Kaspersky Enhances Its Security Awareness Platform with SCORM & PDF Support
Kaspersky has upgraded its Automated Security Awareness Platform (ASAP) to include native support for SCORM and PDF content. The addition lets organizations upload, track, and manage custom e‑learning modules and PDF training materials alongside Kaspersky’s expert‑driven scenarios. This flexibility helps firms protect prior investments in third‑party courses, cut training administration time, and address rising AI‑enhanced social‑engineering attacks that account for 21% of incidents. The update aims to lower compliance risk and improve overall human‑risk posture.
Infovista Launches an AI-Enabled Platform Unifying Network & CX Intelligence
Infovista introduced VistaOne™, an open AI‑enabled platform that merges network intelligence with customer‑experience (CX) intelligence for communication service providers and enterprises. The solution uses the VistAI framework, embedding three decades of telecom expertise to deliver persona‑based, intent‑driven insights across both...
Slotegrator Introduces an AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Assistant
Slotegrator has launched an AI‑powered anti‑fraud assistant for iGaming operators, turning existing dashboard metrics into concise, structured insights. The tool does not create new data or make autonomous blocking decisions, instead offering analytical recommendations for human review. It targets new...
New Partnership Targets Software Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in South Africa
Obsidian Systems has signed an exclusive reseller and implementation agreement with California‑based BlueFlag Security to bring the latter’s identity‑first SDLC protection platform to South African enterprises and the public sector. The partnership targets developer and machine identities, CI/CD pipelines, and...
Censys Appoints New META Vice President to Expand Growth
Censys has appointed Meriam ElOuazzani as its first Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), tasked with driving regional revenue, partnerships, and ecosystem development. ElOuazzani brings two decades of cybersecurity experience from senior roles at SentinelOne, VMware,...
Smart Technology for Safer Schools
South Africa's Department of Basic Education and police have launched a five‑year Safe Schools Protocol, prompting schools to adopt smart card platforms for daily access control. Modern NFC‑enabled cards combine identity verification, time‑based rules, biometrics, and cashless payment functions, creating...
MTN SA Foundation Invests in Youth With ICT Learnership Programme
MTN SA Foundation, together with Helios Towers and Datacomb Development Hub, has launched a 12‑month ICT Learnership Programme aimed at transitioning South African youth from digital training to paid employment. The initiative expands on the foundation’s Digital Skills for Digital...
Which Blockchains Are Best for Web3 Crypto Domains?
Web3 crypto domains, minted as NFTs, are emerging as portable digital identities that replace long wallet addresses. The choice of blockchain—Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Base, or Handshake—directly influences cost, security, and ecosystem compatibility. Ethereum’s ENS remains the most widely adopted, offering...
Finpace Introduces Halcyon AI Layer to Its Core Banking Stack
Finpace unveiled Halcyon, an AI‑driven layer integrated with its core banking platform, aimed at accelerating change management for African financial institutions. The solution interprets business intent, orchestrates actions across data and workflow systems, and embeds governance to ensure compliant, auditable...
Cloud On Demand & StorVault Announce Partnership to Strengthen Local Data Protection
Cloud On Demand and South African backup specialist StorVault have announced a partnership that combines scalable cloud delivery with locally‑grounded, immutable data protection. The joint offering targets ransomware, hardware failures and endpoint vulnerabilities that threaten hybrid workforces, while delivering point‑in‑time...
Kaspersky Warns Against ‘Valentine’s Gift’ Card Scams
Kaspersky warns that scammers are targeting the surge in Valentine's Day gift‑card purchases with sophisticated phishing campaigns. The security firm’s latest global survey shows 80% of consumers plan to buy digital gifts, prompting fraudsters to create fake verification sites and...