As artificial intelligence rapidly changes the global technology landscape, cyber security has become one of the fastest-growing concerns facing businesses, governments and financial institutions. Later this month, Cape Town will find itself at the centre of that conversation as leading cyber security specialists, business executives and digital risk experts gather in the city to discuss the growing threat of AI-driven cyber attacks and online fraud.
Cape Town’s technology and business sectors are preparing for one of the Western Cape’s biggest cyber security gatherings as the ITWeb Security Summit returns to the Century City Conference Centre later this month.
The two-day event, taking place from the 25th to the 26th of May, is expected to bring together cyber security leaders, risk specialists, IT executives and technology companies from across South Africa.
This year’s summit will focus heavily on the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape, with organisers warning that artificial intelligence, global instability and digital vulnerability are reshaping how organisations approach online security.
Under the theme of redefining security in the face of AI-driven attacks, fragile supply chains and a global skills gap, the summit will explore how businesses and institutions are adapting to increasingly sophisticated digital threats.
The event will include keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside chats and exhibitions showcasing the latest cyber security technologies and defence systems.
One of the most anticipated sessions will feature a presentation titled “How to hack a South African bank in twenty minutes,” led by Agger Labs chief executive and co-founder Glenn Wilkinson.
The summit will also feature international speakers including Sunitha Chalam from the Brunswick Group and cyber security advisor Javvad Malik from KnowBe4, who are expected to discuss global cyber risks, artificial intelligence and digital decision-making.
Beyond the international perspective, organisers say the summit will focus strongly on South African business realities.
Topics expected to dominate discussions include fraud prevention, digital trust, cyber awareness training, regulatory pressure, data protection and the growing challenge of protecting businesses against AI-generated attacks.
The speaker line-up includes senior cyber security executives from companies and organisations including Sanlam, Pepkor, TFG, Globeleq and the National Health Laboratory Service.
Cape Town’s growing role as a technology and innovation hub also makes the summit particularly relevant for the Western Cape economy.
As more businesses digitise operations and move services online, cyber security is increasingly being viewed not only as a technology issue but also as a major business and economic concern.
The summit is expected to attract business executives, chief information officers, cyber security practitioners, compliance professionals and digital infrastructure specialists from across the country.
For many attendees, the event will provide an opportunity to better understand how rapidly evolving technologies are changing the future of cyber defence in South Africa.
Source: Cape Business News – CBN.
