Ransomware attacks: How one click can cost millions
The incident On the morning of 3rd March 2024, a mid-sized logistics company based in Mombasa, Kenya went dark. All systems dispatch, email, finance froze.…
Category: Cyber Security
From suspicion to evidence — mastering the investigation process
Although this is a real case drawn from field experience, the names and locations have been altered to protect confidentiality. Any similarities to actual persons…
The deal that nearly bought my soul – when a gunman confronted me
Every entrepreneur talks about success. But no one tells you the price tags attached. Before I pivoted to strategy, risk, and leadership, I was a…
How AI can save your bank from being the next fraud headline
Dear Managers, Let me start with a simple, real-life scenario A mid-sized financial institution I will call “Bank X” approved a USD 2.1 million loan…
Why your fraud investigations are still stuck in the stone age (and how AI & Data Analytics are fixing it)
Dear Assurance Manager, Let me pull back the curtain on a real case. A financial institution processed over 300 mobile money withdrawals from dormant accounts…
The fake CEO scam – how one email almost killed a logistics empire
Years ago, I sat across a jittery CEO of a large logistics company in Zambia. His eyes told the story before his lips did. “We…
Increasing entry points: Have you empowered your staff?
Human error has been highlighted as a major contributing element to cybersecurity vulnerabilities for years. It is a long-standing concern in cybersecurity breaches, thus requiring…
Have you established an Attack Surface Management (ASM) for your organization?
According to Gartner’s report on ‘Innovation Insight for Attack Surface Management (ASM)’, which covers the growing need faced by security teams to manage an expanding…
Is conducting IT Audit necessary when you have adequate security controls in place?
The increasing number and sophisticated nature of cyber-crimes prevailing in industries worldwide. As governing bodies are stepping up to help organizations mitigate the prevailing attack…
Do you control and monitor what applications run on your corporate network?
Application monitoring just like overall network monitoring is a vital IT function for corporate organizations. From employee productivity with the various applications to infrastructure maintenance,…