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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · 8h

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 ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · 8h

Major progress recorded in ongoing fight against GBVF

The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · 23d

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · 23d

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · 24d

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · 27d

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · 27d

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · 27d

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. ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 30

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 ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 29

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 ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 26

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 26

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. ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 23

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 22

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 22

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 22

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 19

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 17

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 16

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 16

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

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 15

From estates to corporates: Securex South Africa offers tailored solutions

Cape Town’s thriving tech ecosystem makes it the ideal host for the inaugural Securex South Africa Cape Town event, taking place from 21 to 23 ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151731

Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 15

Questing for the quantum AI advantage

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”. ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 12

Opinion: Stakeholder collaboration is key to battling rapidly evolving SMS pumping fraud

By Felix Kipkosgei, Senior Operator Partnerships Executive at Infobip

As communication technologies continue to evolve, so do the tactics of ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 11

Power Shift: Rosebank Mall Launches Landmark Hybrid Energy System

Rosebank Mall has flipped the switch on what is believed to be South Africa’s largest commercial hybrid energy system. ...
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Security Focus Africa @securityfocusafrica.com · Sep 11

Troye exposes the Entra ID Backup blind spot

If you trust Microsoft to protect your identity, think again. ...
www.securityfocusafrica.com/?p=151685