Cybersecurity and its overall landscape will continue to be complex and dynamic as it always has. For example, as of mid-2023, the COVID pandemic has led most millennial and Gen Z workers to primarily work from home, with couches and kitchen tables serving as their makeshift offices; this trend is likely to continue and will have a significant impact on businesses everywhere. Here, we discussed what companies should have kept in mind for 2022 and it’s only fair that we do the same for 2024!

Cybersecurity is a critical aspect of our increasingly digital world, and fake tech support is a growing threat that can compromise the security of individuals and organizations. It is a modern phenomenon sweeping the nation: Customer care scams on social media. 

Cybersecurity is a critical and dynamic component for Kenyan businesses in today’s digital age. Threats are increasingly coming up every day; that’s where cyber insurance comes in. Ah, the dreary, dreaded word: Insurance! The word we all love and think of with a smile, not!

We gave our two cents on how everyone in the company should be involved in creating a cybersecurity culture at the workplace. But what happens when a cyber incident occurs and needs a specialised strategy by a qualified cybersecurity team? Does incident management stop at detection?

Cybersecurity threats are becoming a big problem for businesses in Kenya now more than ever, especially social engineering scams that bet on human nature of the end-user like curiosity and trust. But, once they err and get hooked, an attacker has found their way in! 

Cybersecurity in the corporate space has become a social media talking point, bringing much-needed awareness to business security strategy. So what was the subject in question? Business email compromise scams.   

It can cost you billions!   

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Cybersecurity has been increasingly gaining a foothold in a ‘lucrative’ Kenyan target: The job seeker. 

We all remember during the beginning of the pandemic when we were aware yet grossly underestimating the impact it would have on our lives. When we thought we’d give it 2 months max and we’d be back to our everyday lives, office hours, and work events. Well, we didn’t know we were in for a rude awakening.  

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Cybersecurity in 2022 is being presented with a growing concern especially since the pandemic and remote working: Email attacks.

‘I hope this email finds you well…’ is a phrase that has become modern-day meme fodder everywhere on social media, especially when it comes on a Monday morning before your refreshing cup of morning tea or coffee. You would typically need a regroup and neatly gather your thoughts before responding and starting your day. 

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“Excuse me, this chicken is raw on the inside. Can I have a word with your chef?” is something you would expect Gordon Ramsey to say on most of his videos where he goes to restaurants and tries out their food—albeit with more colourful language usually. 

Security professionals are constantly looking out for commendable security measures and security issues that require attention. But, unlike raw chicken that would almost instantly make someone sick and is something noticeable by most, security is unfortunately not something people consciously think of and, a lot of the time, don’t take seriously in the first place. 

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Cybersecurity today is all about being on guard. More and more end-users are put on task to own their security online. Of course, you could have physical security, expertise, and technical guards to boot, but humans play an essential role in ensuring data is safe across the board.  

Human firewalling is a concept that came about once the acknowledgement was made that end-users make costly mistakes. To err is human, but being proactive in cybersecurity is divine!  (more…)