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Backups Aren’t Enough: Why Recovery Speed Matters

Have you considered the maximum amount of time your business can afford to be offline after an IT incident? Having a backup is certainly essential, but it is only the first component of a complete continuity strategy. The true measure of your preparedness is how quickly you can achieve your

Five Cybersecurity Threats Every African Business Needs to Watch in 2025

Cybercrime isn’t something happening “somewhere else”, it’s happening here, to businesses just like yours.  From banks in Lagos to logistics companies in Johannesburg, attackers are finding ways in because many organisations still lack the right skills, awareness or processes. It’s not just big enterprises on their radar, high-growth mid-market firms

Is Your School Data Safe? Essential Data Backup Solutions

Have you considered the potential impact of data loss on your school? Without a reliable data backup solutions, schools risk losing critical information that could disrupt operations and impact students’ education. Schools are increasingly dependent on technology to manage everything from student records and lesson plans to financial data and

What is endpoint protection?

With ransomware continuing to be a major security threat in 2024, endpoint security should be an essential aspect of your cybersecurity solution.  IBM defines ransomware as “a type of malware that holds a victim’s sensitive data or device hostage, threatening to keep it locked – or worse – unless the victim pays

The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity

Ransomware poses a formidable challenge to businesses around the world, and its complexity continues to grow as cybercriminals leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to make their attacks more elusive.  What used to take cybercriminals months now takes mere days. Traditional anti-ransomware tools that

Data Breach

Data breach – What steps should you take?

You may believe that you have nothing of value for a cybercriminal to steal. Why would they want to rummage through your run-of-the-mill data and try to steal your identity? Unfortunately, the more ‘mediocre’ your identity, the better; it allows cybercriminals to fly under the radar as they cause you

Safeguarding your Data - 10 Best Practices

Safeguarding your Data – 10 Best Practices

Safeguarding your digital data is essential to maintain your privacy and prevent it from being accessed or misused by unauthorised persons. This requires a combination of technology, common sense, and good habits. By following these 10 best practices, you can minimise the risk of data breaches and protect your sensitive