Kenya Cyber Security Report 2015
Bring Your Own Device
(BYOD)
and the communication that occurs between these
objects and other Internet-enabled devices and systems.
The growth of IoT opens up new attack vectors both
Studies have shown that this
in terms of type of data generated and the variety of
trend increases productivity by
devices connected to the Internet, giving attackers an
allowing an employee to bring a
easy way to penetrate the networked data.
device they find comfortable and
easy to navigate. In addition, the
Company saves on cost since they have no responsibility
over furnishing the employee with a device. However, it
also introduces new risks especially when employees are
allowed to access privileged company information and
applications on these devices.
Near Field Communication
A number of companies in Kenya
have introduced NFC technology.
These companies include Card
Planet, Abiria card, Gigwapi,
Buymore, BebaPay (replaced with
Teleworking
Equity prepaid MasterCard) and my1963 cards. Shopping
outlets are also using NFC cards to offer loyalty programs
Organisations in Kenya are slowly
to their customers enabling them redeem points based
but surely embracing teleworking by
on their expenditure. NFC is inherently at risk of
Employees by allowing employees to
eavesdropping and interception attacks.
work from home or away from the
office. The remote access to
Cyber Insurance
enterprise infrastructure enables
employees to work within the confines of their homes
Two insurance companies in Kenya
thus saving time, money and gaining an optimum
are now offering Cyber insurance
work-life balance.
covers for liabilities related to
cyber-attacks. These companies also
Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers
to the ever-growing network of
physical objects that feature an IP
address for internet connectivity,
cover processes related to
investigations, remediation, call
management, credit checking for data subjects, legal
costs, court attendance and regulatory fines during the
period. We expect this trend to continue as many other
companies create similar products.
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