Property owners must protect against cyberthreats
As property owners increasingly look to invest in technologically smart buildings, they should give equal consideration to the cyber security risks attached to advances in property management. In South Africa there is a growing trend towards increasingly intelligent...
The science of securing cyber skills
Urgent measures need to be taken to bridge the rapidly increasing cybersecurity skills gap, says Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. A recent scientific report found that our memories simultaneously generate two forms of personal experience. The...
NEC/XON launches integrated physical and cyber security
XON and NEC's sixth annual summit in Cape Town just ahead of AfricaCom saw the launch of the joint Cyber Defence Operation Centre (CDOC), the only such facility from a single service provider in Africa that offers end-to-end physical and cyber defence services, with...
What to do if you’ve been compromised
The personal details of millions of South Africans were recently leaked in the Deeds Data Breach -- including ID numbers, contact details, addresses, and income estimates. This has opened up the majority of South Africans to identity theft risk, which could ultimately...
Blockchain could end identity theft
Somebody could be using your personal information right now to commit fraud. The scary thing is, you wouldn't know until it was too late -- maybe you get a credit card bill running into the thousands or an exorbitant cellphone account for a number you don't own,...
Sophos XG Firewall improves network visibility
Sophos has announced the latest version of its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall that delivers a breakthrough in network traffic visibility. Using Synchronised Security to obtain information from the endpoint, XG Firewall can identify, classify and allow the control...
Small businesses still cybercrime targets
We've seen a great deal of threats highlighted this year, as well as information leaks, IoT botnets and some very evasive ransomware. One could argue that strains of malware are evolving and cyber criminals are becoming bolder. Ransomware is particularly rife and...
Ways to fight ransomware
Today, there's a good chance you know of either an individual or a company who has fallen victim to ransomware. In fact, unless you have been living in the Amazon jungle with no connectivity, you will have heard of the simple, yet terrifying concept of ransomware....
Tips for software cybersecurity
Protecting sensitive client information has never been more important, as data breaches and hacks become more prevalent. The heated commentary on South Africa's Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, the petition against it and the increased risk of global cyberattacks...
Kaspersky, Marsh offer cybersecurity audits
Kaspersky Lab and Marsh -- a global leader in insurance broking and risk management - have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the insurance of industrial organisations. The first step of the collaboration will involve collaboration in the field of...
XON, NEC Africa deliver integrated defence centre
XON and NEC Africa will launch their joint Cyber Defence Operation Centre (CDOC), the only such facility from a single service provider in Africa that offers end-to-end physical and cyber defence services, with all the underlying IT infrastructure necessary for a...
How to protect your data
South Africa has just been hit by the worst data breach in its history. The personal information of more than 30-million South Africans - more than half of the total population - has leaked online, potentially causing identity theft for each one of the affected...