According to a salary and hiring report by the professional recruitment group, Michael Page, cybersecurity is one of the top in-demand technology jobs in South Africa. In response to this, the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority has developed new occupational qualifications to address the growing need for formal qualifications related to cybersecurity in South Africa. Interest in cybersecurity understandably follows increased demand for advanced technology by customers, especially within the fintech sector. Nash Lewis, 28 years old, is a young cybersecurity analyst who grew up in the Cape Flats in Cape Town. With as many as 5 634 cyber threat detections each day, predictions are that global businesses will need 4 million cybersecurity professionals over the next few years.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 25, 2022 07:32 UTC