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For years, phishing has worked for one simple reason: it exploits the weakest link, the user. The defensive strategy has followed the same formula: better email filtering, more user awareness, and an extra layer of authentication. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a workable balance. That balance has now been broken. AI-generated phishing is notRead more

Dolos, the master distributor for WatchGuard® Technologies in Africa, has recently introduced WatchGuard Cloud Detection and Response™ (CloudDR) while also confirming WatchGuard’s acquisition of Perimeters.io (Perimeters), a leading provider of cloud application security solutions. The announcement was made during the ITWeb Security Summit, where the Dolos team engaged directly with attendees to share insights onRead more

Over the past 30 years, network security has evolved at the same pace as enterprise infrastructures. What began as a model centred on a clearly defined perimeter has given way to hybrid environments where on-premises infrastructure, cloud services, SaaS applications, remote users, and mobile devices coexist. This shift has transformed not only the technology architectureRead more

Imagine your organisation’s cybersecurity as a garden. Achieving maturity is not a final milestone ‒ it’s about cultivating a thriving ecosystem. It’s when you’re not just reacting to weeds (threats), but proactively tending to the health of your infrastructure. It’s not about chasing alerts ‒ it’s about growing with confidence because you know your roots are strong,Read more

Hybrid work, cloud applications and constant connectivity have completely reshaped how people get things done. But they’ve also reshaped how attackers operate. Today, most breaches begin with fundamental issues: stolen credentials, compromised devices or remote access tools that weren’t designed for a world of distributed users. That’s why WatchGuard is introducing the Zero Trust Bundle, a unifiedRead more

A Healthy Garden Doesn’t Just Grow – It’s Protected  When necessary, you water it, monitor it and weed out what doesn’t belong before it spreads. The same principle applies to cybersecurity. In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats evolve rapidly. From phishing and privilege escalation to rogue access and lateral movement, attacks often take root wellRead 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

Why Culture is the Soil, not the Fence Let’s be honest — when most people hear “cybersecurity training”, their eyes glaze over faster than a workstation running Windows 98. But here’s the kicker: 74% of data breaches still involve a human element, whether through social engineering, errors or misuse, according to Verizon’s 2023 DBIR. That’s notRead 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

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