Put Stocks, Rather Than Socks, Under the Tree This Christmas
These days, we are all under more financial pressure than usual. Inflation and a weaker rand are taking their toll. Use your 13th cheque So, if you are lucky enough to be getting a 13th cheque this year, you might want to think about the most meaningful things you can do with it – […]
Should I Buy a Holiday House?
12 months of bills for one month of fun Realistically, how much leave do you take every year? Most people only manage a couple of weeks. Even if you’re one of the lucky few who can take more, it’s still unlikely that you’ll spend more than a month on holiday in one calendar cycle. But […]
Why do we Even Have Bull and Bear Markets?
Last year, shares in the company that owns Facebook – Meta Platforms – were up over 23%. So far in 2022, they have lost more than 60%. This is just one extreme example of how market conditions have changed. Last year, almost everything seemed to be going up. This year, it’s difficult to find a […]
The Question of Loyalty
“Incompetence should not be rewarded with blind loyalty” (Lord Varys, Game of Thrones) Loyalty is a powerful concept that elicits an emotional response. If you’re ‘loyal’, it means that you believe in trust and the idea of building and maintaining a long-term relationship. It’s a good thing, right? It’s complicated In the world of financial […]
Security Best Practices for Removable Media and Devices
Removable media gives users convenience when it comes to accessing personal or business data on the go. USB flash drives are one of the most popular removable media devices used today and as the use increases, so do the associated risks. Hackers have the tendency to go after popular devices and search for possible ways to […]
Beware grandparent scams in South Africa – perhaps the worst of them all
Cybercrime has multiple niches and approaches, but perhaps the worst is the targeting of older people and taking advantage of their vulnerability, notes KnowBe4 AFRICA, a provider of security awareness training. The grandparent scam. Phishing. Online fraud. Financial exploitation. These are just some of the attacks that are directed at older people and that are […]
12 Essential Security Awareness Training Topics for 2022
With human error playing a key part in 95% of cybersecurity breaches, managing employee cyber risk is essential for your business to steer clear of a user-related data breach and to demonstrate regulatory compliance. One core component of a strong human risk management (HRM) program is ongoing security awareness training that educates end-users on how […]
