The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure minister enlists law enforcement agencies and cyber security experts to investigate.
Public works minister Sihle Zikalala has ordered a full forensic investigation of the department’s IT systems.
The ministry has not revealed the extent of the vulnerabilities, but says the full forensic investigation will cover the vulnerability and resilience of ICT infrastructure within the department, capacity of staff and ICT systems, as well as improvement of internal controls. It also provides direction on the integration of public works priorities, contributing to the national goals of job creation and poverty alleviation through public works programmes.
South African organisations, especially government entities, are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals.
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