CSIR hosts hybrid information session on latest cybercrime trends
As part of raising awareness about the scourge on cyber-related crimes, you are invited to a hybrid information session titled: “Cybercrime and South Africa: An Introspective Look” on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 virtually and at the CSIR, Pretoria campus.
The era of digitalisation has made the lives of South African citizens and businesses easier, however, it has equally led to a significant increase in cybercrimes which has put national government institutions, large corporations, small and medium sized businesses, and ordinary South Africans at risk of financial and data loss, identity theft and cyber extortion.
As part of raising awareness about the scourge on cyber-related crimes, you are invited to a hybrid information session titled: “Cybercrime and South Africa: An Introspective Look” on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 virtually and at the CSIR, Pretoria campus.
The era of digitalisation has made the lives of South African citizens and businesses easier, however, it has equally led to a significant increase in cybercrimes which has put national government institutions, large corporations, small and medium sized businesses, and ordinary South Africans at risk of financial and data loss, identity theft and cyber extortion.
Led by CSIR cybersecurity systems expert and research group leader, Billy Petzer, the knowledge sharing session which aims to educate and inform members of the public, intends to highlight national and global cybercrime trends, and showcase some of CSIR’s technological solutions and initiatives which are posited to strengthen the public and private sector’s security posture.
During the information session, you can expect to learn more about CSIR’s suite of cybersecurity technologies such as: biometrics to increase child security and simplify the process of finding missing children, cyber protect - a cybersecurity situational awareness platform that aids in monitoring leaked personal information and data breaches. The CSIR is also collaborating with South African Police Services in establishing the Cybercrime Designated Point of Contact.
Please join the session as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 4 April 2023
Time: 10:00 for 10:30 – 12:00
Venue: Meiring Naudé Road Brummeria Pretoria (Ulwazi Knowledge Commons)
Link to briefing:
Teams: https://bit.ly/40m2qfi
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/9yuv8DUZCKs
RSVP by Monday 3 April 2023: Media Relations Intern, Phetolo Phatsibi: pphatsibi@csir.co.za
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