Insiders are the biggest security threat

May 20, 2015

Businesses are under siege. While security has been a constant concern for companies since they started using the Internet to connect to the outside world, today’s proliferation of connected devices, distributed networks and increasingly militant cybercriminals has...

WhatsApp voice calling a threat to MNOs

Apr 7, 2015

The recent introduction of the voice calling feature on WhatsApp will change the focus of mobile network operators (MNOs). As an over-the-top (OTT) service provider, WhatsApp has the financial, technical and social clout of Facebook supporting it, as well as a significant user base. MNOs have anticipated this step change in the telecommunications industry whereby voice revenues are challenged and ultimately replaced by data-based services.

Availability gap threatens business

Aug 8, 2014

Most existing backup solutions are failing to give businesses the data protection they need, says Warren Olivier of Veeam, creating an “availability gap” between business requirements and IT performance. “It’s no longer unusual for customers or employees to need...

eBay users’ details are under threat

May 22, 2014

eBay is asking its users to change their passwords because of a cyber-attack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data. The company says it has no evidence of the compromise resulting in unauthorised activity for eBay...

Thermal imaging as a method of security

Apr 30, 2014

The use of thermal imaging cameras for surveillance has increased significantly over the last three to five years as pricing has dropped. The benefits are significant, whether used to augment or replace traditional CCTV systems. This is driving organisations’ across...