CISO Africa 2023 - Johannesburg | Corinium Global Intelligence | 5 March 2023 | TBA, Johannesburg, South Africa

Exciting features in 2023:
• Two focus days running simultaneously that hone in on dissecting real-life cyber-attacks, policy and strategy
• Industry awards that recognises innovation and leadership in the industry in Africa
• Solve shared problems with like-minded attendees in sessions that unpack topics critical to the industry through presentations, panel discussions and discussion groups
• Connect with attendees during and after the summit and build new collaborations through our interactive networking sessions
• Hear from Expert Speakers on how to ensure the effective protection of your key resources and systems
• Engage with solution providers on the newest tech products that are solving today's and tomorrow's cyber security threats

Topics we cover:
• Human Risk Management
• Cybersecurity Protocols
• Threat Detection and Analysis
• Ransomware
• Phishing
• Cloud Security
• Data Security
• Risk Mitigation
• Zero Trust
• Emerging Security Tech
• Threat Intelligence
• Skills Gap

Why Attend:
Engage with leading executives in InfoSec from Africa’s top brands who will share insights into best practices for circumventing cyber threats. This event provides insights into the latest technology advancements to solve your business challenges as well as practical examples and case studies to accelerate your information security strategies.

The event will provide a platform for to learn from industry leaders, engage with peers and solution providers and address challenges that you may face in your organisation. We want to create a space that is more than just another talk shop, but rather provide tangible solutions and strategies for organisations. 

2023 Speakers

Jabu Mtsweni
Head: Cyber and Information Research Centre, CSIR

Philip Aiwekho
Chief Information Security Officer/DPO, NPF Microfinance Bank

Irene Moetsana-Moeng
Chairperson, State Security Agency

Tamara Mkula
Business Information Security Officer, Nedbank

Bernard Chadenga
Virtual CISO, Independent

Lufuno Khorommbi
Cyberlaw Specialist, Orizur

Bethuel Lebepe
IT Security Analyst, Webber Wentzel

Bramley Maetsa
Head of Delivery Enablement, Sasol

Abraham Parbhunath
Enterprise Security Architect, The Foschini Group

Sithembile Songo
Group Head: Information Security, Eskom Holdings

Tunde Dada
Group CIO, inq Digital

Chelba Jalel
Acting Executive Director, Afripol

Ritasha Kalidas
Director: IT Security and Governance, Tiger Brands

Grant Hughes
Principal Security Architect, Engen Petroleum

Rashid Ishmail
Lead for the Security Strategy Department: Liberty's Group Information Security Office, Liberty Group South Africa

Ishaaq Jacobs
Chief Cybersecurity Officer, Sasol

Jordan Seke
CRM Officer and CX Specialist, University of the Witwatersrand

Linda Songiso
Principal IT Security and Compliance Officer, Bank of Namibia

Mandla Mbasane
GM: Information and Cyber Security, National Housing Finance

Niel Van Rooyen
Chief Information Security Officer and Principal Digital Infrastructure, Vedanta Resources Limited

Olabode Ogundele
CISO, Vox Telecom

Tim Theuri
Executive Head of Cyber Security, M-Pesa Africa

Jaun Harmse
Head: CSO Respond, ABSA Group

Justin Williams
Executive: Group Information Security Officer, MTN Group

Thamsanqa Khanye
IT Risk, Cybersecurity and Compliance Manager, Astron Energy Ltd

Celia Mantshiyane
CISO, MTN South Africa

Byas Mohesowa
Head: IT GRC and CyberSecurity, First Capital Shared Services Ltd

Florence Ramasala
Senior Specialist: Governance, Risk and Compliance - BCM, Office of the Chief Justice

Kgomotso Matlhaga
Executive Group Technology, Nedbank

Nades Kandan
Office of the Cyber Information Security Unit, Reserve Bank of South Africa

Mankoana Nhlebela
Head of Information Security GRC and Program, MTN Group

Anthea Kruger
General Manager Information Security Cyber Defense, MTN Group

Sikhululwe Khashane
Senior Cyber Security Consultant, FNB South Africa

Ayanda Peta
CISO, African Raninbow Minerals Limited

Chris Gatsi
Information Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist, SASRIA SOC Ltd

Ina Steyn
Head: Security Education and Awareness, Absa Group

Kevlin Govender
Head of Detect, Absa Group

Brian Pinnock
VP Sales Engineering EMEA, Mimecast

Robert Brine
Director, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions, Mastercard

Amit Mehta
Cyber Security Consulting Practice Lead, EEMEA, Mastercard

Pankaj Bhula
Regional Director - Africa, CheckPoint Software

Andrew Hewitt-Coleman
Head of Sales, ITR Technology

Rik Ferguson
VP Threat Intelligence, Forescout

2023 Partners

PLATINUM PARNTERS:
• Mimecast
• Arctic Wolf

GOLD PARTNERS:
• ManageEngine
• Forescout
• Palo Alto Networks
• One Trust

SILVER PARTNERS:
• Sonatype
• 9th Bit

FOCUS DAY PARTNER:
• Darktrace

VIP LUNCHEON PARTNERS:
• Fortinet
• Maxtec

BRONZE PARTNERS:
• Varonis
• Checkpoint
• Rubrik

EXHIBITING PARTNERS:
• Digicape
• Ozone
• Netskope
• Sold8
• Skybox Security
• SANS GIAC
• Trinexia
• Zero Fox
• Cyber Ark
• Thales

MEDIA & ASSOCIATION PARTNERS:
• Intelligent CISO
• Intelligent CIO Africa
• ISC2