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Opinion: Penetration Testing as a Service gives businesses the edge in cyber defence
By Nemanja Krstić, Operations Manager - Managed Security Services at Galix
Penetration testing is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151822
By Nemanja Krstić, Operations Manager - Managed Security Services at Galix
Penetration testing is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151822
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Opinion: Penetration Testing as a Service gives businesses the edge in cyber defence
By Nemanja Krstić, Operations Manager - Managed Security Services at Galix
Penetration testing is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151822
By Nemanja Krstić, Operations Manager - Managed Security Services at Galix
Penetration testing is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151822
Cheap security could cost you everything: Why compliance is the only future for South Africa’s security industry
By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
“South ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151820
By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
“South ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151820
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Cheap security could cost you everything: Why compliance is the only future for South Africa’s security industry
By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
“South ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151820
By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
“South ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151820
Kaspersky warns of blackmail from alleged “hackers”, “law enforcement” and “hitmen”
Attackers are incorporating personal details like full names and phone numbers in scam emails to appear credible and induce panic among victims. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151816
Attackers are incorporating personal details like full names and phone numbers in scam emails to appear credible and induce panic among victims. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151816
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Kaspersky warns of blackmail from alleged “hackers”, “law enforcement” and “hitmen”
Attackers are incorporating personal details like full names and phone numbers in scam emails to appear credible and induce panic among victims. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151816
Attackers are incorporating personal details like full names and phone numbers in scam emails to appear credible and induce panic among victims. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151816
Escalating GenAI fraud forcing SA banks to shift from identity to intent
Despite its history of resilience and globally recognised innovation, the eyewatering pace of cyber threat evolution, characterised by rapid mutation ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/11/24/b...
Despite its history of resilience and globally recognised innovation, the eyewatering pace of cyber threat evolution, characterised by rapid mutation ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/11/24/b...
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Escalating GenAI fraud forcing SA banks to shift from identity to intent
Despite its history of resilience and globally recognised innovation, the eyewatering pace of cyber threat evolution, characterised by rapid mutation ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/11/24/b...
Despite its history of resilience and globally recognised innovation, the eyewatering pace of cyber threat evolution, characterised by rapid mutation ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/11/24/b...
New Paxton10 Security Enhancements.
Lockdown & email notifications. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/11/19/p...
Lockdown & email notifications. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/11/19/p...
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
New Paxton10 Security Enhancements.
Lockdown & email notifications. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/11/19/p...
Lockdown & email notifications. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/11/19/p...
Cybersecurity training needs urgent overhaul
As the nature and complexity of cyber threats rapidly evolves, companies have realised that they must look beyond purely tech solutions and equip ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/30/c...
As the nature and complexity of cyber threats rapidly evolves, companies have realised that they must look beyond purely tech solutions and equip ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/30/c...
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Cybersecurity training needs urgent overhaul
As the nature and complexity of cyber threats rapidly evolves, companies have realised that they must look beyond purely tech solutions and equip ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/30/c...
As the nature and complexity of cyber threats rapidly evolves, companies have realised that they must look beyond purely tech solutions and equip ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/30/c...
Major progress recorded in ongoing fight against GBVF
The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/30/g...
The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/30/g...
October 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Major progress recorded in ongoing fight against GBVF
The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/30/g...
The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/30/g...
Veeam Launches First-Ever Software Appliance: Instant, Secure Data Protection without Hardware Lock-in
New Veeam Software Appliance empowers IT teams to achieve instant protection with Veeam’s fully preconfigured, software-only appliance, ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151794
New Veeam Software Appliance empowers IT teams to achieve instant protection with Veeam’s fully preconfigured, software-only appliance, ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151794
October 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Veeam Launches First-Ever Software Appliance: Instant, Secure Data Protection without Hardware Lock-in
New Veeam Software Appliance empowers IT teams to achieve instant protection with Veeam’s fully preconfigured, software-only appliance, ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151794
New Veeam Software Appliance empowers IT teams to achieve instant protection with Veeam’s fully preconfigured, software-only appliance, ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151794
Vumacam and Drone Force Take Security to the Skies
Vumacam is proud to announce a partnership with Drone Force, bringing the next evolution of crime prevention and monitoring to South Africa. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151796
Vumacam is proud to announce a partnership with Drone Force, bringing the next evolution of crime prevention and monitoring to South Africa. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151796
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Vumacam and Drone Force Take Security to the Skies
Vumacam is proud to announce a partnership with Drone Force, bringing the next evolution of crime prevention and monitoring to South Africa. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151796
Vumacam is proud to announce a partnership with Drone Force, bringing the next evolution of crime prevention and monitoring to South Africa. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151796
Opinion: Trust nothing, verify everything: why Zero Trust is essential for cloud security
By: Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect - Cybersecurity at In2IT
The shift to remote work and cloud storage has rendered traditional ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151790
By: Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect - Cybersecurity at In2IT
The shift to remote work and cloud storage has rendered traditional ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151790
October 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Opinion: Trust nothing, verify everything: why Zero Trust is essential for cloud security
By: Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect - Cybersecurity at In2IT
The shift to remote work and cloud storage has rendered traditional ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151790
By: Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect - Cybersecurity at In2IT
The shift to remote work and cloud storage has rendered traditional ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151790
Seeing in color after dark: new Ajax cameras
Ajax expands its video surveillance product category to meet a wider range of security scenarios. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151673
Ajax expands its video surveillance product category to meet a wider range of security scenarios. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151673
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Seeing in color after dark: new Ajax cameras
Ajax expands its video surveillance product category to meet a wider range of security scenarios. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151673
Ajax expands its video surveillance product category to meet a wider range of security scenarios. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151673
An increased number of Linux and Windows users are encountering exploits: Kaspersky report
New Kaspersky data has shown that more Windows and Linux users faced vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151784
New Kaspersky data has shown that more Windows and Linux users faced vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151784
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
An increased number of Linux and Windows users are encountering exploits: Kaspersky report
New Kaspersky data has shown that more Windows and Linux users faced vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151784
New Kaspersky data has shown that more Windows and Linux users faced vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151784
Fraud prevention takes centre stage as businesses face mounting risks
Fraud is no longer a peripheral concern raised only in compliance meetings - it has become a headline issue at major business gatherings. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/03/f...
Fraud is no longer a peripheral concern raised only in compliance meetings - it has become a headline issue at major business gatherings. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/03/f...
October 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Fraud prevention takes centre stage as businesses face mounting risks
Fraud is no longer a peripheral concern raised only in compliance meetings - it has become a headline issue at major business gatherings. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/03/f...
Fraud is no longer a peripheral concern raised only in compliance meetings - it has become a headline issue at major business gatherings. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/10/03/f...
Security under pressure: why Securex matters more than ever
From 21 to 23 October 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will host the first-ever Western Cape edition of Securex South ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/30/s...
From 21 to 23 October 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will host the first-ever Western Cape edition of Securex South ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/30/s...
September 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Security under pressure: why Securex matters more than ever
From 21 to 23 October 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will host the first-ever Western Cape edition of Securex South ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/30/s...
From 21 to 23 October 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will host the first-ever Western Cape edition of Securex South ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/30/s...
SABRIC Reports Decline in Banking Crime Losses, Warns of Rising AI-Driven Fraud
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released itsAnnual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/29/s...
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released itsAnnual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/29/s...
September 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
SABRIC Reports Decline in Banking Crime Losses, Warns of Rising AI-Driven Fraud
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released itsAnnual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/29/s...
The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released itsAnnual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/29/s...
Addressing concerns over biometric authentication in South Africa
By Lance Fanaroff iiDENTIFii co-founder and chief strategy officer
Biometrics, particularly face biometrics, continue to be adopted as a method of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151765
By Lance Fanaroff iiDENTIFii co-founder and chief strategy officer
Biometrics, particularly face biometrics, continue to be adopted as a method of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151765
September 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Addressing concerns over biometric authentication in South Africa
By Lance Fanaroff iiDENTIFii co-founder and chief strategy officer
Biometrics, particularly face biometrics, continue to be adopted as a method of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151765
By Lance Fanaroff iiDENTIFii co-founder and chief strategy officer
Biometrics, particularly face biometrics, continue to be adopted as a method of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151765
Banks make progress toward the ultimate phishing solution
The rise in e-commerce, online banking, and digital payments has increased the number of online transactions, creating more opportunities for fraud. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/26/b...
The rise in e-commerce, online banking, and digital payments has increased the number of online transactions, creating more opportunities for fraud. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/26/b...
September 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Banks make progress toward the ultimate phishing solution
The rise in e-commerce, online banking, and digital payments has increased the number of online transactions, creating more opportunities for fraud. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/26/b...
The rise in e-commerce, online banking, and digital payments has increased the number of online transactions, creating more opportunities for fraud. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/09/26/b...
Airport solutions from Dallmeier and Navtech Radar live at inter airport Europe 2025
At inter airport Europe 2025 (7-9 October 2025) in Munich, Germany, Dallmeier electronic and Navtech Radar will be showcasing their latest ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151752
At inter airport Europe 2025 (7-9 October 2025) in Munich, Germany, Dallmeier electronic and Navtech Radar will be showcasing their latest ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151752
September 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Airport solutions from Dallmeier and Navtech Radar live at inter airport Europe 2025
At inter airport Europe 2025 (7-9 October 2025) in Munich, Germany, Dallmeier electronic and Navtech Radar will be showcasing their latest ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151752
At inter airport Europe 2025 (7-9 October 2025) in Munich, Germany, Dallmeier electronic and Navtech Radar will be showcasing their latest ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151752
Still think you’re too small to be hacked? Think again
by Troye technical director Kurt Goodall
For years, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have convinced themselves they’re “not a target.” ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151756
by Troye technical director Kurt Goodall
For years, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have convinced themselves they’re “not a target.” ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151756
September 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Still think you’re too small to be hacked? Think again
by Troye technical director Kurt Goodall
For years, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have convinced themselves they’re “not a target.” ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151756
by Troye technical director Kurt Goodall
For years, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) have convinced themselves they’re “not a target.” ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151756
Three trends reshaping workplace safety in South Africa
Despite mining fatalities associated with workplace safety dropping 24% from 20231, high-risk sectors in South Africa remain plagued by fatigue and ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151749
Despite mining fatalities associated with workplace safety dropping 24% from 20231, high-risk sectors in South Africa remain plagued by fatigue and ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151749
September 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Three trends reshaping workplace safety in South Africa
Despite mining fatalities associated with workplace safety dropping 24% from 20231, high-risk sectors in South Africa remain plagued by fatigue and ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151749
Despite mining fatalities associated with workplace safety dropping 24% from 20231, high-risk sectors in South Africa remain plagued by fatigue and ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151749
BEC campaign using AI generated fake email threads
Key Points:
- Large-scale BEC invoice fraud campaign targets global organizations across multiple industries using urgent payment requests to ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151671
Key Points:
- Large-scale BEC invoice fraud campaign targets global organizations across multiple industries using urgent payment requests to ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151671
September 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
BEC campaign using AI generated fake email threads
Key Points:
- Large-scale BEC invoice fraud campaign targets global organizations across multiple industries using urgent payment requests to ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151671
Key Points:
- Large-scale BEC invoice fraud campaign targets global organizations across multiple industries using urgent payment requests to ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151671
Fighting against advanced persistent threats: could retrospective analysis be a secret weapon?
Rapid digital transformation is most definitely creating vast new opportunities across Africa, but, at the same time, it’s also opening up a larger ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151675
Rapid digital transformation is most definitely creating vast new opportunities across Africa, but, at the same time, it’s also opening up a larger ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151675
September 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Fighting against advanced persistent threats: could retrospective analysis be a secret weapon?
Rapid digital transformation is most definitely creating vast new opportunities across Africa, but, at the same time, it’s also opening up a larger ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151675
Rapid digital transformation is most definitely creating vast new opportunities across Africa, but, at the same time, it’s also opening up a larger ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151675
Specialised Exhibitions Transitions to New Name: Montgomery Group Africa
As part of a strategic move to streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment, and support long-term growth, Specialised Exhibitions has ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151739
As part of a strategic move to streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment, and support long-term growth, Specialised Exhibitions has ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151739
September 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Specialised Exhibitions Transitions to New Name: Montgomery Group Africa
As part of a strategic move to streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment, and support long-term growth, Specialised Exhibitions has ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151739
As part of a strategic move to streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment, and support long-term growth, Specialised Exhibitions has ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151739
How South Africa’s luxury lodges are rethinking guest safety
In South Africa’s luxury lodge sector, where nightly rates often exceed R10,000 per guest, the stakes are high – not just for the experience, but for ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151737
In South Africa’s luxury lodge sector, where nightly rates often exceed R10,000 per guest, the stakes are high – not just for the experience, but for ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151737
September 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How South Africa’s luxury lodges are rethinking guest safety
In South Africa’s luxury lodge sector, where nightly rates often exceed R10,000 per guest, the stakes are high – not just for the experience, but for ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151737
In South Africa’s luxury lodge sector, where nightly rates often exceed R10,000 per guest, the stakes are high – not just for the experience, but for ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151737
Invixium Receives Genetec Certification for Security Center 5.13.1.0
Invixium, a global leader in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management, along with RTLS-connected worker solutions, today announces ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151734
Invixium, a global leader in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management, along with RTLS-connected worker solutions, today announces ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151734
September 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Invixium Receives Genetec Certification for Security Center 5.13.1.0
Invixium, a global leader in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management, along with RTLS-connected worker solutions, today announces ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151734
Invixium, a global leader in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management, along with RTLS-connected worker solutions, today announces ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151734