Mauritz du Toit, CEO, IIS. Infotech Integrated Solution’s platform was created to give financial service providers a simpler, smarter and more sustainable way to meet Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) compliance requirements. Rather than scrambling annually to prepare documents, gather evidence and chase security findings, the platform fosters continuous readiness, integrating monitoring, cyber security, reporting…
Hakware launches official certification programme. Hakware, the all-in-one cyber security platform designed to simplify security operations, today announced the launch of its official certification programme: Certified Hakware Admin. The programme will be available globally starting January 2026. The Certified Hakware Admin designation is designed for IT administrators, cyber security professionals and security engineers who want…
The proliferation of crises in Africa calls for a more cohesive, capable and better-equipped AU Commission. One of the most visible dimensions of the African Union (AU) Commission reform was the creation of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) in 2020. Marking a turning point in the reform process, the new department…
Hugo BachegaMiddle East correspondent , Southern Lebanon Neha Sharma/BBC Last Friday, at around 19:00, an Israeli air strike hit a car in a village in southern Lebanon called Froun. This part of the country is the heartland of the Shia Muslim community, and for decades has been under the sway of Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia…
Uganda has reiterated its support for multilateralism and called for increased investment in peace and security across Africa, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said on Tuesday . Speaking at the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit in Luanda, Nabbanja delivered President Yoweri Museveni’s message, emphasising that such investments are essential for building stable societies, promoting trade…
As more people turn to ride-hailing in South Africa as a mode of transport, Bolt is adopting and considering new technologies to keep riders and drivers safe. The company, which carries on average of about 1.4 million riders per month, released a survey on Wednesday that revealed that most of its users – of which…
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany — U.S. Africa Command welcomed Command Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield as its new Command Senior Enlisted Leader, marking a significant transition at a time of shifting regional dynamics, increased partner-nation coordination, and expanding multinational security cooperation across the African continent. A Strategic Role in an Evolving Security Environment The Command Senior Enlisted…
Two suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of a security force in northwestern Pakistan on Monday morning, killing at least three officers, police and rescue officials said. The attack took place in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, said city Police Chief Saeed Ahmad. He said one attacker detonated his explosives at the…
Identity is one of the most under-secured and over-exploited layers in cyber security. Identity has been the backbone of enterprise IT for more than 25 years, yet it remains one of the most under-secured and over-exploited layers in cyber security. While networks, endpoints and cloud security have gone through cycles of reinvention, the identity layer…
CyberArk Secure AI Agents Solution. Delivers privilege controls, visibility and compliance for the new class of AI agent identities. Extends CyberArk’s identity security capabilities to secure AI-driven automation at enterprise scale. CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), which positions itself as the global leader in identity security, is announcing the general availability(1) of the CyberArk Secure AI Agents…
