There is more to cyber risk than security
Risk experts hold no doubts: the changes technology is bringing to businesses has far-reaching consequences. But the conversation is still split between two poles, those of business and technology. It's more convenient and seems to simplify the issue. But that is not...
Kaspersky CyberTrace streamlines threat intelligence flows
With the number of available threat intelligence sources continuing to grow, a third of CISOs feel under pressure as they cannot consume cybercrime intelligence easily or effectively. To help large companies overcome this challenge, Kaspersky Lab has launched...
How professional investigations have changed
Thirty years ago, South Africa's professional landscape looked completely different to what it is today. The investigations industry has been revolutionised by the advent of auditing firms which conduct internal investigations, and innovative technology that both...
The problem with ageing infrastructure
Outdated IT infrastructure can pose massive problems for businesses. The reality is that many businesses still rely on ageing hardware and outdated software and find it harder to keep up with the swift changes in technology. Another problem with ageing IT...
Supply chain interdependencies demand robust strategies
Business interruption insurance is critical to keep the revenue generating ability of a business intact following an insured event such as a fire, flood or other catastrophic circumstance that can torpedo the financial health of an enterprise. Yet despite its...
Risk, security teams must work together
Businesses across the board are facing an unprecedented range of cyber risks that could have catastrophic consequences. Moreover, there is no 'silver bullet' solution. The common maxim today is that a determined enough attacker will eventually get in. There's also the...
Is digital transformation making us more vulnerable?
Although some organisations still feel that by digitising their businesses, they will be exposing themselves to cyber threats, on the contrary, one of the biggest benefits that forward-thinking organisations are reaping from their digital transformation initiatives,...
A continuous approach to Privileged Access Management
When we think of insider threats, the image that comes to mind is often that of a disgruntled employees looking to cause damage to an organisation. However, these threats are caused by honest mistakes more often than not, says Byron Davel, Product Manager at Credence...
Keep your business safe over the festive season
Businesses that are planning to shut down over the festive period should take precautionary measures to ensure their premises are safe and secure at all times. According to Malesela Maupa, head of insurer relationships at FNB Insurance Brokers, statistics show that...
Financial plans should be living documents
South African businesses have had to negotiate a volatile economic environment over the past 12 months. From escalating petrol prices and the state capture scandal, to credit-rating downgrades and reduced consumer spending, it hasn't been an easy ride for many. While...
DEHN Africa helps to mitigate risk
Thatched roofs are beautiful in the eyes of many, and are an aesthetically pleasing option for game lodges and other buildings looking to cultivate a rural or 'countryside' look and feel, but they require significant maintenance, including protective measures against...
Biometrics has a stake in the war on ID fraud
Identity fraud remains one of the most prominent cybercrime threats of modern society today. Global research notes that on average businesses loose over $200-billion every year - while consumers lose more than $16-billion due to identity fraud. In South Africa,...