Kaspersky, the global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, is one of the first organisations to address the challenge of the human augmentation phenomenon, by presenting a comprehensive cybersecurity policy. The document aims to enhance the [c]
One of the more popular methods of cybersecurity, online penetration testing is an effective way of evaluating the existing incident security response and resolving the security risks to increase protection. While 100% protection isn’t possible, [c]
Over time, the state of cybersecurity evolves. New threats emerge, but so do new security technologies. As encryption has become more prevalent, many threats that were once serious have been diminished. Other attacks that were [c]
There are several trends that have dominated the African cybersecurity landscape in 2021. The continent remains a point of investment interest as connectivity and mobility continue to grow – with only 38% of the population [c]
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, part of Econet Group’s just-formed Cassava Technologies business division, has launched OneVoice for Cloud PBX offering in six key African markets. The move is part of the organisation’s investment as it partners [c]
When compared to the third quarter of 2020, the total number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks increased by nearly 24%, while the total number of smart attacks (advanced DDoS attacks that are often [c]
Systems Integrator and Managed Services Provider, Dimension Data has challenged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to re-think their approach to digital transformation and consider cyber security as an integral part of their business operations. According [c]
Global technology company Acronis, specialist in cyber protection solutions, has partnered with business market research agency CG Consulting to gain an understanding of the African market conditions and identify the key stakeholders in various countries as it [c]
By Andrew Bourne It has been almost two years since the pandemic began, with the first lockdown in March 2020 forcing businesses to adopt a remote working approach. Now that Kenya is opening up, a [c]
Kaspersky unveils a free platform with tips and tricks for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them quickly improve their organisation’s security. Kaspersky Cybersecurity on a Budget provides a set of short but actionable recommendations [c]
The cyber threat landscape continues to pose a serious risk to businesses as cybercriminals increase their use of sophisticated techniques to enhance their chances of success. When combined with vulnerabilities from organisations shifting rapidly to [c]
Malware isn’t a new term in cybersecurity by any stretch of the imagination, but as with so many other things, the attacks continue to grow in pervasiveness and sophistication. For example, cybercriminals can and often [c]
One-in-ten (or 9%) prevented cybersecurity incidents could cause major disruption or unauthorised access to the customer’s assets. The vast majority of incidents (72%) were of medium severity, according to anonymised metadata voluntarily provided by Kaspersky [c]
Representation of women in the cybersecurity industry has grown over the past years and, while this is positive, there is still room for improvement. Growth and success in this area requires that everyone work together [c]
By Francis Wainaina Imagine a future where people, objects, and machines are completely connected, where information flows easily and automatically, and can be accessed and exchanged from any location, at any time, across multiple devices [c]
Sophos has acquired Refactr, which develops and markets a versatile DevSecOps automation platform that bridges the gap between DevOps and cybersecurity. Based in Bellevue, Washington, Refactr launched in 2017 and is privately held. As DevOps and security teams continue [c]
Sophos has announced that it has acquired Braintrace, further enhancing its Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintrace’s proprietary Network Detection and Response (NDR) technology. Braintrace’s NDR provides deep visibility into network traffic patterns, including encrypted traffic, [c]
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their online security and imminent attacks according to a new Sophos Home survey, “The State of Consumer Home Cybersecurity 2021”. Forty-five percent of consumers say they’re more at risk of being [c]
Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies, a global provider of cybersecurity solutions, has published its new Brand Phishing Report for the second quarter of 2021. The report highlights the [c]
Check Point Software Technologies, a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has expanded the capabilities of its unified Cloud Native Security Platform, to deliver application-first workload protection with Check Point CloudGuard Workload Protection. The fully automated cloud workload security [c]
Security and network solutions vendor Axis Communications Middle East & Africa (MEA) is hosting its first virtual and free-to-attend event, Axis Innovates. The two-day event will host a range of conversations on the changing landscape [c]
A concerning number of South African companies are not prepared for the inevitability of a cyberattack despite the significant financial and reputational risks, according to Ryan Mer (picured), the MD of eftsure Africa, a Know [c]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to accelerate digital transformation in organisations globally, recent research by PwC has highlighted that CEOs are concerned about the impact growing cyberthreats and the spread of misinformation can have on [c]
A free training course, based on the Skill Cup mobile app and developed with the Kaspersky Security Awareness platform team, has been launched today to help parents and their kids better navigate cybersecurity and digital [c]
By Josiah Habwe As the world adjusts to the next normal, the importance of all things digital has never been made more clear. To keep the basics of our society running – from power and [c]
Africa House London, a trade agency established to encourage trade, commerce, and investment between the UK and a selected number of Sub-Saharan African high-growth markets, has selected Kaspersky as its cybersecurity risk management commercial partner [c]
Sophos has announced Sophos XDR, the industry’s only extended detection and response (XDR) solution that synchronizes native endpoint, server, firewall, and email security. With this comprehensive and integrated approach, Sophos XDR provides a holistic view [c]
Sophos, a provider of next-generation cybersecurity solutions, has announced the findings of the second edition of its survey report, The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan, in collaboration with Tech Research Asia (TRA). [c]
There is a lot of hype about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. The truth is that the role and potential of AI in security is still evolving and often requires experimentation and [c]
For the eighth year running, Kaspersky is placed at the top of the TOP3 metric for its comprehensive security portfolio, after achieving a placement in one of the first three positions in 50 out of 62 [c]
Security. This is a word that can make a grown CFO tremble and an entire SOC crumble. It is the word that captures a complex landscape littered with complexity, cybercriminals and technology. It defines how [c]
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