Zenitel announced the launch of Zenitel Connect Pro, the industry’s first critical communication solution. Zenitel’s product unifies audio communication solutions, helping to bring safety, security, operational, and infotainment communication needs under one platform. The Zenitel Connect Pro platform is built on security by design principles, ensuring that...
In an interview with Proactive London, Stuart Jubb, the group managing director of Crossword Cybersecurity PLC, discussed the company's new CyberAI Practice. According to Jubb, the new "centre of excellence" is aimed at addressing the rapid implementation of generative AI (Gen AI) and large language models...
LogRhythm has entered into a partnership with Dataproof Communications to enhance cyber resilience in Africa. As a company that helps security teams halt breaches by transforming unconnected data and signals into reliable insights, LogRhythm has joined hands with Dataproof Communications, a prominent IT services and consulting...
The Cyber Security Summit unveiled the Cyber 50 winners. After an extensive evaluation process involving nominations, direct applications, database research, interviews, and thorough analysis of public sources, they recognize these individuals for their exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing cybersecurity. The Cyber 50 winners represent a diverse...
Group-IB released a comprehensive overview of the cyber threat landscape in the MEA which found a startling surge in ransomware and leaks. The Hi-Tech Crime Trends report covered the years 2023/2024 and provides a thorough analysis of how cybersecurity challenges in the MEA region have evolved. In...
Organisations in Africa are rapidly embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), producing an increased focus on data privacy and cloud security. Gartner recently reported a projected 24 per cent and 17 per cent rise in spending on data privacy and cloud security in 2024. However, the unfamiliar...
The Malawi government has paused passport issuing after a cyber-attack against the immigration service's computer network caused a “serious national security breach.” President Lazarus Chakwera told MPs that the hackers attempted to negotiate a ransom, however, they will not be bartered with. He said: "We are not...
AFRIPOL signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Group-IB at AFRIPOL’s headquarters in Algiers to boost cybersecurity in Africa. The MoU was signed by Jalel Chelba, Ag Executive Director of AFRIPOL, and Dmitry Volkov, CEO and founder of Group-IB. The MoU aims to foster collaboration between both companies...
To mark the 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend, experts from Kaspersky discussed the evolution of Africa’s cyber threat landscape in a world where dangers are evolving. The conference was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and specific trends attendees saw included Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is influencing...
Cloud security leaders in South Africa are being called to attend an exclusive event in Johannesburg by cybersecurity company, Check Point Software Technologies. The organisation's Cloud Security Café will look into the crucial aspects of securing cloud environments with the opportunity to discuss ideas with other...