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Friday, April 15, 2022

SOUTH AFRICA - The importance of training in managing a cybersecurity skills shortage [EngineerIT, April 2022]

Title:
The importance of training in managing a cybersecurity skills shortage
 
Author:
Stefan van de Giessen, 
Country Manager: SA & SADC, Exclusive Networks Africa  
 
Published:
EngineerIT, 13 April 2022
 
From the article:
According to a report released by Ireland-based multinational professional services company Accenture, a low investment in cyber security, and immature cybercrime legislation, makes South Africa a target for cybercrime, with the country registering the third-highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide[1]. In addition, as with other countries, the cybersecurity skills shortage is hindering the ability of businesses to effectively manage and stay ahead of constantly-evolving cyberthreats.

1. Insight into the cyber threat landscape in South Africa [Research Report by Accenture, May 2020]