NTT Data, Palo Alto Networks enhance private 5G security
NTT Data has announced a new managed security service powered by Palo Alto Networks to enhance private 5G security in industrial and operational technology (OT) environments. Delivered as a turnkey managed service, the innovative offering provides enterprises with a...
How to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 paints a grim picture of an increasingly complex and volatile digital world. Paul Stuttard, CEO of Duxbury Networking Cape Town South African businesses must take note, as cyber risks are no longer isolated...
How each generation can stay safe as scams proliferate
In recent years, scams have surged to alarming levels, becoming a significant concern for nearly every South African, writes Yash Pillay, sales engineer at Trend Micro. The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) reported a staggering 32% increase in fraud...
Impact and implications of video analytics on business security
Video analytics has revolutionised how businesses and organisations approach security, writes Martin Viljoen, IT manager at Canon South Africa. The global market is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade as new technological developments allow for...
Don’t get scammed on financial services
As 2025 has set in and South Africans find their feet after ‘Januworry’, financial scams remain a threat. The 2024 Identity Fraud Report noted fraud rates in South Africa soared by more than 300%. In fact, in the first half of 2024, nearly 5% of all attempted digital...
Security myths that could sink your business
Despite growing awareness of cybersecurity risks, misconceptions persist that could lead your business astray in 2025. By Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director at Nclose, examines the most common myths and how organisations can debunk them in...
The AI revolution is here: but are we secure?
South African businesses are sprinting to embrace generative AI, lured by its potential to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation, writes Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa. But here’s the stark reality: without a rock-solid cybersecurity...
Gen Zs, Alphas guilty of introducing cyber risks
With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generations have to digital safety is an important component of effective security cultures. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president:...
Overcoming legacy systems for public security
When considering cybersecurity and data protection in the public sector, it is essential to acknowledge that the government faces critical challenges navigating the regulatory framework for data privacy and compliance. By Sarthak Rohal, senior vice-president at In2IT...
Is AI a game-changer for cyberthreats in Africa?
As the African continent continues its digital transformation, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with AI emerging as a tool for more strategic and effective attacks - including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) strikes. Bryan Hamman, regional...
The rise of autonomous data recovery
Escalating cyber threats and attacks constantly put businesses under pressure, increasingly prompting organisations to shift their mindsets towards ensuring continuous operations and thus avoiding downtime and revenue loss. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer...
From romance hoaxes to the Illuminati: how ‘Nigerian’ email scams have evolved
In 2024, Kaspersky researchers detected over 414 000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. These emails relied on messages that lured victims with enticing financial offers manipulating them into email exchanges which would ultimately be used to defraud them. The latest scams...