
Wolfpack Information Risk provides specialist information and cyber threat consulting, training, awareness and incident support services to African governments and organisations.
Mission: We are passionate defenders of communities, companies, and countries against cyber threats.
Vision: Wolfpack will be the catalyst that drives the greatest positive cybersecurity impact on the African continent.

Greetings Cyberwolves
This month we investigate some of the pervasive threats that have recently affected companies and communities around the globe given that cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and difficult to detect.
The sheer volume and complexity of cyber threats have necessitated a paradigm shift in our approach to cybersecurity. It is no longer adequate to rely exclusively on traditional security measures. A proactive and comprehensive defence strategy is imperative to help address these risks and safeguard an organisation’s crown jewels.
At Wolfpack, our goal is to reduce business risks resulting from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. We are committed to providing the expertise of our seasoned specialists who tirelessly monitor the evolving threat landscape. This allows us to provide up-to-date insights into the latest trends, attack vectors, mitigation strategies and solutions.
As your trusted security partner, we stand ready to assist your organisation when navigating the multifaceted world of cybersecurity. The battle against these attacks requires constant vigilance, proactive measures, and collaboration. Organisations can effectively reduce these cyber threats once they understand the risks and the associated controls in the context of their business.
Complacency is not an option and your organisation’s security is our top priority. Together, we can effectively fortify defences, minimise vulnerabilities, and emerge stronger in adversity.
Thank you for your unwavering partnership.
Yours Securely
#protectioninthepack
RESEARCH

Our upcoming webinar, scheduled for the 22nd of June, will delve into Chapter 4 of the report, specifically Information Security Compliance.
This session will explore the compliance status to local laws, POPIA Act, regulations and international best practices in this area. Our Webinar Sponsor, Veeam, will share their market observations and experiences with Wolfpack’s MD, Craig Rosewarne.
ADVISORY AND CYBERSECURITY
“Shake off the lone wolf mentality and recognise that the whole pack must be engaged. There is safety in numbers – there is protection in the pack”. Wolfpack’s MD Craig Rosewarne. (An excerpt from the Cybersecurity, Privacy and Resilience (CPR) Management book).

Facebook, Instagram owner says the ruling is ‘flawed, unjustified and sets a dangerous precedent for countless other companies’.
Ireland’s regulator stated that Facebook’s owner Meta had been fined a record 1.2 billion euros ($1.3bn) for transferring EU user data to the United States.

Research suggests that the Lemon Group’s Guerrilla malware model is an example of how threat actors are monetising compromised Android devices. Millions of Android phone users around the world are contributing daily to the financial wellbeing of an outfit called the Lemon Group, merely by virtue of owning the devices.

The Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) experienced a cybersecurity attack overnight, rendering its ICT services inaccessible.
In a brief statement, the WCPP notes cyber security is the single biggest threat in the world currently.

The Adventures of CISO Ed & Co attempts to highlight the everyday frustrations, heroism, and insights of CISOs and infosec teams while bringing some fun to the serious business of cybersecurity. We hope CISO Ed & Co. brings a grin as you go about your day. Compliments of Balbix
TRAINING, AWARENESS AND RESOURCING
Have you ever heard of Phishing? Let us help you understand what it is.
#protectioninthepack #backtobasics #phishing


Join Wolfpack’s MD, Craig Rosewarne, at the 2023 ITWeb Security Summit for a panel discussion on the state of cyber security in South Africa.
He will also be in Johannesburg and Cape Town for a half day workshop on Cybersecurity, privacy and resilience (CPR) management. This is a pragmatic, non-technical cyber security workshop to help educate the organisation on the risks and protective strategies needed. Each delegate that attends will also receive a free copy of Craig’s new book on this topic.
OUR PARTNERS

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
FRAMEWORK® WEBINAR
6 June 2023 – 08h30-10h00 SAST
Join Terrance M. Booysen in a practical on-line Workshop. This Workshop provides participants with an understanding of the components required for a Corporate Governance Framework®. Delegates will have a clear understanding of their organisation’s shortfalls and will be equipped to rapidly fill the gaps in their respective organisations, and reap the benefits.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Chairmen, directors, Chief Audit Executives, HR, senior managers in governance, risk, compliance, legal and risk professionals, Company Secretariat, internal audit, business continuity specialists, strategic planning and IT. This Workshop is applicable to the public and private sector, including NPOs.
(CMSA, AMSA and MPSA Designated Members can claim 6 CPD points for these webinars.)

One year and over 14,800 exploitable vulnerabilities later…
In 2022, the Synack Red Team (SRT) certainly kept busy, finding exploitable vulnerabilities across their customers’ assets from XSS to misconfigurations. It’s not a competition, but some stuck out more than others.
Last year, their 1,500+ SRT researchers found a record 14,800 exploitable vulnerabilities for their customers. Behind these figure also lies a wealth of information about vulnerability types and trends.
Synack are issuing this report to help security professionals and business leaders alike glean insights into how these common software flaws work. That’s
In the 2023 State of Vulnerabilities report, you’ll learn more about today’s most prevalent software flaws, how they’re created and the various ways in which the SRT works to help organisations steer clear of potentially devastating impacts.
OUR COMMUNITY

For every R5 donated this month we can feed 2 cooked lunches!
Did you know that May is World Hunger Month?
Schools and businesses are invited to join the fight.
AFFT are also holding a canned food drive, collecting tins of the following:
- Pilchards
- Corned Beef
- Baked Beans
- Spaghetti & Meatballs
- Mixed Veggies
- Jam
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