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Organised corruption: a new threat to South Africa’s municipalities?
Some local government corruption is highly organised, and will further undermine the delivery of essential services and democratic governance. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151832
Some local government corruption is highly organised, and will further undermine the delivery of essential services and democratic governance. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151832
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Organised corruption: a new threat to South Africa’s municipalities?
Some local government corruption is highly organised, and will further undermine the delivery of essential services and democratic governance. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151832
Some local government corruption is highly organised, and will further undermine the delivery of essential services and democratic governance. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151832
Why every home should have a panic button
In an emergency, every second counts. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/08/p...
In an emergency, every second counts. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/08/p...
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Why every home should have a panic button
In an emergency, every second counts. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/08/p...
In an emergency, every second counts. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/08/p...
Why the OSPAs Matter for South Africa’s Security Industry
By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/05/o...
By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/05/o...
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Why the OSPAs Matter for South Africa’s Security Industry
By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/05/o...
By Tony Botes, National Administrator, Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/05/o...
Corruption prevention pays: why business must take the lead
By Colette Ashton, Research Consultant, Justice and Violence Prevention Programme, ISS Pretoria and Erin Klazar, Researcher, Anti-Corruption ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151830
By Colette Ashton, Research Consultant, Justice and Violence Prevention Programme, ISS Pretoria and Erin Klazar, Researcher, Anti-Corruption ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151830
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Corruption prevention pays: why business must take the lead
By Colette Ashton, Research Consultant, Justice and Violence Prevention Programme, ISS Pretoria and Erin Klazar, Researcher, Anti-Corruption ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151830
By Colette Ashton, Research Consultant, Justice and Violence Prevention Programme, ISS Pretoria and Erin Klazar, Researcher, Anti-Corruption ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151830
SA sees reduction in some crime categories
There has been a drastic reduction in some crime categories, according to the crime statistics for Quarter 1 and 2 released on Friday. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151847
There has been a drastic reduction in some crime categories, according to the crime statistics for Quarter 1 and 2 released on Friday. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151847
December 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
SA sees reduction in some crime categories
There has been a drastic reduction in some crime categories, according to the crime statistics for Quarter 1 and 2 released on Friday. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151847
There has been a drastic reduction in some crime categories, according to the crime statistics for Quarter 1 and 2 released on Friday. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151847
NETSCOUT identifies Keymous+ as major cyber threat in North Africa
The latest global threat intelligence report issued by NETSCOUT, a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity and distributed denial of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151857
The latest global threat intelligence report issued by NETSCOUT, a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity and distributed denial of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151857
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
NETSCOUT identifies Keymous+ as major cyber threat in North Africa
The latest global threat intelligence report issued by NETSCOUT, a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity and distributed denial of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151857
The latest global threat intelligence report issued by NETSCOUT, a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity and distributed denial of ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151857
When cyber laws backfire: The rules making us less safe
by cybersecurity expert and J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin
Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151855
by cybersecurity expert and J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin
Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151855
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
When cyber laws backfire: The rules making us less safe
by cybersecurity expert and J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin
Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151855
by cybersecurity expert and J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin
Regulation was designed to protect customers, curb risk, and hold businesses ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151855
Criminal networks looking to exploit insider vulnerabilities at SA companies
By Heino Gevers, Mimecast Senior Director of Technical Support
When you hear "insider threat," what comes to mind? ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151852
By Heino Gevers, Mimecast Senior Director of Technical Support
When you hear "insider threat," what comes to mind? ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151852
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Criminal networks looking to exploit insider vulnerabilities at SA companies
By Heino Gevers, Mimecast Senior Director of Technical Support
When you hear "insider threat," what comes to mind? ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151852
By Heino Gevers, Mimecast Senior Director of Technical Support
When you hear "insider threat," what comes to mind? ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151852
Call for nominations – 2026 Southern Africa OSPAs entries now open!
Entry is now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). ...
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Entry is now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/01/s...
December 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Call for nominations – 2026 Southern Africa OSPAs entries now open!
Entry is now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/01/s...
Entry is now open through to 1 April 2026 for the Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/2025/12/01/s...
Crime statistics belong to the public, not the police
By Anine Kriegler, Senior Researcher, Justice and Violence Prevention, ISS Pretoria
Having Stats SA validate and release crime figures would ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151828
By Anine Kriegler, Senior Researcher, Justice and Violence Prevention, ISS Pretoria
Having Stats SA validate and release crime figures would ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151828
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Crime statistics belong to the public, not the police
By Anine Kriegler, Senior Researcher, Justice and Violence Prevention, ISS Pretoria
Having Stats SA validate and release crime figures would ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151828
By Anine Kriegler, Senior Researcher, Justice and Violence Prevention, ISS Pretoria
Having Stats SA validate and release crime figures would ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151828
Opinion: Lessons from ransomware attacks: are enterprises truly prepared?
By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies
Over the past few months, a series of high-profile ransomware attacks have ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151836
By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies
Over the past few months, a series of high-profile ransomware attacks have ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151836
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Opinion: Lessons from ransomware attacks: are enterprises truly prepared?
By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies
Over the past few months, a series of high-profile ransomware attacks have ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151836
By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies
Over the past few months, a series of high-profile ransomware attacks have ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151836
Vishing warning - Southern African Fraud Prevention Service
You are going about your day when you receive an unexpected call from your “bank” claiming there is fraud on your account. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151834
You are going about your day when you receive an unexpected call from your “bank” claiming there is fraud on your account. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151834
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Vishing warning - Southern African Fraud Prevention Service
You are going about your day when you receive an unexpected call from your “bank” claiming there is fraud on your account. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151834
You are going about your day when you receive an unexpected call from your “bank” claiming there is fraud on your account. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151834
Axis Communications creates AI-powered video surveillance orchestra
Can video surveillance cameras be used to perform music? The answer is yes. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151824
Can video surveillance cameras be used to perform music? The answer is yes. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151824
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Axis Communications creates AI-powered video surveillance orchestra
Can video surveillance cameras be used to perform music? The answer is yes. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151824
Can video surveillance cameras be used to perform music? The answer is yes. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151824
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