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The app industry is incredibly competitive. There are millions of apps available today, with many more being released all of the time. As a developer, making a fantastic app is one thing; ensuring it gets lots of downloads is another. There are a number of ways in which developers can boost their app’s download numbers. Some choose to buy app installs; others focus on implementing an effective marketing strategy. One important factor that is crucial...

This year’s annual Data Privacy Day falls on January 28th. Each year, the day provides an opportunity to educate consumers and organisations alike on the importance of privacy and staying safe online. Since the awareness around data privacy is still somewhat lacking, we’ve come up with a piece that you can share with your less tech-savvy friends and family members. Staying secure online and protecting sensitive information is something that everyone should know how to...

As a startup owner, it can sometimes feel impossible to get the attention of your target audience, especially in a competitive industry. When most people already have companies they trust, it’s not the easiest thing in the world to get them to notice a new company. Fortunately, there are plenty of solutions that can help your business make the most out of every opportunity. You can utilise modern tech solutions to outpace the competitors, as...

During the Pandemic I talked frequently to friends, family and pretty much anyone that would listen about how it felt like the "Western Nations" were the walls of Rome and we, comfortably located in the holy city, were watching the barbarians - "the infected” - approach the walls. It was perhaps premature to consider this an existential threat to our "empire" - way of life, but suffice to say the Pandemic, the response to the...

Identity management is in dire straits, according to a recently conducted survey by identity security firm One Identity. Surveying over 1,000 IT security professionals, the results showed that 96 percent of companies report using multiple identity management tools, with 41 percent deploying at least 25 different systems to manage access rights. However, 70 percent of companies reported they’re paying for identity tools they’re not actively using. This investment in multiple disparate identity tools is having...

If you're looking to implement search engine optimisation strategies or augment your efforts, a common dilemma that many face is whether to outsource the work or keep it in-house. Financial and control concerns can make organisations more hesitant to hire specialists to do the job. However, the reality is that it's often better to seek the services of experienced professionals, especially for highly specialised work like SEO.   Often, business leaders think that they’re able to...

Everyone in the cyber insurance industry or trying to get cyber insurance today knows that using multifactor authentication (MFA) is an absolute make-or-break requirement for getting a cyber insurance policy; or if you can get a policy without MFA, you will pay a hefty increased premium for the same amount of coverage.   Most cybersecurity experts and the cyber insurance industry are telling everyone to get MFA. Many cybersecurity experts say that using MFA is...

That CTOs should be concerned about cybersecurity and data breaches is perhaps not the biggest surprise. 2022 has seen more data breaches than ever before, and it feels like the impact of a breach is increasing too. Damage to the brand, paying ransomware costs, time and resources to address the breach, data privacy law penalties – these are all implications that contribute to cybersecurity fears being cited as the main thing keeping CTOs awake at...

As our digital world evolves, cybersecurity has never been more important and critical. During the last few years, we have all become witnesses to intense cybercrime and sophisticated cyberattacks. This upward trend is further fuelled by a shift in working conditions like working remotely. The impact of cyberattacks is profound, resulting in security breaches, enterprises’ revenue and reputation losses, and in some cases, organizations, and entire states being destabilized. As cybercrime continues to increase, the...

Usually, any profit-making business is constantly exposed to several risks that can cause massive losses or total collapse of the organization. To protect themselves, it is paramount that businesses can identify the risk that can wipe out the organization's income. Some of the risks that pose a serious threat to the continuity of a business are a risk to the business premises caused by fires, technological risks, strategic risks, and prohibited substance use.   Typical...