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Cyber Security Summit

Cybersecurity at the Centre of South Africa’s Digital Evolution

About The Cyber Security Summit 2026

Elevate your cybersecurity strategy at the Cyber Security Summit 2026 – South Africa’s premier forum for executive-level security insights.This flagship event unites over 200+ C-level executives, CISOs, security directors, and technology heads to explore the future of enterprise security.
Gain strategic insights into the evolving threat landscape, discover cutting-edge innovations in AI, cloud security, blockchain, and IoT, and uncover actionable strategies to safeguard your digital infrastructure. From threat intelligence to automation, this summit delivers the tools and partnerships you need to build a resilient, future-ready enterprise.
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South Africa's Cybersecurity Market

  • South Africa boasts a rapidly expanding digital landscape, with increasing internet penetration, mobile adoption, and e-commerce growth. This digital transformation creates a rich ecosystem for cyber threats.
  • The South African cybersecurity market is expected to grow from $260 million to USD 1.4 billion by 2029 by 2029.
  • The cybersecurity market growth is expected to continue at a CAGR of 20.45%
  • Security services currently dominate the market, with a projected valuation of US$340.4 million
  • Market segmentation in the cybersecurity market in South Africa is led by end-users primarily from BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government & Defense, IT & Telecommunication, and Oil & Gas.
  • Africa Cybersecurity Report indicates that the economic impact of cybercrime in Africa could surpass $3.5 billion annually.
  • A recent survey reveals a concerning gap in cybersecurity awareness among South Africans, with 65% feeling uninformed about threats and protective measures.
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South Africa's Cyber Security Market

US $0.29 billion

South Africa’s cybersecurity revenue projection in 2025

12–14%

Forecasted CAGR between 2025 and 2030

Services

Expected growth driver segment in 2026
Over US $1 billion
Southern African cybersecurity market size by late 2026
US $508 million
Network security market value in 2023
Over US $600 million
Projected network security market value in 2026
230 million
Estimated threat detections in 2022
Over 570
Malware incidents per hour in South Africa

Past Speakers

Kiru Pillay

Chief Director
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Gareth Hawkins

Group CISO
Lesaka Technologies Inc.

Simon Nare

Group Chief Information Security Officer
AECI

Sihle Mthiyane

Group Chief Information Officer
NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd

Kuseni Dlamini

Chairman
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings

Kenneth Palliam

President
ISACA South Africa

Galeboe Mogotsi

Chief Information Security Officer
University of Witwatersrand

Duke Mathebula

Chief Information Officer
Trident Steel Africa

Tumelo Zwane

Chief Information Officer
Special Investigation Unit

Eugene Moodley

Chief Information Officer
Sanlam Collective Investments

Sindisiwe Nhlapho Dlamini Moloi

Chief Information Officer
Transnet SOC Ltd

Ishaaq Jacobs

Chief Cyber Security Officer (CISO)​
Sasol

Yurika Pistorius

Chief Compliance Officer
Clientele Limited

Renaldo Jack

Group Head of Cybersecurity
Globeleq

Nozipho Morajane

Group IT Risk & Information Security Officer
Bayport Financial Services

Jenny Mohanlall

Senior Director: IT Information Officer Data Privacy Officer
DHL Express South Africa

Peter De Villiers

Group Head: IT Strategy & Planning
Coca Cola Beverages Africa

Joseph Stokes

Group Head: Cybersecurity and IT Governance
Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)

Tshepo Mutlwa

Certified Ethical Hacker

Brian Pinnock

Vice President, Sales Engineering, EMEA
Mimecast

Amrit Toor

Solutions Architect
Cloudflare

Mohammed Bhyat

Regional Sales Director
Gigamon

Mariska Scriba

Acting Head of Security and SD-WAN Solutions
MTN

Jiri Zmelik

Business Development
ProID

Tyrell Lupton

Microsoft Product Architect – Modern Workplace & Security
Cloud On Demand Gauteng, South Africa

Nazarane Juguth

Product Marketing Manager – Modern Workplace & Security
Cloud On Demand Johannesburg, South Africa

Lance Mabhugu

International Account Executive
KnowBe4

Dmitry Berezin

Global Security Solutions Expert
Kaspersky

Why Attend ?

Learn & Grow
Learn & Grow
Elevate your professional growth with engaging discussions and collaborative workshops that are shaping the industry.
Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions
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
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborate with industry peers to collectively shape the future collectively and exchange experiences.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
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
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.

Featured Discussions

  • National cybersecurity strategies empowered by AI
  • AI readiness in public services and law enforcement
  • Leveraging AI to predict and mitigate national threats
  • Role of public-private innovation hubs
  • Predictive models for threat intelligence
  • Data governance and digital sovereignty considerations
  • SOC automation and AI threat intel
  • Ethical AI deployment and risk mitigation frameworks
  • Emerging attacker tactics: LLM phishing, AI-powered malware
  • Regulation gaps in Africa’s AI cybersecurity posture
  • Strategic recommendations for CISOs in 2026
  • OT–IT convergence in utilities
  • Lessons from recent energy, port, and lab breaches
  • Inter-agency intelligence collaboration
  • National incident response & drills
  • Navigating data laws (POPIA, GDPR, African Union’s DPA)
  • Emerging risks in AI-generated data and cloud residency
  • Case studies of sovereign cloud implementation in SA
  • Balancing performance, privacy, and cost
  • Jurisdiction risks and cross-border data controls
  • Emerging compliance obligations for AI workloads
  • Preparing for AI regulation & responsible deployment standards
  • Structuring secure innovation pipelines (“Security by Design”)
  • Managing risk across DevOps, CI/CD, and low-code platforms
  • Maturing DevSecOps culture in hybrid teams
  • Balancing speed and compliance in a regulated environment
  • Measuring security impact in fast-paced deployments

INDUSTRY FOCUS

government
Government
bfsi
BFSI & Fintech
telecommunications
Telecommunications
e commerce
Ecommerce & Retail
healthcare
Healthcare
manufacturing
Manufacturing
Hospitality
Hospitality
Utilities
Utility
mining
Mining
FMCG
FMCG
Supply chain
Logistics & Supply Chain
education
Education

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MIMECAST
VEEAM
CLOUDFLARE
DARKTRACE
FORTINET
Digital Security
netAlly
NOZOMI NETWORKS
ORACLE
rubrix
ManageEngine
Opentext

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