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Fixing SA’s Cybersecurity: Insights and comment on the CSIR’s Cybersecurity Resilience Report

Fixing SA’s Cybersecurity: Insights and comment on the CSIR’s Cybersecurity Resilience Report

Only half of SA's public sector organisations conduct daily cyber threat checks, and two-thirds of cybersecurity roles remain unfilled. But risk-based cybersecurity is changing the picture.South African organisations are facing persistent threats from online criminals,

Small business? Big cybersecurity risk

Small business? Big cybersecurity risk

Globally, cyberattacks are on the rise and more small businesses are being targeted. According to the World Economic Forum, cybercriminals often target smaller companies that serve larger clients. SMMEs that serve critical infrastructure providers and global

The evolution of cybersecurity in the construction industry

The evolution of cybersecurity in the construction industry

The increasing connectedness of the world means cyber threats have become a daily occurrence. No sector is safe as cybercriminals look to exploit any weakness to compromise infrastructure and systems, and steal data. Organisations in

Is Cybersecurity Broken?

Is Cybersecurity Broken?

Digital crime continues to grow while companies keep spending heavily on security. Can we change this trajectory?Companies are spending large amounts on cybersecurity, yet cyber threats continue to persist and thrive. Security executives are under tremendous

How do we defeat cybercriminals?

How do we defeat cybercriminals?

Enterprises are spending billions to reduce digital risk, yet cybercrime keeps growing. Why is cybersecurity not changing the situation? The problem isn't with technology but with selling more security software without aligning them to business

Generative AI In Cybersecurity: What Should Business Leaders Know?

Generative AI In Cybersecurity: What Should Business Leaders Know?

New artificial intelligence (AI) tools help criminals orchestrate elaborate frauds. Earlier this year, thieves made off with $25 million from engineering firm Arup, impersonating the company's CFO to manipulate an employee into transferring the money.

Safeguarding Your Business: Cybersecurity Strategies for South African SMEs

Safeguarding Your Business: Cybersecurity Strategies for South African SMEs

As South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) embrace digital transformation, they face an increasingly complex and ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, the risks are real and can have