The rise of the shadow employee
Imagine a marketing manager who left a company six months ago, taking their personal laptop with them. On it, unbeknownst to anyone, was a cached login to a shared cloud drive containing sensitive client proposals and campaign strategies – access that was simply...
Women aren’t just joining the cybersecurity industry, they’re redefining it
On 9 August, South Africa honours the women who, in 1956, marched in solidarity against injustice: 20 000 strong, united by courage and determination. Nearly seventy years later, their spirit endures, inspiring women in every sphere of life. By Jaya Khatri, HR...
Trend Micro, Google Cloud advance AI-driven security
Trend Micro has announced the expansion of its strategic alliance with Google Cloud, bringing together cybersecurity expertise and cloud innovation to secure the connected world through a multi-cloud, AI-first environment, supporting sovereignty requirements,...
An enterprise security perspective on skipping software updates
Is the humble software update the unsung hero of modern enterprise security? It certainly doesn’t get the attention it deserves. By Valencia Karageorgiades, Technology Architect at SAP Africa Modern security teams are consumed with identity and access management,...
Cybersecurity training is the smartest investment you can make
In an age where data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams are daily threats, businesses can no longer afford to view cybersecurity training as a checkbox exercise. Instead, it should be regarded as a strategic investment with measurable returns. But how...
As quantum cybersecurity threats loom, go back to basics
Despite the escalating sophistication of AI-generated threats and the looming specter of quantum computing capable of shattering current encryption, the organisations staying ahead of the curve are those getting the fundamentals of cybersecurity hygiene right. By...
Top quantum computing risks
Kaspersky is addressing one of the most debatable technological challenges of the coming decade: the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on digital security. In this context, experts have identified the main quantum threats that demand immediate action...
NetScout expands automated threat detection and response
NetScout Systems has announced Adaptive Threat Analytics, a new enhancement to its Omnis Cyber Intelligence Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution, designed to improve incident response and reduce risk. Adaptive Threat Analytics enables security teams to...
What’s your cyber game plan?
Cybersecurity is a topic every business leader is concerned about, yet many aren’t fully involved in the process; after all the IT department should be handling it right? But cybersecurity is also a leadership issue, not just a technical one. There is a difference...
Ransomware isn’t going away but you can stay ahead
Ransomware continues to be one of the most disruptive and costly threats facing organisations today, writes By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager: managed security services at Galix. With attacks capable of halting operations, damaging brand reputations, and draining...
AI demands a new playbook for security
There’s a growing unease in boardrooms, data centres, and cabinet offices across South Africa. It’s not just about economic headwinds or political uncertainty it’s about something quieter, more technical, and yet just as dangerous: the rising tide of cyber threats. By...
Exabeam Nova delivers cybersecurity strategy agent
Exabeam has announced a major expansion of its integrated multi-agent AI system Exabeam Nova that now equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine and boardroom communication tool. The Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent is the industry’s first AI...