Peter Clarke, CEO of LanDynamix. So, when it comes to cyber security, you set protection in place and now you can forget about it, correct? The truth is that this approach could not be more flawed and is the result of a specific mindset, especially where it means added expenditure. Budget and the lack of…
South African sports clubs, federations and other institutions have high volumes of data and weak cyber defences, making them key targets for cyber criminals. (Image: 123RF). SA’s sports industry has become an attractive target for cyber criminals, who know it handles large volumes of data but relies on weak cyber defences. Cyber security and risk…
New research from Check Point Software Technologies reveals South African organisations averaged more than 2 000 cyber attacks a week in June. South African organisations were hit by an average of 2 065 cyber attacks per week in June, as cyber criminals stepped up activity globally and ransomware incidents surged by a third. This is…
Dino Berardelli, account executive for Africa and emerging markets at Rubrik. Cyber resilience may be a strategic priority in boardrooms, but a gap persists between mandate and operational reality, according to leadership at zero trust data security firm Rubrik. Rubrik hosted a roundtable discussion on cyber resilience at the 2026 CISO Retreat, a by-invite-only event organised…
There is a growing demand for hybrid cyber security skills, according to digital tech professionals. Cyber security and digital technology specialists say there is a growing demand for hybrid cyber security talent – people who can connect cyber security to business strategy, communicate risk clearly and guide decision-making – in addition to a general shortage…
Palo Alto Networks CIO Meerah Rajavel Small software bugs that developers once safely ignored can now be strung together by AI into working exploits – and the code to launch those attacks at scale generated on demand. That is the warning from Meerah Rajavel, global CIO of Palo Alto Networks, who spoke to TechCentral during…
Cyber security experts agree that adversaries are now well-established, organised and sophisticated syndicates that operate like any legitimate business would. (Image source: 123RF) Cyber crime syndicates have evolved into sophisticated, well-organised enterprises capable of conducting attacks at speed and scale. Security experts say the era of the ‘lone wolf’ attacker is largely over. Richard Ford,…
Comprehensive visibility forms the foundation for stronger cyber security outcomes. Public sector institutions across Africa are delivering an expanding range of digital services across increasingly complex and interconnected environments. These environments span modern platforms, legacy systems, operational technology and a growing number of connected devices – all of which must co-exist to support critical public…
Industrial enterprises face an escalating wave of cyberthreats. The challenge lies in the complexity of industrial control systems (ICS), which often rely on legacy technology, lack built-in security and cannot afford downtime. Cyber resilience – ensuring systems can withstand, respond to and recover from attacks – is no longer optional but a business imperative. The…
Noko Terrence Tuwe, Regional Director – Africa at Cyberrey. AI is making the cyber crime kill chain faster and harder to predict. To stay ahead of attackers and build more resilient security postures, companies need to change their approaches. This is according to Noko Terrence Tuwe, regional director for Africa at Cyberrey, who spoke during…
