A strong cybersecurity foundation SMART Surveillance 2024, Milestone Systems The data collected by cameras, connected sensors, and video management software can make a VMS an attractive target for malicious actors; therefore, being aware of the risks of an insecure video surveillance system and how to mitigate these are critical skills.
Surveillance and cybersecurity SMART Surveillance 2024, Cathexis Technologies Whether your business runs a security system with a handful of cameras or it is an enterprise company with thousands of cameras monitoring sites across a multinational organisation, you must pay attention to cybersecurity.
Cyber-armour for a healthcare industry under attack May 2024, NEC XON, Healthcare (Industry) Malicious actors have exploited compromised credentials, a clear and present danger when healthcare providers' reliance on remote access software allows adversaries to disguise themselves as legitimate users and gain unauthorised access to critical environments.
Cybersecurity and AI April 2024, AI & Data Analytics Cybersecurity is one of the primary reasons that detecting the commonalities and threats of what is otherwise completely unknown is possible with tools such as SIEM and endpoint protection platforms.
What are MFA fatigue attacks, and how can they be prevented? April 2024 Multifactor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide a second form of verification before they can log into a corporate network. It has long been considered essential for keeping fraudsters out. However, cybercriminals have been discovering clever ways to bypass it.
SA's cybersecurity risks to watch April 2024 The persistent myth is that cybercrime only targets the biggest companies and economies, but cybercriminals are not bound by geography, and rapidly digitising economies lure them in large numbers.
Cyber insurance a key component in cyber defence strategies April 2024 [Sponsored] Cyber insurance has become a key part of South African organisations’ risk reduction strategies, driven by the need for additional financial protection and contingency plans in the event of a cyber incident.
Deception technology crucial to unmasking data theft March 2024, Security Services & Risk Management The ‘silent theft’ of data is an increasingly prevalent cyber threat to businesses, driving the ongoing leakage of personal information in the public domain through undetected attacks that cannot even be policed by data privacy legislation.
Data security and privacy in global mobility March 2024, Security Services & Risk Management Data security and privacy in today’s interconnected world is of paramount importance. In the realm of global mobility, where individuals and organisations traverse borders for various reasons, safeguarding sensitive information becomes an even more critical imperative.
Sophos celebrates partners and cybersecurity innovation at annual conference March 2024, News & Events [Sponsored] Sun City hosted Sophos' annual partner event this year, which took place from 12 to 14 March. Sophos’ South African cybersecurity distributors and resellers gathered for an engaging two-day conference.
The CIPC hack has potentially serious consequences March 2024, Editor's Choice A cyber breach at the South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has put millions of companies at risk. The organisation holds a vast database of registration details, including sensitive data like ID numbers, addresses, and contact information.
Navigating South Africa's cybersecurity regulations February 2024, Sophos, Infrastructure [Sponsored] Data privacy and compliance are not just buzzwords; they are essential components of a robust cybersecurity strategy that cannot be ignored. Understanding and adhering to local data protection laws and regulations becomes paramount.
AI augmentation in security software and the resistance to IT February 2024, Security Services & Risk Management The integration of AI technology into security software has been met with resistance. In this, the first in a series of two articles, Paul Meyer explores the challenges and obstacles that must be overcome to empower AI-enabled, human-centric decision-making.
Milestone Systems joins CVE programme February 2024, Milestone Systems, News & Events Milestone Systems has partnered with the Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) Programme as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), to assist the programme to find, describe, and catalogue known cybersecurity issues.
Access & identity expectations for 2024 SMART Access & Identity 2024, Technews Publishing, IDEMIA , ZKTeco, Gallagher, Salto Systems Africa, Regal Security Distributors SA, Reditron, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, AI & Data Analytics What does 2024 have in store for the access and identity industry? SMART Security Solutions asked several industry players for their brief thoughts on what they expect this year.
Prepare for cyber-physical attacks SMART Access & Identity 2024, Gallagher, Access Control & Identity Management As the security landscape continues to evolve, organisations must fortify their security solutions to embrace the changing needs of the security and technology industries. Nowhere is this more present than with regard to cybersecurity.
Zero Trust and user fatigue SMART Access & Identity 2024, Access Control & Identity Management Paul Meyer, Security Solutions Executive, iOCO OpenText, says implementing Zero Trust and enforcing it can create user fatigue, which only leads to carelessness and a couldn’t care attitude.
Passwordless, unphishable web browsers SMART Access & Identity 2024, Access Control & Identity Management Passkey technology is proving to be an easily deployed way to bring unphishable, biometric-based security to browsers; making identification and authentication much more secure and reliable for all parties.
Creating a cybersecurity strategy in a world where threats never sleep January 2024, Infrastructure [Sponsored Content] The boom of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and the chaos that surrounded the sudden shift to work-from-home models in 2020 kick-started the age of cybercrime. In that period, incidents rose by 600%, affecting every industry and showing no signs of slowing down.
Practical guide to protect data privacy January 2024, Training & Education The Data Privacy Toolkit, reflecting the evolving landscape of data privacy, includes guidelines and recommendations to safeguard sensitive information crucial for protecting sensitive information from malicious actors.
