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The company establishes a centralised acquisitions function to identify tech businesses that can strengthen its capabilities.
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TechCentralWhy cybersecurity is now a national security issue for South Africa
Cybersecurity has moved from a technical matter to a question of national security, writes DCDT's director-general.
ITWebDatacentrix Agri Indaba highlights collaboration and technology as catalysts for agricultural growth
The 2026 Agri Indaba explored the role of data, AI, connectivity, automation and cyber security in helping agricultural businesses respond to changing operating conditions.
ITWebThird-party suppliers have become the new enterprise vulnerability
Third-party supply chain risk is an overlooked entry point that attackers exploit through misplaced trust, says Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security.
ITWebCyber security starts in the way work gets done
Effective cyber security depends on business processes, governance and a culture that enables people to make secure decisions under pressure, says SoluGrowth.
Business BagelBytes says security is where its customers' budgets grow fastest, so it is buying a cyber security firm
The UK software seller, also listed on the JSE, has agreed to buy London's CyberOne and run its own round-the-clock security desk, after a half in which services grew faster than anything else it sells.
BizcommunityAmpath says data breach claims of “80 million patient records” are overstated
Pathology service provider Ampath has confirmed a “cybersecurity incident” that compromised certain personal demographic and related administrative information. However, it has cautioned South Africans against claims made by the threat actor ByteToBreach, which MyBroadband reports has claimed…
MyBroadbandSouth African retail giant hit by cybersecurity incident
The Foschini Group said that many systems at its London business remained inaccessible after a cybersecurity incident identified on 11 October.
MyBroadbandStudent who exposed government security flaws raises concerns about South Africa’s digital IDs
Cybersecurity researcher Joel Cedras said Home Affairs would need to remain vigilant and proactive to keep South Africa's proposed digital ID system secure.
MyBroadbandWhy Africa’s cybersecurity needs a new standard
Cybersecurity has traditionally been framed as a defensive discipline: build the perimeter, deploy controls, monitor the environment and respond when something gets through. That model is increasingly difficult to sustain.
TechCentralShoprite ranks cybersecurity as its number one risk
Cybersecurity is Shoprite’s top-ranked risk, and the only one whose controls it rates as partially effective.
ITWebNetcampus and CompTIA – building practical skills for real careers, one evening at a time
Netcampus has introduced its evening training programme, giving learners the flexibility to develop IT and cyber security skills after hours, without disrupting their daily responsibilities.
ITWebThe rise of autonomous AI demands a new security strategy
As organisations adopt autonomous AI agents, cyber security strategies must evolve beyond protecting users and systems to governing AI itself.
The CitizenCybersecurity Awareness Month spotlights Binance’s commitment to keeping African crypto users safe
Across Africa, crypto is already part of everyday financial life.
SME South AfricaThe Cybersecurity Gap Hiding in Everyday Document Workflows
When it comes to cybersecurity, the conversation can be quite complex. Everyone speaks about protecting systems, consumer data, and internal information. But one of the…
The CitizenWarning to small businesses ahead of festive season and Black Friday
Six cybersecurity tips for small businesses to implement.