Empowering SA’s public sector to build a cyber-resilient future

Empowering SA’s Public Sector to Build a Cyber-Resilient Future

Rising incidents of malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks are putting government systems and citizen data under growing pressure. South Africa’s public sector is facing an escalating cyber security challenge.

According to Shanaaz Moosa, Sales Director: Public Sector and Cybersecurity at OpenText, the evolving threat landscape has major implications for how government departments manage and protect their information assets.

Cyber security threats in South Africa’s public sector have intensified, prompting urgent reforms in information governance. Agencies must ensure compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and strengthen policies around how personal data is stored, accessed and reported in the event of a breach.

Author's summary: South Africa's public sector faces cyber security challenges.

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ITWeb ITWeb — 2025-11-05

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