Why attack surface management must look both inside and out
21 October 2025
Kyle Pillay, Security as a Service Manager at Datacentrix
Attack surface management (ASM) has grown exponentially in recent years, evolving into a recognised market category that equips businesses with the strategies and visibility needed to protect their digital assets. As Forrester’s Attack Surface Management Solutions Landscape, Q2 2024 notes, ASM “delivers insights on assets that ultimately support business objectives, keep the lights on, generate revenue, and delight customers.”
At its core, ASM is the process of continuously discovering, identifying, inventorying, and assessing the exposures of an organisation’s IT asset estate; a step that is foundational to maintaining a strong security posture.
Find out more Ghana faces rising cybercrime costs and incidents in 2025
21 October 2025
Ghana has experienced a significant rise in cybercrime, losing approximately 19 million cedis (around US$1.8 million) during the first nine months of 2025, marking a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data released by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA).
The country also recorded 2,008 cyber incidents in the first half of 2025 alone, representing a sharp 52% increase over the total reported cases in 2024.
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Google Cloud expands partnership with Digicloud Africa to boost cybersecurity across the continent
17 October 2025
Google Cloud has announced an expansion of its partnership with Digicloud Africa, appointing the company as a Security Operations Distribution Partner to provide African organisations with advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
Since 2018, Digicloud has served as a distributor for Google Cloud, and this enhanced role enables resellers and partners across the continent to assist businesses in bolstering their security defenses with enterprise-grade products and services, leveraging Google’s global expertise alongside local African insights.
Find out more Nigeria Data Protection Commission partners with MasterCard to launch nationwide privacy training initiative
18 September 2025
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has partnered with MasterCard to enrol all of the company's Nigerian employees in its flagship training program, the Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA). This initiative aims to bolster compliance, promote ethical data practices, and foster trust within Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.
The comprehensive onboarding training extends beyond general awareness, equipping professionals with practical knowledge in personal data governance, lawful processing, cybersecurity hygiene, and upcoming regulatory requirements. MasterCard emphasizes that this effort underscores its dedication to embedding privacy and ethical data use as fundamental principles of its business operations in Nigeria.
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