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[liquidtech]

Key strategies for protecting Africa’s digital landscape

With rapid adoption of digital services and expanded internet access across the continent, securing digital systems and data has become essential. This article provides a detailed look at the technologies, policies and practices that organizations should adopt to protect networks, platforms and users. It highlights the role of secure authentication, encryption, access control and real time monitoring as safeguards against cyber threats and data breaches.

The article also emphasizes the importance of risk analysis and incident readiness as part of a comprehensive security posture. By identifying potential vulnerabilities and preparing appropriate responses, organizations can reduce impact and maintain service continuity when challenges occur.

In addition to technical measures, the article discusses the need for collaboration across sectors to share knowledge, align security standards and build capacity. Together, these strategies support a more secure and resilient digital environment for businesses, governments and individuals alike.

Explore strategies for protecting digital systems in Africa.

[liquidtech]

Liquid Intelligent Technologies | SMEs to ignore cyber security at their peril

One of the myths that surround cyber security is that small-to-medium-enterprises (SMEs) don’t need it to the same extent larger Enterprises

Cyber Security Essentials Every SME Needs

SMEs are more exposed to cyber threats than ever. From phishing emails to ransomware, the risks are real and growing. What many small businesses lack, however, are the essential security layers: secure endpoints, strong authentication, encrypted backups, and incident recovery plans. Equally important is educating employees to recognize threats and avoid risky behavior. This detailed guide lays out both low-cost and strategic measures SMEs can implement — with scalable solutions and reputable vendors — to build a solid defence against evolving cybersecurity threats.

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The Pentagon's Cyberstrategy, One Year Later

In the September/October 2010 issue William Lynn, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, announced that the Pentagon had officially recognized cyberspace as an operational domain. In his followup, Lynn describes the steps that the U.S. has taken to defend the country and its infrastructure against cyberattacks. He writes: "There will eventually be a marriage of capability and intent, where those who mean to harm the United States will gain the ability to launch a damaging attack. The United States must develop stronger defenses before this occurs." "To meet this growing threat, the Department of Defense developed a strategy for operating in cyberspace that has five pillars: treating cyberspace as an operational domain, like land, air, sea, and outer space; employing active defenses to stop malicious code before it affects our networks; protecting commercial networks that operate the critical infrastructure that our military relies upon; joining with allies to mount a collective cyberdefense; and mobilizing industry to redesign network technology with security in mind." Read his full article here.