This week, I attended a Toastmasters event and witnessed what is arguably the best public speaking I have heard this year. This was an interesting session; it caused me to reflect on my communication style and the broader cybersecurity fraternity. Are we communicating clearly? There has been a few interesting cybersecurity articles that have either…
Author: Farayi Dzichauya
DDOS attacks in the financial sector surging
The financial services sector faces a growing trend in which cyber threats are escalating, with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks emerging as a real concern. A comprehensive joint report released by FS-ISAC and Akamai Research reveals alarming trends that should concern every financial institution, from community banks to global investment firms. The data paints a sobering…
A Wave of Data Breaches – Retail
The retail sector has experienced a concerning surge in cyberattacks over the past month. Most recently, Cartier disclosed a data breach in which unauthorised parties gained access to its systems and obtained customer information. According to notification letters sent to affected individuals, the compromised data includes names, email addresses, and countries of residence. Cartier emphasised…
Quantum is here: Why Your Business Has Less Than 18 Months to Prepare
In the shadowy corners of the cybersecurity world, experts have been whispering about a looming threat so significant it has earned an ominous nickname: “Q-Day” – the day quantum computers finally break the encryption that protects virtually every digital system on the planet. That day is no longer a distant theoretical concern. I wrote my…
How can generative ai be used in cybersecurity
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity professionals face increasingly sophisticated threats and a growing estate to look after. Due to skills shortage and need to remain profitable increasing headcount is not a viable approach hence leveraging technology to enhance efficiency is the way to go- this is where ai is a game changer. Generative…
Leveraging DORA Metrics to Enhance DevSecOps Performance
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations are under constant pressure to deliver software faster without compromising on quality or security. DevSecOps—represents a holistic approach to software delivery that emphasises security at every stage of the development lifecycle. To effectively measure and improve DevSecOps performance, many organisations have turned to DORA metrics, a set of…
Critical Security Alert for Nginx: Dubbed The Ingress Nightmare Vulnerabilities
Whats wrong with Nginx A series of dangerous security flaws have been discovered in the Ingress NGINX Controller, a popular tool used in Kubernetes environments. These flaws are collectively known as “IngressNightmare.” These vulnerabilities allow attackers to break into your Kubernetes clusters without needing passwords or authentication. Once inside, they can: The Four Vulnerabilities Explained…
The Emerging Cyber Threat Landscape: Navigating Unprecedented Digital Risks
In an increasingly interconnected world, the cybersecurity landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace. Cyber threats are no longer simple malware attacks or isolated security breaches; they have evolved into sophisticated, multi-layered strategic operations that can compromise entire organisational ecosystems. One good thing is while the threat landscape is changing contrary to the narrative that…
A Strategic approach to cybersecurity for your business
This article seeks to equip business leaders with actionable strategies to embed cyber security into their organisation’s culture, governance, and operations. Security is a people process and technology problem so needs a multifaceted approach to embed effectively. Each section of this article includes practical guidance, real-world examples, and implementation steps to enhance resilience by embedding…
Zero Trust Architecture: The future of cybersecurity
Cyber threats like ransomware, phishing, and supply chain attacks grow more sophisticated, traditional security models are proving ineffective. The outdated “castle-and-moat” approach no longer works in an era where cloud computing, remote work, and IoT devices have blurred network perimeters. Enter Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)— a modern security model built on the principle of “Never…