Africa CISO Summit
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Africa CISO Summit

Nairobi, Kenya
March 19, 2025 - March 20, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (East Africa Time)
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As Africa's digital landscape continues to expand, so do the challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity. The Africa CISO Summit 2025 is a unique gathering that convenes over 200 of the continent's foremost cybersecurity leaders, decision-makers, and innovators. This March, Nairobi will host an exclusive forum designed to address the pressing challenges faced by the region while highlighting the opportunities presented by emerging technologies and investment trends.

Securing Africa's Digital Future

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Key Themes and Topics

The summit will explore pivotal issues that shape the evolving cybersecurity narrative in Africa. Attendees can expect to dive into:

Cybersecurity in a Rapidly Growing Digital Economy

Cybersecurity in a Rapidly Growing Digital Economy

Emerging Technologies and Security Challenges

Emerging Technologies and Security Challenges

Ransomware and Threat Intelligence

Ransomware and Threat Intelligence

Talent, Skills, and the Human Factor

Talent, Skills, and the Human Factor

Public-Private Partnerships

Public-Private Partnerships

Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance

Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance

Target Audience

The Africa CISO Summit 2025 is designed for a diverse array of professionals whose roles and expertise converge in the realm of cybersecurity, including:

  1. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
    Key decision-makers who are central to shaping organizational security postures.
  2. Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
    Leaders responsible for aligning cybersecurity strategies with broader IT goals.
  3. IT Security Managers and Directors
    Professionals who evaluate tools and systems to recommend the best cybersecurity solutions.
  4. Risk Management and Compliance Officers
    Key players in assessing security solutions against regulatory and organizational needs.
  5. Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
    Experts focused on adhering to data privacy standards and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
  6. Government Officials and Policy Makers
    Representatives seeking to enhance cybersecurity readiness in public sector systems.
2024 Speakers

The Africa CISO Summit is more than an event; it is a movement to safeguard the continent's rapidly growing digital ecosystem. You can join us as speaker this coming March to share insights, connect, and help shape the future of cybersecurity in Africa.

Tim Theuri
CISO, Safaricom/M-Pesa Africa
Head, Innovation and Technology, ALN
Executive Director, STEAMLabs Africa.
ICT Risk Manager, National Bank of Kenya
Chief Executive Officer, Salaam Technology Limited
Business Development Coordinator, TRIFIC - Centum Investments Plc
Celia Mantshiyane
Chief Information Security Officer, MTN South Africa
Regional Lead, Crystal Intelligence
Harry Hare
Host
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5
Lead Security Engineer, Platcorp Group
William Makatiani
Founder and CEO, Serianu Ltd
Joseph Mathenge
Chief Operations Officer, Serianu Ltd
Aprielle Oichoe
Senior Advisor Africa, Center for Strategic Cyberspace and International Studies
Vincent Ngundi
Head of Cybersecurity, Communications Authority of Kenya
Anthony Gacanja
Director - Network, Safaricom Plc
Duncan Omani
Chief Information Security Officer, Access Bank Kenya Plc
Manager ICT, Kenya Medical Training College
Andrew Karanja
Director, dx5
Richard Muthua
Executive Head - Cloud and Security, Liquid C2
Thelma Kganagka
Group CISO, Equity Group Holdings Plc
CIO Retail Banking, NCBA Bank
Daniel Adaramola
CISO, SunTrust Bank Nigeria Ltd
CISO, Family Bank Ltd
Manager, Technology Advisory & Business Intelligence, BDO East Africa
Technical Lead, iLabAfrica
Head of Information Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance., Silensec
Joan Mburu
Chief Information Security Officer, Airtel Kenya
Fredrick Wahome
Vice Chair, Kenya Cybersecurity and Forensics Association (KCSFA)
Lt Col David Rom
Founder, GDIS Cyber Intelligence Shield
Mercy Omollo
President and Board Chair, ISACA Kenya Chapter
Anthony Muiyuro
Partner, Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Leader, Deloitte (KE)
Prasanna Burri
Group CIO, CISO, Dangote Group (NG)
Michelle Kuria
Regional Marketing Manager, ESET East Africa
Sunday McDickson Samuel
CEO, SMSAM Systems Ltd
Hartnell Ndungi
CDO, Absa Bank Kenya
Daniel Wakori
Technical Solutions Specialist - Cybersecurity, Liquid C2
Asher Geffen
Asher Geffen
Advisor and Commercial Lead, Plena Solutions Ltd
Sam Muthui
CISO, Blurok Africa Ltd (KE)
Shalom Onyibe
CISO, UBA Kenya
Nancy Nderi
Regional Sales Manager - East, West and Central Africa, Cyble Inc.
Mercy Wafula
Group Protection Lead, NCBA Group
Noam Krakover
CRO - Cyber Division, IAI/Elta Systems Ltd
George Kisaka
ISACA Kenya Vice President, ISACA Kenya Chapter
Kevin Tuei
Cloud and Cybersecurity Consultant, Cloud and Cybersecurity Consultant
Sithembile Songo
Group Head - Information Security, National State-Owned Entity
Business Intelligence Analyst, Moringa School
Patricia Jepkoech
Patricia Jepkoech
Manager - Cybersecurity Incident Response, Safaricom PLC
Carol Odero
Head of Content, dx5
Kevin Namunwa
Tech Writer, dx5
Victor Paul
Software Development Lead, dx5
2024 Sponsors

Like the 2024 sponsors below you too could position your brand at the forefront of Africa's evolving cybersecurity landscape. By sponsoring the Africa CISO Summit 2025, you will gain direct access to key decision-makers and thought leaders in the cybersecurity field, showcase your expertise to a highly engaged audience, and be part of shaping the future of digital security across the continent. Sponsorship offers unparalleled visibility, networking opportunities, and the chance to influence key stakeholders in a market poised for substantial growth.

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Liquid C2 x Google Cloud Partner

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Cyble Inc

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ManageEngine
SMSAM Systems Ltd
Trans Business Machines (TBM)

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ESET
Partners

African eDevelopment Resource Centre
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