Articles about cyber security

SA firms hit by over 2 100 cyber attacks per week in January

In January, local organisations faced an average of 2 145 cyber attacks per week, a 36% increase year-on-year, says Check Point.

IT salaries climb as digital skills shortage bites in SA

In-demand tech roles hit new heights, with data engineers, DevOps specialists and cyber security professionals commanding the highest remuneration.

Beyond AI: Why cyber security remains a human discipline

Artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber security, but what it leaves behind may matter more than what it automates.

How to hack a South African bank in half an hour

By understanding the trade and trade craft of hackers, and the murky underground world of hacking groups, organisations are better placed to defend themselves.

The evolving power of the modern CISO

CISOs must have the authority, visibility and resources to lead, as they transform global shifts into strategies that protect assets and support innovation.

Cyber security leadership in the spotlight at Security Summit 2026

Leading technology governance executive to address cyber security leadership challenges.

Subverted Academy to train future cyber defenders

Cyber security company Subverted launches an online training platform to address the severe shortage of cyber security skills.

Cyber security needs a mindset shift

Companies need tools that can handle the threats that are coming out tomorrow, says Augustine Tumi Mogashoa, IT and business continuity management specialist at ASQE.

Digital security isn’t a product – it’s a mindset

Security isn’t a product you buy, it’s a habit you develop, says Anton van Rooyen, Microsoft Certified Trainer and Cloud Solutions Expert, CTU Training Solutions.

Insider-driven risk takes toll on enterprise security

As data flows increasingly through cloud, AI and hybrid work, traditional data loss prevention tools can’t keep up, says Fortinet.

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.