Companies must have adequate controls in place to detect attacks and stop them fast, warns a security expert.

The city says the breach presented an opportunity to ensure a swifter upgrade and integration of systems.

The city says it will not concede to the demands of cyber criminals and is confident to restore systems to full functionality.

The city detects a network breach which resulted in unauthorised access to its information systems.

Officials confirm the city does not have a policy in place to govern the surveillance cameras across Johannesburg.

Before an operator can install and monitor surveillance cameras, reasonable steps must be adhered to in terms of the law, says the Information Regulator.

Professor Jane Duncan of the University of Johannesburg seeks answers regarding private camera networks around Johannesburg.

The City of Johannesburg turns to technology to improve service delivery, particularly in the primary healthcare space.

The City of Johannesburg’s crime statistics show how technology is helping to stop criminal activity such as robbery, hijacking and theft.

The social security agency’s Web site remains down, after it was hacked this week.

The City of Johannesburg’s electricity utility’s databases, applications and network have been encrypted by malicious software.

Government should work with mobile network operators to move local cities towards smart city status, advises an industry expert.