Securing South Africa's Digital Future: Cyber Resilience

This fireside chat explores the evolution of South Africa's digital economy and the critical need for cyber resilience. Through insights from Vodacom and Omdia research, it highlights the rising cyber threats, the importance of security, and practical steps for organisations to protect themselves.

Speakers

Kabelo Makwane

Managing Executive: Cloud, Hosting & Security at Vodacom Business

With 20+ years in ICT, he is the Managing Executive for Cloud, Hosting, and Security at Vodacom Business. Previously, he was MD for Accenture Africa GU, leading Business Process and Infrastructure Outsourcing. He also served as MD at Microsoft Nigeria and Public Sector Director in South Africa.

Maxine Holt

Head of Enterprise Research, Omdia

Maxine Holt heads Omdia's cybersecurity research team, shaping the Omdia Cybersecurity Ecosystem and leading the Analyst Summit at Black Hat. With a career rooted in IT and security, she’s worked at ISF and Ovum, and began as a software developer. Maxine is a regular speaker and contributor to top cybersecurity publications.