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Recent weeks have prompted growing concern in South Africa over escalating cyber security incidents. A series of high-profile breaches combined with DDOS attacks on internet infrastructure have contributed to a noticeable spike in adverse cyber security events in both the public and private sectors.
Along with the increased targeting of South Africa, the proliferation of threats is being fuelled by the increased use of AI augmentation. The rise of AI means that the risk calculus has changed rapidly over a short space of time. It has lowered the barrier to entry for cyber criminals but has also elevated the volume, speed and complexity of attacks.
This has resulted in much discussion and reflection on both the attribution front and the inevitable questions about the protection and preparedness of both private and public organisations. Aside from AI, two common themes that always arise are, firstly, regarding the skills shortage of cyber security and AI professionals in the country; and the second is whether the increased targeting of South African entities will result in increased regulatory focus and…
