Articles about cyber security

Inside IIS’s compliance and cyber security platform

Infotech Integrated Solution’s platform fosters continuous readiness, integrating monitoring, cyber security, reporting and governance into a single, intuitive environment.

Wits intros post-grad cyber security degrees

The University of the Witwatersrand will begin offering two new postgraduate degrees in cyber security in 2026.

Study reveals SA’s top 20 most common passwords

Although cyber security experts repeatedly warn that simple passwords are extremely easy to guess, South Africans ignore the advice.

Hackers want your money this Black Friday

Black Friday's shopping frenzy is a prime time for cyber criminals, as hackers target overwhelmed retailers and distracted consumers.

Counting the true cost of cyber intrusions

A data breach is not merely an IT problem; it’s an operational crisis that cascades through finance, marketing and governance.

ICASA CEO calls for collaborative regulation in AI-driven digital landscape

Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo emphasises the need for modernised governance frameworks to balance innovation with accountability and public protection in SA's evolving digital landscape.

Cyber attacks on the rise, SMEs most vulnerable

Industry experts warn that South African businesses, particularly SMEs, are dangerously unprepared for and vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks.

How AI threatens cyber security

Traditional cyber security measures are struggling to keep pace with the speed and adaptability of AI-driven attacks.

Telcos and ISPs: The time to prioritise cyber security is now

While telcos and ISPs may not handle money directly, they carry something just as valuable: data, says Anthony Laing, GM of networking at NEC XON.

Windows 11 glitch hits justice department’s IT systems

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s systems have been disrupted by a Windows 11 malfunction.

Can networks cope with security demands in evolving AI world?

Intelligent corporate networks can continuously strengthen themselves, adapting to evolving risks in real-time, rather than waiting for breaches to occur.

Infrastructure gaps expose SA firms to cyber attacks

Weak infrastructure leaves South African businesses vulnerable to cyber hacks, warns BDO’s latest Techtonic States Report.