Business Talk – Werksmans Attorneys’ Bernard Hotz explains how South African fintech companies can protect themselves against cybercrime

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Werksmans Attorneys’ Bernard Hotz discusses how South African companies can protect themselves against cybercriminals targeting the fintech sector.

Hotz is the Head of Business Crimes and Investigations for Werksmans Attorneys, and is a highly experienced commercial litigator.

He joined the firm as an attorney in 1995, and has since built up experience across multiple legal areas – including intellectual property litigation, trademark and copyright enforcement, media law disputes, and administrative law.

Hotz is also a Commissioner of the Small Claims Court and was recognised as the leading Litigation specialist in South Africa by The International Law Office in their Client Choice Awards for 2010 and 2011.

The interview

In this Business Talk interview, Hotz unpacks the main forms of cybercrime plaguing the South African fintech industry. 

Hotz then reveals the most important steps South African fintech companies must take to combat these digital crimes.

He also discusses what is required to catch a fintech or cybercrime malicious actor – noting the importance of education and regulations in protecting against these criminals.

Hotz concludes the interview by outlining how Werksmans Attorneys helps fintech businesses that have fallen prey to digital crime.

Watch the full interview with Bernard Hotz below.