SA could strengthen its national cyber security strategy
The recent drafting of South Africa’s national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is a significant milestone for the nation. By Mandy Duncan, country manager for HPE Aruba Networking South...
How scammers try to fool you
Fraudsters and scammers continue the prowl, more sophisticated than ever, as they rely on psychological tactics to put a dent in your personal finances. Every South African is at risk of falling victim because many times people don't see themselves as possible targets...
Face biometrics the first line of defence against identity fraud
Identity fraud continues to rise in South Africa. According to fraud statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS), impersonation fraud increased by a staggering 356% from April 2022 to April 2023. As the two-pot pension system came into play...
Skills to combat threat-laden landscape in short supply
South African organisations are at risk. As cyber threats escalate in frequency and sophistication, new research reveals an alarmingly high rate of security incidents over the past year, with experts pointing to a lack of awareness and qualified professionals as key...
Print smart, stay secure
Businesses face an ever-increasing array of security challenges today and as they adopt new technologies to stay competitive, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. Printers, often overlooked in cybersecurity strategies, are particularly...
Security in a rapidly-changing landscape
Allianz Commercial South Africa, in partnership with Cox Yeats hosted a hybrid panel discussion that brought together industry experts to delve into the pressing issue of cybercrime. The panel discussion, moderated by Mongezi Mpahlwa, partner at Cox Yeats, included...
Kaspersky helps to develop ISO/IEC standard for IoT devices
From smart watches and digital assistants to connected cars, web-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices and technologies are transforming daily life and industry. Kaspersky experts are contributing to the development of a new International Organisation for...
Leverage AI for resilience in data security
As the digital world races forward, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become crucial tools for organisations to safeguard their data. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault The reality is that bad actors are leveraging the...
Address mining challenges by digging into cyber risks beyond IT
Despite the mining industry's operational technology (OT) systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations. By Iniel Dreyer, MD of Data...
Data breaches and their fallout for SA enterprises and consumers
Data breaches are a chronic and growing menace for South African enterprises and consumers. Interconnected systems mean data breaches have become widespread threats, affecting millions. As businesses transition to digital platforms to improve efficiency and customer...
Cybereason launches SDR Data Ramp Program
Cybereason has launched it SDR Data Ramp Program with Observe, allowing new customers of Cybereason's Next Gen SIEM Detection & Response (SDR) product to send up to 1TB of log data per day free for the first 90 days, enabling in-depth analysis and extraction of...
If you’re kidnapped, what happens to financial losses
According to media reports there has been a significant increase in kidnappings in South Africa, where criminal syndicates have targeted South African entrepreneurs. The banking division of the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) has received some complaints...