Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional in Africa’s Mobile‑First Economy
July 30, 2025
As Africa races ahead in its digital transformation, mobile devices have become the primary access point for banking, health services, education, and even identity. In countries like Kenya, where nearly every adult is within reach…
Insights from Canon EMEA’s Quentyn Taylor on Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape
October 22, 2024
What are the top IT security threats affecting businesses today? In today’s digital world, the threat landscape is expanding at a rapid rate and if security weaknesses are identified and exploited by hackers, this can…
Securing Africa's Digital Future: Building Robust Cybersecurity Readiness for Tomorrow
September 30, 2024
An average of 2 960 attacks. This is the number of cyberattacks that the average organisation in Africa is subjected to – every week! It’s a staggering number – and it’s growing rapidly every year….
Kenya on high alert as hacktivist group Anonymous sends warnings to government to allow citizen protests
June 27, 2024
Kenyan business and institutions are on tenterhooks as global hacktivist group Anonymous* sent warning salvos to the country’s government to allow its citizens to protest freely against the #RejectFinanceBill2024. The bill proposed by the Kenyan…
Check Point’s Threat Index for February 2024 Highlights Main Threats in Local and Global Cybersecurity Landscape
March 15, 2024
Check Point has announced insights from its Global Threat Index for February 2024, shedding light on the cybersecurity landscape across Africa, with a particular focus on South Africa. The report reveals a concerning surge in…
Check Point Introduces Harmony SaaS for Prevention Against SaaS-Based Threats
March 7, 2024
Check Point has introduced Harmony SaaS, one of the most advanced solutions for safeguarding against SaaS-based threats. Designed to revolutionize Software as a Service (SaaS) security, Harmony SaaS offers protection by seamlessly integrating into customers’ existing infrastructure and providing real-time threat…
LogRhythm Expands Partnership with e-finance to Accelerate Cybersecurity Innovation in Egypt
February 28, 2024
Summary LogRhythm has expanded its partnership with e-finance, a subsidiary of e-finance Investment Group to deliver secure digital transformation in Egypt. The strategic expansion of the partnership sees the integration of LogRhythm into e-finance’s cloud computing…
A Look into Kenya's Cyber Security Landscape with Check Point
February 19, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, cyber security remains a paramount concern for businesses globally, with Kenya being no exception. As the country advances technologically, the imperative for companies of all sizes to recognize and…
Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit Unites Experts to Combat Escalating Threats
October 21, 2023
Safaricom recently held a cyber security summit dubbed, “Becoming a Cyber Resilient Organisation”. More than four hundred experts in information technology sector in Nairobi participated either physically or virtually. The main purpose of this move…