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Top 10 Cybersecurity Misperceptions

Jenna Delport -
Between more sophisticated cybercriminals and immense pressure to ensure governance on compliance, 2021 is already shaping up to be a minefield. And as such, cybersecurity has risen to the top of most organisations’ agendas. With this in mind, research from...
Cybersecurity

Should West African Businesses Embrace Mobile Authentication for Security?

Jenna Delport -
Digital technology has not only profoundly altered the way we live our lives, but also changed the pace of communication and commerce, allowing us to do everything, immediately. While this has effectively impacted every aspect of our lives, it...
Cybersecurity

Why People Should Invest in a Culture of Zero Trust Security

Jenna Delport -
During a preview of this year’s RSA conference, a team from Orange Cyberdefense demonstrated a range of pretty scary scenarios of what can happen when malicious actors take control over a user’s home router. These range from duping users...
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky Expands Footprint in Nigeria and Ghana

Jenna Delport -
Kaspersky has partnered with DataGroupIT to grow its cybersecurity business within Nigeria and Ghana. “DataGroupIT is a well-known distributor in Africa with a clear value-add when it comes to generating focused business growth, especially in the enterprise segment. It also...
Africa By Region

Here’s How Many Mobile Users in Kenya and Nigeria are Affected by Stalkerware

Jenna Delport -
Stalkerware affects one out of every 100 mobile users in Kenya and Nigeria, according to Kaspersky Research. The same report reveals that similar malware impacts every four out of 100 South Africans. “Even though these numbers might seem low, especially...
Cybersecurity

6 Ways to Protect Your Business from Ransomware

Jenna Delport -
With an ever-growing number of people working from home, primarily due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity attacks are on the rise, meaning that dealing with security risks is an ongoing journey for enterprises. IDC predicts that by 2023, 60% of...
Cybersecurity

Why Cybersecurity Patches are only Part of a Plan

Jenna Delport -
Patches are undoubtedly an essential component of a cybersecurity strategy. They can be used to address vulnerabilities, resolve issues or improve solutions. However, a patchwork approach alone is simply no longer sufficient. The current digital landscape, with many employees continuing...
Cybersecurity

Research Shows an Increase in Ransomware Attacks on South African Companies

Jenna Delport -
South Africa is firmly in the sights of international cybercrime syndicates, who have been ramping up their attacks on local companies in the past six months - reveals cybersecurity defence, offence and protection specialist, Nclose. ‎ Martin Potgieter, Co-Founder of...
Africa By Region

Are University’s Doing Enough to Address the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Jenna Delport -
A global shortage of cybersecurity professionals has become so severe that companies are increasingly at risk from hacking and industrial espionage. Protecting data and defending corporate networks is poised to be one of the most in-demand careers of the...
Cybersecurity

Protecting the IT Landscape in a Borderless World

Jenna Delport -
The evolution of technology has pushed the perimeter of organisations further and further towards the edge, and we no longer have the monolithic structures we did in the past. The cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT), even the COVID-19 pandemic...
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AfDB Group Welcomes New Director to President’s Cabinet

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB)has nominated Dr. Emmanuel Pinto Moreira as Director of Special Operations in the President's...
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