October 2024 Newsletter
Netsweeper
Netsweeper’s AI-driven web filtering solutions protect people from harmful online content and web-based threats.
Breaking Barriers and Building Safer Online Spaces with AOSP
In recent years, the digital world has become a battleground against a rising tide of online threats, which pose significant risks to individuals, particularly children and teenagers. The increasing sophistication of online dangers highlights the need for comprehensive approaches to online safety and social media literacy to target vulnerable youth. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for effective strategies to educate and protect individuals from these evolving dangers. Initiatives like those spearheaded by Africa Online Safety Platform are crucial in addressing these issues and safeguarding online communities.
On our most recent episode of Inside the Sweeps, we’re excited to welcome Lorryn Williams and Heather Mahachi from the Africa Online Safety Platform. Lorryn and Heather will share valuable insights into the organization’s mission and their comprehensive approach to tackling online risks. We’ll explore how AOSP is working to enhance digital security, educate users, and protect against online threats. Tune in as we discuss their innovative strategies and practical advice for navigating the complexities of the digital landscape.
The Importance of Layered Security in Combating Internal Threats
In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving, the need for comprehensive security strategies has never been more crucial. Layered security—a multi-tiered approach to cybersecurity—combines various defensive measures to protect organizations from both external and internal threats. While external threats like malware and ransomware often grab the headlines, internal threats such as phishing, scams, malware, and even human error can be just as dangerous, if not more so, due to the access and trust insiders possess.
Protecting Girls: Addressing Child Sexual Abuse Imagery on International Day of the Girl Child
As we commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, it’s crucial to spotlight the unique challenges girls face globally, particularly in the realm of online safety. Data from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reveals a troubling trend: in 2023, 97% of the child sexual abuse imagery they acted upon for removal depicted girls. This statistic is not merely a number; it underscores the urgent need for concerted efforts to protect vulnerable children from the horrors of exploitation.
Advancing Safer Digital Experiences at AfricaCom 2024
AfricaCom – Africa Tech Festival is coming up this November in Cape Town, South Africa. Running from November 11-14, 2024 it’s the largest and most influential Africa focused technology and ICT event in the world and serves as a meeting place for those driving Africa’s digital transformation. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here.
Netsweeper is excited to be back and eager to connect with you! Join our CEO Perry Roach and Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Director Mark Khoury in the Canadian Pavilion.
Netsweeper and Jisc Strengthen Partnership with New Contract to Enhance Digital Safety Across the UK Education Sector
LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM, September 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Netsweeper, a global leader in internet content filtering and online safety solutions, is pleased to announce the formalisation of a new partnership with Jisc, the UK’s digital, data, and technology agency focused on supporting higher education and research. This collaboration underscores both organizations’ commitment to enhancing digital safety and security across the UK’s educational institutions.