The Wolf Howl October 2023 Edition – October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) / Information Security Programme Management Webinar

Greetings Cyberwolves,

?Trust this newsletter finds you well.

?October has been a momentous month for the African continent.

?South Africans celebrated the riveting 12-11 Rugby victory over New Zealand. The Boks successfully defended their World Cup trophy and solidified their status as a global rugby giant. They have left an incredible mark on the hearts of our nation.

In support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), Wolfpack has curated FREE content for companies and communities to elevate their security posture.

Wolfpack is committed to the improvement of cyber collaboration and safety.?

Thank you for entrusting us with your cybersecurity needs.

Yours Securely

#protectioninthepack

We would like to invite you to register for the?Managed Security Services Webinar on the 16th of November 2023, from 09:00-10:00.?

?This webinar will focus on the 9th Chapter of the SA Information Security Thermometer Research results.? We will discuss Managed Services including? which IS processes are outsourced, considering outsourcing, co-sourced or managed in-house.

?Our host Craig Rosewarne will be joined by experts from Datacentrix as they as they deep dive into the world of Managed Security Services.

?Sign up for the November and upcoming December webinars to receive a free copy of the 2023 SA Information Security Thermometer Research report.??Register here

Wolfpack Information Risk has, through its subsidiary, Alert Africa, launched

The Cybercrime Operational Behaviour Response Alliance (COBRA)

COBRA wishes to bridge the gap between cyber investigators and victims of cybercrime:

Cyber Investigators

? Platform: Establishes and manages the platform to allow like-minded individuals, passionate about tackling cybercrime, to collaborate.

? Integrity: Establishes a vetting process and code of ethics to only allow access to eligible investigators in order to protect the integrity of the environment.

? Skills: Provides industry-approved cyber investigation and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) online training programmes at different levels, with testing, to ensure the investigators are both equipped and competent.

Victims of cybercrime

? Platform: Victims would be able to log their case via the central Alert Africa platform, be allocated a tracking number and be able to read about different types of cybercrime on the site.

? Confidentiality: COBRA admins will then obfuscate the victim's sensitive personal information and provide their case file to a cyber investigator/s – who will then provide free assistance to the victim up to the agreed service level.

Value Proposition

? For small business owners, schools, NGOs or individuals who are victims of cyber scams or cyberbullying in South Africa

? COBRA provides a community service to assist victims of cybercrime in understanding how the incident took place, how to secure themselves from future attacks and obtain possible justice through their case being investigated by trained investigators instead of simply feeling helpless and not doing anything about the incident, allowing cybercriminals to become more brazen in their targeting of SA citizens – getting away with murder.

? Each case investigated generates actionable intelligence and statistics that will make a difference in the fight against cybercrime in SA.

Submit your scams, information and cases for investigation to [email protected]

The below elements are designed to raise cyber awareness, enhance employees understanding of the latest threats, and tips to keep them safe and not to be fooled by any malicious attempts:

The Virtual Employee Cyber Wellness Webinar?aims at protecting?individuals and their families. This workshop shared real life examples on how??people?have been: Scammed out of their money, Had their identities?cloned, Had their private e-mail hacked and impersonated, Bought things online?from none existent?companies, Held to ransom, And more! If you have missed?this session please?watch? it here .?

Big 5 Awareness Posters (Passwords, Malware, Software Updates and?Scams)?encourage a robust culture of cybersecurity within an organisation.? Empowered?employees will?stay ahead of the curve and will help to fortify defences, and safeguard their?organisations valuable?data.

We look forward to your active participation in making CSAM impactful and educational for all your colleagues and employees. Whether you're a cybersecurity enthusiast, a seasoned professional, or a business owner concerned about your online safety, our content caters to all levels of expertise.?

Christmas is on it's way... join Africa Food for Thought in spreading hope and joy!?

Sponsor our Christmas party and know you are helping children who need a little extra joy this year. They are looking for sponsors for jumping castles, snack stations, photo printing, transport to the party and more.

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