We have expanded our SGS DIGITAL TRUST services in South Africa through the acquisition of Cyanre, a specialist provider of digital forensics, cyber incident response and cyber resilience services. As a result, we now support organizations before, during and after a cyber incident, combining technical investigation capability with practical operational experience.
A changing cyber risk landscape
Digital transformation has changed how organizations operate. Cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, connected supply chains and increasingly digital customer experiences have accelerated innovation, yet also expanded the attack surface. Cyber incidents are no longer confined to information technology teams. They affect operations, reputation and the trust of customers, regulators and stakeholders.
As ransomware attacks, data breaches and digital fraud grow more sophisticated, the question is no longer whether an incident can be prevented. It is whether the organization can continue to operate, recover with confidence and demonstrate control throughout.
Specialist digital forensic and cyber resilience capability
Cyanre, now part of SGS, has supported organizations through complex cyber incidents for more than two decades, contributing to thousands of investigations across more than 26 countries. The team combines technical expertise in incident response, digital forensics, cyber investigations, electronic discovery and cyber resilience advisory with extensive practical experience.
Our services extend beyond traditional digital forensics to help you prepare for cyber events, respond effectively under pressure, recover critical business operations and strengthen long-term resilience.
Our capabilities include:
- Digital forensics
- Cyber incident response
- Threat actor engagement and negotiation support
- Cyber recovery and recovery advisory
- Executive incident preparedness
- Cyber resilience assessments
- Digital exposure management
- Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
- Electronic discovery (eDiscovery)
- Litigation support and expert witness services
Experience drawn from real investigations
Our specialists work alongside executive leadership teams, insurers, legal advisors, regulators and technology partners during demanding incidents. Every engagement is informed by experience gained from real investigations rather than theoretical models, which supports clear decision-making when both time and evidence are under pressure.
An integrated digital trust capability
Cyber resilience extends beyond preventing attacks. It concerns the continuity of the organization, the preservation of critical business processes and recovery at the speed the business requires. Organizations need advisors who understand both the technical realities of cyber incidents and the operational decisions that determine successful recovery.
With the acquisition of Cyanre, we add to our integrated SGS DIGITAL TRUST capability spanning preparedness, response, recovery and continuous improvement. Combining local expertise with our global reach and independence, we help you reduce digital risk, strengthen resilience and make confident decisions when they matter most.
Learn more about SGS DIGITAL TRUST services.
For further information, please contact:
Lukas van der Merwe
Associate Director
Cyanre by SGS
t: +27 (83) 274-1944
Danny Myburgh
Director
Cyanre by SGS
t: +27 (82) 781-2078
e-mail: info@cyanre.co.za
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
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