 With cybercrime now officially ranked as the top business risk in South Africa, NEC XON has issued a critical alert about the dual threat of massive credential theft and AI-powered cyberattacks sweeping across the region. With rising incidents and evolving threat tactics, NEC XON is calling on organisations to rethink security from a static, reactive necessity to a strategic, AI-driven business imperative.
 By Thabani Makhanya, Cyber Security Lead: Engineering at NEC XON In a hyper-connected business landscape, “more is better” no longer necessarily applies–especially when it comes to cybersecurity. In fact, the opposite may be true.
A recent Gartner survey reports that large enterprises now run, on average, 45 different cybersecurity tools. It sounds impressive—until you realise that this complex web of overlapping systems often creates more problems than it solves. Instead of strengthening digital defences, tool sprawl is quietly weakening them.  Armand Kruger, Head of Cyber Security at NEC XON In an era where cyber threats are ever-evolving and increasingly sophisticated, the importance of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cannot be overstated. Armand Kruger, Head of Cyber Security at NEC XON, highlights the significance of MDR in modernising security operations and fortifying businesses against the relentless tide of cyber adversaries.
 Grant Ferreira, NEC XON Security Solutions Engineer Architect Arthur Benting, CHI Limited's Technical Director, emphasises the significance of being prepared and resilient in the face of cyber threats. He raises essential questions that organisations should ask themselves about their readiness for a cyber compromise and the quality of their cybersecurity partners. “How often do you practise for a potential threat?” he asks, “and do you have the right partner?”  By Armand Kruger, Head of Cyber Security at NEC XON In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, it's evident that we're no longer facing the hackers of yesteryears, but a formidable breed of modern adversaries. As the Head of Cyber Security at NEC XON, I've witnessed the transformation from hooded hackers to a sophisticated dark economy that poses unprecedented threats and is run like a business. The question isn't whether you have security measures in place, but rather where your vulnerabilities lie.
 Armand Kruger, NEC XON Head of Cyber Security. In response to the escalating frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks and identity-based cyber threats, NEC XON, a leading pan-African cybersecurity solutions provider, is maximising its Tenable Gold Partnership to fortify identity security and exposure management for its clients.
 Armand Kruger, NEC XON Head of Cyber Security. NEC XON Systems, a leading provider of digital cyber security solutions, is proud to announce that it has achieved a Solutions Partner for Security designation in the prestigious Microsoft Cloud Partner Program. This milestone marks a significant achievement for NEC XON Systems' digital cyber security strategy, reinforcing its commitment to helping customers defend against the latest cybersecurity threats.
 Armand Kruger, NEC XON Head of Cyber Security. With the rise of cyber attacks targeting organisations across industries, it has become imperative to equip security teams with comprehensive threat knowledge and efficient tools. “NEC XON recognises the importance of a mature and optimised XDR/MDR (managed detection and response) approach, built on a deep understanding of the cyber attack chain. By correlating data and identifying patterns, NEC XON's XDR solutions empower security teams to proactively detect, investigate and respond to threats in real-time,” says Ryno le Roux, NEC XON Systems Manager: Cyber Operations.
 Armand Kruger, NEC XON Head of Cyber Security. NEC XON helps customers mature their cybersecurity posture to achieve strategic outcomes by focusing on key drivers such as moving to multi-cloud environments, network architecture and topology revisions, IoT and 5G adoption, deeper changes to create competitive advantage, secure more market share, and increase revenues. It helps organisations mature progressively, from point security through aggregation and correlation of multiple points to orchestration and automation of interaction between points.
 Armand Kruger, NEC XON Head of Cyber Security. NEC XON, leading African ICT solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Armand Kruger as the Head of Cybersecurity. Kruger will oversee all cybersecurity offerings including cybersecurity strategy, programs, and executive advisory.
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