Why zero trust helps unlock security resilience
Speaking to many CISOs, it's clear that many security executives view zero trust as a journey that can be difficult to start, and one that even makes identifying successful outcomes a challenge. Simultaneously, the topic of security resilience has risen up the C-level...
Ensuring security in the AI gold rush
The business world has also been caught up in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) fever, with discussions taking place in boardrooms and C-suites about how to leverage AI tools. By Kate Mollett, senior director of Commvault Africa Employees in many companies are...
The critical role of AI in safeguarding the digital realm
The rapid growth of data and technology infrastructures in our digital era has opened us up to the possibility of sophisticated cybersecurity threats. However, amidst these challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) offers a glimmer of hope by providing advanced tools...
Zero trust: a paradigm shift in cybersecurity
In today's digital landscape, organisations face a constant barrage of cyber threats. Traditional perimeter-based security measures are no longer sufficient in safeguarding sensitive data and critical assets. As businesses continue to evolve and adopt cloud-based...
Cybersecurity has a massive skills shortage – and it’s worse in SA
As economies around the globe embrace digital transformation, a massive cybersecurity skills gap has emerged. In fact, a report released late last year suggests that an additional 3,4-million people need to be trained in cybersecurity and then hired to have any hope...
Social engineering attacks to the fore this tax season
As South Africans start to file their tax returns from 7 July, cybercriminals are getting ready too. By Aamir Lakhani, senior security strategist at Fortinet Tax-return time is open season for cybercrime, and it's likely to be worse this year because so many people...
Organisations turn to Zero Trust to modernise cybersecurity programmes
Organisations are turning to Zero Trust to modernise their cybersecurity programmes and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. But determining where to start, the capabilities to prioritise and the actions needed to progress towards maturity can be complicated....
Security-first culture builds a cyber-resilient future
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever before. With advances in technology and the growing sophistication of attackers, human-targeted attacks have become increasingly prevalent. By Sarthak Rohal,...
All firewalls are created equal – but they don’t stay that way
Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is today. Attacks by cybercriminals are more powerful and sophisticated than ever, and they are targeting at a wider range of businesses than ever before. In fact, South Africa has the highest number of ransomware...
Why you need a fresh approach to cloud security in 2023
In its latest annual security report, Check Point Software reflects on what has been a volatile twelve months in the cybersecurity sector. The threat landscape is more complex than ever before, and risks remain at an all-time high. In this article, Eli Smadja,...
Global cyber security skills gap an opportunity for young South Africans
Imagine a career that offers you high earnings, global opportunities, and constant challenges. A career that is in high demand and will never go out of style. A career that can make a difference by protecting people and businesses from cyber threats. Doros...
AI and cybersecurity: opportunities and risks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the cybersecurity landscape, changing the way businesses can detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats and offering a more robust and proactive approach to cybersecurity. By Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect...