The rapid evolution of technology has brought about a parallel increase in the risks associated with large-scale data collection. If these vulnerabilities are not addressed with a sense of urgency, the resulting fallout could lead to severe reputational damage for major organizations. More alarmingly, it poses an even greater threat to ordinary citizens, whose sensitive personal information is becoming increasingly distributed and stored across a wide variety of digital platforms. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Muvhango Livhusha – Vice President Information System Audit and Control Association (Isaca) South Africa Chapter