In the 2023/24 financial year, the CSIR commissioned the national cybersecurity surveys working with partners such as the Cybersecurity Hub under the Department of Digital Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT). The purpose of the surveys was to gain insights into four key cybersecurity topics.

Below are the reports of the key topics covered in the findings:

• Cybersecurity skills gap: Share the results of the survey on cybersecurity skills gaps in South Africa, highlighting critical shortages and potential solutions.
• Cybersecurity preparedness and response: Discuss the findings related to the preparedness and response capabilities of public sector organisations to cyber incidents.
• Cybersecurity incident trends: Present the results on the types and frequency of cyber incidents in South Africa, identifying emerging threats and trends.
• Digital identity landscape: Explore the findings on the state of digital identity in South Africa and its effectiveness in protecting users online.