South African company ESKOM appear to have been targeted by cybercriminals in a $200k attack by the Everest ransomware operators. Earlier this year, the Everest ransomware operators published a notice announcing the sale of "South Africa Electricity company’s root access" for $125,000. At the time, the...
Morocco and the UAE have met to discuss ways of strengthening their homeland security, and learn from each other's nations. Morocco's National Security and Territorial Surveillance Director General Abdellatif Hammouchi received the Commander-in-Chief of the Abu Dhabi Police, Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, who was...
A study by Trellix has discovered that less than 40% of South African security operations (SecOps) professionals are very confident in their ability to adapt to new online threats. The global research study also revealed the cost of siloed security, weak spots in protection and lack...
The Inaugural African Airforce Forum will highlight aviation in Low-intensity conflicts and will be hosted by the Senegal Air Force at the King Fahd Palace Dakar in Senegal from 26 to 27 October 2022. The two-day forum will feature bespoke networking exercises and interactive platforms for...
The trade body representing the global hologram industry has secured five new members as it further strengthens its role as a leading global authority on commercial authentication, ID security and packaging augmentation technologies. The move sees Egypt’s security printers NASPS (National Company for Advanced Industries and...
African stakeholders in the security sector will undergo one-week training in Niger from today as part of efforts to improve on the monitoring of issues pertaining to women, peace, and security on the continent. The training is facilitated by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre...
Swimlane, the low-code security automation company, has announced its expansion to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) with the appointment of Ashraf Sheet as vice president of the region. Sheet will build on the increasing demand for Swimlane security automation throughout META while accelerating the...
Swimlane – the low-code security automation company, has announced it is expanding into the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META). Ashraf Sheet has been appointed Vice President of the region and will build on the increasing demand for Swimlane’s security automation, whilst accelerating the company’s...
ATG Digital has launched a Roll Call feature on their app to assist SHEQ managers and safety officers who cite attendance records in an emergency as one of their biggest challenges. The importance of emergency planning cannot be overstated according to ATG Digital’s Ariel Flax, who...
The Smart Africa Alliance has opened its latest base for the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) as it continues to expand its footprint in Africa, with Côte d’Ivoire being the latest country to benefit from the digital skills development initiative. The latest SADA has been launched...
