Priviso Live

Birth rates worldwide are falling dramatically as online socialisation replaces human connection. And then Grok releases Ani, a sexualised, flirtatious AI companion aimed squarely at teenage boys. So what are the risks? The team discusses. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #Risk #AI #aicompanion

What happens when AI intelligence supersedes our own? Roman Yampolskiy thinks he may know. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #InformationSecurity #AI

One life: scandalise 1930s society by appearing nude in a film, escape Nazi Germany to Hollywood, become known as the most beautiful woman in the world, and then patent channel hopping, the obfuscating technology behind WiFi, Bluetooth, and other communication protocols. What a life. This was Hedy Lamarr. #InformationSecurity #ChannelHopping #Priviso #PrivisoLive

We have dozens of controls to protect digital content - but daily hardcopy walks out of the door, full of confidential information. The team discusses their experiences with Dumpster Diving. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #InformationSecurity #Security #DumpsterDiving

Now that a South African has been sentenced to jail under the Cybercrimes Act, we thought it opportune to discuss it and how it was relevant in this case. Trigger warning: we're flagrantly marketing a book on the Act, co-authored by one of our contributors. The book can be found here: https://juta.co.za/catalogue-details/the-cybercrimes-act-ebook_28930 #Cybercrimes #Priviso #PrivisoLive #CyberSecu...

Without even requiring user interaction on a phone, Pegasus: - Infects a target device, sometimes without any clicks (zero-click exploits via apps like iMessage or WhatsApp). = Accesses sensitive data, including messages, emails, photos, contacts, and calendar entries. - Activates microphones and cameras, enabling real-time surveillance. - Tracks location, silently and continuously. - Self-destruc...

While everyone has heard about the Dark Web, fewer people are familiar with The Onion Router (TOR), the browser used to gain access to it. The team discuss the history of TOR, as well as some famous associated cases. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #informationsecurity #Risk

This is a teaser for Priviso Live Episode 38! Join us as we discuss topical information security and ICT legislation news items, with a focus on South Africa. We also discuss the history and background of the Onion Router and those who were caught using it for criminal purposes.

Do you use any application more than your browser? No, we didn't think so. But which is the best browser for your needs, and how do you know you're browsing safely. The team discusses. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #informationsecurity

A very full episode this week! As promised, we move on to the 2nd part of the ransomware series, specifically referencing Conti & the Scattered Spider collective. We also delve into the implications of firmware ransomware. In other news, we discuss this week' undersea cable breakage, and compare the recent American “Take it down “ Act to the South African Cybercrimes Act. #Priviso #PrivisoLive...

Yes, we're ringing in the changes: a third member of the team and a new thumbnail. Lyn introduces Johnathan, and the team discusses the sometimes surprising history of ransomware. #Ransomware #InformationSecurity #Priviso #PrivisoLive

AI is making its presence known in every facet of industry. But if you work in Information Security, Risk, or ICT Legislation, how will it affect your work experience and career? Lyn and Stephen discuss the risks, and the projected new job roles that may arise. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #AI #Security #InformationSecurity #Risk

The Conclave to select the new Pope commences on May 7th. But what does it take to secure the secrecy of this ritual? Lyn and Stephen investigate. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #Conclave #InformationSecurity

Are you an Apple or Android fan? And which should you be, if you are concerned about security? Lyn and Stephen discuss. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #InformationSecurity #iOS #Android

Are you Apple or Android? And which should you be, if you are concerned about security? Lyn and Stephen discuss. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #InformationSecurity #iOS #Android

No sooner had we published Episode 31 than the CVE situation changed. Lyn explains #Priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #InformationSecurity #CVE

It happens to every company: a staff member reports that their laptop is lost or stolen. But beyond replacing the device, what should companies do? Lyn and Stephen demystify the process. #priviso #PrivisoLive #Security #InformationSecurity

In this episode: - Oracle finally admits to being breached - The Information Regulator reminds Information Officers about the Section 32 submission - Lyn and Stephen demystify PAIA #PAIA #Priviso #PrivisoLive #informationsecurity

It seems as if everyone knows they have to give consent to the processing of their personal information. But do we fully understand what consent is? Lyn educates Stephen on the topic. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #Privacy #Consent #POPIA

There is an increasing demand on IT teams to allow, and to provide guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence within the workplace, and there is not always clear guidance on how best to proceed. Luckily, Lyn and Stephen have investigated and provide a recommended approach. #InformationSecurity #AI #Priviso #PrivisoLive

What leads someone to become a hacker? Lyn and Stephen determine that there are as many motives as there are types of hacker - and occasional similarities in personality profile. #Priviso #PrivisoLive #InformationSecurity #Hacking

Europe is re-arming, the Doomsday Clock is closer to midnight than it has ever been - and no military force is complete without a cyber-attack capability. Stephen and Lyn discuss the most notable Nation-State cyber attack ever: Stuxnet #Priviso PrivisoLive #InformationSecurity #CyberWar

The final of the four episodes links Data Leakage Prevention to Classification. Lyn and Stephen include some of their anecdotal experience in deploying a key, but sometimes complex technology to implement. The episode includes brief comments on the SASSA vulnerability exposure, and the USA cyber defense shift away from Russia and towards China. The winds of change are blowing across the cyber land...

In the third part of the discussion on data governance and security, Lyn and Stephen explain the labelling process, and its relationship with information classification. But before they do, they touch on the Cyber Commissioner Bill, currently working it's way through parliament. #security #datagovernance #Classification #handling #labelling #Priviso #Priviso Live

In the second of the four-part series, Lyn and Stephen look at why a Handling Standard is necessary, and what it should comprise