Intelligent Enterprise Security
Ransomware attacks double in municipalities, healthcare, education
Barracuda Networks, provider of cloud-first security solutions, published its Fifth Annual Threat Spotlight on Ransomware. The new report looks at ransomware attack patterns that occurred between August 2022 and July...
Why modern-day phishing attacks continue to be successful across enterprises
Previous techniques like hover and poor grammar are no longer indicative of modern-day phishing attacks says Lance Spitzner at SANS Security Awareness, and urgency and pressure in the message are more indicative....
Expert advice for layering up your defences this World Password Day
The annual World Password Day raises awareness of the importance of having robust and resilient password hygiene practices in place. We hear from various industry experts who discuss best practices for password security....
What continued growth for Digital Transformation means for CIOs
Digital Transformation is the incorporation of computer-based technologies into an organisation’s solutions, processes, and strategies. Industry pundits look at how enterprises in the Middle East and Africa...
The changeable network security landscape
Network security is a vital capability that enables the business to evolve through digital innovation – an effective strategy with every organisation across multiple industries. Building a cyber resilient strategy is i...
Trends expected to develop in the cybersecurity space in 2022
2021 has been a year of widespread uncertainty across the globe, especially for those in the cybersecurity space as cybercriminals ramped up their attack methods, particularly targeting the healthcare sector. CISOs,...
Ransomware attacks double in municipalities, healthcare, education
Barracuda Networks, provider of cloud-first security solutions, published its Fifth Annual Threat Spotlight on Ransomware. The new report looks at ransomware attack patterns that occurred between August 2022 and July...
74% vulnerable to deepfakes finds survey in Mauritius, Egypt, Botswana, South...
In a recent survey undertaken by KnowBe4 across 800 employees aged 18-54 in Mauritius, Egypt, Botswana, South Africa and Kenya, 74% said that they had believed a communication via email or direct message, or a photo...
69% employees bypassed organisation’s cybersecurity in past 12 months finds G...
By 2025, nearly half of cybersecurity leaders will change jobs, 25% for different roles entirely due to multiple work-related stressors, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity professionals are facing unsustainable levels of s...
The foundation of secure hybrid work lies in Zero Trust
Kurt Goodall, Troye Technical Director, tells us IT departments must adopt a new security approach to protect a dynamic workforce. As more and more knowledge workers are opting for hybrid work models due to the...
Cybersecurity roadmap: Threats proliferate but best practice still works
Zeki Turedi, CTO EMEA, CrowdStrike, discusses the cybersecurity landscape in the months to come and why the way forward depends on your choice of partner, not technology. It’s safe to say that last year was u...
Simplifying security on the path to a multi-cloud future
CIOs and CISOs must shift their mindset from network-centric security to data-centric security in order to have visibility over their data, says Petko Stoyanov, Global Chief Technology Officer at Forcepoint. He...
iiDENTIFii helping reverse grey listing of South African banks by using...
In January 2025, the global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, will review its decision to greylist South Africa and interrogate the public and private sector measures to address its...
Dimension Data enables Western Cape Blood Service to overcome...
In the face of a devastating cyberattack that threatened the provision of life-saving care by the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS), technology partner Dimension Data stepped in to swiftly assist in the recovery...
Oriental Weavers rolls out SD-WAN for elevated customer service levels
Egypt-based Oriental Weavers one of the world’s largest carpet producers recently rolled out SD-WAN in record time for elevated customer service levels and reduced operating costs up to 80%. Ahmed Dawood, IT Director, O...
Building a digital ecosystem
Cell C launched its operations across South Africa in 2001, seven years after the launch of the two incumbents, Vodacom and MTN in 1994. Exceptional Quality is the pillar driving network excellence, born out of over 4...
Ninety One chooses Auth0 as foundation for Digital Transformation
Ninety One is a South Africa-based independent, active investment manager dedicated to delivering compelling outcomes for its clients, managing more than £119 billion (2.6 trillion rand) in assets. Recently it ...
School aids pupils’ learning with safe Internet access
St Dominic’s School for Girls secures its network, delivering safe Internet access to all staff and pupils-and a proactive approach to IT support. Harry van der Burgt, IT Manager, St Dominic’s School for Girls tells Int...
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