21st Edition
Cyber Security Summit
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South Africa's Cyber Security Models For Tomorrow
ABOUT CYBER SECURITY SUMMIT SOUTH AFRICA
The Cyber Security Summit is an invitation-only, in-person event exclusive to cybersecurity leaders from leading businesses, institutions, and government establishments in South Africa.
Held under the theme, “South Africa’s Cyber Security Models For Tomorrow”, the Agenda of this edition will discuss South Africa’s goals to ensure a focused and all-embracing safety & security response concerning the cybersecurity environment of the nation.
At the 21st Edition of Cyber Security Summit we will hear from top security experts on strategies, action plans, and best practices to develop South Africa’s cybersecurity sector and build a next-gen digital cyber vault.
Gathering over 150+ CISOs, CIOs, Heads of IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information and Communication Technologies, and other experts in the technology domain, the platform will equip you with the essential tools to risk-proof your businesses.
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Why South Africa ?
- With South Africa ranking 5th on the global cybercrime density list, cyber security leaders must unite to tackle the escalating challenges.
- With more than 70% of people in South Africa using the internet, South Africa seems a good opportunity for cybercriminals to target and exploit unaware internet users.
- The South Africa Cybersecurity Market is expected to reach USD 233.70 million in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 12.97% to reach USD 430 million by 2028.
- The economic consequences of digital insecurity are estimated to cost $570 million a year in South Africa. In South Africa, 56 out of one million internet users were reported to have fallen cybercrime victims.
- South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the 2022 Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Decadal Plan, which covers the period 2022 to 2031, in a move to advance the government’s approach to innovation in the country.
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Why Attend ?
Learn & Grow
Elevate your professional growth with engaging discussions and collaborative workshops that are shaping the industry.
Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions
Gain valuable insights from renowned Innovation & Technology experts, including pioneers and leaders from the region, as they share real-world use cases and practical perspectives.
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborate with industry peers to collectively shape the future collectively and exchange experiences.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
Connect and meet one-on-one with potential global partners who can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your critical business objectives.
Maximized ROI
The Cyber Security Summit is a time-saving, highly informative, accessible, and professional business platform designed for experienced technology professionals and digital experts.
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Featured Discussions
Unlocking The State of Cyber Security in South Africa
- Strengthen the protection of national critical information infrastructure against cyberattack
- Enable a coordinated approach to national cybersecurity with CIIs at its core
- Collaborating on regional as well as international cyber-capacity building
- Cyber policy discussions to support a ‘rules-based multilateral order’ in cyberspace
Generative AI: A Boon for Cybersecurity
- How does Generative AI contribute to identifying and mitigating cyber threats that evade traditional security measures?
- What are the challenges and ethical considerations associated with using AI-generated cybersecurity solutions?
- In what ways can Generative AI enhance incident response and vulnerability assessment?
- How can organizations effectively integrate Generative AI into their existing cybersecurity strategies?
The Cyber Threat Landscape in South Africa: What Lies Ahead?
- Why is the human element fundamental for cyber security?
- Need for a skilled workforce to identify and prevent cyber-attacks
- Meeting board-driven security initiatives to maintain business continuity and brand equity
- An effective cyber risk management framework & robust cybersecurity measures
Cyber Security in the Next Frontier of Tech of Web 3.0 World
- Risk of Identity Theft of individuals and organizations
- Will the malicious cyber activity be worse in an immersive virtual setting?
- Identifying loopholes that cybercriminals could exploit within the virtual reality platform.
- How will a lack of interoperability in platforms and virtual environments impact security?
- How will lack of regulation effect the security practices?
Privacy-Preserving, Data Sharing and Collaboration in the Cloud
- Mechanisms for securely sharing data among multiple parties while preserving privacy
- Use of homomorphic encryption & secure multi-party computation (SMPC) to enable secure computations on encrypted data
- AI-powered algorithms to detect anomalies & help in real-time threat detection
- Cloud migration results in business-critical data and services being scattered
- Compliance with South Africa’s regulations, such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Cybercrimes & Cybersecurity Bill
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- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of IT
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of IT Infrastructure
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of Cyber Security
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of Information Security
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of Digital Solutions
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads Digital Transformation
INDUSTRY FOCUS
Government
BFSI & Fintech
Telecommunications
Ecommerce & Retail
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Logistics & Supply Chain
Education
Hospitality
Utility
Mining
FMCG
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I would rate the event a 9 or 10 out of 10. It was well put together and we received fantastic feedback and had high-quality conversations with delegates. It has been one of the best events we have participated in, with a good return on investment and leads generated. The audience was perfect and their interactions and participation in the event were excellent. The panel discussion was also very informative and useful for my presentation.
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