Do you need up-to-date data protection?
Data is an organisation's most critical, strategic and competitive asset. In order for businesses to remain successful, in it imperative that they protect their data. However, thanks to the proliferation of data-generating devices and technologies such as...
NordVPN debuts proxy extension for Firefox
As VPNs are growing in popularity, many providers are launching user-friendly features and extensions to make more tools accessible to anyone willing to protect their online privacy. NordVPN has just launched another digital security tool: a proxy extension for...
Kaspersky Lab presents online security training
Kaspersky Lab research shows that 44% of businesses in South Africa admit that they don't know enough about the IT security threats targeting them, and it comes as no surprise that they are concerned about becoming cyberattack victims as a result. To help IT teams...
Bad patch management keeps old exploits in vogue
As much as cybercriminals continue to continue to refine and expand their ways of attacking data and devices, they are also digging into their bags of tried and trusted tricks. Richard Broeke, an IT security specialist and GM at leading managed IT security provider,...
Get smarter with security
When it comes to perimeter protection and security, gone are the days when the cheapest solution would be acceptable. Times have changed and businesses need to keep up to date to protect their valuable assets and people, writes Laurence Smith, executive at Graphic...
How ethical hacking can prevent fraud
Those of us who work in risk management spend a large portion of our time in a theoretical world, writes Rudi Dicks, senior consultant at BDO Cyber and Forensics Lab. However, from time to time it becomes necessary to do a practical test to see if the controls we've...
Nokia security software taps automation, analytics
Nokia has announced its next-generation NetGuard Security Management Centre software, designed to bolster service providers' ability to proactively detect, predict and combat the growing threat from ransomware and other types of malware. The volume, velocity and...
Biometric authentication and its use in banking
As the line between our digital and physical identities becomes more and more blurred, biometric identification and authentication are rapidly changing how we can potentially engage and interact with our banks both in terms of convenience and security. With Gemalto's...
Cybersecurity is a strategic issue
As organisations embark on their digital transformation journeys, they are seeking to tap new business opportunities, improve operational efficiencies, and deliver better services to customers, writes Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa at Fortinet....
Spammers cash in on Blockchain
While cryptocurrency holders search for new investment opportunities and ways to increase their savings, and enthusiasts look to learn more about the benefits of going cashless, malicious users are also looking for ways to capitalise on the popularity of the...
Hidden dangers for children on the Internet
Although the Internet is an incredible place for children to learn, play games and experience new things, it exposes them to a world of risks. Chat rooms, IMs, gaming and social media sites can also put them in danger, from exposing them to predators and inappropriate...
Encryption is like beer goggles
Encryption has become key to protecting the privacy of electronic communication -- and for certain transactions, encryption is a legal requirement -- but it's a bit like beer goggles; it makes everything look a lot rosier than it is. With between 50% and 70% of online...