TLDR:
- A survey on cyber security threats, conducted in partnership with Vodacom Business, has been launched on ITWeb.
- Cyber crime has become a top concern for businesses, with incidents rising by 600% in recent years.
According to the article by Alison Job, the cyber security threats survey conducted in partnership with Vodacom Business has been launched on ITWeb. The survey aims to explore the cyber security threats that South African businesses are most worried about and how they are mitigating them. Cyber crime has rapidly become a major concern for businesses, with incidents rising by 600% in recent years, affecting all industries. The article highlights that the cost of cyber crime is projected to rise to $10.5 trillion by 2025, emphasizing the importance of organizations being future secure in the face of growing attack landscapes and advancements in malicious technologies.
Kabelo Makwane, the managing executive for cloud, hosting, and security at Vodacom Business, emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity awareness among employees and the responsibility of every individual to keep their organization safe. He stresses that cybersecurity is not just about investing in technology but also about gaining buy-in from all staff members. The article concludes by encouraging participation in the survey to help uncover weaknesses in South African organizations’ cybersecurity practices.