Information Security



A winning combination for modern cybersecurity
Issue 1 2025, Security Services & Risk Management
Companies are compelled to comply with legislative mandates and, more importantly, implement appropriate security measures for their customers and their most valuable asset – their data.

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The rise of autonomous data recovery
Issue 1 2025, Infrastructure
Escalating cyberthreats 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.

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Identity and authentication
SMART Access & Identity 2025, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Security Services & Risk Management
Identity authentication is a crucial aspect of both physical security and cybersecurity. SMART Security Solutions obtained insights into the topic and the latest developments from three companies.

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Stay safe while using AI assistants
Issue 1 2025, Kaspersky, News & Events, AI & Data Analytics
The new DeepSeek AI assistant has attracted a lot of attention, including the interest of cybercriminals. Kaspersky experts have detected scam activity related to it.

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AI-powered cyber threats drain security budgets
Issue 1 2025
Research shows that 60% of IT directors strongly agree that the Metaverse, AI and machine learning will drive more cyberattacks, while only one in three believe their organisation understands Web3 cyber risks.

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Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
Issue 1 2025
While threat actors continue to rely on many classic tactics that have existed for decades, FortiGuard Labs’ threat predictions for the coming year largely focus on cybercriminals embracing bigger, bolder, and—from their perspectives—better attacks.

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Can we really fight AI cybersecurity threats with more AI?
Issue 1 2025, Infrastructure
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals, the question of whether we can effectively combat AI threats with more AI is not just a technical inquiry but a pressing global concern

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From QR code to compromise
December 2024, News & Events
A new attack vector involves threat actors using fraudulent QR codes emailed in PDF attachments to bypass companies' phishing security measures by requiring users to scan the code with their mobile phones.

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Organisations fear AI-driven cyberattacks, but lack key defences
December 2024, Kaspersky, News & Events, Training & Education
A recent Kaspersky study reveals that businesses are increasingly worried about the growing use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks, with 56% of surveyed companies in South Africa reporting a rise in cyber incidents over the past year.

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Vodacom Business unveils new cybersecurity report
December 2024, IoT & Automation
Cybersecurity as an Imperative for Growth offers insights into the state of cybersecurity in South Africa, the importance of security frameworks in digital resilience and the latest attack methods adopted by cyberattackers.

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Smart surveillance and cyber resilience
December 2024, Axis Communications SA, Surveillance, Government and Parastatal (Industry), Facilities & Building Management
South Africa’s critical infrastructure sector has to step up its game regarding cybersecurity and the evolving risk landscape. The sector has become a prime target for cybercriminals on top of physical threat actors, and the consequences of an incident can be far-reaching.

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NIS2 compliance amplifies skills shortages and resource strain
November 2024, Security Services & Risk Management
A new Censuswide survey, commissioned by Veeam Software reveals the significant impact on businesses as they adapt to this key cybersecurity directive, with 95% of EMEA businesses siphoning other budgets to try and meet compliance deadline.

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Cybersecurity needs 4,7 million professionals
December 2024
Despite all the efforts organisations worldwide put into preventing cyberattacks, global cybercrime has snowballed to $9,2 trillion in 2024 and is expected to grow by another 70% to $15,6 trillion by the end of a decade.

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Autonomous healing systems are the future
December 2024, Infrastructure, AI & Data Analytics
Autonomous healing software, an emerging technology, is gaining traction for its potential to transform how organisations manage software maintenance, security, and system performance.

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Understanding South Africa’s Cybercrimes Act
December 2024, Security Services & Risk Management
The Cybercrimes Act No.19 of 2020 is a comprehensive legislative response to the evolving landscape of cyberthreats in South Africa. Its effectiveness, however, relies on enforcement, which relies on implementation, international cooperation, and collaboration between the public and private sectors.

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Dahua achieves international cybersecurity standards
November 2024, Dahua Technology South Africa, Surveillance
Dahua Technology has received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management Systems, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management Systems, and CSA STAR certifications.

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Know who’s spying on you
December 2024, Kaspersky, Products & Solutions
According to the latest State of Stalkerware report, 40% of the people surveyed worldwide stated they have experienced stalking or suspect they are being spied on. A solution for Android is now available.

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Penetration testing in 2024: Trends and predictions
October 2024, Technews Publishing
In the second article on penetration testing, Christo Coetzer, CEO of BlueVision ITM, states that the effectiveness of penetration tests has evolved over the past decade, adapting to the increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats.

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Fixing SA's cybersecurity: The CSIR's Cybersecurity Resilience Report
October 2024
Only half of SA's public sector organisations conduct daily cyberthreat checks, and two-thirds of cybersecurity roles remain unfilled. However, Performanta believes risk-based cybersecurity is changing the picture.

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What you need to know about pen testing
October 2024
BlueVision ITM believes penetration testing is a vital component of cybersecurity, and notes it goes beyond vulnerability scanning, including multi-step and multi-vector attack scenarios to find vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

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