Cyber threats climb the corporate risk agenda

Cyber risk surges to the top of the business agenda

Cyber risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40% of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for – up from 23% in 2025, according to a new report from BDO. BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 report found that cyber risk had jumped as organisations struggle to keep pace with the scale and speed of digital and AI‑driven change. Richard Walker, national head of risk advisory services at BDO South Africa, says…

ISSAN warns rising cyber threats could undermine business sustainability, profitability

By Bamidele Famoofo WorldStage– The Information Security Society of Africa – Nigeria (ISSAN) has raised concerns over the growing sophistication of cyber threats, including identity theft, mobile fraud, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. The Society warned that business sustainability and profitability are increasingly dependent on organizations’ ability to protect information assets, maintain operational resilience, and address vulnera…

Cyber threats climb the corporate risk agenda

Cyber risk has become the leading area of concern for businesses struggling to keep pace with rapid digital transformation and the growing use of artificial intelligence, according to new research from accountancy and advisory firm BDO. A survey of 500 global C-suite executives found that 40% of business leaders now see cyber security as the […]