ITWeb TV: ‘Missing’ basics expose cyber vulnerabilities By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, IT in government editorJohannesburg, 22 May 2026South Africa is becoming a prominent target for global cyber attacks ...

Failure to complete routine patching continues to present cyber risks to the United States. Completion of certain cybersecurity tasks may be simple, yet they are not being done, leaving the United ...

Use strong passwords: A strong password is your first line of defense against cyber threats. Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Avoid using easily ...

Operational technology users face challenges including communication between process engineering and cyber security teams, a growth in malware and ransomware, and insiders making basic technology ...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) is here, and like every year, it marks a moment for organizations to reflect on their cybersecurity practices. CSAM has now been running for 20 years—an ...

Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) face growing cybersecurity threats and might not have expandable resources, but with a smaller attack surface to safeguard, even basic security measures can go a ...

Organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats every day. The disruption and damage caused by cyberattacks and breaches can destroy businesses—and ruin lives. What used to be considered a ...

To highlight the complex, interconnected nature of modern security risks, the following examples illustrate how cyber incidents can trigger physical consequences—or vice versa. Stuxnet Attack (2010): ...

As a technologist and cybersecurity professional, I’m generally happy to take on new clients, but sometimes it’s not under the best circumstances. Earlier this year, for example, a panicked business ...

Read more about the cyber skills gap: Cybersecurity Workforce Gap Rises by 19% Amid Budget Pressures UK Government Report Finds Cybersecurity Skills Gap Stagnant AI to Create Demand for Digital Trust ...