IT Governance, the global provider of cyber-risk and privacy management solutions, discovered that more than 14.3 million records were compromised in 79 publicly disclosed security incidents in June 2023. These statistics indicate a 59% decrease from June 2022. However, June 2023 was noteworthy for the MOVEit breach. More than 13 million records were compromised as […]

Quest Software, a global systems management, data protection and security software provider, has released the results of a survey shedding light on how manufacturing enterprises tackle cyber threats. The survey, which gathered responses from 300 C-level IT executives, reveals insights into the security landscape of the manufacturing industry, which had become a major target for […]

The role of the CISO has evolved in recent times and continues to do so to meet the rapid pace of disruption and the various challenges that organisations face. The Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Survey sheds light on the fact that companies are now seeking to broaden their horizons, venturing beyond traditional industry-and […]

Zimperium, the mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps, has released its Global Mobile Threat Report 2023. This year’s report reveals a continued growth towards mobile-powered business along with the increasingly sophisticated security risks facing it, including spyware, phishing and ransomware. The Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 examines the most important trends that shaped […]

The 10th annual Information Security Maturity report from ClubCISO surveyed 182 members of the ClubCISO community. The feedback from respondents – in the most senior information and cybersecurity positions at their respective organisations – concludes that strong security is now considered a key corporate capability largely believed to be down to the voice CISOs have […]

In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM has announced it will provide in-kind grants valued at US$5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency in schools. Since its creation in 2021, the IBM Education Security Preparedness Grants programme has expanded globally and this year will also include enhanced […]

Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, in collaboration with research firm, Cybersecurity Insiders, has released its 2023 Cloud Security Report. The report, based on an extensive survey of over 1,000 cybersecurity professionals worldwide, provides critical insights into the current state of cloud security management, highlighting prevalent challenges and opportunities. The […]

Liquid C2, a business of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has revealed that the number of cyberattacks on businesses in Kenya, South Africa and Zambia increased by 76%. This is according to the latest cybersecurity report – The Evolving Cyber Security Landscape in Africa 2022. Featuring research, analysis and findings across the three […]

Kroll, a leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, has revealed that more than two-thirds (68%) of UK risk experts expect financial crime risks to increase over the next 12 months. The findings come as part of Kroll’s newly released 2023 Fraud and Financial Crime Report, which surveyed 400 risk professionals across four continents. UK respondents were broadly in agreement with their global […]

Brian Smith, Business Unit Manager at Datacentrix, analyses South Africa’s cybersecurity market and the unique risks and challenges faced by businesses on the continent, as well as how to overcome them. The cybersecurity sector in South Africa continues to grow at pace – with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.97% between 2023 to […]