Securing the software-defined data centre
The term “digital transformation” is on every CIO’s lips today, and a large part of this transformation, is the move to a software-defined data centre (SDDC). “The SDDC is the IT infrastructure of tomorrow,” says Lutz Blaeser, MD of Intact Software Distribution. “For...
Technology is useful against procurement fraud
The integrity of state expenditure at all levels of governance has come under increasingly heavy fire from South African citizens over the past few years, as the press has reported on the growing incidence of conflict of interest in public procurement. In August 2016,...
Metasys delivers new graphics, enhanced security
The new Metasys 8.1 building automation system from Johnson Controls delivers new graphics, enhanced security and other features to mitigate risk, reduce cost and maximise investments. Optimised for mobility, the system’s easy-to-use interface employs new...
One Channel Namibia warns of security gap
Ransomware has emerged as the most serious malware threat of the 21st century, with criminals projected to extort billions from their victims in 2017. Acronis partner One Channel Namibia warns that with the help of a hard-drive-encrypting virus, cyber criminals force...
More threats for IP access control
When it comes to security, everything has moved to IP, from access control to CCTV systems. Organisations are actively leveraging the advantages - like integration, advanced features and greater intelligence - that digital technologies bring. As technology costs...
Kaspersky takes aim at targeted threats in SA
Kaspersky Lab is launching the renewed Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack Platform, a solution to detect advanced threats and targeted attacks for enterprises, in South Africa. The platform blends advanced machine learning algorithms, actionable worldwide threat...
Genetec announces Security Center 5.6
Genetec, a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, has announced general availability of its unified security platform Security Center 5.6. Key enhancements include additional cybersecurity measures, a new HTML5-based web client,...
Securing the cloud
Worldwide, the cloud services market is expected to soar. Alongside this, businesses are slowly getting used to the idea of hybrid cloud adoption, although Gartner estimates it is around five years from going mainstream. "Still, Gartner predicts the demand for hybrid...
Advanced application security at the centre of the digital economy
The World Economic Forum earlier this year shone a bright light on the future of the so-called 'digital economy'. Interestingly, panel discussions very quickly shifted from this theme, into the realm of cyber-security - and just how we'll stay safe and secure as we...
The threats keep rolling in …
J2 Software launched its Cyber Security Centre just over three months ago and the company reports on the success of the venture in the midst of a cyber crime onslaught. J2 Software MD John Mc Loughlin says it has been a busy time for all involved. "The J2 team have...
Information security must be automated
Security must be automated and integrated to keep up with the fast-changing, ever-growing risk of cybercrime, says Fortinet. Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa at Fortinet, says global cyber-attacks have become highly sophisticated and increasingly...
Sophos boosts server protection
Sophos has announced that its next-generation anti-ransomware CryptoGuard technology is now available with its Sophos Server Protection products. With this optimisation, Sophos Server Protection now has signature-less detection capabilities to combat ransomware -...