Critical infrastructure blackouts and cyber threats Issue 1 2023, News Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has published its 12th annual survey of key business risks around the world; in South Africa, specifically; critical infrastructure blackouts and cyber incidents are top threats, as an energy crisis and natural catastrophe risks rise.
Employee screening trends Issue 8 2022, iFacts Criminal record checks still the most popular background check conducted around the world, but global employee screening trends are changing according to iFacts.
South African business readies for a journey to the cloud Issue 8 2022 There is an increasing demand for cloud services in the country, driven by the need to use advanced technologies such as AI while also providing hybrid workers access to data, regardless of their location.
What to do in the face of growing ransomware attacks Issue 8 2022, Technews Publishing, Cyber Security Ransomware attacks are proliferating, with attackers becoming more sophisticated and aggressive, and often hitting the same victims more than once, in more than one way.
South Africa can accelerate its move to smart cities Issue 8 2022 What global smart city leaders have in common is that they have built on, and developed existing infrastructure, transforming it iteratively; South Africa is well positioned to adopt this approach.
Where does SA logistics stand as far as cybersecurity is concerned? Issue 8 2022, Logistics (Industry) Lesiba Sebola, director of information technology at Bidvest International Logistics, says it is paramount to safeguard IT infrastructure given how central it has become to operations.
The Deposita Protector 3000 d-s1 Issue 8 2022, Deposita The Protector 3000 d-s1, designed for medium-sized enterprises, improves the level of security at the business and helps optimise resources by streamlining cash-handling processes.
Top fraud trends to watch in 2023 Issue 8 2022, News Even though financial concerns remain a significant obstacle for companies in implementing new anti-fraud technologies, 60% of businesses expect an increase in their anti-fraud technology budgets in the next two years.
Be cautious when receiving deliveries at home Issue 8 2022, News, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Community reports of residents being held up at their gate when collecting fast food deliveries at home are once again surfacing.
Sasol ensures Zero Trust for SAP financials with bioLock Issue 8 2022, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Cyber Security Multi-factor authentication, including biometrics, for SAP Financials from realtime North America prevents financial compliance avoidance for Sasol.
Protecting yourself from DDoS attacks Issue 7 2022, Cyber Security A DDoS attack, when an attacker floods a server or network with Internet traffic to prevent users from accessing connected online services, can be costly in both earnings and reputation.
Crossing the chasm Issue 7 2022, Editor's Choice, News, Training & Education Industry reports suggest that in the next ten years, millions of jobs could go unfilled because there simply are not enough people to fill them.
Records in place now, not later Issue 7 2022, Editor's Choice It is important, after an incident, to have records in place as soon as possible. Too often the matter is left for the day when the company is going to court, or a disciplinary hearing is scheduled.
Considering cloud downtime insurance? Issue 7 2022, Arcserve Southern Africa, Cyber Security, IT infrastructure Byron Horn-Botha, business unit head, Arcserve Southern Africa, reveals three vital steps that you must consider to ensure business continuity before you buy insurance.
Real-world sustainability and innovation Issue 7 2022, Axis Communications SA Technology such as smart city surveillance systems, in combination with video analytics that use artificial intelligence to analyse, prioritise and make decisions, enables cities to use resources as efficiently and sustainably as possible.
The $600 000 question Issue 7 2022, Cyber Security, Financial (Industry) Usman Choudhary, chief product officer of VIPRE Security Group, advises companies to do the basics to protect themselves before looking for cyber insurance.
Axora launches Metals and Mining Innovation Forecast 2022/23 Issue 7 2022, IT infrastructure Miners making super-slow progress towards digital transformation despite universally designating it ‘critical to survival’, with cybersecurity one of the concerns hindering progress.
Putting safety at the heart of the city Issue 7 2022 While no device or solution in the world will change the ongoing threat to women, there are smart innovations that can make the city safer.
The next generation of Point of Sale Issue 7 2022, Commercial (Industry), Products New digital point-of-sale (POS) platforms are gaining traction, which means payment providers and investors should take note.
Define your strategy for agility and resilience Issue 7 2022 The effects of the global pandemic have permeated every facet of our professional and personal lives. How we approach work and how organisations view business fundamentals have changed irrevocably.