Meriam El Ouazzani announced as SentinelOne Regional Sales Director META
SentinelOne, an autonomous cybersecurity platform company, announced the elevation of Meriam El Ouaz
26 September, 2023
GESAB Technology certified in Cybersecurity against crime
GESAB has developed highly secure technological solutions for their implementation in the most criti
25 September, 2023
OmniIndex announces Blockchain Storage Partnership to protect student data
With increasing incidents of ransomware attacks on schools and educational institutions worldwide, g
22 September, 2023
BCD announces Jim Gross as new CEO
High Street Capital and the BCD Board of Directors have announced Jim Gross as its new Chief Executi
21 September, 2023SentinelOne and Mandiant partner to deliver the Singularity Platform
SentinelOne, a global leader in autonomous cybersecurity, and Mandiant, Inc., part of Google Cloud,
20 September, 2023
Ingram Micro expand portfolio with Okta
Ingram Micro today announced a distribution agreement with Okta, a leader in cybersecurity solutions
15 September, 2023
What is the AfCFTA?
The African Continental Free Trade Area is an agreement, signed in 2018 which is designed to create
14 September, 2023
UK ship arrives in Nigeria to support Maritime Security
The HMS Trent arrived in Lagos on Sunday to aid Maritime Security Operations. In a statement release
12 September, 2023
BRICS: security for the summit
In recent months, world attention has turned to South Africa and its upcoming BRICS summit. In Sandt
08 September, 2023
Cathexis’ multi-market solutions
Every market across the world, and every establishment where transactions take place, benefit from a
07 September, 2023
AfCFTA could lead to a free trade boom for Africa
Africa is on the cusp of a new era of prosperity, a new report finds – as it stands to become
31 August, 2023
FSS launched BLAZE for African Banking
Financial Software & Systems (FSS) have announced BLAZE as a platform that can process more than
29 August, 2023
Roundtable focusing on the future of Africa and China
Africa’s top diplomat has revealed the continent’s desire for Chinese initiatives and bu
24 August, 2023
Black Hat Middle East & Africa to take place in Riyadh this November
Black Hat Middle East & Africa (MEA), the cyber industry’s fastest-growing event, will take plac
23 August, 2023
Streamlight Inc. launches Wedge XT
Streamlight Inc – a provider of high-performance lighting, has unveiled its newest product, the USB-
18 August, 2023
Cyberx Africa
Cyberx Africa is now underway. Speakers at the top of various industries have come together to discu
18 August, 2023
The Threat of WormGPT
ChatGPT is taking the world by storm with its widespread capabilities and its applicability in a num
17 August, 2023
You’ve probably already run into Smishing
Smishing is an uncommon word, but makes perfect sense when broken down into its two components ̵
16 August, 2023
Nigeria: Spending on national security hits record high
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spent a record N125.3 billion on national security last year – alm
15 August, 2023
Darktrace’s cybersecurity loop: HEAL
Darktrace’s innovative cybersecurity solutions continue to evolve, with the introduction of HE
14 August, 2023
The 3rd IMDEC Summit, Ghana
The highly anticipated 3rd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) is set t
09 August, 2023
Fintech in Africa’s future
A new agreement between the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Central Bank of Egypt seeks to fund a &#
07 August, 2023
Cybersecurity Trends in the second half of 2023
The second half of 2023 holds significant implications for businesses worldwide as the landscape of
04 August, 2023
Tunisia’s Minister of Technology meets with FBI Delegation
As the digital economy picks up across the continent of Africa, Head of Communication Technologies N
03 August, 2023
What is the Digital Economy for Africa Initiative?
A detailed plan – the Digital Economy for Africa Initiative aims to ensure that every individu
01 August, 2023
Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit Concludes
The following article is in part provided by Connected Africa. The 3rd Edition of Connected Africa,
31 July, 2023
Positive Technologies Cyber-Threat Landscape-Report
83% of successful cyberattacks in the Middle East and Africa had a targeted nature, according to a n
28 July, 2023
The Advancement of Africa’s cyber sectors
The future of Africa is being defined not by people in boardrooms, but by the progression of technol
19 July, 2023
Huawei to invest in Africa data centres and cyber security industries
Huwaei continues to promote local talent in South Africa through its use of the company’s LEAP
18 July, 2023
Fifty top South Africa Visionaries leading Digital Transformation
Exito Media Concepts proudly presents DT 50, a momentous initiative set to applaud the extraordinary
17 July, 2023
Zero Trust: A Paradigm Shift in Cybersecurity
In today’s digital landscape, organisations face a constant barrage of cyber threats. Traditio
12 July, 2023
LEGIC and inepro collaborate to launch new RFID reader – Spider
LEGIC Identsystems, a provider of trusted services and secure, contactless semiconductors has collab
10 July, 2023
Biometrics market to reach new heights in 2023 and beyond!
According to Future Industry Insights (FMI), the behavioural biometrics market was valued at US$ 1,2
05 July, 2023
The Current Problems facing Africa
There are a number of problems currently facing Africa, with a number of initiatives being rolled ou
03 July, 2023
Cheap Drones may be the Future of Warfare
Though Drones have long been used in warfare for reconnaissance purposes, the conflict in Ukraine ha
29 June, 2023
Doros Hadjizenonos, Fortinet on Cybersecurity Talent Gap in Africa
Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director for Southern Africa at Fortinet, believes that young South Afr
28 June, 2023
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu appoints new Security Detail
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, three weeks after his inauguration has appointed a new security deta
22 June, 2023
Eaton reveal new strategies at GITEX Africa
American-Irish Multinational power management company Eaton revealed new infrastructure solutions to
21 June, 2023
Africa banks progress toward digitisation
Following strong demand for better banking infrastructure across Africa, the latest edition of the A
19 June, 2023
Is your Security System ready for changing weather conditions?
Across South Africa, weather conditions are becoming extremely turbulent, changing from one extreme
16 June, 2023
Africa’s Bright Future: Experts to Discuss Smart City Solutions
By 2050, the World Economic Forum predicts that 7 out of 10 people will live in cities. Some 2.5 bil
12 June, 2023
New York Task Force completes mission in South Africa
The New York Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, celebrated a successful ni
09 June, 2023
Morocco aims for Tech Renaissance at GITEX Africa
The UAE’s renowned tech conference, GITEX Global, took place in Africa during the first week o
08 June, 2023
Mindware announces partnership with OneSpan
Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, announced today its
06 June, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in the Security Marketplace
According to the Adroit Market Research study, which can be found at: https://www.adroitmarketresear
02 June, 2023
16,000 m2 at Valley of Waves secured with just three cameras
The legendary Wave Pool in the “Valley of Waves” is the undisputed main attraction in Sun City’s fam
01 June, 2023
TikTok takes teens attention across Africa
Africa’s cybersecurity marketplace is still in its infancy, with incredible potential for grow
28 May, 2023
SecOps 360 Virtual Bootcamp to bridge IT and Security teams
SecOps 360 seeks to bring together experts from IT and Security Backgrounds in a day of virtual even
26 May, 2023
AMAG Technology launches professional services platform
AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal Company, proudly introduces AMAG Technology Professional Servic
26 May, 2023
The importance of artificial intelligence to cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) removes the human component of reacting to a cybersecurity threat. Mach
25 May, 2023
South Africa Police Force face personnel crisis
While South Africa’s Police Force faces a growing personnel crisis, the private security secto
24 May, 2023
Modern Technologies to aid African Farming
Farmers in Africa are currently relying on word of mouth knowledge sharing to determine what it is t
23 May, 2023
South Africa to expand biometric border control systems
Plans to upgrade and expand infrastructure providing biometric passenger checks at some of South Afr
22 May, 2023
OPTEX to debut FlipX indoor sensor series at Securex South Africa
OPTEX, a leading sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, will demonstrate its new FlipX indoor s
22 May, 2023
Africa Land Forces Summit discusses local conflict issues
Taking place between the 8th and 12th May, the Africa Forces Land Summit featured leaders from acros
18 May, 2023TBS Switzerland reveal Biomanager Enterprise
Touchless Biometric Systems has unveiled the BIOMANAGER ENTERPRISE, a platform that unifies data gat
17 May, 2023
Big 5 Construct Southern Africa
The future of the South African construction industry is looking bright! This optimism is to be expl
15 May, 2023
Card providers launch authentication frameworks in SA
Two payment card providers are rolling out new authentication frameworks in South Africa, helping to
12 May, 2023
Cybersecurity must be on school curriculm
The Principal Instructor at SANS Institute, a cybersecurity training and certification specialist, i
11 May, 2023
Regular, Contactable and ID Secure tackle ID fraud
Regula, Contactable and ID Secure are joining forces to help combat identity fraud across Africa. So
09 May, 2023
High-tech safes installed across Uganda
A number of high-tech safes have been installed across Uganda. G4S in Uganda has installed a number
08 May, 2023
Collaboration for certified safety
InterDam, a provider of prefabricated fire and blast resistant architectural items for modular offsi
05 May, 2023
World password day
How many times have you had to enter a password today? May 4th marks World Password Day – but
04 May, 2023
Nigeria’s CSOs report high volume of digital security attacks
A report from the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), has found that 31% of civil society o
03 May, 2023
US Navy designation
Aerolite One, the advanced single seat life raft (SSLR) from global Survival Technology solutions pr
02 May, 2023
TD Africa adds Ring doorbell to line up
TD Africa has showcased a new smart security doorbell that will improve the security of properties i
01 May, 2023
Qognify and Gallagher offer integrated management systems
Qognify, part of Hexagon, a leading provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions,
27 April, 2023
KnowBe4 recommend ‘security in depth’ approach
According to KnowBe4 Africa, companies should be prepared to adopt a ‘security in depth’
26 April, 2023
African banking sector targeted in Malware attacks
A new cybercrime campaign has targeted the African banking sector, using fake emails with job opport
24 April, 2023
Netskope revolutionises with SASE Client and Integrated Endpoint SD-WAN
Netskope has announced Netskope Endpoint SD-WAN, software to provide secure, optimised access to end
18 April, 2023
Cutlass Express 2023 sharpens maritime skills in Kenya
Cutlass Express, an 11-day exercise based in Djibouti, Kenya has brought together coast guards from
17 April, 2023
The Security Middle East Conference
On May 9th, the Security Middle East Conference will bring together industry heads from a number of
14 April, 2023
3rd edition of Connected Africa summit
Following the success of the previous conference, the Connected Africa summit is back, with the them
13 April, 2023
African security marketplace to reach $6.2 billion
The latest worldwide spending guide from the International Data Corporation predicts spending on sec
12 April, 2023
Biometrics in action through Innovatrics
Biometric identity management systems are a technological evolution point for electronic access to p
12 April, 2023
Nigeria government aims to speed up biometric capture for passports
Nigeria’s federal government is hoping to open more passport production centres to help smooth
10 April, 2023
Interior CS Kindiki hires three new advisors
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has hired three new experts to join his team as security
05 April, 2023
ChatGPT as a security co-pilot
Sophos, innovative leader in the cybersecurity industry, has released new research demonstrating how
31 March, 2023
Gallagher announces promotions focused on IMEA region
Global security manufacturer Gallagher has announced promotions of two of its Australian team member
30 March, 2023
Kamala Harris visits Ghana to promote security in West Africa
At a time of global competition for Africa’s relationship, US Vice President Kamala Harris has
29 March, 2023
Face Forensics develops biometric software for disaster victim ID
Face Forensics has developed biometric corpse recognition and tattoo recognition technologies to aid
28 March, 2023
Poll highlights African’s attitude to cybercrime
A poll by Knowbe4 shows only one in five people in Africa are concerned with cybercrime. Yet, despit
27 March, 2023
AMAG Technology announces integration with RealNetworks
AMAG Technology has announced its Symmetry Access Control software now integrates with RealNetworks
23 March, 2023
Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market to reach US$36.2 bn
The Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market is estimated to reach a value of US$36.2 bn by 2028,
22 March, 2023
SLVA and Black Kite announce partnership to protect small businesses
SLVA Cybersecurity and Black Kite have announced a partnership that will see the former act as a val
20 March, 2023
HID and iPassport sign MoU for new identity verification solution
HID and iPassport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a new identity v
17 March, 2023Countdown to Securex West Africa is on
Securex West Africa will return to Lagos, Nigeria this year in nine weeks’ time and visitors are now
13 March, 2023
Securexpo East Africa 2023
Securexpo East Africa 2023 is well underway and currently FREE to visit. East Africa’s leading
09 March, 2023
Africa needs to strengthen cybersecurity defences
Cybersecurity defences in energy and mining need to be strengthened in Africa, according to Kaspersk
07 March, 2023
N-Raven precision loitering munitions announced at IDEX 2023
The ground-breaking N-Raven loitering munition will begin production in April this year with the fir
02 March, 2023
Ajax Systems announces smart light LightSwitch
Ajax Systems has introduced a new innovation to the marketplace, the LightSwitch smart light switch.
01 March, 2023
Cyber-immunity to be focus of META region in 2023
Kaspersky has reported that in 2022 there was an increase in the number of persistent and sophistica
27 February, 2023
Increasing demand for African data centres
South Africa will account for the bulk of the $5 billion investment expected to enter the Africa dat
24 February, 2023
Immuta releases Immuta Detect
Immuta has released its latest product, Immuta Detect, providing timely insights into risky user dat
22 February, 2023
Qualys expands cloud platform for companies to reduce cyber risks
Qualys Inc has announced it is expanding its Tru Risk platform to serve the needs of both large ente
21 February, 2023
Invixium introduces IXM VERTU
Invixium has added to its biometric access control and workforce management solutions, with IXM VERT
17 February, 2023
Fortinet Expands Services and Training Opportunities
The prevailing talent shortage remains one of the most significant challenges facing security operat
17 February, 2023
Johnson Controls collaborates with Alcatraz AI for access control
Johnson Controls has announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with t
16 February, 2023
MFA fatigue attacks on rise, report reveals
Acronis’ latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 has found that phishing a
15 February, 2023
META region at risk of increased cybercrime activity
The META region will remain a target for increased cybercriminal activity, according to the experts
14 February, 2023
Know your customer trends in Africa
Smile Identity has released its end-of-year 2022 Know Your Customer (KYC) report. The right highligh
14 February, 2023
Check Point Software Technologies achieves highest ranking in security benchmark report
Check Point Software Technologies has achieved a near-perfect score of 99.7% malware block rate and
13 February, 2023
Zenith debuts world’s first AI EagleEye Intelligent Patrol
At this year’s Intersec exhibition, Zenith unveiled its next-gen AI platform. Launching its 3rd Gene
10 February, 2023
AMSTERGI bolsters team for Africa expansion
Value-added technology distributor AMSTERGI, has appointed Rohit Khubchandani as Chief Sales Officer
10 February, 2023
Google launches AI chatbot
Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines – with dialogue-based, AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT re
09 February, 2023
South Africa pushes for more drones
South Africa is increasingly pushing for drones to be used for security and border control and now M
09 February, 2023
French government seeks to fast track AI legislation for 2024 Olympics
The French government is trying to fast-track legislation in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics that c
07 February, 2023
VuWall introduces distributed video wall management for SDVoE technology
VuWall is strengthening its TRx centralised video wall management software with continuous updates t
06 February, 2023
Iris ID’s IrisAccess iCAM 7S series first to be SIA OSDP Secure Profile Verified
Iris ID has announced that its IrisAccess iCAM 7S series of advanced multifactor biometric iris read
02 February, 2023
Kaspersky recognised for its managed security services
Kaspersky has achieved a SPARK Matrix award for its managed security services, with service excellen
01 February, 2023
Companies rebrand as Trinexia
Credence Security – a pan-EMEA specialty value-added-distributer and its sister companies, Cyber Sec
30 January, 2023Securex West Africa reconnects the security, safety, fire and facilities management sectors
Securex West Africa is set to return in May for its 11th edition alongside the co-located Firexpo We
27 January, 2023
SentinelOne expands Africa operations
Cybersecurity platform company SentinelOne has opened a new Dubai office to support its regional gro
27 January, 2023
SA risks infrastructure blackouts and cyber incidents
According to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2023, critical infrastructure blackouts and cyber incidents
24 January, 2023
Infoblox appoints new CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Infoblox, Jesper Anderson has announced his retirement, with Scott Harrel
19 January, 2023
Egypt ranks first place for most powerful African army
A list of the most powerful armies in the world for 2023 has been published by Global Fire Power, wi
18 January, 2023
AmiViz certified Great Place to Work
The first B2B enterprise marketplace for the cybersecurity industry in Africa and the Middle East ha
12 January, 2023
IoT security market to hit $64bn in four years
By 2027 the global IoT security and privacy market is set to reach almost $64 billion, according to
05 January, 2023
Hanwha Techwin predicts top 5 video surveillance trends for 2023
Hanwha Techwin has published its predictions for how they see the future of video surveillance headi
03 January, 2023
Johnson Controls OpenBlue gains accreditation
Johnson Controls has gained accreditation for its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions through Wire
02 January, 2023
Bank of Africa chooses NetGuardians’ AI software to reinforce internal and payment fraud prevention
NetGuardians, renowned for its enterprise risk platform for combatting financial fraud, has announce
23 December, 2022Central Bank of Nigeria reassures stakeholders as it collaborates to check rising cyberattacks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured its stakeholders and the general public of its collabo
22 December, 2022
Cybercrime Group OPERA1ER Stole $11M From 16 African Businesses
At least 16 African banks, financial services, and telecommunication companies have been identified
19 December, 2022
Microsoft plans to increase digital connectivity and skills building in Africa
Microsoft has announced at the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC plans to deepen its work an
16 December, 2022
Toyota South Africa calls in older models for security updates due to new-tech theft rises
Toyota South Africa Motors has recalled older models for security updates as criminals and theft bec
14 December, 2022
Algeria calls for reform of UN Security Council
Algeria has called for reform of UN Security Council and to ask for two permanent seats for Africa.
13 December, 2022
Uganda heightens security in national parks after tragic fatal incident
Uganda has heightened its security in its national parks following a tragic fatal incident where a r
12 December, 2022
African Distribution Group Bets on Cloud as the Future with Cloud-Hosted DRaaS
Alviva Holdings, one of Africa’s largest ICT products and services providers has invested in a
09 December, 2022
Cybastion leads the way to Africa on Cybersecurity
Cybastion, an emerging leader in the field of cybersecurity, is proud to be a platinum sponsor for t
08 December, 2022
Trellix Predicts Heightened Hacktivism and Geopolitical Cyberattacks in 2023
Cybersecurity company Trellix has released its annual threat predictions report for 2023. Forecasts
07 December, 2022Africa’s 2022 World Cup broadcaster hit by cyber-attacks
A TV broadcaster in Africa has been hit by cyber attacks since it began streaming the World Cup from
06 December, 2022
Sophos reveals more organisations in Africa threatened by ransomware
Sophos, global cybersecurity leader, revealed that ransomware remains one of the greatest cybercrime
05 December, 2022
South Africa firms urged to beef up IT security amid evolving threats
Companies in South Africa have been warned to be on alert for Information and communication technolo
02 December, 2022
Kaspersky supports INTERPOL’s operation to combat cybercrime in African countries
Kaspersky has contributed to INTERPOL’s Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ACSO) to combat cybercrime in
01 December, 2022
ATG Digital reveals business burglaries on the rise
South Africa’s ATG Digital has revealed business burglaries are on the rise, with a peak in De
30 November, 2022
Gallagher named Security Software Manufacturer of the Year at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Y
29 November, 2022
Vectra research finds attacks using encryption are breaching 70% of organisations
Vectra AI, the leader in Security AI-driven hybrid cloud threat detection and response, has released
28 November, 2022
Liquid C2 launches Cyber Security Fusion Centre for Kenyan businesses
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has opened the doors of its first Cyber Security Fusi
24 November, 2022
Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches new Emirates and Africa regional hub in Dubai
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced the launch of its new Emirates and Africa organisation, bri
23 November, 2022
Cloud market in South Africa to increase by up to 50% in 2023
The cloud market in South Africa is predicted to grow by up to 50% next year. The prediction comes a
22 November, 2022
Africa renews call for UN Security Council seat
Africa has renewed its call to be better represented at the UN Security Council. The last United Nat
21 November, 2022
Trellix report reveals Ransomware Activity Doubled in Transportation and Shipping Industry
Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), h
18 November, 2022
Zimbabwe steps up private security after spike in armed robberies
Zimbabwe has stepped up its private security sector with retired police officers and soldiers return
16 November, 2022
Hacking group stole $11 million from 12 African countries between 2018 and 2022
A new report from Group-IB and Orange CERT revealed that 12 African countries lost millions of dolla
15 November, 2022
Africa security group asks for more synergy among agencies
The Security Watch Africa Initiative (SWAI) has asked for more intelligence sharing and synergy amon
14 November, 2022
Barracuda Research Finds Cyber Threat Severity Rises During Vacation Months
Barracuda’s analysis of cyber threats detected by its XDR platform through 2022 has revealed the sev
09 November, 2022
Cohesity and Lenovo Expand Partnership to Strengthen Cyber Resilience and Simplify Data Management
Building on their global reselling relationship, established in 2021, Cohesity and Lenovo have now t
08 November, 2022
Orbus Digital and WISeKey to launch SSL/TLS Cybersecurity and Trust Services in West Africa
WISeKey International Holding Ltd., a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company, has announced it
07 November, 2022UN chief urges Security Council to strengthen peace operations in Africa
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Security Council to strengthen peace operations
04 November, 2022
Trend Micro to tackle cybersecurity skills gap in Africa
Trend Micro, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is aiming to tackle the cybersecurity sk
03 November, 2022
Inaugural Africa Airforce Forum highlights the role of Air Force in bridging regional stability
Airforce industry leaders from across Africa and global defence experts gathered last week to addres
31 October, 2022
Women in Cybersecurity Middle East (WiCSME) will hold third conference in November
The Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME) will conduct their 3rd annual conference November 8
25 October, 2022
Africa data security conference to be held virtually to discuss cybersecurity
The third Africa Data Security Conclave (ADSC) is set to be held virtually on Thursday, October 27,
24 October, 2022
EDGE to Showcase Leading Advanced Technology Solutions at SOFEX in Jordan
EDGE Group PJSC, one of the world’s top 25 advanced technology groups for defence and beyond, will s
21 October, 2022
Seclore becomes Tech First Gulf’s first partner to grow Africa’s cybersecurity market
Seclore, the platform leader in data-centric security, has announced that it has signed a strategic
20 October, 2022
Riyadh gears up for the ultimate hack fest as infosec heavyweights head to Black Hat MEA this November
Black Hat, one of the most respected informational security event series internationally, is gearing
18 October, 2022
ImmuniWeb, Kecam Tech Partner To Increase Cyber Compliance In West Africa
ImmuniWeb has partnered with Kecam Technologies Limited to help to increase Cyber resilience and com
17 October, 2022
1 in 3 industrial systems in South Africa face cyber attacks
A new report from Kaspersky has identified that one in three industrial computers in Africa are at r
14 October, 2022
MOWCA and IMO to promote maritime security and shipping in Africa
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and the International Maritime Organisa
13 October, 2022
South Africa state-owned electricity company ESKOM targeted by cyber criminals in $200k attack
South African company ESKOM appear to have been targeted by cybercriminals in a $200k attack by the
12 October, 2022
Morocco and the UAE discuss ways of strengthening security
Morocco and the UAE have met to discuss ways of strengthening their homeland security, and learn fro
10 October, 2022
South Africa’s cybersecurity professionals feel they’re “losing ground” against cybercriminals
A study by Trellix has discovered that less than 40% of South African security operations (SecOps) p
07 October, 2022
Inaugural Africa Airforce Forum to address evolving security challenges across Africa
The Inaugural African Airforce Forum will highlight aviation in Low-intensity conflicts and will be
06 October, 2022
New members boost for International Hologram Manufacturers Association
The trade body representing the global hologram industry has secured five new members as it further
04 October, 2022
Stakeholders in security sector to undergo one-week training in Niger
African stakeholders in the security sector will undergo one-week training in Niger from today as pa
03 October, 2022
Swimlane expands into Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Swimlane, the low-code security automation company, has announced its expansion to the Middle East,
29 September, 2022
Swimlane expands into Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Swimlane – the low-code security automation company, has announced it is expanding into the Middle E
29 September, 2022
ATG Digital launches solution for emergencies with new Roll Call feature
ATG Digital has launched a Roll Call feature on their app to assist SHEQ managers and safety officer
27 September, 2022
Smart Africa opens digital academy in Ivory Coast to boost digital and cyber security skills
The Smart Africa Alliance has opened its latest base for the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) as
26 September, 2022
Facial recognition leaders
The use of facial recognition in Russia has already seen more than 50,000 crimes solved, and an 85 p
26 September, 2022
New report finds 75% of firms struggle to recruit and retain cyber experts
According to the latest KPMG report, KPMG’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 Survey: Addressing Cy
22 September, 2022
Private security sector in South Africa inks four-year deal with annual 13% wage increase in first year
The private security sector in South Africa is set to receive improved basic salaries with a 13% ann
21 September, 2022
New report sees Africa’s cybersecurity strategy maturing
Results from KPMG Africa’s Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey have found the cybersecurity industry
20 September, 2022
CrowdStrike’s annual threat hunting report reveals one potential intrusion is identified every seven minutes
CrowdStrike, a leader in cloud-delivered protection, has announced the release of the fourth annual
19 September, 2022
XDR: beyond the buzzword
No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about eXtended Detection and Response… but do you fully understand wh
19 September, 2022
Ajax Systems will unveil new products at Special Event: Comfort zone in October
Ajax Systems, specialists in wireless alarm systems., will unveil new hardware and software via a Sp
15 September, 2022
Liquid launches DDoS Secure to protect African customers
Liquid, a subsidiary of pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, has released a new securi
13 September, 2022South Africa’s banking and insurance sectors are being targeted by cyber attacks
Cybercrime is on the rise with South Africa’s banking and insurance sectors being targeted by
12 September, 2022
Video Analytics on the edge for smart cities deployments
Walter Candelu, VP Middle East & Africa, RealNetworks and SPA Secretary General, believes the pr
12 September, 2022
OPTEX’s new indoor detectors FlipX are now available in Europe and Africa
OPTEX, the leading global sensor manufacturer, is now able to provide Europe, Middle East and Africa
09 September, 2022
Cybereason warns global critical infrastructure operators after attacks from Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang
Cybereason has issued a global Threat Analysis Report investigating the Ragnar Locker ransomware gan
08 September, 2022
Kraken partners with MSI-Defence Systems
British maritime company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) has announced a partnership with MSI-Defence
05 September, 2022
Harnessing the sun for security
Is it time for your organisation to start investing in green technology for their security needs, as
05 September, 2022
Nigeria and Korea to work together to boost Nigeria’s military security
Nigeria and Korea are to forge an alliance to boost Nigeria’s military security. Lyeo Woon-ki,
02 September, 2022
Japan pushes for Africa to have seat on the UN Security Council
Japan is pushing for Africa to have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, and will use its pl
02 September, 2022
What’s next for ransomware?
Dan Norman, from the ISF considers what the future of ransomware holds for companies around the glob
31 August, 2022
WSO2 adopts Microsoft’s trusted cloud for open source innovation
WSO2, a leading open-source integration vendor, and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership
31 August, 2022
Togo and South Africa discuss security cooperation
Two African nations have discussed a potential security partnership to fight against the threat of t
30 August, 2022
The future of lighting
Lighting and its infrastructure have come a long way since the invention of the lightbulb. Whether c
29 August, 2022
Latest South Africa crime data reveals hijacking hotspots
The latest crime statistics from South Africa Police have revealed hijacking hotspots across the cou
26 August, 2022
Tangem unveils hardware wallet to boost digital asset security
Tangem, a finance company specialising in crypto wallets, has unveiled a digital hardware powered to
25 August, 2022
Flying high in turbulent times
As the aviation industry globally struggles to rebuild capacity, some operators are faring better th
24 August, 2022
Secure Logiq to host in-depth webinar on surveillance storage solutions
Secure Logiq are to host an in-depth look at the latest addition to its portfolio of HD surveillance
23 August, 2022
Passengers in focus
Amin Haj Salem, Key Account Manager – End Customer, Axis Communications, looks at how video an
22 August, 2022
IDIS partners with Agility Grid across Middle East and Africa
IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech and Agility Grid, a value-add
19 August, 2022
Getting your cybersecurity strategy right
Before you can pin down your cybersecurity strategy you’ll need to gather the right requirements, sa
17 August, 2022
New State of Access Control Report from HID Global underscores growing demand for future-proof mobile solutions
HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has released its 2022 State of Access
17 August, 2022
Security expert warns UN that Africa could be facing future terrorism attacks
A security expert has warned the U.N Security Council that the threat from the Islamic State extremi
15 August, 2022
Biometric security in 2022 and beyond
According to Statista, global biometric systems market revenue was around $36.6 billion in 2020 and
15 August, 2022
NETSCOUT Arbor insight leverages patented ASI technology to enhance security and operational awareness for network operators of any scale
Leading provider for cybersecurity NETSCOUT, has introduced ArborÒ Insight, to enhance threat detect
12 August, 2022
