Experts are calling for clearer direction in South Africa's cyber strategy. The country is highly targeted by ransomware and ranks eighth globally. The government lacks a clear position in cyber governance debates and is underfunding cybersecurity. South Africa's cyber strategy remains underfunded despite its high internet addiction rate. The government needs to prioritize cybersecurity and adopt stronger cyber leadership globally. South Africa has made efforts to combat cyber threats but has kept cybersecurity a low priority. The country's cyber defenses have significant shortfalls. South Africa's position on the international stage is ambiguous, often aligning with either the US and European states or with Russia. The country has not taken a clear stance on how cyberspace should be regulated. South Africa has recently experienced major cyber-attacks targeting various industries. #SouthAfrica #CyberStrategy #Ransomware #CyberSecurity #CyberGovernance

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