In October 2011 the hacker group Anonymous, responsible for breaching the security of banks, financial institutions and government agencies, threatened Los Zetas, a Mexican drug cartel and a former paramilitary-wing of the Gulf Cartel, for kidnapping one of its members from a street protest in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Mexican drug trafficking organizations are increasingly demonstrating a desire to make money from cyber-crime, attracted by the high profits and minimal risks, offered by such activities as fraud, theft, and piracy.

SA Governments bold infrastructure plan to transform the economy, laying the basis for growth and jobs. An important read for any patriotic citizen

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Craig

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ast November, the parliamentary working committee met to discuss the fifth working draft of the Protection of Personal Information Bill. The committee has not met since, but is likely to meet in April. The committee intends to submit its sixth working draft to the full Portfolio Committee (on Justice and Constitutional Development) for consideration. This will launch the final legislative process prior to enactment of the Bill. We can anticipate a three- to five-month period from when the Bill is presented to the Portfolio Committee until it is enacted as law. Thereafter, organisations will have one year to achieve full compliance.

The globally respected SANS Institute will deliver its IT security professionals’ training in South Africa for the first time, when it participates in the annual ITWeb Security Summit, in Sandton, in May.

The SANS Institute, described as the world’s most trusted source of information security training, now has programmes reaching more than 165 000 security professionals around the world. The SANS method of training has been effectively in use for over 20 years and more than 15 000 information security professionals  [read more →]

Topic: Erich Samuel – “Trouble with Assumptions – Assuming a source IP is a fact, can lead to bad judgments.”
For more information or to book your seat please contact richard.keller@gmail.com

This is an important step in the right direction for South Africa to combat cyber threats more effectively. However there is just still so much work ahead in implementing the required components. I would expect to see stronger collaboration between both public and private bodies in uniting to build a world class capability as a start.

Craig.

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Cabinet has approved a national cyber security policy framework.

According to a recent media statement, the framework makes provision for the establishment of “a number  [read more →]

Wolfpack will shortly be conducting a study on the cost of cybercrime to SA economy.

SA is a rapidly developing economy. Many of the current initiatives run by government relate to the rollout of internet connectivity and information technology (IT) to deliver much needed services to the nation. These services and others are under attack by experienced cyber criminals, who may be operating as individuals, organised criminal syndicates or activist groups with a different agenda. These elements exploit vulnerabilities in the use of the internet and other electronic systems to illicitly access or attack information and services used by citizens, business and the government. Why? It is highly effective and the associated risks are typically lower than using traditional criminal means.

G.T.S.P will host the South African Global Launch on CHFIv8 from 27 February – 2 March 2012. An exclusive Launch Class Package is available to those who join the Global Launch Class.

Book now as seats are limited. Early Bird pricing ends 22 February 2012

ISG Durban: February 2012 Meeting

Topic1: Ryan Nel – “Project Paladin: Automated Network Discovery and Security Scanning”

Topic2: Ralfe Poisson – “PDF Malware”