IBM and Cohesity have announced a new collaboration to address the critical need organisations have for increased data security and resiliency in hybrid cloud environments. Combining data protection, cyber-resilience and data management capabilities from both companies, IBM will launch its new IBM Storage Defender solution which will include Cohesity’s data protection as an integral part […]
Akamai Technologies has launched a new State of the Internet report on malicious Domain Name System (DNS) traffic. The report, Attack Superhighway: A Deep Dive on Malicious DNS Traffic, looks into attacks that present a major threat to both enterprises and home users. On the consumer side, the data demonstrates an outbreak of information-stealing malware targeting […]
Cloudflare, a security, performance and reliability company, has published a global report on the top 50 brands used in phishing attacks. Nearly 20% of all websites are protected by Cloudflare’s global network and its email security offering stopped 2.3 billion unwanted emails from hitting inboxes in 2022. As a result, Cloudflare’s Machine Learning and data […]
As technology progresses, data breaches continue to skyrocket and this isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. It is predicted that by the end of 2023 the cost of cybercrime is going to hit just under £6.5 trillion. Acquiring threat intelligence data is a primary step in preventing cyberattacks and web scraping should be the […]
CPX Holding, a leading provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services, and Huawei, are bringing their first cloud solution to the UAE market. A ground-breaking security data lake has been launched at the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) 2023, as part of the ongoing strategic alliance announced a few months ago between CPX […]
Cybercriminals are continuously evolving their phishing attacks, introducing new techniques and tactics in their attempts to trick victims, bypass security measures and avoid detection. A new Threat Spotlight from Barracuda Networks details three novel tactics that were detected in phishing attacks during January 2023. Barracuda researchers analysed data of phishing emails blocked by Barracuda systems. […]
Global cybersecurity risk measurement standard is needed to build cyber-resilience and address critical infrastructure trust deficit, says SecurityScorecard. Recognising the persistent threat posed by ransomware attacks to organisations of all sizes, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the establishment of its new pilot to actively warn critical infrastructure entities about such vulnerabilities. […]
Prashanth Nanjundappa, VP Product Development, Progress, looks deeper into whether CIOs can succeed in overcoming the barriers to making DevSecOps a reality and offers key steps that can help CIOs embed security processes to elevate their DevSecOps practices. As Digital Transformation continues to gather pace, CIOs are looking for new ways to empower their teams […]
Criminal masterminds, smart attack vectors, clever phishing tactics and sophisticated cybercrime methodologies are putting people and platforms at risk. Anna Collard, SVP, Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, reviews the findings of the organisation’s poll which assessed cybersecurity awareness in Africa – determining employee understanding and preparedness when it comes to mitigating cyber-risk. The digital landscape […]
Sameena Hassam, CEO, Capacitas, tells of her journey in tech and asks how we can provide a platform for women to embrace leadership and unlock the power of the female C-suite professional. In the ever-changing world of enterprise IT, gender equality is more than a social issue. It can also be a critical business enabler, […]
