Aveshan Aiyer, channel manager for Check Point at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. SA’s IT channel must evolve into a trusted cyber security advisor, given its frontline role in cyber defence and decision-making. This is according to Aveshan Aiyer, channel manager for Check Point at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, who warns that escalating cyber attacks highlight the strategic…
African countries will be looking to recalibrate their strategic partnerships with China to advance African interests as the continent positions itself to exercise greater agency in its external partnerships. The Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027) is notable for containing more security commitments than any previous FOCAC action plans. This underscores China’s…
Ayanda Peta, president of CSA South Africa. The South African chapter of the global non-profit Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is ramping up efforts to grow its membership, promote collaboration and develop critical cloud security skills amid rising demand in the country’s digital economy. Formally registered as a non-profit organisation in January 2025 following its initial…
