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The first quantum computer was created almost three decades ago, in 1998. Yet, the topic still seems futuristic to many. While its applications remain unknown to most, quantum computing combines computer science, physics, and mathematics. It provides solutions the world has been trying to find for eons – and those it doesn’t yet know it needs.

Our 2025 cybersecurity predictions, developed by a team of global industry experts, highlight critical trends shaping the cyber threat landscape. In 2024, cyber threats escalated at an unprecedented pace, driven largely by the rapid adoption and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Businesses face an ever-increasing array of security challenges today and as they adopt new technologies to stay competitive, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. The ever-expanding range of technologies competing to keep business information safe can be overwhelming for organisations striving to stay ahead.

With consumers increasingly aware of both the value of their data and of the threats to it, it’s never been more crucial for business leaders to respect user privacy. The South Africa’s Information Regulator has stated that local companies report at least 100 cyber security breaches every month.

While enterprise resource planning (ERPs) are applications used by businesses to manage and integrate the essential and crucial parts of their structures to streamline...

Standardisation expert provides insight that could go a long way in driving efficacy as cybercriminals target South African organisations. South Africa has become a fertile hunting ground for international cybercriminals.

Employees are expected to remember and adhere to numerous policies, including privacy policies. Poster campaigns are rolled out to reinforce positive behaviour and still when we consider data breaches it is often unbelievable how the mistake that resulted in the breach could have possibly occurred.

The cost of lost business makes up around 40% of the average cost of a large-scale data breach, translating in customer turnover, lost revenue due to system downtime and higher cost of acquiring new business due to reputation damage. This was the finding in a Ponemon Institute research study sponsored by Accenture.