Virtual Cybersecurity Summit: Africa (Virtual)

The keynote will explore the road map to the digital revolution, highlighting the intersection of technology advancement and cybersecurity. It will address the latest technological trends and the measures needed to protect digital assets. The speaker will also highlight the role of the government in fostering a secure digital environment and the collaborative efforts needed between public and private sectors.

The session will cover:

• Latest technological advancements driving digital revolution;
• Current regulations impacting technology and cybersecurity;
• How CIOs and CISOs can collaborate to drive digital transformation while ensuring cybersecurity.

How can CISOs ensure that their strategies align with evolving legal frameworks while safeguarding their businesses?

This fireside chat will discuss the implications of various regulations on ransomware defense, the prevention of financial crime, and the ethical and legal considerations surrounding the use of AI in cybersecurity.

The session will cover:

• Key regulatory frameworks governing ransomware response and mitigation;
• Compliance strategies for preventing financial crime in the digital age;
• Ethical and legal implications of integrating AI into cybersecurity practices.

Although not a new concept, implementing an effective IAM strategy continues to be challenging to many organizations. How can organizations manage the critical facets of IAM, including user authentication, access control and identity governance?

The session will provide insights into real-world applications and best practices for deploying comprehensive IAM systems.

The session will cover:

• Strategies for secure user authentication and access control;
• The role of identity governance in IAM;
• Integrating IAM with existing security frameworks.

This transformative approach not only offers actionable intelligence but also enhances overall security resilience.

The discussion will cover the integration challenges, practical applications and strategies for using AI to improve cybersecurity defenses, providing CIOs and CISOs with the insights needed to stay ahead.

The session will cover:

• The role of AI in detecting sophisticated cyberthreats;
• Integration of AI with traditional cybersecurity measures;
• Real-world AI applications and success stories.

What are the best practices for preventing and managing outages – IT-related or otherwise?

The speakers will discuss strategies for building resilient IT infrastructure, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime during disruptions.

The session will cover:

• Key takeaways from the CrowdStrike outage and lessons learned;
• Using advanced monitoring tools to detect early signs of potential outages;
• Key principles for creating a resilient IT infrastructure.

The increasing sophistication of phishing techniques, coupled with the region’s rapid digital transformation and the rise of AI, has made organizations more vulnerable than ever.

The speakers will discuss the latest tactics employed by cybercriminals and their impact on businesses and individuals.

The session will cover:

• The role of social engineering in successful phishing campaigns;
• Effective mitigation strategies to combat phishing;
• The importance of regional and international cooperation in combating phishing attacks.

In this session, panelists will discuss the challenges and strategies for future-proofing cloud security, the latest advancements in cloud security technologies, the importance of continuous monitoring, and leadership strategies for adapting to regulatory changes and evolving threats.

The session will cover:

• Incident response and recovery planning for cloud environments;
• Vendor risk management in cloud security;
• Implementing zero trust architecture in cloud environments.