Navigating South Africa's cybersecurity regulations February 2024, Sophos, Infrastructure [Sponsored] Data privacy and compliance are not just buzzwords; they are essential components of a robust cybersecurity strategy that cannot be ignored. Understanding and adhering to local data protection laws and regulations becomes paramount.
AI augmentation in security software and the resistance to IT February 2024, Security Services & Risk Management The integration of AI technology into security software has been met with resistance. In this, the first in a series of two articles, Paul Meyer explores the challenges and obstacles that must be overcome to empower AI-enabled, human-centric decision-making.
Milestone Systems joins CVE programme February 2024, Milestone Systems, News & Events Milestone Systems has partnered with the Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) Programme as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), to assist the programme to find, describe, and catalogue known cybersecurity issues.
Access & identity expectations for 2024 SMART Access & Identity 2024, Technews Publishing, IDEMIA , ZKTeco, Gallagher, Salto Systems Africa, Regal Distributors SA, Reditron, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, AI & Data Analytics What does 2024 have in store for the access and identity industry? SMART Security Solutions asked several industry players for their brief thoughts on what they expect this year.
Prepare for cyber-physical attacks SMART Access & Identity 2024, Gallagher, Access Control & Identity Management As the security landscape continues to evolve, organisations must fortify their security solutions to embrace the changing needs of the security and technology industries. Nowhere is this more present than with regard to cybersecurity.
Zero Trust and user fatigue SMART Access & Identity 2024, Access Control & Identity Management Paul Meyer, Security Solutions Executive, iOCO OpenText, says implementing Zero Trust and enforcing it can create user fatigue, which only leads to carelessness and a couldn’t care attitude.
Passwordless, unphishable web browsers SMART Access & Identity 2024, Access Control & Identity Management Passkey technology is proving to be an easily deployed way to bring unphishable, biometric-based security to browsers; making identification and authentication much more secure and reliable for all parties.
Creating a cybersecurity strategy in a world where threats never sleep January 2024, Infrastructure [Sponsored Content] The boom of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and the chaos that surrounded the sudden shift to work-from-home models in 2020 kick-started the age of cybercrime. In that period, incidents rose by 600%, affecting every industry and showing no signs of slowing down.
Practical guide to protect data privacy January 2024, Training & Education The Data Privacy Toolkit, reflecting the evolving landscape of data privacy, includes guidelines and recommendations to safeguard sensitive information crucial for protecting sensitive information from malicious actors.
Exclusive Networks Africa partners with HCLSoftware January 2024, News & Events Exclusive Networks Africa has secured an agreement with HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, which will see the cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure add the HCLBigFix endpoint management platform to its existing cybersecurity offering.
Dark web market trends January 2024 Kaspersky anticipates new challenges in 2024, including a heightened presence of crypto-drainer services, increased promotion of fraudulent websites through search advertising, and a rise in malicious 'loaders'.
Obscure Technologies spotlights Africa’s growth potential January 2024, Editor's Choice Economic growth is accompanied by increased awareness of evolving cyber threats, leading to proactive investment in cybersecurity measures. Protecting critical infrastructure, businesses, and individuals from cyberattacks is a paramount goal.
Key considerations for a secure and effective MSSP partnership January 2024 Achieving sustainable value from a managed security service provider relies on several critical factors, each contributing to a robust and effective partnership that best fits each company.
Armata unpacks the benefits of outsourcing security operations January 2024 To the backdrop of cyber threats increasing every year, accompanied by a severe skills shortage in the tech industry broadly, and cybersecurity more specifically, many businesses are looking for the best ways to manage their security operations.
Cyberattacks the #1 cause of business outages January 2024, Editor's Choice, Infrastructure The latest survey by Veeam Software shows that 92% of organizations will increase their spending on data protection by 2024 to achieve cyber resilience due to continued threats of ransomware and cyberattacks.
Eleven percent of companies in SA suffered malicious actions by staff January 2024, News & Events Cyber incidents caused by the human factor are usually attributed to occasional employee errors, but a more important element often overlooked is deliberate malicious behaviour by staff.
Time is of the essence Issue 8 2023 Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common. Yet, many individuals and organisations still lack a clear understanding of how these attacks occur and what can be done to secure their data.
All aspects of data protection Issue 8 2023, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Infrastructure, AI & Data Analytics SMART Security Solutions spoke to Kate Mollett, Senior Director, Commvault Africa, about the company and its evolution from a backup specialist to a full data protection specialist, as well as the latest announcements from the company.
The song remains the same Issue 8 2023, Sophos Sophos report found that telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks.
How hackers exploit our vulnerabilities Issue 7 2023, Security Services & Risk Management Distractions, multi-tasking, and emotional responses increase individuals’ vulnerability to social engineering, manipulation, and various forms of digital attacks; 74% of all data breaches included a human element.
