By David Muiruri As Kenyan businesses close the books on 2025 and look ahead to 2026,…
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How Safaricom is supporting businesses to be cyber secure
By Frankline Okata Imagine this, It is 7:00 a.m. The operations team walks in, coffee cups…
How a cluttered desktop creates an invisible cyber risk
Digital hoarding poses a significant and often underestimated cybersecurity risk that extends far beyond a simple…
CBK sets up Cybersecurity Operations Centre to fight fraudsters
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has established the Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC)to coordinate…
Tips on how to stay safe and in control while on TikTok
Whether you’re new to TikTok or use it regularly, it’s important to protect your privacy and…
How 10,000 girls in technology will be mentored and supported
A mentoring programme has been launched to empower girls by equipping them with skills to enhance…
How Gen Zs and Alphas are fuelling the rising cybersecurity threats
By Anna Collard With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising…
Hackers access and avail key data held by businesses
The Business Registration Service (BRS) has acknowledged a data breach affecting information held by businesses in…
How to outsmart scammers and safeguard your money
Joseph, a hardworking small business owner, was busy at his hardware shop when his phone rang.…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: how to keep your systems safe
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we’re entering a high-risk period for cybersecurity.…
Why few people take necessary precautions against cyber-attacks
By Anna Collard Just like brushing your teeth or washing your hands regularly, cyber hygiene should…
How universities can fortify defenses against cyber attacks
By Phyllis Migwi When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn’t the…
Why securing Africa’s digital future requires robust cybersecurity readiness
By Elisha Kamau The digital landscape in Africa is under siege, with organizations facing an average…
Why organizations need to increase employee training on phishing
Employees in African countries are more likely to click on malicious links or comply with fraudulent…
Why HR and IT related emails are top choices for phishing scams
HR-related phishing scams are the most preferred by cybercriminals accounting for 42% of cyberattacks, followed by…
Seven scams to watch out for in 2024
Watch out! In 2024, scammers have some new tricks up their sleeve, such as deepfake impersonation.…
Why automation is the next security step for Kenyan enterprises
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Enterprises often approach cybersecurity…
CloudHop, Cloudflare revolutionize cyber security in Africa
Technology firms CloudHop and Cloudflare have launched a strategic partnership to provide distribution of technology solutions…
Five tips to keep your vehicle secure
More and more people are opting for electric cars, whether for innovation or environmental reasons. But…
The digital transformation challenge facing governments
By Phyllis Migwi, Country Manager for Kenya, Microsoft Daily life very nearly came to a grinding…
How to close the IT talent gap with SASE Solution
By Roy Gonen, Product Marketer Inadequate cyber security talent can lead to low levels of threat…
Phishing high in Africa, training helping reduce risk
More than one in three of corporate employees in Africa are vulnerable to phishing attacks and…
Chinese software backup firm launches in Kenya
Data protection solutions provider, Vinchin has announced a strategic partnership with Mitsumi Distributionas part of its…
Report: Rising cyber attacks are a key concern for ICT managers in 2022
At least 73% of Information Technology security decision-makers are concerned about the growing digital attack space…
Winners of cyber security bootcamp announced
Three groups were named this week out of 200 students who participated in the two-week Cyber…
Government, private sector step up cyber insurance as criminals target suppliers
The government and local technology firms see taking up cyber insurance as a key measure in…
Small businesses encouraged to pool cyber security investments
Dimension Data has challenged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to re-think their approach to digital transformation…