RS Components inks IDEC distribution deal

RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has announced a distribution agreement with IDEC EMEA, a leading manufacturer of innovative industrial automation and control products. The deal between the two companies builds upon the longstanding and...
Who would want to be a reseller?

Who would want to be a reseller?

In speaking to some in the South African channel over the past few weeks, many channel veterans have proclaimed that 2017 is, without doubt, the toughest year they have ever faced in their decades-long channel careers. With political and economic conditions seemingly...
What threats are coming at us next?

What threats are coming at us next?

Arguably the biggest cybersecurity threat facing organisations is their people, often falling victim to attacks through ignorance. But there are also some new and frightening threats on the horizon. By Kathy Gibson According to IDC, ransomware is still a major threat...
IoT adds to security threats

IoT adds to security threats

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly expanding to include a previously undreamed of amount of connected devices – cars, toys, medical devices, home appliances – and all these smart things connecting to the Web have to be secured. Unfortunately, security...
Impersonation attacks are on the rise

Impersonation attacks are on the rise

Both known and unknown attacks, as well as spam, are continuing to get through incumbent email security systems. This is among the findings from Mimecast’s most recent quarterly Email Security Risk Assessment (ESRA), a test measures the effectiveness of email security...
Strengthening the human weakness

Strengthening the human weakness

Insider threats are one of the trickiest threats to detect and fight effectively, and are a top concern for businesses of all types, particularly those that house sensitive customer data. Unlike hackers, insider threats don’t have to write complicated malware to...