Tips for detecting hidden spy cameras when travelling
The use of secret cameras to spy on guests in rented accommodation has recently made the headlines, but to the security industry such tactics are nothing new. Surveillance devices can be used to target travelling businesspeople, politicians, activists, and...
Trend Micro launches local cloud app security services
Trend Micro Southern Africa has launched of its Trend Micro Cloud App Security point of presence designed to provide customers added security and protection of their Microsoft Office 365 environments. With Trend Micro Cloud App Security, local customers can now fully...
Vodacom secures customers with BlackFog
Vodacom Business has partnered with BlackFog to provide cybersecurity and privacy solutions it's more than 43-million customers. With 2017 research reporting that over 95% of African businesses are operating below what is known as the 'cyber-security poverty line',...
Arcserve unveils new unified data protection solution
Arcserve showcased its new version of Arcserve Unified Data Protection (UDP), at Nutanix's annual .NEXT Americas conference held earlier this month in California. Arcserve UDP is powered by heterogeneous, image-based technology designed to remove the multiple points...
Lessons learned from the latest WhatsApp hack
We were once again reminded that mobile devices, the one thing most of us never leave home without, are vulnerable to attacks. And once again, private individuals were attacked. Cyber security vendor Check Point unpacks the latest attacks and draws some conclusions....
Vox launches customised firewall service for SMEs
In light of the growing number of cyber threats facing modern organisations, integrated ICT and infrastructure provider Vox has announced the launch of a Managed Firewall Service aimed specifically at the country's small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies...
Preparing customers for new cyber security regulations is crucial
Organisations across the board are under pressure to secure their data, and act decisively and transparently should they suffer a security event. Slow responses to data breaches, translate into massive fines from regulators, and more damagingly, loss of reputation and...
Trend Micro delivers complete security solution’
Trend Micro has announced the availability of the industry's most complete security from a single solution protecting across cloud and container workloads. This has been achieved through newly-launched container security capabilities added to Trend Micro Deep Security...
Best practices for creating secure passwords
Passwords are like toothbrushes--you want to choose a good one, never share it, and replace it quarterly. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: SADC at Fortinet On2 May, we celebrated World Passport Day. The goal is to promote better cybersecurity hygiene by...
Kaspersky Lab adds blockchain business protection
Kaspersky Lab has launched new service packages designed for businesses working in the blockchain industry and crypto economy. Token offering (ICO/ STO) projects and cryptocurrency exchanges are now offered tailored services, such as Smart Contract Code Review,...
Kaspersky Lab, Anomali partner on first-hand threat intelligence
Kaspersky Threat Data Feeds are now integrated with the Anomali Threat Platform. Thanks to this partnership, organisations can leverage constantly updated, contextual and actionable Threat Intelligence from Kaspersky Lab to enrich their insight about the global...
World Password Day a reminder to review defenses
Yesterday was World Password Day, a day to reflect on just how vulnerable a poor password can leave you. As more and more of the processes and tools we use in our everyday lives shift to the online world, the number of passwords we need to create and remember...