Articles about cyber security

Enterprise software trends and predictions for 2026

Shrewd companies will this year identify and address the blind spots that slow progress, before adding more technology.

Land Bank tightens security after ransomware attack

The state-owned bank strengthens security controls after a January ransomware attack compromised internal records.

Graduate programme launched to train ICT specialists

The programme aims to tackle the region’s shortage of skilled cloud, Linux and cyber security professionals.

Cyber security response speed is ‘fundamentally broken’

Cyber security teams are drowning in tools, and that complexity is contributing to breaches, says Thiery Karsenti of Palo Alto Networks.

AI drives cyber threat surge, African companies in the firing line

Palo Alto Networks warns that African organisations are facing AI-accelerated cyber threats as attacks speed up from days to minutes.

Cyber risk: A test of leadership

Why South African organisations must stop treating cyber risk as a technical inconvenience.

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.