Tag: cyber breach

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals, the question of whether we can effectively combat AI threats with more AI is not just a technical inquiry, but a pressing global concern. AI-generated cyberattacks, such as deepfake technology and automated hacking attempts, have created a cybersecurity arms race.

The terms 'Cybersecurity' and 'Cyber Resilience' often appear interchangeable, which creates confusion. These concepts are related but serve distinct purposes. Both play critical roles in protecting data and ensuring business continuity. However, what are their differences, and why do organisations need both?

As cyber attacks grow in frequency and complexity, it is urgent to shift from prevention alone to detection and response. Many businesses still rely on outdated, reactive approaches, even though Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is not a new concept. Without proactive cyber threat management these reactive methods leave organisations vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.

The 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index reveals a decline in South African businesses’ preparedness for cyberattacks. According to the released index, just 5% of companies in South Africa have ranked at the "mature" level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks, down by 19% year-on-year.

Reparative measures may have been taken to remedy the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission hack which reportedly took place on 29 February 2024 however this information breach may have long-lasting and detrimental effects!

Hybrid IT and hybrid cloud are terms that we are continually confronted with. Still, when asked to explain what this translates to, there is often a pause in the room as people try and ascertain if it's hybridity or multi-cloud, which we are referring to.

Is the global economy headed into a recession? South Africa's economy has been flirting with a contracting state for several years. Numerous signs point to more countries landing in the same situation, even lapsing into persistent negative growth.

Virtualisation in the cloud and the advancement of internet-connected devices have made running industrial systems much more manageable. However, these technologies are also introducing operational environments to new vulnerabilities and risks.

Investors need to consider cyber preparedness in their investment decisions. Today, 100% of companies rely on the internet to operate, compared to the one-in-four 10 years ago, according to a study from Accenture.

The age-old adage of prevention is better than cure is becoming more and more relevant as organisations both transition to the cloud and manage the ever-increasing perimeter of people working remotely. To remedy your security woes, the questions you need to answer include: Do you know what your cybersecurity posture is, do you know where the gaps are that you are not considering, are you sure you are taking all the elements in your business into account when you are crafting your policies?