Datacentrix revamps security operations centre
Datacentrix has launched its overhauled security operations centre (SOC), unveiling an intelligent service that provides actionable information to help organisations respond to attacks faster and more efficiently. As they adopt newer technologies - including cloud,...
The evolution of DDoS
Today, hackers are using DDoS as a means to an end, a smokescreen hiding a much more damaging, malicious intent that could see sensitive business data compromised, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks Despite the ever-changing arsenal of today's...
Cybersecurity skills gap is a danger to businesses
The number of cyber attacks being carried out globally is continuously growing, and has seen significant acceleration in the last five years, writes Mark McCallum, chief technology officer of Orange Business Services. A recent study by PwC found that the number of...
Remote monitoring , management key for cloud security
In today's digital world internet connected devices have become a part of every aspect of our lives, and as this digital transformation continues, it is imperative that businesses understand the complexities that come with it. To address this situation, Panda Security...
FLIR Ariel II camera range available from GIT
Graphic Image Technologies has announced the local availability of FLIR's latest Full HD cameras, the Ariel II range. A solid technology update, this range of IP surveillance cameras now deliver full HD 1080p resolution with evidentiary class capabilities. The new...
Protect yourself from phishing attacks
There has been a notable rise of phishing attacks - a widespread problem, posing a huge risk to individuals and organisations. It is something we all need to be aware of, as these types of attacks are not going to go away anytime soon, says Steve Flynn, director of...
Fortinet issues advice for the safe use of Smart
Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, dispensed advice for users of smart locks, which are finding broader and more numerous applications across Asia Pacific. The lock and key were created about 4 000 years ago, when human beings...
Enhanced user experience with Lumidigm
HID Global has announced enhancements to its Lumidigm V-Series biometrics solutions. The company has added features that further improve accuracy and interoperable image transfer of its V-Series product line while quadrupling the image capture speed of the embedded...
Threat intelligence: is it all about the packets?
Full Packet Capture (FPC). Those three little words are enough to make most security analysts salivate at the prospect of finding and detecting attacks. According to David Gray, practice consultant at RSA, The Security Division of EMC, back in the days before anyone...
Users’ privacy under Kaspersky protection
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of the new version of its flagship security solution, Kaspersky Internet Security - multi-device in South Africa, which provides users with additional opportunities to manage their Internet protection and to ensure the...
Surveillance in a box makes security affordable
Loss within the retail sector due to theft and shoplifting is a widely understood challenge. Until recently the cost of investing in an IP video surveillance solution was prohibitive, leaving many smaller retailers at risk of immense losses. Marc van Jaarsveldt,...
New-generation hackers target the gaming industry
Hackers love a crowd. That's true when it comes to social media networks, government system websites, financial institutions, retailers, and, based on recent headlines, gaming sites too. For an industry that is projected to be worth about R1.4 trillion in 2016, gaming...