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2025
The Shift to Proactive Security: Why Reactive Methods Fall Short and How Trend Micro Leads
Security is at a turning point. The pace of cyber threats, AI-driven malware, supply chain attacks, and zero-day exploits has exposed the limitations of reactive security models. Organizations can no…
Jaydon Olsen, 3 min readThe Shift to Automated Security Validation: Why Traditional Methods Fall Short & How Pentera Leads the Way.
In today, rapidly evolving cyber landscape, protecting an organizations digital asset has never been more critical or even more…
Jaydon Olsen, 3 min readRethinking the Web Gateway: Netskope SWG as a Business Enabler, Not Just a Security Tool
The digital world has fundamentally changed the way we work. People are no longer confined to the corporate network perimeter, accessing applications solely from managed devices within the office.…
Clint Botha, 5 min readIdentity Governance: The Missing Link in Your Zero-Trust Strategy
In today's evolving threat landscape, the Zero Trust framework has rightly taken centre stage as a crucial security model. The core principle of “never trust, always verify" resonates deeply with…
Mark Jackman, 4 min readNavigating the New Normal: Securing Your Hybrid Workforce with Prisma Access
The way we work has fundamentally changed. The rise of the hybrid workforce and direct-to-application access has unfortunately left traditional security architectures struggling to keep up…
Wian Swiegers, 4 min readWhy Data Protection Should Be Every Organization’s Top Priority
Data is the backbone of modern organizations, driving business operations, decision-making, and customer interactions. Yet, despite its critical importance, data is often taken for granted until a…
Cameron Swarts, 4 min readHow Netskope’s Inline DLP Solution Keeps Your Data Safe in Real-Time
In today’s digital landscape, data protection has become a top priority for businesses around the globe. As organizations embrace cloud-first and hybrid work environments, they face new and complex…
Clint Botha, 4 min readHow Can Effective Patch Management Protect South African Businesses from Cyber Threats?
South African companies currently deal with an excessive number of cyber risks. IT teams are continuously ensnared in a cycle of reactive patching wasting time on low-risk vulnerabilities while…
Ebrahim Areington, 2 min readThe Rise of ESG and Data Privacy in Modern Business
The growing demand for transparency and accountability from customers, regulators, and investors has placed ESG and data privacy at the forefront of business…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min read2024
The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity.
The rapid advancement of technology has brought both tremendous benefits and unprecedented security challenges. As cyber threats keep evolving, traditional security approaches alone aren’t…
Philip Francis, 4 min readSecuring IoT: How BITM and Palo Alto Networks Safeguard the Expanding Attack Surface
IoT refers to everyday devices connected to the internet, enabling them to collect, share, and act on…
Francois van Hirtum, 4 min readObscure Technologies: Affordable Excellence with Palo Alto’s Leading Firewall Solutions
Obscure Technologies proudly introduces the Palo Alto Networks PA400 and PA1400 Series firewalls, delivering enterprise-grade security powered by cutting-edge machine learning, at prices that…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min readObscure Technologies Appoints Philip Francis as New Chief Technology Officer
Obscure Technologies, a leading cyber security specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Francis as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Francis brings over 15 years of…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min readObscure Technologies Partners with Sendmarc to Strengthen Email Security in Africa
Obscure Technologies, a leading South African cyber security specialist, has announced its partnership with Sendmarc, an industry leader in domain protection and e-mail security. This collaboration…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min readObscure Technologies Announces Ambitious Channel Expansion Strategy Across Africa
Cyber security in Africa is evolving rapidly thanks to companies like Obscure…
Francois van Hirtum, 4 min readObscure Technologies Appoints Francois van Hirtum as New Managing Director
A Strategic Appointment to Lead Obscure Technologies' Growth Across…
Michael Marshall, 2 min readObscure Technologies Brings Advanced SASE Security Solutions to the African Market
SASE will evolve to enhance user experiences, including meeting the demands of a remote…
Michael Marshall, 3 min readObscure Technologies Delivers Borderless SD-WAN for the Modern Enterprise
In a world where enterprise connectivity extends beyond traditional office spaces, Obscure Technologies and its partner Netskope are leading the charge with Borderless SD-WAN, a next-generation…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readObscure Technologies delivers next generation SD-WAN by Palo Alto Networks to SA market
In partnership with global cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks, Obscure Technologies is proud to bring next-generation SD-WAN technology to the South African market. This advanced…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readObscure Technologies Netscout Partnership Expands Cybersecurity Solutions Across Southern Africa
Expanding Cyber Security and Network Visibility Solutions in Key African…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min readObscure Technologies and Netskope SASE: Driving Business Success in African Markets
The cloud-delivered security service edge addresses evolving…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min readObscure Technologies Charts Bold Expansion Strategy Across Africa
Yaadhna Singh Gounden, head of development for Africa, Obscure…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readObscure Technologies Charts the Future of SD-WAN for African Enterprises
Through its strategic partnership with global cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks, Obscure Technologies is at the forefront of delivering Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions to…
Michael Marshall, 3 min readObscure Technologies Busts SD-WAN Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Francois van Hirtum, Managing Director Elect, Obscure…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readJoin Obscure Technologies at the Microsoft and Rubrik Cyber Resilience Summit
Pieter Aucamp, Obscure Technologies Rubrik Business Unit…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min read2023
Forescout Research Identifies 21 Critical Vulnerabilities Impacting Global Infrastructure
Obscure Technologies, the sole distributor of Forescout Technologies in Africa, announces the release of “SIERRA:21, Living on the Edge”, a groundbreaking analysis by Forescout Research, Vedere Labs.…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min readObscure Technologies Named Platinum Sponsor for BSides Cape Town
Obscure Technologies, a leader in cyber security solutions, is proud to announce its platinum sponsorship of the upcoming BSides Cape Town event. As the main sponsor, Obscure Technologies reaffirms…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readObscure Technologies Partners with Rubrik to Address Data Security Challenges in the SA Market
South Africa’s leading cyber security specialist, Obscure Technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security Company, to distribute Rubrik’s solutions in…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readObscure Technologies Becomes Tenable Distributor Across Africa
Cyber security specialist Obscure Technologies has proudly partnered with Tenable, the global leader in cyber exposure and cyber risk management, as a distributor across 26 African nations. Effective…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min readObscure Technologies Partners with Cyber Security Unicorn Pentera to Deliver Advanced Security Validation
Obscure Technologies, a leading cyber security specialist, has announced its partnership with Pentera, the global leader in automated security validation. This collaboration introduces Pentera’s…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min read2022
Obscure Technologies Creating New Roles to Support Growth Under New Leadership
Growth is the hallmark of a thriving business, but sustainable expansion requires clear strategic goals, innovative solutions, and the right people to drive initiatives forward. Under new leadership…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readNetskope Expands NewEdge Security Private Cloud Across Africa
Netskope, a global leader in security service edge (SSE) and zero trust solutions, has announced the latest expansion of its Netskope NewEdge network with a new data center now operational in Cape…
Francois van Hirtum, 4 min readObscure Technologies, Splunk jointly using power of data to reduce carbon footprint in manufacturing
Obscure Technologies, In collaboration with its strategic partner Splunk, Obscure Technologies is exploring innovative ways to harness the power of data analytics to meet the pressing challenge of…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readObscure Technologies Named Tenable Distributor in 26 African Countries
Obscure Technologies, a leading cyber security specialist, has been appointed as the official distributor for Tenable in Africa, the Cyber Exposure company, across 26 African countries. Effective…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min read2021
Getting to grips with Zero Trust cyber security
Cyber security today faces a daunting reality: perimeter defenses alone are no longer enough to protect against increasingly sophisticated threats. The "castle-and-moat" model, once the cornerstone…
Cameron Swarts, 3 min readAwareness Training: The Cornerstone of E-Mail Security, says Proofpoint
As cyber criminals increasingly exploit human vulnerabilities rather than technological gaps, awareness training has become a critical component of robust e-mail security strategies, according to…
Francois van Hirtum, 2 min readeBook: Kubernetes Management for Dummies, A Must-Read for Technology Leaders
In today’s fast-evolving technological landscape, Kubernetes has become more than just a tool for container orchestration, it’s now the industry standard for managing modern, cloud-native…
Francois van Hirtum, 4 min readThe Just In Podcast: Obscure Technologies Launches Channel for South Africa’s Cyber Security Professionals
Staying ahead in the fast-evolving world of cyber security just got easier for South African professionals, thanks to Obscure Technologies. The leading cyber security distributor has launched The…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min read2020
eBook: How to get your cloud migration strategy right
In today’s fast-paced digital world, cloud migration is no longer just an IT initiative, it’s a critical business strategy. With industries increasingly competing against cloud-native disruptors…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readeBook: Okta, Your Guide to Getting Started with Zero Trust Cyber Security
In today’s world of sophisticated cyber threats, Zero Trust Security is emerging as the gold standard for protecting businesses and their data. With advanced adversaries wielding increasingly complex…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min readThe Power of Gytpol Validator: Closing the Endpoint Security Gap
Endpoints are among the most vulnerable parts of any IT environment, and traditional security tools often overlook misconfigurations and wrongly applied policies that hackers…
Francois van Hirtum, 3 min read