Articles about cyber security

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.

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.