South Africa and Africa Report

Global Digital Trust Insights Survey 2025

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  • Publication
  • November 20, 2024

PwC’s Digital Trust Insights Survey 2025: South Africa and Africa report provides critical insights into the cybersecurity landscape in South Africa and Africa, and highlights the urgent need for robust cyber risk mitigation strategies.

Now in its 27th year, the report reflects the sentiments of 4,042 senior business executives worldwide, including 94 organisations from South Africa. The survey was conducted from May to July 2024 and its findings underscore the pressing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures, as organisations navigate an increasingly complex security threat landscape. 

Key findings of the report

Key findings reflected in the report include the following:

 

Key insights from Africa:

  • Generative AI challenges: African organisations face significant challenges with generative AI due to a lack of training resources.
  • Regulatory compliance confidence: 23% of African organisations are extremely confident in their compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Cybersecurity as a competitive advantage: 68% of African organisations view cybersecurity as critical for building customer trust and maintaining brand integrity.
  • Cyber risk quantification: 38% of African organisations measure the potential financial impact of cyber risks to a large extent.

For a detailed discussion on how these findings can impact your organisation, please feel free to reach out to us.

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Hamil Bhoora

Hamil Bhoora

Africa Cybersecurity Leader, PwC South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 11 797 4102

Johan Pretorius

Johan Pretorius

Director | Cybersecurity, PwC South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 11 797 4108