Weak Identity Verification is the Achilles’ Heel of South Africa’s Financial Security
A recent security review of South Africa's Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant program, overseen by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), uncovered...
State of the nation: Not enough businesses are taking cybercrime seriously enough
By Ivan Jardim, Account Manager at Insight Consulting
Interpol recently revealed that cybercrime, specifically ransomware incidents, cost the South African economy up to 1% of the country’s...
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By Iniel Dreyer, Group Managing Director at Data Management Professionals South Africa
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The risk of third-party cyber breaches underscores the importance of cyber insurance cover
In today's interconnected digital landscape, businesses in South Africa face significant risks from third-party data breaches. When an external partner or service provider suffers...
‘Tis the season to stay jolly: CCID ready to safeguard town revellers during festive...
Ensuring visitor safety over the busy festive season will be a priority of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID), which is ready...
90% off is 100% fake: Pay attention to scams when shopping online
Con artists and scammers are becoming increasingly clever at manipulating bank details and private information out of consumers – so know the risks, and...
Electric Vehicle charge points – a cybersecurity risk?
The growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) will increase the number of EV charging stations, making it essential not to underestimate the importance of...
Can a risk mindset address cybersecurity skills shortages?
Training new cybersecurity people is essential but it's not enough to address skill shortages. Risk-based frameworks are helping close that gap.
South Africa needs a...
Creating pathways for South African women to succeed in cybersecurity
As South Africans from all walks of life celebrate Women’s Month and the many remarkable achievements of women in nearly every profession, women remain...
When cyber attackers are using AI, your defence needs to do the same
By Ivaan Captieux, Information Security Consultant at Galix
CYBER threats have become increasingly sophisticated thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and attacks can...
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Security, surveillance, and cybersecurity news on Cape Business News (CBN) covers innovations in protecting digital and physical assets. This sector’s news includes updates on security technologies, cyber threat management, and regulatory compliance. CBN’s insights support businesses in safeguarding data, facilities, and systems from evolving security risks, offering tools for robust protection strategies.
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