Opinion: Learning from the Shadows: Recruitment Issues and Early Retirement in Intelligence
The intricate dynamics of intelligence recruitment and the vulnerabilities it exploits have remained critical areas of concern for governments and intelligence agencies worldwide. East Germany’s Ministry for State Security, known as the Stasi, epitomized the insidious nature of intelligence recruitment during the late 20th century. The Stasi successfully transformed a mid-level West German government official […]
A Review of South Africa’s National Cybersecurity Policy Framework: Progress and Challenges After Nearly a Decade
by Given SHINGANGE INTRODUCTION South Africa’s cybersecurity landscape has been marred by a series of high-profile cyber-attacks and data breaches in recent years, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. In June 2024, the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) was hit by a devastating ransomware attack that disrupted critical health services and compromised the […]