The European Union's NIS2 Directive, which came into effect this month, imposes tougher cyber security requirements on African businesses trading with the EU. The directive expands on the original NIS1 introduced in 2016, covering sectors such as energy, banking, transport, and healthcare, and mandates enhanced management...
Gallagher Security announced the release of its award-winning security site management software, Command Centre v9.20. Mark Junge, Chief Executive at Gallagher Security said: “Command Centre v9.20 further empowers businesses with greater control, improved efficiency, and robust cyber protection - all in one powerful platform designed to...
Denodo unveiled Agora, a new cloud-based solution that enhances data management for organisations. It offers customers a managed service of the Denodo Platform that is fully adaptable to their needs. Customers can offload infrastructure management and platform operations to Denodo, accelerating access to data for end users...
VIVOTEK announced its integration partnership with ProdataKey. VIVOTEK’s VORTEX cloud surveillance will integrate with PDK's access control solution to provide a comprehensive view of physical security. “PDK is a leading innovator of network cloud-based access control products and services who are dedicated to providing an efficient and seamless user...
CloudSEK announced the launch of its new Deep Fake Detection Technology, which is now available free of charge. This initiative is part of CloudSEK's mission to provide valuable resources to society and combat cybercrime. CloudSEK has developed an advanced DeepFake Detector designed to identify and mitigate the risks posed by...
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. released findings from its 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, which found a 43 per cent increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30 per cent increase in volumetric attacks. Key industries, already facing frequent and intense multi-vector attacks, experienced a 55 per cent...
Vodafone and Google announced a ten-year strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone's customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google's Gemini models. The agreement will bring storage, security, and AI assistance to Vodafone's...
BUI continues its commitment to cybersecurity education by participating in the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign. Established in 2004 and observed every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month stands as the leading global initiative focused on promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices. This campaign is a collaborative...
ESET released its Threat Report for the first half of 2024. The report sheds light on the current cyber threat landscape faced by businesses and individuals worldwide. It highlights several significant trends and developments in cybersecurity, including the increasing use of generative AI tools in cybercrime. The...
SEACOM announced on 1 October a new partnership with US-based cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf to strengthen its cybersecurity services across Africa, in response to the continent's expanding threat landscape. As cyber-attacks increasingly target businesses of all sizes, this collaboration aims to offer SEACOM’s clients advanced security...