The rise of digitalisation in financial services has made South African banks, asset managers, and insurers increasingly reliant on third-party software suppliers. This growing dependency has expanded the risk landscape which has prompted a decisive response from the...

As South African businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation, the reliance on custom software has become essential, not only for streamlining operations but as a primary revenue driver. From banking, financial services, insurance, and asset managers, many...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our daily lives. We use it as a tool to speed up the pace of day-to-day work. However, as beneficial as it is, there are some obvious loopholes that need to be closed off for everyone’s safety and security. So, it comes...

How to Protect Your Business from Catastrophic Software Failure. Businesses across industries rely on software to run smoothly. Think of your business. What software do employees use to get their daily tasks done? Whether it’s a bespoke application, cloud-based...

For software development companies in South Africa, the need to protect intellectual property (IP) and ensure business continuity are crucial concerns. Software development companies often face significant risks related to the ownership and accessibility of their...

The financial services industry is no stranger to risk. Every day, you deal with a complex array of regulations, cybersecurity threats, and operational challenges. Amidst all this, the software you rely on – often from third-party vendors – is a crucial lifeline, but...

IP protection is a critical need for Risk Managers. South Africa is on the brink of a significant energy shift. With Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa leading the newly created Ministry of Energy and Electricity, the country is poised to accelerate its transition to...

Software resilience isn't just about protecting data and IP – it's about protecting the most vulnerable members of our society.  The recent IT incident at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) serves as a stark reminder: protecting...

Corporate businesses are increasingly transitioning their operations to the cloud, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry is poised for remarkable growth, with projections by Gartner indicating a substantial surge in value worldwide. Yet, amidst this rapid...

In the dynamic landscape of today's business environment, the reliance on third-party partnerships and outsourced IT solutions has become more prevalent than ever. As organisations embrace these collaborations, the risks to business continuity have also grown,...

While South Africa’s economy may be a bit shaky right now, many fintech and software startups have their sights set firmly on landing large corporate clients in 2024, both at home in South Africa, and abroad. However, to attract corporate clients, it is not enough to...

If you have moved your software to the cloud, it does not de-risk your dependence on third-party software vendors. Rather, with cloud hosted software the risks and dependencies are increased, and a little more complex.  We need to understand what these risks are in...