The Digital Divide's Dark Side: Cybersecurity in African Higher Education (By Anna Collard)

Security first: Becoming a threat-resilient organisation writes Vinay Hiralall, CEO of Liquid C2

With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint grows, so too does the potential for cyberattacks. Reliance on technology, growing use of personal devices, digitisation of workplaces, and remote workforces are some of the contributing factors. From phishing and ransomware to advanced fraud attempts, cybercriminals will stop at nothing in the…

The Digital Divide's Dark Side: Cybersecurity In African Higher Education - The Bulrushes

The digital revolution is transforming African education, with universities embracing online learning and digital systems. However, this progress brings a crucial challenge: cybersecurity. Are African higher education institutions (HEIs) prepared for the escalating cyber threats? The Growing Threat Landscape African HEIs are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. Microsoft’s Cyber Signals report highlights education as the third most targeted …

The Digital Divide's Dark Side: Cybersecurity in African Higher Education (By Anna Collard)

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy&Evangelist KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com). The digital revolution is transforming African education, with universities embracing online learning and digital systems. However, this progress brings a crucial challenge: cybersecurity. Are African higher education institutions (HEIs) prepared for the escalating cyber threats? The Growing Threat Landscape African HEIs are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals…

This initiative is guided by a Consultative Council of World Universities, including Nelson Mandela University in South Africa, ensuring that content remains practical, culturally relevant and aligned with the realities of student life Accessing multimedia content JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 19, 2025/ — By Anna Collard, Senior Vice-President of the Content Strategy and Evangelist KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com). The digital revolution is tr…