In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the lessons learned in a short timeframe can redefine an organisation’s approach to safeguarding its digital assets. As we reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the past 12 months, professionals and industry experts are compelled to share their insights on the most influential cybersecurity methods and articulate how […]

New research conducted by Genetec (‘Genetec’), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, has revealed that cybersecurity remains a key concern for physical security experts. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security leaders from around the world, the research shows that while organisations are putting in place new […]

As the quantum threat draws closer, Duncan Jones, Quantinuum’s Head of Cybersecurity, says CISOs need to act now. He discusses what it means to prepare your organisation to be quantum resilient in the face of the greatest cryptographic threat we’ve ever encountered. The quantum threat is like climate change. Politicians struggle to implement long-term policies […]

As the year draws to a close, Avkash Kathiriya, Sr. VP – Research and Innovation at Cyware, takes a look at the cybersecurity trends we’ve been party to over the last 12 months, as well as where the security ecosystem is heading as we approach 2024. The cybersecurity landscape in 2023 continues to be shaped […]

Devo Technology, the cloud-native security analytics company, has unveiled the results of a new study examining the ramifications of cybersecurity burnout, finding the vast majority of IT security professionals admit stress has led them and peers to make errors that have caused data breaches.  Recent estimates put the shortage of cybersecurity professionals at 3.5 million. The survey, conducted by […]

CyberCX has launched its new Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Best Practice Guide reflecting significant changes to the global cybersecurity landscape as businesses, organisations and governments grapple with established and emerging cyberthreats. The guide aligns CyberCX’s insights with recommendations to empower organisations to take practical steps to prevent, respond to and recover from cyberextortion attacks. The […]

African ICT business Datacentrix, highlights the importance of protecting business email, which still accounts for around 90% of breaches today. Email compromise still accounts for around 90% of breaches that occur within business on a daily basis, something that, in most instances, can be blamed on user error. “New and evolving threats are landing in […]

The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) has launched the second season of its Rethinking Cyber podcast, bringing together the world’s best minds once again for agenda-setting conversations that revolutionise the way we think about Cyberspace. Amid tremendous global challenges and equally, opportunities in Cyberspace, Rethinking Cyber provides a timely platform for rich, nuanced discussion. Leading voices […]

Investing in up-to-date cybersecurity technologies that address the challenges of today rather than those of yesteryear is the secret to staying cybersecure in the Middle East. That is according to Hadi Jaafarawi, Managing Director – Middle East at Qualys, who discusses the importance of Middle East organisations adopting comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that include short- and […]

Dr Renée Burton, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence for Infoblox, tells us how Infoblox’s algorithms are pioneering the early detection of suspicious domains, shedding light on the intricate DNS infrastructures behind large-scale malvertising networks like VexTrio and Omnatuor. Everyone wants to block threats before they are actively used in a malicious campaign. By detecting domains […]