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Wi-Fi Network Security: What You Should do to Secure Your Wi-Fi-Connected Electronic Devices
The internet of things is a superb invention that’s revolutionizing how people work. The internet of things is a superb invention that’s revolutionizing how people work. Thanks to the Wi-Fi network connection, we can now set our Toppricer electronics and appliances to work while we are not at home. Unfortunately, there is a flip side to it. Unscrupulous humans have found ways to target Wi-Fi networks, thereby jeopardizing the safety of homes and businesses. Thankfully, you can protect yourself and anyone connected to your network from malware attacks. Yes, we know that you have an anti-virus set as the overall security. However, a few other tweaks here and there will beef up the network’s security, therefore, keeping your identity safe. Take a look at some of the overlooked security measur...
Cameroon: CCA Bank, FSS Partner on ATM Services
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Ericsson launches IoT Accelerator Connect
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Kyndryl and Nokia Announce Global Network and Edge Computing Alliance
Kyndryl and Nokia today announced a global network and edge computing alliance aimed at helping enterprise customers accelerate their digital transformations with industrial-grade reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless networking. The partnership builds on a successful private wireless connectivity project that yielded an innovative solution combining Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) application platform with Kyndryl’s consulting, design, implementation and managed services. The solution is designed to support the move to Industry 4.0, which is transforming how companies manufacture and distribute their products by interacting with IoT, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and other advances to their environments and operations. The collaboration has already resulted ...
Why MDM Is a Key to Drive Your Digital Initiatives
Modern-day Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions offer much more than basic device management features. Digitalization was a game-changer that made businesses rethink their approach and time spent on various operations. It presented greater speed, automation and higher accuracy for tasks that were earlier done manually. The inclusion of digital devices changed how industries operated in the past and since then, businesses are adopting newer ways to use these devices to their benefit. But digitalization comes with certain risks related to security and management, which if left unaddressed can have unpleasant consequences. Critical Challenges Faced By Businesses In Adopting DigitalizationAs beneficial as it is, digitalization is a complex and fast-paced process that many businesses strugg...
Paratus ready for action with Namibia landing station
Last February, Paratus announced that it had entered into an agreement with Google to be the landing partner for the Equiano cable in Namibia. The agreement includes the construction and management of a cable landing station at Swakopmund for the Equiano subsea cable. Paratus has already completed the build and is on track with its aggressive expansion to provide Namibia and the continent with increased capacity on its quality network. The landing station was completed in June last year. The internal fit – including power, cabling cabinets, conduits, raceways, cages, and security – was completed in January 2022. The landing station is now ready to accommodate the cable, which is due to land in the second quarter of 2022. The Paratus contract included the building to...
Cybersecurity Awareness on the Continent
Image by Darwin Laganzon, Pixabay. Key findings: The pandemic is still playing a major role in influencing working behaviours and patterns. Only 38% of respondents have returned to their offices or are accessing the internet from their office network, while 55% continue to work from home; 32% of respondents were affected by cybercrime while working from home, and one-third (33%) of the attacks were social engineering; The number of people concerned about cybercrime has risen to 72%. The 2021 KnowBe4 African Cyberthreat Report focused on key metrics around cybersecurity awareness and behaviours to gain a holistic view of the continent’s cyber stance and how users perceived the threats. Collating insights from 763 respondents across South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Mauri...
The next wave of ransomware in 2022
Ransomware as a trend will continue to affect businesses across the world in 2022 – with attack types and tactics from cybercriminals evolving all the time. As attacks get more sophisticated, so do the consequences of falling victim to ransomware and the complexity of the clean-up. The stakes are therefore higher than ever for businesses when it comes to protecting against ransomware attacks. Organisations need to understand the emerging trends that we will see gather speed throughout 2022 and prepare their defences for the ransomware onslaught. Make your business insurable: The tension between insurers and businesses affected by ransomware is mounting. In EMEA we have already seen global insurance giant AXA announced that it will stop writing cyber-insurance policies in France that reimbu...
6 financial management apps for entrepreneurs
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Nigeria: New Online Appliance Store Banks on Honesty
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The rise of cyberfeminism
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Report: Microsoft Named World’s Most Valuable Software Brand
Microsoft has been named the most valuable software brand of 2022, according to the latest report by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. With a brand value of US$184.2 billion, Microsoft is leagues ahead of the rest of the world’s top 15 most valuable software brands featured in the study, and accounts for 61% of the total brand value in the ranking. Every year, Brand Finance puts 5,000 of the biggest brands to the test, and publishes nearly 100 reports, ranking brands across all sectors and countries. For the first time, the world’s top 15 most valuable and strongest software brands are included in a separate industry ranking – the Brand Finance Software 15 2022. Microsoft’s decision to pivot towards cloud computing has paid dividends throughout the pandemic, with the brand...
