Is Your Business Protected Against Cyber Threats?
South Africa ranks in the top five most-attacked nations in Africa. Phishing, ransomware, and Business Email Compromise are costing local businesses millions every year. This free module shows you exactly what you're up against — and what to do about it.
#5
Most attacked nation in Africa
R2.2bn+
Lost to cybercrime annually
94%
Of breaches start with phishing
Module 01 · Video Lesson
Ashwin Frankie, with over 30 years of IT experience, walks you through the most common cyber threats facing South African businesses today.
Module 01 · Lessons
What You'll Learn
A cyber threat is any malicious act that seeks to damage, steal, or disrupt data and digital systems. For South African businesses, the threat landscape has expanded dramatically as more operations move online. Understanding the categories of threat is the essential first step to building a proportionate and effective defence.
- External threats: organised criminal groups, ransomware operators, nation-state actors
- Internal threats: malicious insiders, accidental data leaks, misconfigured systems
- South Africa consistently ranks in the top five most-attacked nations on the African continent
- Most attacks exploit a combination of technical vulnerability and human error
Free Resources
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SME Cybersecurity Checklist
A practical 50-point checklist covering all critical security controls for small and medium enterprises.
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