... how he produces, markets, and collaborates. His journey demonstrates how targeted training can turn everyday digital habits into deliberate, protective practices. Bridging Creativity and Technology Lolo Vandal's story is a testament to the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa's role in bridging creative talent and technical expertise. By equipping artists with cybersecurity knowledge, the institute helps ensure that South ...

... it is philosophical. If your security model assumes trust inside the network, you don't have a cybersecurity strategy, you have a liability," says Kruger. Legacy thinking meets modern threats Many of South Africa's most important IT systems, including large organisations, utilities, transport and public services, remain particularly exposed. Many environments still rely on legacy VPN architectures that were designed for ...

... As cyber threats escalate across South Africa and globally, the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals has become a pressing reality. With global cyberattacks rising sharply and phishing incidents increasing significantly in South Africa, organisations of all sizes are facing risks they are often unprepared to manage. In direct response to this challenge, the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the Johannesburg Business ...

... Kenya, this figure stands at 25%, while in South Africa it is 23%. The survey also found that 7% of respondents in the META region, 4% in Kenya, and 10% in South Africa either reported that their organisations have no cybersecurity policies or said they are not aware of them. These results highlight a clear gap between policy design and ...

... X (formerly Twitter) post, as a cybersecurity expert publicly questioned the credibility and depth of the investigation. In a strongly worded message addressed to INEC via his Facebook account on Tuesday ,Charles Awuzie, who identified himself as the leader of a top cybersecurity team based in Johannesburg,South Africa, dismissed the commission's report as a "reputational defence document" rather than a ...

... computer. "I sat there stunned. I needed to know how they did that," he said. That curiosity continued through his university years, where he balanced dentistry studies with cybersecurity research. "Dentistry became my career, but security research was always running in the background," Sykes explained, adding that the two paths eventually converged as cyber threats escalated in South Africa. His ...

... Written by: The Redaction Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 will take place on May 12-13 in Cape Town, South Africa. The event will bring together business leaders, government officials and innovators to discuss the development of Africa's digital economy. The agenda includes artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and infrastructure. It will also feature a startup competition and an awards ceremony honoring achievements ...

... data in Africa while delivering the reliability, security and economics organisations actually need." The launch reflects growing demand for alternatives to offshore archive storage as organisations reassess the risks associated with international data hosting, escalating cloud retrieval charges and increasing cybersecurity threats. Built in South Africa for African operating conditions, Hexion's archive platform positions itself as a modern alternative for ...

... patching risk is not theoretical. The Auditor-General of South Africa's consolidated report on national and provincial audit outcomes for 2024/2025 found that 45 of 70 assessed government entities had notable weaknesses in their cybersecurity posture, with the absence of vulnerability management tools among the most common failings. Ebrahim said TrendAI had run a simulation using the open-source autonomous AI agent ...

... detailed and speculative nature of the information presented in your enquiry," the spokesperson said. "This level of detail is consistent with a malicious and deliberate attempt to create alarm or lend credibility to unsubstantiated claims, rather than reflecting an actual compromise of our systems." GS1 South Africa said it remained vigilant and proactive in managing cybersecurity risks, immediately investigating and ...

... Andrew Bourne, Regional Head at Zoho South Africa. SA businesses face rising cyber threats as password security weaknesses exposed "As identity becomes the primary security perimeter, organisations must prioritise stronger access controls and password management to reduce risk and support compliance." The report identifies identity visibility as one of the country's most pressing cybersecurity weaknesses. Without full oversight of who ...

... fraudulent accounts. Reports suggest the operation may have continued for an extended period before authorities detected irregularities. What has shocked many observers is not only the amount of money allegedly involved, but the suggestion that insiders or individuals with knowledge of the system may have played a role. Cybersecurity analysts have long warned that many municipalities across South Africa still ...

... d'Ivoire. According to Kaspersky data presented at GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, the African countries most targeted by cyberattacks in 2024 were Kenya, with nearly 20 million attempted attacks, South Africa with about 17 million, and Morocco with 12.6 million. Yet both Morocco and Kenya rank among Africa's cybersecurity leaders. Morocco scored 97.5 out of 100 and Kenya 98.59 in ...

... While it was not confirmed whether AI was used in the attacks, cybersecurity firm Check Point Software told MyBroadband that hackers were using AI to aid their attacks in South Africa and worldwide. "AI-assisted tools can help attackers discover and exploit vulnerabilities much faster," explained Sanii. "Banks should treat AI cyber risk as a governance and resilience issue, not only ...

... CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 8, 2026/APO Group/ - In April this year, Angola's Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication launched a national data center and government platform, marking a significant step in its digital transformation strategy. The facility is designed to enhance cybersecurity by localizing sensitive data, reduce operational costs across government systems and expand access to ...

... Written by: The Redaction Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 will take place on May 12-13 in Cape Town, South Africa. The event will bring together business leaders, government officials and innovators to discuss the development of Africa's digital economy. The agenda includes artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and infrastructure. It will also feature a startup competition and an awards ceremony honoring achievements ...

... who has access to critical systems and data. As identity becomes the primary security perimeter, organisations must prioritise stronger access controls and password management to reduce risk and support compliance," shared Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa, in a release to Hypertext. "The study identifies identity visibility as a central weakness in South Africa's cybersecurity posture. With 79% ...

... need to stop threats before they land Group-IB, a leading creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(r) Magic Quadranttm for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies. This recognition places Group-IB among just five vendors to achieve Leader status in the first Magic Quadranttm Gartner(r) has ever published for the ...

... these seemingly minor devices that may ultimately provide the easiest path for attackers. Indeed, cybersecurity must extend beyond technical solutions and become embedded within governance frameworks. This means standards, procurement policies, and regulatory oversight must ensure that every asset introduced into smart infrastructure meets defined cybersecurity requirements. Ultimately, the success of smart, green cities will depend not only on their ...

... Zoho has released new research highlighting significant gaps in workforce password security across South Africa, underscoring growing risks as organisations contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. The findings from the State of Workforce Password Security 2026 report reveal a significant cybersecurity gap, with 36% of organisations reporting cyberattacks, the highest ...