Cyber crime is increasing exponentially, but businesses generally lack the ability to detect, track, prove and prosecute in cases of cyber-based fraud, says IT forensic specialists Cyanre.

Danny Myburgh, managing director of Cyanre, says there has been a marked increase in local industrial espionage in recent months. However, investigations and prosecutions are being hampered by a lack of forensic readiness on the part of the companies affected. “In South Africa, it is estimated that less than 6% of all criminal cases are successfully prosecuted.
With cyber-based crimes, the conviction rate could be even lower due to its technical nature,” Myburgh says.

Forensic readiness is crucial to successful investigations and prosecutions, says Myburgh. “Enterprises need to conduct audits of their systems and processes to ensure that if there is a breach, their systems are configured to allow a successful investigation.

Myburgh will lead an in-depth Digital Forensics workshop at the upcoming ITWeb Security Summit, to give IT and business management vital information on securing the workplace, improving policies and procedures and identifying possible weaknesses. He will share information about specific offences, such as fraud and corruption, and outline important criminal legislation relating to prosecutions, evidence and recovery of the proceeds of crime.

Delegates will learn:
• How to prevent fraud and manage risk
• Related criminal law and application of the Criminal Procedure Act
• The law of evidence
• How specific offences such as fraud and corruption are committed, detected and prosecuted

For more information about this workshop, click here. http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&;view=article&id=60228&Itemid=2824 

The 8th annual ITWeb Security Summit will be held from 7 to 9 May 2013 at the Sandton Convention Centre. The gathering creates an opportunity for senior Security professionals and business decision makers to learn about new strategies and tactics, and hear insight and comment from leading international and local subject-matter experts. With expert insights, interactive workshops, an expo, valuable networking, sought-after SANS training, and practical solutions, this is a must-attend event for every IT professional with a security mandate. For further information visit www.securitysummit.co.za 

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