Mimecast introduces threat intelligence solution
The cybersecurity landscape changes daily, and attackers are constantly changing their techniques to avoid detection. According to Mimecast’s recent The State of Email Security Report 2019, 94% of organisations saw phishing attacks in the last 12 months and 61% said it was likely or inevitable that they would be hit with an email-borne attack. IT and security teams are often overwhelmed b ... Read More
Insurers jump on cyber security bandwagon with new rating
Insurance companies have been jumping on the infosec bandwagon for some time now, with many offering policies that cover security breaches and data loss. Now, some of the world’s biggest insu ... Read More
Kaspersky detects zero-day Windows vulnerability
If you’re a Windows shop, make sure you install the latest updates. Kaspersky Lab has detected a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability was reported to Micro ... Read More
Business tips to keep the pirates at bay this Black Friday
Shopping season is officially here! South Africans are heading to malls, markets, shops and online stores to get the latest discounts on their must-have items on Black Friday. This, says Brian Pinn ... Read More
Formal local infosec qualifications on the cards
South Africa will soon have a range of formal cyber security qualifications. Deputy Minister of Communications, Pinky Kekana, told the recent CEO Forum for Cybersecurity that government is working ... Read More
Reasons why your business needs cyber insurance
While still in its infancy, cyber insurance has been on offer for some time, and is seeing a soaring demand around the world. However, the uptake of cyber insurance in South Africa is still alarmin ... Read More
Security, privacy increasingly intertwined
Cyber security professionals are increasingly being asked to take on data privacy responsibilities as part of their job function, according to the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA). N ... Read More