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Dolos, master distributor for WatchGuard Technologies in Africa, recently announced the availability of the new Endpoint Security Portfolio designed to disrupt the traditional Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) licensing model. As a recent exhibitor at the 2026 ITWeb Security Summit, the Dolos team engaged with attendees in person, showcasing its advanced endpoint security solutions. ThisRead more

When we think about airport security, we often picture the multiple measures they have in place every day. But imagine that management decided to adopt a single-layer strategy: relying only on metal detectors (network security) and removing X-ray scanners (endpoint security). Then a ‘smuggler’ (an attacker) attempts to bring in a prohibited biological or chemicalRead more

What is ransomware? In 2025, ransomware is no longer just malicious software that encrypts your machines. It has morphed into something more dangerous: extortion built on stolen data. Attackers don’t stop at locking files; they now harvest sensitive information from SaaS platforms and internal networks, giving them leverage far beyond encryption keys. And their threatsRead more

Building a Secure Foundation Is a Lot Like Gardening Building strong cybersecurity doesn’t require fancy tools or a Hollywood-style war room. Often, it just takes the basics ‒ done really well. Think of it like gardening: healthy habits, applied consistently, create deep roots that protect your business when storms roll in. Here are five essential practicesRead more

2025 could be the most challenging year yet for the digital environment. As emerging factors such as the duality of AI, the rise in cybercrime, or the shortage of cybersecurity talent impact business, we ask the question, what should companies expect going forward? The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report  highlights that we haveRead more

External risks, such as cyber scams, ransomware, and identity theft, often steal the limelight. Just look at the numbers: WatchGuard’s threat lab reports that 105, 571 malware attacks have been blocked daily in the last month, translating into one incident every second. However, insider threats, while more difficult to detect, can be just as damaging to organisations.Read more

The technology landscape is evolving quickly, introducing fresh challenges for security in the financial services sector. Trends such as generative artificial intelligence, automation, data management, and integrated finance are reshaping the industry. As the demand for personalised experiences rises, so do the challenges of maintaining data security and privacy, complicating the management of digital identities.Read more

Over the last two years, the healthcare sector has been the number 1 target for hackers who have attempted to attack health centres or even the health department of an entire country. The industry faces threats such as ransomware that blocks the whole healthcare system, deceptive techniques such as phishing, or breaches of sensitive data. MSPs andRead more

The modus operandi of cybercriminals is constantly changing. It comes as no surprise that, every so often, hackers switch up their methods to become more evasive. However, contrary to what we might imagine, these changes don’t always have to be innovative, or involve new attack strategies. Cybercriminals are increasingly opting to employ old-school techniques, andRead more

Cyberattacks on large companies grab the headlines, creating the false impression that only big organisations are targeted by cybercriminals. This misleads smaller companies into believing that they are not potential targets because of their size or low profile. However, threats against small and medium-sized companies have been a cause for concern in recent years. ExpertsRead more