SentinelOne, an autonomous cybersecurity platform company, announced the elevation of Meriam El Ouaz
GESAB has developed highly secure technological solutions for their implementation in the most criti
With increasing incidents of ransomware attacks on schools and educational institutions worldwide, g
High Street Capital and the BCD Board of Directors have announced Jim Gross as its new Chief Executi
SentinelOne, a global leader in autonomous cybersecurity, and Mandiant, Inc., part of Google Cloud,
Ingram Micro today announced a distribution agreement with Okta, a leader in cybersecurity solutions
The African Continental Free Trade Area is an agreement, signed in 2018 which is designed to create
The HMS Trent arrived in Lagos on Sunday to aid Maritime Security Operations. In a statement release
In recent months, world attention has turned to South Africa and its upcoming BRICS summit. In Sandt
Every market across the world, and every establishment where transactions take place, benefit from a
Africa is on the cusp of a new era of prosperity, a new report finds – as it stands to become
Financial Software & Systems (FSS) have announced BLAZE as a platform that can process more than
Africa’s top diplomat has revealed the continent’s desire for Chinese initiatives and bu
Black Hat Middle East & Africa (MEA), the cyber industry’s fastest-growing event, will take plac
Streamlight Inc – a provider of high-performance lighting, has unveiled its newest product, the USB-
Cyberx Africa is now underway. Speakers at the top of various industries have come together to discu
ChatGPT is taking the world by storm with its widespread capabilities and its applicability in a num
Smishing is an uncommon word, but makes perfect sense when broken down into its two components ̵
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spent a record N125.3 billion on national security last year – alm
Darktrace’s innovative cybersecurity solutions continue to evolve, with the introduction of HE
The highly anticipated 3rd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) is set t
A new agreement between the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Central Bank of Egypt seeks to fund a
The second half of 2023 holds significant implications for businesses worldwide as the landscape of
As the digital economy picks up across the continent of Africa, Head of Communication Technologies N
A detailed plan – the Digital Economy for Africa Initiative aims to ensure that every individu
The following article is in part provided by Connected Africa. The 3rd Edition of Connected Africa,
83% of successful cyberattacks in the Middle East and Africa had a targeted nature, according to a n
The future of Africa is being defined not by people in boardrooms, but by the progression of technol
Huwaei continues to promote local talent in South Africa through its use of the company’s LEAP
Exito Media Concepts proudly presents DT 50, a momentous initiative set to applaud the extraordinary
In today’s digital landscape, organisations face a constant barrage of cyber threats. Traditio
LEGIC Identsystems, a provider of trusted services and secure, contactless semiconductors has collab
According to Future Industry Insights (FMI), the behavioural biometrics market was valued at US$ 1,2
There are a number of problems currently facing Africa, with a number of initiatives being rolled ou
Though Drones have long been used in warfare for reconnaissance purposes, the conflict in Ukraine ha
Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director for Southern Africa at Fortinet, believes that young South Afr
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, three weeks after his inauguration has appointed a new security deta
American-Irish Multinational power management company Eaton revealed new infrastructure solutions to
Following strong demand for better banking infrastructure across Africa, the latest edition of the A
Across South Africa, weather conditions are becoming extremely turbulent, changing from one extreme
By 2050, the World Economic Forum predicts that 7 out of 10 people will live in cities. Some 2.5 bil
The New York Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, celebrated a successful ni
The UAE’s renowned tech conference, GITEX Global, took place in Africa during the first week o
Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, announced today its
According to the Adroit Market Research study, which can be found at: https://www.adroitmarketresear
The legendary Wave Pool in the “Valley of Waves” is the undisputed main attraction in Sun City’s fam
Africa’s cybersecurity marketplace is still in its infancy, with incredible potential for grow
SecOps 360 seeks to bring together experts from IT and Security Backgrounds in a day of virtual even
AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal Company, proudly introduces AMAG Technology Professional Servic
Artificial intelligence (AI) removes the human component of reacting to a cybersecurity threat. Mach
While South Africa’s Police Force faces a growing personnel crisis, the private security secto
Farmers in Africa are currently relying on word of mouth knowledge sharing to determine what it is t
Plans to upgrade and expand infrastructure providing biometric passenger checks at some of South Afr
OPTEX, a leading sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, will demonstrate its new FlipX indoor s
Taking place between the 8th and 12th May, the Africa Forces Land Summit featured leaders from acros
Touchless Biometric Systems has unveiled the BIOMANAGER ENTERPRISE, a platform that unifies data gat
The future of the South African construction industry is looking bright! This optimism is to be expl
Two payment card providers are rolling out new authentication frameworks in South Africa, helping to
The Principal Instructor at SANS Institute, a cybersecurity training and certification specialist, i
Regula, Contactable and ID Secure are joining forces to help combat identity fraud across Africa. So
A number of high-tech safes have been installed across Uganda. G4S in Uganda has installed a number
InterDam, a provider of prefabricated fire and blast resistant architectural items for modular offsi
How many times have you had to enter a password today? May 4th marks World Password Day – but
A report from the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), has found that 31% of civil society o
Aerolite One, the advanced single seat life raft (SSLR) from global Survival Technology solutions pr
TD Africa has showcased a new smart security doorbell that will improve the security of properties i
Qognify, part of Hexagon, a leading provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions,
According to KnowBe4 Africa, companies should be prepared to adopt a ‘security in depth’
A new cybercrime campaign has targeted the African banking sector, using fake emails with job opport
Netskope has announced Netskope Endpoint SD-WAN, software to provide secure, optimised access to end
Cutlass Express, an 11-day exercise based in Djibouti, Kenya has brought together coast guards from
On May 9th, the Security Middle East Conference will bring together industry heads from a number of
Following the success of the previous conference, the Connected Africa summit is back, with the them
The latest worldwide spending guide from the International Data Corporation predicts spending on sec
Biometric identity management systems are a technological evolution point for electronic access to p
Nigeria’s federal government is hoping to open more passport production centres to help smooth
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has hired three new experts to join his team as security
Sophos, innovative leader in the cybersecurity industry, has released new research demonstrating how
Global security manufacturer Gallagher has announced promotions of two of its Australian team member
At a time of global competition for Africa’s relationship, US Vice President Kamala Harris has
Face Forensics has developed biometric corpse recognition and tattoo recognition technologies to aid
A poll by Knowbe4 shows only one in five people in Africa are concerned with cybercrime. Yet, despit
AMAG Technology has announced its Symmetry Access Control software now integrates with RealNetworks
The Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market is estimated to reach a value of US$36.2 bn by 2028,
SLVA Cybersecurity and Black Kite have announced a partnership that will see the former act as a val
HID and iPassport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a new identity v
Securex West Africa will return to Lagos, Nigeria this year in nine weeks’ time and visitors are now
Securexpo East Africa 2023 is well underway and currently FREE to visit. East Africa’s leading
Cybersecurity defences in energy and mining need to be strengthened in Africa, according to Kaspersk
The ground-breaking N-Raven loitering munition will begin production in April this year with the fir
Ajax Systems has introduced a new innovation to the marketplace, the LightSwitch smart light switch.
Kaspersky has reported that in 2022 there was an increase in the number of persistent and sophistica
South Africa will account for the bulk of the $5 billion investment expected to enter the Africa dat
Immuta has released its latest product, Immuta Detect, providing timely insights into risky user dat
Qualys Inc has announced it is expanding its Tru Risk platform to serve the needs of both large ente
Invixium has added to its biometric access control and workforce management solutions, with IXM VERT
The prevailing talent shortage remains one of the most significant challenges facing security operat
Johnson Controls has announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with t
Acronis’ latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 has found that phishing a
The META region will remain a target for increased cybercriminal activity, according to the experts
Smile Identity has released its end-of-year 2022 Know Your Customer (KYC) report. The right highligh
Check Point Software Technologies has achieved a near-perfect score of 99.7% malware block rate and
At this year’s Intersec exhibition, Zenith unveiled its next-gen AI platform. Launching its 3rd Gene
Value-added technology distributor AMSTERGI, has appointed Rohit Khubchandani as Chief Sales Officer
Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines – with dialogue-based, AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT re
South Africa is increasingly pushing for drones to be used for security and border control and now M
The French government is trying to fast-track legislation in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics that c
VuWall is strengthening its TRx centralised video wall management software with continuous updates t
Iris ID has announced that its IrisAccess iCAM 7S series of advanced multifactor biometric iris read
Kaspersky has achieved a SPARK Matrix award for its managed security services, with service excellen
Credence Security – a pan-EMEA specialty value-added-distributer and its sister companies, Cyber Sec
Securex West Africa is set to return in May for its 11th edition alongside the co-located Firexpo We
Cybersecurity platform company SentinelOne has opened a new Dubai office to support its regional gro
According to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023, critical infrastructure blackouts and cyber incidents
Chief Executive Officer of Infoblox, Jesper Anderson has announced his retirement, with Scott Harrel
A list of the most powerful armies in the world for 2023 has been published by Global Fire Power, wi
The first B2B enterprise marketplace for the cybersecurity industry in Africa and the Middle East ha
By 2027 the global IoT security and privacy market is set to reach almost $64 billion, according to
Hanwha Techwin has published its predictions for how they see the future of video surveillance headi
Johnson Controls has gained accreditation for its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions through Wire
NetGuardians, renowned for its enterprise risk platform for combatting financial fraud, has announce
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured its stakeholders and the general public of its collabo
At least 16 African banks, financial services, and telecommunication companies have been identified
Microsoft has announced at the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC plans to deepen its work an
Toyota South Africa Motors has recalled older models for security updates as criminals and theft bec
Algeria has called for reform of UN Security Council and to ask for two permanent seats for Africa.
Uganda has heightened its security in its national parks following a tragic fatal incident where a r
Alviva Holdings, one of Africa’s largest ICT products and services providers has invested in a
Cybastion, an emerging leader in the field of cybersecurity, is proud to be a platinum sponsor for t
Cybersecurity company Trellix has released its annual threat predictions report for 2023. Forecasts
A TV broadcaster in Africa has been hit by cyber attacks since it began streaming the World Cup from
Sophos, global cybersecurity leader, revealed that ransomware remains one of the greatest cybercrime
Companies in South Africa have been warned to be on alert for Information and communication technolo
Kaspersky has contributed to INTERPOL’s Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ACSO) to combat cybercrime in
South Africa’s ATG Digital has revealed business burglaries are on the rise, with a peak in De
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Y
Vectra AI, the leader in Security AI-driven hybrid cloud threat detection and response, has released
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has opened the doors of its first Cyber Security Fusi
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced the launch of its new Emirates and Africa organisation, bri
The cloud market in South Africa is predicted to grow by up to 50% next year. The prediction comes a
Africa has renewed its call to be better represented at the UN Security Council. The last United Nat
Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), h
Zimbabwe has stepped up its private security sector with retired police officers and soldiers return
A new report from Group-IB and Orange CERT revealed that 12 African countries lost millions of dolla
The Security Watch Africa Initiative (SWAI) has asked for more intelligence sharing and synergy amon
Barracuda’s analysis of cyber threats detected by its XDR platform through 2022 has revealed the sev
Building on their global reselling relationship, established in 2021, Cohesity and Lenovo have now t
WISeKey International Holding Ltd., a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company, has announced it
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Security Council to strengthen peace operations
Trend Micro, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is aiming to tackle the cybersecurity sk
Airforce industry leaders from across Africa and global defence experts gathered last week to addres
The Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME) will conduct their 3rd annual conference November 8
The third Africa Data Security Conclave (ADSC) is set to be held virtually on Thursday, October 27,
EDGE Group PJSC, one of the world’s top 25 advanced technology groups for defence and beyond, will s
Seclore, the platform leader in data-centric security, has announced that it has signed a strategic
Black Hat, one of the most respected informational security event series internationally, is gearing
ImmuniWeb has partnered with Kecam Technologies Limited to help to increase Cyber resilience and com
A new report from Kaspersky has identified that one in three industrial computers in Africa are at r
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and the International Maritime Organisa
South African company ESKOM appear to have been targeted by cybercriminals in a $200k attack by the
Morocco and the UAE have met to discuss ways of strengthening their homeland security, and learn fro
A study by Trellix has discovered that less than 40% of South African security operations (SecOps) p
The Inaugural African Airforce Forum will highlight aviation in Low-intensity conflicts and will be
The trade body representing the global hologram industry has secured five new members as it further
African stakeholders in the security sector will undergo one-week training in Niger from today as pa
Swimlane, the low-code security automation company, has announced its expansion to the Middle East,
Swimlane – the low-code security automation company, has announced it is expanding into the Middle E
ATG Digital has launched a Roll Call feature on their app to assist SHEQ managers and safety officer
The Smart Africa Alliance has opened its latest base for the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) as
The use of facial recognition in Russia has already seen more than 50,000 crimes solved, and an 85 p
According to the latest KPMG report, KPMG’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 Survey: Addressing Cy
The private security sector in South Africa is set to receive improved basic salaries with a 13% ann
Results from KPMG Africa’s Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey have found the cybersecurity industry
CrowdStrike, a leader in cloud-delivered protection, has announced the release of the fourth annual
No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about eXtended Detection and Response… but do you fully understand wh
Ajax Systems, specialists in wireless alarm systems., will unveil new hardware and software via a Sp
Liquid, a subsidiary of pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, has released a new securi
Cybercrime is on the rise with South Africa’s banking and insurance sectors being targeted by
Walter Candelu, VP Middle East & Africa, RealNetworks and SPA Secretary General, believes the pr
OPTEX, the leading global sensor manufacturer, is now able to provide Europe, Middle East and Africa
Cybereason has issued a global Threat Analysis Report investigating the Ragnar Locker ransomware gan
British maritime company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) has announced a partnership with MSI-Defence
Is it time for your organisation to start investing in green technology for their security needs, as
Nigeria and Korea are to forge an alliance to boost Nigeria’s military security. Lyeo Woon-ki,
Japan is pushing for Africa to have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, and will use its pl
Dan Norman, from the ISF considers what the future of ransomware holds for companies around the glob
WSO2, a leading open-source integration vendor, and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership
Two African nations have discussed a potential security partnership to fight against the threat of t
Lighting and its infrastructure have come a long way since the invention of the lightbulb. Whether c
The latest crime statistics from South Africa Police have revealed hijacking hotspots across the cou
Tangem, a finance company specialising in crypto wallets, has unveiled a digital hardware powered to
As the aviation industry globally struggles to rebuild capacity, some operators are faring better th
Secure Logiq are to host an in-depth look at the latest addition to its portfolio of HD surveillance
Amin Haj Salem, Key Account Manager – End Customer, Axis Communications, looks at how video an
IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech and Agility Grid, a value-add
Before you can pin down your cybersecurity strategy you’ll need to gather the right requirements, sa
HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has released its 2022 State of Access
A security expert has warned the U.N Security Council that the threat from the Islamic State extremi
According to Statista, global biometric systems market revenue was around $36.6 billion in 2020 and
Leading provider for cybersecurity NETSCOUT, has introduced ArborÒ Insight, to enhance threat detect