Buying a secure email gateway is less about finding a good spam filter and more about checking whether the platform can break the full phishing chain. Modern attacks mix spoofed domains, malicious links, weaponised attachments, impersonation and account takeover, often across Microsoft 365 and collaboration apps as well as email. […]
Information security
Information security refers to the practice of protecting information and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. It involves implementing strategies and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across systems, devices, and networks.
There are several key components of information security, including:
Access control:
This involves managing who is allowed to access information and systems, and determining what actions they are permitted to perform. Methods can include user authentication, role-based permissions, and security policies.
Encryption:
Encryption protects sensitive data by converting it into a coded format that can only be accessed with the correct key. It helps secure data both in transit (such as emails or online communications) and at rest (such as files stored on servers or databases).
Threat detection and prevention:
This involves identifying and preventing security threats such as malware, unauthorized access, and cyber attacks. Tools such as antivirus software, firewalls, and security monitoring systems help detect and stop potential threats.
Monitoring and auditing:
Information security also includes monitoring systems and user activities to detect unusual behavior or potential breaches. This may involve log analysis, security monitoring tools, and regular audits.
Security policies and governance:
Organizations establish policies, procedures, and best practices to guide how information should be handled and protected. This ensures that employees follow consistent security standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
Information security is critical for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining trust. A security breach can lead to financial losses, legal consequences, and reputational damage. For this reason, organizations must implement strong security controls and continuously update their strategies to address evolving cyber threats.
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Search for “SSL certificates Africa” and you’ll find plenty of resellers competing on the same thing: price. Every provider claims to be cheaper than the next. But for Prima Secure, a Sandton-based cybersecurity-as-a-service company and SSL reseller for DigiCert and Sectigo, winning the market for SSL certificates in Africa was […]
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Wildcard SSL certificate costs are no longer easy to estimate from a single price page. The market now ranges from free DNS-validated certificates to premium subscription models from major certificate authorities, and the real cost depends on validation type, term length, reissuance workflow, and who manages the certificate lifecycle. TL;DR: […]
Most organisations still buy SSL certificates as if the certificate itself is the whole decision. It is not. If you are buying from an authorised channel, the certificate issued by the Certificate Authority is the same certificate you would receive if you bought it directly from that CA. The same […]