Legal, Ethical & Defensible Cybersecurity
Authorised testing, responsible data handling and evidence-led practices aligned with the South African operating environment.
South African legal framework
Hackabby conducts cybersecurity services with consideration for applicable South African requirements, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Cybercrimes Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act and Consumer Protection Act, together with applicable contractual and evidentiary requirements.
Security and forensic practices
- Ethical hacking and documented authorisation
- ISO/IEC 27001-aligned security practices
- Secure handling of client and forensic data
- Chain-of-custody procedures where appropriate
- Responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities
- Evidence integrity and controlled access
Authorised investigations and testing
Penetration testing, security validation and digital investigations must be conducted within appropriate authority and an agreed scope. Testing outside authorised scope is not permitted.
Legal notice: Website information is general in nature and does not replace engagement-specific legal advice, written Rules of Engagement, a Statement of Work or a Master Services Agreement.
Policies
Privacy & POPIA Policy
Cybersecurity Services Terms & Conditions
Secure Data Handling & Digital Forensics Policy