Ignoring risk is not an option
Few business leaders are oblivious to the proliferation of cyber crime, particularly in light of high profile events such as Petya and WannaCry. But awareness does not always result in action, particularly when budget and skills constraints hamper large-scale...
Reaching today’s CISOs
Information security is top of mind for most businesses today. Not only to they have to worry about increasingly sophisticated and motivated hackers, they have to worry about their own staff, and data loss through either carelessness or malice. Should a security event...
Be proactive against fraud and corruption
Organisations are not immune to the devastating consequences of fraud and corruption. Nowadays, organisations are under threat from a host of risks including procurement fraud and cybercrime. Zaakir Mohamed, director in the dispute resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker...
On World Backup Day, prevent data loss
World Backup Day, celebrated annually on31 March, is a reminder of the importance of taking effective measures that can make all the difference when a data loss incident strikes. It is also a good time to pause and reflect on the rising tide of threats that...
How we approach business risk needs to change
By Faith Ngwenya, technical executive at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) "We need to recreate the traditional risk management process entirely if we are to sufficiently break down silos and become truly fluid," our institute's western...
Rise of the robots adds new risks
Chatbots, autonomous vehicles, and connected machines in digital factories foreshadow what the future will look like: the widespread implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) applications brings many advantages for businesses such as increased efficiencies, fewer...
Cyber risk and the challenge for directors
The jump in cyber attacks is challenging how boards approach risk management and their readiness to handle emerging threats, says WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD) and Marsh & McLennan Companies' Global Risk Center new joint report, "Cyber Risk Management Response and...
Pharma firms ramp up security spend
Pharmaceutical companies require efficient technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, artificial intelligence and big data to manage information that is vital to the development and production of successful drugs. As a result, pharmaceutical firms...
Insuring our digital lives
The world of interconnected devices known as the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to go mass market, with the smart devices market already worth tens of billions of Dollars annually. However, many consumers are rightfully concerned about how secure these devices...
The future of self-driving cars
The introduction of self-driving cars looks set to change the way people commute in the very near future. Although some motorists might be feeling trepidation about the prospect of handing over control to a fully automated machine, many around the world are excited...
Cartrack grows global subscribers
Cartrack has announced growth of more than 85 000 subscribers since 1 September 2017 to more than 750 000 subscribers globally, at a year-on-year subscriber growth to date of about 25%. Cartrack's Global CEO, Zak Calisto, attributes this growth to Cartrack's...
Choosing the right cyber insurance provider
The slew of large-scale data breaches and cyber attacks have highlighted the need for organisations of all types to protect themselves against these risks. Cyber insurance is an effective way of mitigating these risks, particularly if you consider that the average...