IT and cybersecurity knowledge for South African businesses — written by the ROI Technologies engineering team.
Backup & Recovery30 Sept 2026
Your Backup Says 'Successful'. Could You Actually Recover?
A practical guide for South African business owners and managers: the difference between backup and recovery, how restore testing works, RPO and RTO in plain language, and the evidence to ask your IT provider for.
The Email Really Is From Your Supplier. So Why Is It Fraud?
Account takeover explained for South African business owners and finance teams: why a fraudulent payment request can come from a genuine mailbox, why DMARC and ordinary MFA don't always stop it, and the controls and payment checks that do.
What Is CIS? A Plain-English Guide for South African Businesses
Learn what CIS is, what the 18 CIS Controls are, and how a CIS Benchmark Assessment helps South African businesses reduce cyber risk and meet cyber insurance requirements.
How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in South Africa?
Managed IT pricing in South Africa ranges from R150 to R800+ per user per month depending on your environment and service level. Here is what drives the cost — and what you should expect at each tier.
Why Security Products Don't Automatically Make You Secure
Having MFA, endpoint protection and a next-gen firewall doesn't mean you're secure. Learn why configuration — not just the tools you buy — determines your real cybersecurity posture.
Microsoft 365 Backup: Why Your Data Isn't as Safe as You Think (And What to Do About It)
Microsoft doesn't back up your M365 data — you do. Learn why your emails, Teams files and SharePoint documents are at risk, and how to protect them with a proper backup solution.
Wondering what a CIS Assessment actually involves? We walk you through the ROI Technologies process — from configuration collection to findings report and prioritised remediation roadmap.
What is DMARC and Why Every South African Business Needs It
Without DMARC, anyone can send emails pretending to be from your domain. Here's how DMARC, SPF and DKIM work together — and how to get to full enforcement without breaking your email.
POPIA Compliance: What It Means for Your IT Environment
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) requires South African businesses to protect personal data. Here's what your IT environment needs to comply.
Proactive IT Monitoring vs Break-Fix: Which is Better for Your Business?
Most small businesses call their IT guy when something breaks. Proactive monitoring means we fix it before it breaks. Here's the difference in real terms.