Information And Cybersecurity Research Centre

Ransomware attacks continue to be a major concern, with attackers demanding hefty ransoms in exchange for decrypting encrypted data. Sensitive data breaches have become increasingly common, leading to financial losses, reputational damage and legal consequences. Cybercrime has a substantial finan...

Tune into the platform/s below to learn more about the work we do to improve the quality of life of South Africans. Join the conversations to discover an opportunity for collaboration. Date Media channel Interviewee Time Topic Sunday, 13 October 2024 Ukhozi FM (91.5) Thuli Mkhwanazi, Cybersecurit...

Hosted by Dr Jabu Mtsweni, Manager of the CSIR Information and Cybersecurity Centre , the session will be packed with expert advice on safeguarding your personal information, preventing identity theft, understanding cyber laws and regulations, combating misinformation, and so much more! We have a...

Dr Zubeida C. Dawood holds a PhD from the University of Cape Town. She enjoys research and writing and is passionate about knowledge transfer and human capital development towards the advancement of science with the youth. Zubeida has published over 25 peer-reviewed publications. Contact Person:

In December 2022, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through its Information and Cybersecurity Research Centre, was inducted into the Charter of Trust (CoT) as an Associated Partner. The CSIR is the first organisation in Africa to be admitted into the CoT’s Associated Part...

Research Centre Manager, Dr Jabu Mtsweni has been appointed as a Research Fellow at the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa (SIGLA), Faculty of Military Science at Stellenbosch University for the period 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2025. Jabu was recognised for his proven special...

The CSIR has developed technology to provide small, medium, and large enterprises with software that detects network invasion at an early stage, to avoid disclosure of sensitive information and eventual loss of revenue. Global trends have shown that cybercriminals typically attack government and ...

The CSIR’s VeristicPrint biometric technology is an end-to-end biometric system that uses digital imaging devices such as smart phones, webcams and digital cameras to create fingerprint scanners. The technology provides institutions in need of access security, with an affordable, locally sourced,...

Cybersecurity experts from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have urged the adult community to play an active role in protecting young people from cyberbullying, as part of minimising the scourge in society. The researchers were briefing the media today on the negative eff...

WhatsApp, a popular instant messaging platform owned by Facebook, recently announced new updates to its terms and privacy policy. Key to these updates are how: Users’ data will be processed and shared with third parties; Business users can use Facebook-hosted services and manage their WhatsApp ch...