Security and Legal

About the law: Prioritising reputational management

Jul 31, 2019

Being aware of and protecting one’s reputation and that of one’s company is a facet of business that has become increasingly relevant – affecting individuals, corporates and brands alike. Legal professionals are not exempt from this, needing to be aware of how...

Damages: The gravity of the ransomware attack

Jul 30, 2019

It should also be noted that while paying the criminals seems like the best option to get the data back, it is never guaranteed that the data will be retrieved.

Succeeding with SaaS: Top tips for enterprises

Jul 17, 2019

Be prepared: IT personnel will need to learn new skills for managing a cloud environment, taking on a more strategic, advisory role and spending less time on routine helpdesk support

You’ve been hacked – nearly everyone has

Jul 17, 2019

Hackers are working to gain secure data all the time, irrespective of industry. Cybersecurity is a money-making business and will continue to grow. Everybody is a target...

Is your digital twin an ass?

Jul 16, 2019

As with any new and fast-growing technology, companies should be weary of the possible implications that might arise without doing proper research before adopting it. Don’t let this be you.

Cybersecurity in the spotlight: What are hackers targeting?

Jul 10, 2019

More than 95% of all data breaches are caused by human error, according to a report from IBM. Why is it that businesses struggle to pick out hackers?

Opinion: Dealing with data security in a digital world

Jul 9, 2019

Applying the oft-quoted 3-2-1 backup rule is therefore a given. It states that a company should have at least three copies of its data, two copies on different storage media, one of which is located off-site.

Huawei releases paper on IP, warns against politicisation

Jul 8, 2019

Huawei will adopt an open and cooperative attitude and follow the FRAND principle, or 'fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory', when engaging with relevant parties in the industry on patents licensing.

Supply chain management vital in UN peacekeeping missions

Jul 8, 2019

'Our supply chains are life critical. The effectiveness of peace operations depends on the operational support received. If our supply chains don’t succeed, lives are at risk. We have to get it right the first time. ~ Herbert Pechek, UN in Somalia

Cybercrime powered by enterprise-grade multinational organisations

Jul 2, 2019

You need to adopt a competitive mindset if you’re going to have any hope of staving off the myriad cybersecurity risks endangering your data – and your business.

CEO bloodbath warning to leaders to do their own due diligence

Jul 1, 2019

Senior leaders should carefully scrutinise and evaluate the teams they will be joining, and do a pre-emptive assessment of their likelihood of success before accepting an offer, no matter how sweet

Defending SA mining sector against security threats

Jul 1, 2019

Next-generation automation is a double-edged sword for the mining sector, increasing the risk of cyber-attacks jeopardising safety and revenues, warns GECI

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