
7 Ways To Keep Your Cyber Security Tight
Are you worried about the safety of your data and personal information while browsing online? Do you want to know more about cyber security and how you can keep it up to scratch? If you [c]
Are you worried about the safety of your data and personal information while browsing online? Do you want to know more about cyber security and how you can keep it up to scratch? If you [c]
With cyber security gaining prominence as a key skill area, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and Huawei have moved to fill the gap by training more young people as part of activities to mark [c]
Kristel Communication, a value-added distributor of cyber security solutions in Kenya, has partnered with Paessler, the German network monitoring software leader, to provide the networking monitoring software Paessler Router Traffic Grapher (PRTG). PRTG which targets start-ups, [c]
The drive to grow the base of Kenya’s cyber security expertise received a major boost today when, for the first time, an industry-led training program to add 2,000 professionals was unveiled by USIU-Africa, Kenya Bankers [c]
Check Point, a global provider of cyber security solutions, has launched Check Point Mind, a knowledge training portal, in collaboration with over 200 recognized training partners. Users can sign up with the portal and choose from [c]
BT and Microsoft have announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate innovation across enterprise voice, cyber security and industry-focused services in sectors from digital manufacturing to health, setting businesses in the UK and around the [c]
The COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for migration of consumers from the brick and mortar bank transactions to the digital space. The Kenya Bankers Association’s (KBA) Customer Satisfaction Survey of 2020 indicates bank customers’ preferences for [c]
By Kabelo Makwane During the last year alone, we have seen a number of organisations become the latest victims of targeted cyber-attacks and large-scale data breaches, ultimately bringing business to their knees. Even with the latest [c]
Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies, a provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its latest Global Threat Index for December 2020. Researchers reported that the Emotet trojan has [c]
By Hewitte Lee Panicked responses to the infamous COVID-19 have triggered strange, yet substantial adaptation in remote collaboration innovations became an essential for African organizations. However, the transition might not be easy, according to a [c]
Liquid Telecom has unveiled its Cyber Security unit which offers end-to-end managed services for digital security solutions. The offering is designed to protect customers at every intersection of their digitally transformed business including network, people, [c]
First Distribution, a pan-African distributor of cyber security, data centre, enterprise and Cloud solutions, has expanded its distribution agreement with Kaspersky, now offering the security software portfolio in West Africa. First Distribution currently distributes Kaspersky [c]
Impact Amplifier, a South Africa-based social enterprise accelerator and advisory firm, has announced that the deadline for funding applications to support innovative existing and new solutions to combat cyber security and safety threats is August 21, [c]
Kenya has the highest internet penetration in Africa with over 31 million people having access to the internet, according to a report by Jumia Business Intelligence and GSMA Mobile. With more and more Kenyans connecting [c]
Serianu, a cyber security consultancy firm, has opened its Cyber Immersion Center, a training centre which targets cyber security professionals in Africa to hone their skills and ramp up their cyber-attack preparedness. Located in Nairobi, [c]
At a time when cybercrime incidents are increasing by the day, an increasing number of organisations have recognized the importance of embarking on their own respective journeys to digital transformation. This week, Microsoft hosted a roundtable at [c]
INTERPOL and Palo Alto Networks have signed an agreement which will see increased cooperation between the two organizations to prevent and combat cybercrime. The accord, signed at the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) in [c]
For long, since the time I bought a laptop in late 2000’s that is, I used to think – and believe – that ESET was just the free anti-virus software for PCs, nothing else. At [c]
Kaspersky Lab has introduced Secure Connection, a solution for encrypting traffic on Windows and Mac computers, in Nigeria. Based on VPN technology, Secure Connection it automatically enables encryption when the risk of data interception is most [c]
A shared reporting system would be a welcome move in developing a unified preventive and counteractive measure to hamper the spread and growth of malware such as ‘WannaCryptor’ and other forms of cybercrime in the country. IT [c]
After analyzing the “WannaCry” attack last week on Friday 12 th May 2017, IT security firm Sophos issued a detection update for its customers. According to SophosLabs, WannaCry mimics an old school computer insecurity technique where viruses swept files [c]
The Ministry of ICT has reassured the public that the government computer systems and networks are secure following the recent WannaCry Ransomware attack that hit the world on Friday, May 12, 2017. ICT CS Joe Mucheru said on [c]
Following a malware attack on its payment card processing systems towards the end of last year, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hired a cyber security firm on behalf of its franchisees to coordinate an examination of the payment [c]
By Teddy Njoroge Over the years, data capacities and speeds were the determinants that users in Kenya used to decide the best suited ISP to work with. With the rise in internet penetration in Kenya standing [c]
Securing the digital payment ecosystem has been a big focus at this year’s Money20/20 which took place on October 22 – 26, 2016 in Las Vegas. Mastercard sponsors the world’s biggest event focused on payments [c]
In a bid to further the global drive for improved cyber security, CyberXchange Conference, West Africa’s premier information security conference held at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki Lagos Nigeria, on November 2 – 3, 2016. [c]
ISACA, the professional association for IT governance, assurance and cyber security professionals, today announced that it has acquired CMMI Institute, the global leader in the advancement of best practices in people, process and technology. By joining forces, [c]
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