Author: Chris Anu

The ITWeb CISO Retreat 2026, part of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, will cover several pertinent topics related to building resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape. ITWeb will host C-level executives at an exclusive 2026 CISO Retreat. The event aims to provide insight on navigating the future of security with strategic leadership.The by-invitation-only retreat is part of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026. It will take place on 25-26 March at the De Hoek Country Hotel in Magaliesberg.It is targeted at senior individuals involved in cyber security, risk management, IT governance and business strategy. This includes CISOs, CTOs, chief risk officers,…

If you’ve played with ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot for more than five minutes, you’ve probably had the same uneasy thought: I’m pouring my life into someone else’s black box. Every query, draft contract, medical worry, marital gripe, trade secret and half-baked business idea goes up to data centres run by a handful of US (and Chinese) tech giants. They promise to protect it. But the basic power imbalance is obvious: they own the servers, so they set the terms. Over the next decade, that imbalance is going to be challenged – not just by regulation, but by something more basic:…

ITWeb welcomed Ursula Pearson-Williams, Head of Fraud Intelligence at PayInc, to the studio to talk about online fraud, regulations and what every Black November buyer should know. #payinc #freaudawarenessweek #itwebtvbizDigital payment solutions are becoming increasingly agile and capable, and in line with the instant expectations of South African consumers. Unfortunately, so is fraud.In SA, the rise of instant and always-on payment channels has changed how people shop, but also how criminals operate. According to Ursula Pearson-Williams, head of fraud intelligence at PayInc, the country is seeing a move from opportunistic crime to highly organised, multi-layered schemes that blend scams, fraud…

Outgoing Reunert CEO Alan Dickson Alan Dickson, CEO of JSE-listed electrical, electronics and technology group Reunert, will step down from his position at the end of February 2026. Reunert announced Dickson’s departure – and the appointment of his successor – on Thursday following the release of Reunert’s results for the year ended 30 September. “After nearly 12 years of exceptional service as group CEO and almost 30 years’ service within the group, Dickson will transition from this role over the next three months, through a structured and managed process,” Reunert said in a statement to investors. Dickson will hand over…

Julien Berteraut Poor and compromised passwords remain a leading cause of cyber incidents worldwide, yet many organisations have not yet mastered the science of mitigating this risk. From weak and re-used credentials to compliance hurdles and endless help desk resets, poor password hygiene continues to leave organisations exposed to costly breaches, downtime and reputational damage.An upcoming webinar, hosted by Solid8 Technologies and Specops Software – an Outpost24 company and password management and authentication solution vendor – will address strategies to strengthen frontline security through advanced password protection.Shantanu Srivastava Specops notes that modern cracking tools include dictionaries with hundreds of thousands…

A new regulatory framework that could significantly improve how South African start-ups attract global investors and scale internationally – without breaching tax or regulatory rules – is on the cards following nearly a decade of discussions. The regulatory sandbox was discussed at a recent Southern Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca) conference. Safeera Mayet, Savca head of policy and regulatory affairs, said in a statement on Thursday that the sandbox is designed to give qualifying start-ups a faster, legally sound pathway to structure offshore intellectual property (IP) while retaining their operational base and jobs in South Africa. This…

Tali Anderssen, legal and compliance executive at RCS. RCS and TymeBank are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in online harm, warning that digital violence against women and AI-driven scams are becoming major risks for public safety and economic stability.The warnings come during International Fraud Awareness Week (16-22 November) and ahead of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November-10 December).RCS, the consumer finance company, says digital violence against women is intensifying, driven by generative AI, deepfakes and identity manipulation tools. According to RCS, its latest Violence Survey – developed in partnership with BNP Paribas and…

The communications & digital technologies department has issued a wide-ranging request for information (RFI) inviting potential partners to help modernise and commercialise key parts of the South African Post Office (Sapo), including its digital platform. It forms part of the company’s turnaround strategy to optimise its assets and infrastructure through partnerships with both the private and public sectors. The Post Office has been in business rescue since July 2023. According to the RFI document, the department is seeking input on strategic partnerships, innovation opportunities and commercial models that could help the Post Office become financially sustainable again. Areas the department…

Protecting South African businesses is a collaborative effort that depends on the right partnerships, technology, and expertise.At the recent ITWeb GRC 2025 event at The Forum in Bryanston, Stiaan de Waal, South Africa country manager at DataGroupIT, and Neil Cosser, regional sales director, Cybersecurity products at Thales, unpacked Thales’ acquisition of Imperva and how the merger has created a powerful, end-to-end defence for protecting data and all paths leading to it.“Our collaboration started around fifteen years ago with an Imperva contract focused on application and network security across sixteen African countries. The Thales acquisition of Imperva has rounded off that…

The 2Africa cable coming ashore at an undisclosed location. Image: Meta Platforms The consortium behind 2Africa, a new broadband cable encircling the African continent, has announced the completion of the new system’s core infrastructure. The vast system, built by Meta Platforms and partners including MTN’s Bayobab, Vodafone Group and Wiocc Group, now connects 33 countries across Africa, Europe and Asia, reaching more than three billion people, Meta said in a blog post on Tuesday. It is the longest open-access submarine broadband cable system built to date. The 2Africa project has been billed as one of the most ambitious subsea cable…