Risk Management / General

Ransomware attacks more prevalent

The City of Johannesburg suffered another ransomware attack, having been targeted in July as well. Both incidences occurred around the 25th of the month when most South Africans receive their salaries and do payments, highlighting the fact that ransomware attackers will exploit flaws in IT infrastructure at critical times to gain optimum leverage.

Building a risk-ready construction industry

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Why is South Africa among the most vulnerable countries to Cyber-crimes

In a society that is increasingly becoming technologically savvy and employing technological means to achieve a vast array of business as well as social needs. Now more than ever, cyber-security is an utmost necessity. Cyber criminality is a modern phenomenon that is achieved through the infiltration of a company’s databases, networks, IT assets and sensitive information.

How drones and artificial intelligence can help speed hurricane recovery

Hurricane Dorian’s devastating impact on the Bahamas in August 2019 was yet another reminder of the massive threat tropical storms pose to life and property.