthrie Govender, regional manager: Gauteng at SW360 Today, fraudsters can use AI to generate convincing documents, create synthetic identities,...
There are risks in connecting private power to the grid
The national electricity grid has reached a level of physical stability worthy of praise. As it increasingly decentralises, its digital footprint is growing too. The task now is to keep it equally stable amidst mounting cyber threats to its physical infrastructure. By...
Risks posed by agentic AI must be confronted before benefits can be realised
Agentic AI adoption is moving faster than many organisations are prepared for, and while the technology promises major productivity gains, the risks need to be carefully weighed. Cliff de Wit, chief innovation officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), says businesses...
Identity recovery matters in cyber resilience
Traditionally, cyber recovery planning has been centred on data, systems and infrastructure, yet the one element that determines whether any recovery can actually begin is identity. By Shola Khosa, senior solutions architect at Data Management Professionals South...
From data breaches to director’s duties: connecting cyber and D&O liability
With the increasing prevalence of cyber breaches worldwide, it is essential for directors of companies to be aware of the personal liability risks they may face as a direct result of cyber breach. The regulatory environment places a heavy burden on directors which...
The risk at the edge of SA’s agriculture supply chain
Agriculture has become agritech. Over the past few years, technology has eased into everything from yield monitors to climate monitoring to soil sensors and irrigation, writes Lucas Molefe, cybersecurity expert at ESET Southern Africa. Precision agriculture practices,...
Unpacking the risks major event organisers must manage
The Comrades Marathon is one of South Africa’s most enduring symbols of resilience, with thousands of runners taking to the road each year in a display of grit and determination, while millions of spectators watch with pride. Yet the spectacle that unfolds on race day...
Navigating drone insurance in SA
South Africa’s aviation landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution, led by innovators in experimental aircraft, microlights, and drones. According to Industry ARC, South Africa’s small drone market is forecast to reach $369,53-million by 2030, at a CAGR of 22.4% over...
Human capital as a risk management strategy
In an increasingly complex risk landscape, businesses often focus on external threats like cybersecurity and supply chain vulnerabilities, writes Thembi Manyike, head of people experience at Santam. Yet some of the most dangerous risks facing South African...
When work moves out of the office, so does the risk
Rising fuel prices are reshaping how many South African businesses operate. As employers help their employees to make more of their budgets by spending less on fuel, many are allowing more remote work. But, with company-owned electronic assets increasingly being used...
When convenience becomes a backdoor: the hidden risk in your SaaS stack
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms and third-party applications form the backbone of productivity in any organisation. By: CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa of In2IT Technologies From finance and HR to marketing and operations, organisations...
When prevention fails: Recovery the new frontline in cybersecurity
For many companies, cybersecurity still revolves around prevention, but today these tools are only part of the security equation, writes Mohammed Pochee, cybersecurity product manager at Vox. Modern attacks now deliberately attack backup data. Insights from nearly 3...