Tag: cybersecurity

In my previous article, I highlighted that cyber threat intelligence (CTI) offers improved visibility into overall network threats and informs decision-makers how to prioritise security around potential targets and threats. We have created relevant, timely and actionable threat intelligence for more than 20 years.

The hybrid working model will likely become the new standard operating model for many organisations in various industries. However, there are still significant concerns to address before it is successful. Whether it is employee connectivity, access to back-end systems, and cybersecurity to name a few, companies must rethink how they approach this digitally-driven environment.

As more businesses adopt hybrid workplace models and with lockdown levels now reduced, leaders are wrestling with unresolved concerns. Successful hybrid work poses a difficult challenge for leaders. While many of the obstacles of remote working were effectively addressed, four remain that need to be managed to capture the benefits of new ways of working and propel organisations forward.

Traditional cyber threat intelligence (CTI) provides information on threat actors targeting IT or OT but often only addresses edge device security during the deployment of highly specialised systems. We CTI take OT security a step further with critical vulnerability intelligence and monitors major edge devices, their vendors and their version numbers to make clients aware of threats to IT, OT and cloud environments.

As we start a new year, it's become a tradition to mull over the worst passwords of the previous 365 days. A quick search of news articles on the topic reveals the usual culprits: 123456, 654321, qwerty and such still reign supreme as the most-used passwords.

The social and economic impact of COVID-19 has led to a marked increase in opportunistic crimes of desperation, particularly in digital payments fraud as consumers flock to digital channels to replace or supplement in-person interactions.

South Africans have become accustomed to dealing with crime because we have no other choice. Various sources place South Africa near the pinnacle of lists of the highest crime rates in the world. If you are a South African, or someone living in South Africa, you most likely take a number of precautions at home, work and play to avoid falling victim to crime.

Even prior to the pandemic, organisations had begun putting in place elements to manage distributed employees whether that be through corporate remote desktop or virtual private networking (VPN) capabilities. However, this was not done at the scale and at a rate required to manage the disruption caused by COVID-19.

In many ways, 2021 was a landmark year for online privacy. In April 2021, Apple rolled out an update allowing users to opt out of app tracking, with most iPhone users having done so by the end of the year. There were even talks to disable tracking technology on the world’s most popular web browser.

As the level of cyber threats rises every year, driving awareness around protection on Global Computer Security Day and beyond is crucial. The last 12 months saw the highest level of cyber incidents ever: a 40% surge in attacks worldwide, with the frequency in South Africa far above the global average.