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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, digital devices and data from unauthorised access, theft, damage or disruption. It encompasses a range of technologies, processes and controls designed to safeguard information assets against cyber threats such as hacking, malware, ransomware, phishing and denial-of-service attacks. The field spans multiple domains including network security, application security, information security, operational security and disaster recovery planning. Cybersecurity has become critical across all sectors of the economy as organisations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure for operations, communications and data storage. In the financial services sector, cybersecurity is particularly vital given the sensitivity of customer data, the value of financial transactions and regulatory requirements for data protection. Key challenges include the evolving sophistication of cyber threats, the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals and the need to balance security measures with user convenience and operational efficiency. Organisations typically employ layered defence strategies combining firewalls, encryption, access controls, monitoring systems and employee training. Regulatory frameworks in many jurisdictions now mandate minimum cybersecurity standards, incident reporting and consumer data protection. The cybersecurity industry has grown rapidly, encompassing specialised vendors, consultancies and managed security service providers. As digital transformation accelerates and threats multiply, cybersecurity investment has become a strategic priority for businesses, governments and institutions worldwide.

Cybersecurity News


Why projects fail to deliver and what process industries can do differently
Why projects fail to deliver and what process industries can do differently
20th October 2026

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Process automation projects kick off the best intentions, and rightly so.  There’s nothing quite like a... 


Why cybersecurity should begin with the SCADA architecture
Why cybersecurity should begin with the SCADA architecture
20th October 2026

As industrial environments become more connected, cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly important consideration in how operational technology systems are selected, engineered and maintained.... 


Datacentrix Agri Indaba highlights collaboration and technology as catalysts for agricultural growth
Datacentrix Agri Indaba highlights collaboration and technology as catalysts for agricultural growth
15th October 2026

South African agriculture has an important role to play in supporting economic growth, employment and exports, but accessing this potential will require the sector to navigate an intricate mix of... 


Engen invests in ICT skills to open pathways for youth employment and entrepreneurship
Engen invests in ICT skills to open pathways for youth employment and entrepreneurship
14th October 2026

Engen has welcomed 50 young people to its 2026 ICT Learnership Programme, investing in crucial digital skills to help address youth unemployment and prepare participants for opportunities in a... 


Are South African businesses ready for the next wave of AI-powered attacks?
14th October 2026

By ManageEngine chief IT security evangelist Subhalakshmi Ganapathy Cybersecurity Awareness Month is underway, and South African organisations face a hard truth: AI has made cyberattacks cheaper,... 


How Middle East innovation is reshaping future infrastructure
How Middle East innovation is reshaping future infrastructure
2nd October 2026

As climate change, urbanisation and geopolitical uncertainty reshape infrastructure priorities around the world, the Middle East is emerging as a global laboratory for resilient engineering. The... 


Renewable energy experts discuss the upcoming launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market during a webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars.
NTCSA setting up market surveillance unit as part of preparations for SAWEM launch in April
30th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) reports that it will establish an internal, yet ring-fenced, market surveillance unit as a safeguard against any abuse of dominance within the... 


Image of the SICK sensingCam SEC200 being used to scan parcels
Image-based code reader enables fast scanning for logistics and industrial sectors
25th September 2026

A new image-based code reader from SICK is engineered to help customers identify one dimensional (1D) and two dimensional (2D) codes reliably, aimed at helping to keep processes running smoothly... 


Vodafone, Cassava to develop Egypt’s first sovereign AI factory
25th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodafone Business and global technology leader Cassava Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to launch Egypt’s first AI factory to develop and enable... 


Schneider Electric Concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Launches New UAE Industrial AI Study
Schneider Electric Concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Launches New UAE Industrial AI Study
18th September 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today concluded its Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 2,500 attendees, including government... 


It’s time for us to wake-up and smell the AI Paradox
11th September 2026

By Charmaine Houvet, Senior Director of Government Strategy and Policy at Cisco Africa South Africa can lead Africa in governing wireless as critical infrastructure but first we need to face the... 


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Rockwell Automation collaborates with Mimosa mine, local partner to modernise Zimbabwe mine
3rd September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial automation and digital transformation company Rockwell Automation has announced a new collaboration with Mimosa mine and Mine Elect to support the mine’s ongoing modernisation programme.... 


The above image depicts N4mative business development and marketing consultant Sash Nair
AI platform synchronises OEM data
14th August 2026 By: Lynne Davies

AI, machine-learning and advanced analytics company, N4mative, finds that many mining companies are experiencing significant business challenges, particularly regarding master data, with many... 


Modernising without disruption: The rise of software‑defined brownfield automation
Modernising without disruption: The rise of software‑defined brownfield automation
13th August 2026

By: Sydney Higgo - Industrial Automation Business Developer & Engineer at Schneider Electric Brownfield industrial sites have for decades relied on hardware‑centric automation architectures built... 


Outcome partners – how certified industrial automation channels become co‑creators in the AI era
Outcome partners – how certified industrial automation channels become co‑creators in the AI era
7th August 2026

As industrial automation becomes increasingly software‑driven and AI‑enabled, the role of the channel partner is undergoing a profound shift. The next generation of partners will be measured not by... 


Argility & Smollan reveal why there is a growing AI Confidence Gap
Argility & Smollan reveal why there is a growing AI Confidence Gap
3rd August 2026

C.J. Oosthuizen – Google Cloud & Workspace Specialist at ATG, part of global entity Smollan, explains: “Six months ago, a wave of optimism swept through enterprise IT. Organizations were spinning... 


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Miners face new cyber threats as operations become increasingly digital
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mining industry’s increasing adoption of digital infrastructure and operational technology systems to support autonomous vehicles, drilling systems and remotely controlled equipment is giving... 


Magazine cover image
Miners face new cyber threats as operations become increasingly digital
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mining industry’s increasing adoption of digital infrastructure and operational technology systems to support autonomous vehicles, drilling systems and remotely controlled equipment is giving... 


Huawei sub-Saharan Africa VP of enterprise sales department Michael Zhuang
Huawei and partners chart a smarter, AI-native future for SA's public sector
30th July 2026

At the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg, government, healthcare and industry leaders explored how trusted, locally anchored AI can power the next phase of South Africa's public service... 


Mtron CEO and Anglo Asian nonexecutive director Cameron Pforr
Anglo Asian appoints cybersecurity expert to board
23rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Anglo Asian Mining has appointed Cameron Pforr nonexecutive director effective immediately. Pforr brings to the Azerbaijan-focused copper and gold producer considerable cybersecurity... 


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