Cybersecurity
Practical, in-demand guidance on detection, ransomware readiness, zero trust and POPIA compliance — written for South African businesses across the public sector, financial services, industrial operations and beyond.
The threats we're asked about most right now — and how to actually close the gaps, not just tick a compliance box.
What managed detection and response actually catches (that antivirus doesn't)
A plain-English look at managed detection and response (MDR) and why POPIA-conscious South African businesses need more than antivirus.
Ransomware readiness: a practical checklist for South African businesses in 2026
Backups, access control, detection and response planning — the fundamentals we check first during an assessment.
Read more Zero TrustZero trust security: what it actually means for South African SMBs
Zero trust explained in practical terms, without the vendor buzzwords — and where to start if you have limited budget.
Read more ComplianceCompliance without the headache: how we approach POPIA and data protection
How Liyatech helps South African businesses meet POPIA requirements without slowing the business down.
Read more Network SecurityNetwork & communications security: the overlooked layer of cyber risk
Why telephony and network infrastructure deserve the same scrutiny as endpoints and email — especially in industrial environments.
Read more PhishingPhishing in 2026: why South African inboxes are still the weakest link
What today's phishing attempts actually look like, and the email controls that catch them before your staff have to.
Read more Staff TrainingSecurity awareness training that actually changes behaviour
Why the once-a-year compliance video doesn't work, and what we run instead with our workshop clients.
Read more Incident ResponseIncident response planning: what to do in the first hour
The decisions that matter most in the first sixty minutes of a suspected breach, and the ones that can wait.
Read more Public SectorPublic sector cyber risk: lessons from recent South African breaches
What public sector and state-linked entities can learn from the incidents making headlines this year.
Read more Trade Unions & NPOsProtecting member and donor data: cyber security for trade unions and NPOs
Membership databases and donor records are high-value targets with often-limited IT budgets. Here's where to focus first.
Read moreNot sure where your risk actually sits?
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