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, 2023
Countdown 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, 2022
Central 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, 2022
Africa’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, 2022
South 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
Battle against cyber threats to be addressed by cyber security visionaries at #WCSSJordan
The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit is gearing up with the goal of constructing a
11 August, 2022
Thwarting attacks and protecting critical assets
Shay Siksik, VP Customer Experience, XM Cyber, looks at why attack path remediation is a vital part
10 August, 2022
Vectra announces two new appointments to strengthen EMEA leadership
Vectra AI, a leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprise
10 August, 2022
Nozomi Networks Labs Report: Wipers and IoT Botnets dominate the threat landscape
The latest OT/IoT security report from Nozomi Networks Labs finds wiper malware, IoT botnet activity
08 August, 2022
Cloud security and the road to digital transformation
Although cloud computing is more secure than on-premise computing, the fact remains that it’s not im
08 August, 2022
AXIS Live Privacy Shield, the market’s only edge analytics camera software now available with optional face blur feature
AXIS live Privacy Shield, the surveillance market’s only edge analytics camera software, now o
04 August, 2022
New rules for private security companies in South Africa
Private security companies in Africa are now subject to new draft regulations around the use of dron
02 August, 2022
Unlock the value of your camera systems
Koray Özyıldırım, Turkey Country Manager for IDIS, takes a closer look at how Turkey’s retaile
01 August, 2022
UN aviation body ranks Kenya second best in airport security in Africa
Kenya has been ranked as the second best in Africa for airport security by the International Civil A
01 August, 2022
Zoom expands E2EE to Zoom Phone and Breakout Rooms
Zoom has expanded its online features to now offer users Zoom Phone and Breakout Rooms. The newly re
29 July, 2022
IDIS releases latest generation of 6MP and 8MP PTZ cameras
IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has launched four new 8MP an
29 July, 2022
LEGIC Security Platform receives major Bluetooth upgrade
LEGIC is pleased to announce the addition of two new complementary, intelligent and power-saving fea
28 July, 2022
Genetec celebrates 11 years as leader in global video surveillance
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operatio
27 July, 2022
IDIS releases educational eBook outlining new approaches to help retailers
South Korean technology leader IDIS has released an eBook guide to support retailers facing increase
26 July, 2022
Emerson and Nozomi Networks establish agreement to secure critical industrial processes worldwide
Global software and technology leader Emerson and Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT (operational tec
26 July, 2022
Q&A with Tanium
Rami Mashal, Regional Director, Middle East at Tanium, talks to Security & Fire Africa about the
25 July, 2022
Exito to host the 20th Manufacturing IT Summit
After 19 successful editions of Manufacturing IT Summit, Exito is set to host another milestone even
25 July, 2022
Trellix releases Summer 2022 threat report
Trellix, the leader in cybersecurity company delivering extended detection and response (XDR), has r
22 July, 2022
Armscor seeks partners at Africa Security Symposium
Armscor is seeking to be a continental acquisition partner of choice at the ninth annual Africa Secu
19 July, 2022
Banking on security
As a prime industry for potential criminal activities, the banking scene demands an incredibly high
18 July, 2022
TDSi unveils latest GARDiS software updates for version 2.4
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has unveiled the latest version of its powerful but highly fle
14 July, 2022
Tech Talk: Cameras
Keeping apace with technology is very much the focus for organisations across the Middle East, and c
11 July, 2022
LED lighting manufacturer Raytec launches new specialist website
LED lighting manufacturer, Raytec, have launched a new website to support the companies continued gl
11 July, 2022
Security technology manufacturer appoints Dan Drayton as Divisional Director for EMEA
Dan Drayton has been promoted to Divisional Director for the EMEA Sales Region for Paxton, the inter
08 July, 2022
Kenya to benefit from new UK-funded cyber training program
Kenya is set to benefit from a new cyber training program funded by the UK Commonwealth which aims t
08 July, 2022
Cohesity delivers FortKnox to combat ransomware with a SaaS data isolation and recovery solution
Cohesity, a leader in next-gen data management, has announced the general availability of Cohesity F
06 July, 2022
Help AG and Cribl announce partnership to strengthen data security
Cybersecurity specialists Help AG have joined up with Cribl; a leader in observability ecosystems an
05 July, 2022
How video content analytics can tackle trespassing
AI-based video content analytics can deliver key information to ensure businesses are protected agai
04 July, 2022
Barracuda research finds 1 in 5 HTML email attachments to be malicious
Cloud-first security solutions provider Barracuda Networks has found that HTML attachments are by fa
04 July, 2022
AGA-Africa stresses the need for African countries to take cybersecurity seriously
The Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Africa have stressed the need for African countries to tighten c
01 July, 2022
Group-IB unveils it’s Unified Risk Platform
Group-IB, one of the global leaders in cybersecurity, has unveiled the Unified Risk Platform; an eco
30 June, 2022
New railway regulations in South Africa heighten safety and security obligations
New railway regulations in South Africa have been published which hope to enforce safety and securit
29 June, 2022
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa calls for UN Security Council reform
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa has called for the UN Security Council to reform stating th
28 June, 2022
The importance of modern data protection
The face of data protection is rapidly changing to keep pace with the demands of bigger, faster data
27 June, 2022
Axis Communications introduces world’s first network strobe siren to help deter intruders and improve operations
Axis Communications has introduced AXIS D4100-E Network Strobe Siren, the world’s first network stro
24 June, 2022
IDEMIA to make estates safer and more secure with biometric technology
Access control experts and global security supplier IDEMIA have explained how the latest biometric t
21 June, 2022
Ensuring a secure environment for a cashless tomorrow
Hennie Du Plessis, SVP – Financial Institutions, Middle East & Africa, IDEMIA, reflects on some
20 June, 2022
Evina to protect mobile users by exposing malicious apps with new country reports
Leading cybersecurity firm Evina is to release regular detailed reports on the most malicious apps a
20 June, 2022
South Africa to hold two five-day workshops in Cape Town on strengthening port security
South Africa is to hold two five-day workshops to focus on strengthening port security. The workshop
16 June, 2022
Cisco showcased its ground-breaking security innovations at CAISEC
Cisco has shown its latest security solutions at The Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and C
15 June, 2022
Mozambique takes up new role on UN Security Council
Mozambique has taken up a seat as part of the UN security council. The country was elected in a demo
14 June, 2022
Breaking down barriers
It’s no secret that when it comes to gender bias and stereotypes, one of the industries that struggl
13 June, 2022
ESET Southern Africa announces 2022 Partner Awards winners
Global leader in digital security, ESET, recently acknowledged outstanding successes and innovations
13 June, 2022
Additional security deployed to protect rail infrastructure in Cape Town
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has contracted and deployed additional security in
10 June, 2022
Securing the future of businesses
Dr Moataz Bin Ali, Area Vice President and Managing Director, Trend Micro MEA, looks at cybersecurit
08 June, 2022
MTN partners BT to offer secure communications services across Africa
MTN Business has partnered with BT to deliver a strategic alliance to offer security and communicati
08 June, 2022
MFS Africa acquires US-based Global Technology Partners
Africa’s largest digital payments network, MFS Africa, has reached an agreement to buy Global Techno
07 June, 2022
Tampa cybersecurity firm Spirion launches in North Africa with Spire Solutions
US based Spirion LLC is strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio by partnering and launching in Nor
06 June, 2022
R110,000 cybersecurity scholarship launched for women of colour in South Africa
A cybersecurity scholarship has been launched in South Africa to encourage women of colour to upskil
03 June, 2022
Qognify appoints enterprise incident management specialist for growing EMEA market
Qognify, a leader in big data solutions for physical security, has appointed Oliver Schmidt as Sales
02 June, 2022
AURA partners with OUTsurance to bolster insurer’s emergency response services
South Africa’s on-demand armed and medical response platform AURA has partnered with OUTsuranc
01 June, 2022
Maxxess adds facial recognition authentication to eVisitor with SAFR integration
Security management solutions organisation Maxxess has added advanced facial recognition authenticat
30 May, 2022
African countries including Ghana call on the CSA for collaboration and support
Three nations including Ghana have called upon the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to help them devel
27 May, 2022
Blunt force: do you know the hidden danger to security professionals?
According to Robert Kaiser, from PPSS Group, those working within the security industry are at risk
26 May, 2022
You are the weakest link: how to stop the costliest internet scam
According to Steve Flynn, Sales and Marketing Director, ESET Southern Africa, it’s long past time or
26 May, 2022
Cisco survey finds hybrid workers consider cybersecurity protocol either complicated, painful or unimportant
A new survey from Cisco has highlighted the importance of making cybersecurity protocols simpler and
26 May, 2022
NetApp teams with NVIDIA to accelerate HPC and AI with turnkey supercomputing infrastructure
Global cloud software company NetApp® has teamed up with NVIDIA to advance its supercomputing infra
25 May, 2022
Fortinet Training Institute accelerates mission toward closing the cybersecurity skills gap
Global leader in cybersecurity solutions, Fortinet has announced its Training Institute programs wil
24 May, 2022
PERCo introduces compact speed gates for increased security across the Middle East
Russian leading manufacturer of access control systems PERCo has introduced its latest compact speed
23 May, 2022
Kaspersky launches online ransomware response training course
Cybersecurity provider Kaspersky has announced the launch of a new Windows Incident Response trainin
20 May, 2022
Digital skills shortage sees cybercrime in Africa increase
The ongoing battle against cybersecurity threats in Africa is being severely affected by the shortag
19 May, 2022
Digital Security Platform Identitypass secures $2.8M in Seed funding
Digital security verification platform Identitypass has secured $2.8million in seed funding. The com
18 May, 2022
Morocco renews its commitment to peace and security in Africa
Morocco has reiterated and sworn its commitment to maintaining peace and security in Africa. The ren
16 May, 2022
BlackBerry partners with Midis Group to drive growth of cybersecurity business in Middle East, and Africa and Eastern Europe
BlackBerry Limited has announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Midis Group to expa
13 May, 2022
Innovatrics ABIS helps with the transformation of the Police in West Africa
Biometric solutions provider Innovatrics has successfully helped to transform the police work in Wes
12 May, 2022
South Africa sees kidnapping crime on the rise
South Africa is seeing kidnapping crime on the rise, with the latest crime statistics released by th
11 May, 2022
Cameroon takes over as chair of AU’s Peace and Security Council
Cameroon has stepped up to take over the chair position at the Peace and Security Council (PSC). The
10 May, 2022
US Africa Command enhances US-Zambia security cooperation
The US Africa Command is to enhance its security partnership with Zambia by opening an Office of Sec
04 May, 2022
Vodacom and Accenture partner to battle cyber crime in South Africa
Vodacom and Accenture have announced their partnership to help fight cyber crime in South Africa. Th
03 May, 2022
Private security in South Africa now outnumbers nation’s police force
Data published by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) shows that South Africa
02 May, 2022
AFRICOM and law enforcement cooperation enhances maritime security in West Africa
West Africa’s maritime and coastal security has been enhanced as several West African nations
29 April, 2022
AURA highlights how innovation in technology is outsmarting crime in South Africa
Crime including hijackings, robberies and unlawful syndicates are growing more sophisticated, but so
28 April, 2022
NordVPN reveals 86% of consumers are concerned about their data privacy
A recent study from the world’s leading VPN service, NordVPN, has revealed that 86% of consume
27 April, 2022
Sophos announces new features for its cloud workload protection
Global leader in cybersecurity, Sophos, has unveiled new advancements to its Sophos Cloud Workload P
26 April, 2022
Orca Security reveals cloud security alert fatigue in latest report
Cloud security innovation leader Orca Security has revealed the current state of cloud security in i
25 April, 2022
GJD announces the launch of the D-TECT 60 external motion detector
Award-winning designer and manufacturer GJD has announced the launch of its latest external motion d
25 April, 2022
Confluent launches data access controls for more secure data streaming in the cloud
Global data streaming platform Confluent has announced new capabilities as part of its Q2 2022 launc
21 April, 2022
